Every family has its own way of prepping garlic. Some, proud of their knife skills, wouldn't be caught dead with a garlic press; others — the specialists — go for the high-end uni-taskers, swearing by the Zyliss Susi 2. In Goodfellas (1990), mobster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) recalls his days in stir, where Paulie (Paul Sorvino) developed a method all his own: "He was in a year for contempt and he had this wonderful system for doing the garlic. He used a razor and he used to slice it so thin that it would liquefy in the pan with just a little oil. It was a very good system."
An image of what looks like the very first Simpsons LEGO set has recently been unveiled on the internet. The sneak peak of the set was posted on Eurobricks by a user without any mention of price or release date. LEGO confirmed in August 2013 that they would be releasing a Simpsons series but has yet to make a public comment on the rogue image.
Count on whiskey-fueled good times at The Trestle Inn bar and dance club in the Callowhill neighborhood. (Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC)
Warm the soul with fine spirits this winter with a little help from The Trestle Inn, the updated go-go bar under the Reading Railroad tracks with an undeniable hipster appeal.
For four Thursday evenings over the next two months, libation lovers should head to the snug whiskey-fueled lounge for complimentary tastings of fine bourbons, whiskeys and other delightful distillations.
Starting off this Thursday, January 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., arrive to sample Cutty Sark Prohibition, a special edition Scotch whisky.
Mark that calendar for later this month, too, when Western Grace Brandy pours its very first tasting of its new, small-batch brandy in the Philadelphia region on Thursday, January 23.
Plus, enjoy drink specials and score distillery swag. Check out the full lineup of tastings below.
For those who can’t wait for the spirit of Thursday to move them, check out what else is on tap at The Trestle Inn: DJ nights, vintage projections, ’60s cocktails, kitschy eats, whiskeys galore and yes, go-go dancers.
Spirit of Thursday at The Trestle Inn
When: Every other Thursday, January 9-February 20, 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Trestle Inn, 339 N. 11th Street
Cost: Free tastings; Pay as you go cocktails
More info: www.thetrestleinn.com
Thursday, January 9 – Cutty Sark Prohibition Thursday, January 23 – Western Grace Brandy – Premiere Tasting Thursday, February 6 – Jefferson’s Bourbon Thursday, February 20 – Rebellion Bourbon
It transports electrons 10 times faster than silicon, and may soon be replacing it as the go-to material for transistors and computer parts. …
We're talking about "charging iPhones within five seconds" conductivity here. Imagine a world with electric cars that recharge as quickly as filling your tank with gas, or paper-thin foldable plastic phones that recharge the instant you set them down — that's exactly what graphene offers. And then there's the slight matter of its strength. Mix graphene with metals, and it increases their resilience 500-fold.
After residents of Irwindale, California sued the maker of Sriracha hot sauce due to headaches, burning eyes, and irritated throats, a superior court judge sided with the community. The company was ordered to shut down the local sauce-making plant.
Earlier this week we popped in to Percy Street Barbecue for the first time in too long. While we were there stuffing ourselves with ham plates, biscuits and brisket fries when we were told that happy hour was changing the next day. And one of the things that would be on the new $5 happy hour menu, the above chicken biscuit situation. It’s Percy’s buttermilk biscuit, topped with fried chicken thighs, cheddar sauce, hot sauce and pickled apples.
Happy hour is just that at Percy Street. Monday to Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m. And that’s the only time the fried chicken biscuit is available.
Big news for the geeks in the crowd. As I’m sure you are already all aware, the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who is on November 23. And while I can totally understand those of you who want to just climb into your dalek costumes and spend the day at home in front of the TV, for those of a more social bent, there’s this:
On Saturday, November 23, the Victoria Freehouse in Old City will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary (Whoniversary?) in style, with themed food and drinks (jelly babies, jammie dodgers, fish fingers and custard–you know, that sort of thing) and the 50th anniversary episode showing on two separate flatscreens, starting promptly at 2:50pm.
You probably want to get there early to score a good seat. And to get a jump on celebrating the stunning, five-decade run of one of the best science fiction TV shows ever. And if you have one, don’t forget your fez. Because fezzes are cool.
Kraftwork in Fishtown is offering a special Filet & Foie Cheesesteak this week. Chef Brian Lofink is going all up-market on the cheesesteak as he stuffs an almost-foot-long French roll with the filet mignon, foie gras and black truffles.
The cheesesteak is on the dinner menu through Black Friday and features filet tips, roasted balsamic cippolini onions, gruyère cheese and a foie gras sauce.
The cheesesteak sells for $16 or for $28, you can get it topped with black truffle shavings.
Hustle for the truffles, though, they’ll only be available while truffle supplies last.
I read the 5 year anniversary piece last year which was really good.
It was a killing that jolted a city accustomed to violent crime - an aspiring young teacher from a small Minnesota town, shot for his iPod just steps from his apartment in the Italian Market.
Kraftwork in Fishtown is offering a special Filet & Foie Cheesesteak this week. Chef Brian Lofink is going all up-market on the cheesesteak as he stuffs an almost-foot-long French roll with the filet mignon, foie gras and black truffles.
