March 23, 2011
[This is the ninth installment of our ¡Philly Te Ama! Video Series that spotlights noteworthy Latinos with a connection to Philadelphia in order to learn more about why they love it here.] Today we ask another super talented national celebrity why she loves Philadelphia. Food Network star Daisy Martinez is no stranger to Philadelphia’s food [...]
Read more»March 14, 2011
Meat-loving chef Rahm Fama follows his carnivorous curiosity across the country on the Food Network’s Meat & Potatoes. To kick off the second season of the show tonight, Fama heads out across the nation in search of All American Meat. Where does he start? Nick’s Old Original Roast Beef, a 70-year old Philadelphia institution serving [...]
Read more»February 23, 2011
Tonight’s episode of Throwdown! With Bobby Flay spotlights Italian Market sandwich shop Paesano’s in a grinder-vs.-grinder cooking competition. Paesano’s Chef Peter McAndrews puts his famous “Paesano” grinder – beef brisket, horseradish mayo, roasted tomatoes, pepperincino, sharp provolone and fried egg – up against Bobby Flay in a championship throwdown. You can check out McAndrews’ recipe [...]
Read more»January 25, 2011
The 10th annual Food Network-sponsored South Beach Wine And Food Festival, February 24th-27th, includes the super popular Amstel Light Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray, a burger-building craftsmanship competition matching up 26 all-star chefs from around the country, including our own Jose Garces. Garces will prepare his classic Village Whiskey burger (served on a sesame [...]
Read more»January 24, 2011
On Sunday, January 30th at 10 p.m., tune into the Food Network to watch two of Philadelphia top chefs battle on Iron Chef America. Reigning Iron Chef Jose Garces will defend his title and 4-2 Kitchen Stadium record against challenger (and friend) Michael Solomonov, the man behind acclaimed Philadelphia restaurants Zahav, Xochitl and Percy Street [...]
Read more»January 14, 2011
Remember the 5-Pound Philly Challenge at Jake’s Sandwich Board that we recently mentioned? Turns out there’s a lot more where that came from, at places all around the Philadelphia area. Looking to pack on some pounds? Want to substantiate your Philadelphia pride? Just trying to stare in amazement at the incredibly brave souls who would [...]
Read more»January 4, 2011
Jake’s Sandwich Board, home to the 5-Pound Philly Challenge, will be spotlighted on the Food Network’s Outrageous Food hosted by area native and recent Next Food Network Star finalist Tom Pizzica. The show’s mission is to find over-the-top eats from around the country: at Jake’s, mission accomplished. The Challenge pits customers against five pounds of [...]
Read more»November 1, 2010
Philadelphia’s own Good Dog bar and restaurant will be premiering on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives tonight. Spiky-haired host and star chef Guy Fieri will be sampling Good Dog’s Truffled Cheese Steak Empanadas during the episode “Fresh, Filled and Fried” airing at 10 pm. Good Dog is celebrating the occasion with $3 Kenzingers, $4 [...]
Read more»May 4, 2009
There’s a pretty healthy competition surrounding burgers in Philly – make that unhealthy. There’s Good Dog, with its Roquefort, caramelized onions and brioche goodness. And more recently, Stephen Starr’s gotten into the burger mix with plans to open a burger shack in Franklin Square. But the Food Network, in its recent 50 States, 50 Burgers [...]
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