Shawn Darragh
Nunu Bar Is Now Serving Happy Hour Every Day
We’ve loved Nunu Bar’s sleek, subterranean design and blend of high-end Japanese cocktail culture with hard-drinking, casual izakaya classics since they opened on Frankford Avenue […]
Nunu Bar Brings Yakitori, Katsu and Japanese Highballs to Fishtown
Nunu Bar, the izakaya-inspired bar concept from Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh, has been in the works since before neighboring Cheu Fishtown opened. And now, they’re ready […]
Cheu Noodle Bar, Wiz Kid Pull Out of Whole Foods
There’s no doubt that the Cheu brand is a winning concept. Shawn Darragh and Ben Puchowitz struck gold when they opened their inauthentic-by-design ramen bar in Washington Square […]
Cheu Fishtown Will Open This Friday
When Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh’s opened their ramen shop, Cheu Noodle Bar, there wasn’t a doubt in the world — at least by us […]
It’s Soup Season at Cheu Noodle Bar
Yes, the temperatures are dropping and that means you are probably thinking about soup more often. And if you’re like us, that means thinking about […]
Bing Bing Dim Sum Rolls Out New Menu
At Bing Bing Dim Sum, Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh have been constantly tweaking, changing ingredients, methods and menu items since opening six months ago. […]
Cheu Noodle Bar Rolls Out A New Menu Style (Plus New Bowls)
As if the ever-changing menu and new happy hour program at Bing Bing Dim Sum weren’t keeping them busy enough, partners Ben Puchowitz and Shawn […]
The Electric Dim Sum Acid Test: Bing Bing Dim Sum Reviewed
If restaurateurs were rock stars (and in Philly, they’re as close as we come), Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh would be vintage R.E.M. Whether they’re slinging ramen […]
Bing Bing Dim Sum Opening Mid-February
Bing Bing Dim Sum announced today that they passed their health inspection, bringing them closer to finally opening. According to owner Shawn Darragh, the plan is to […]
Bing Bing Dim Sum to Offer Awesome Doughy Things
So Bing Bing’s construction has come to a slow halt. However, the opening date is still set for some time in late November or early […]
Cheu Noodle Crew Bringing Dim Sum to East Passyunk
A very satisfying lunch at Cheu Noodle Bar was made that much better with some information on Shawn Darragh’s and Ben Puchowitz’s East Passyunk’s venture. Darragh […]
Cheu Noodle Bar Crew Plans Asian Concept on Passyunk
Shawn Darragh and Ben Puchowitz have signed a lease for the current El Zarape at 12th, Passyunk and Morris Streets. Passyunk Post has the details on […]
Cheu Noodle and Hop Sing Join Forces for Alla Spina’s Industry Night
Tonight is another edition of the Alla Spina Industry Night. This month features Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh of Cheu Noodle Bar providing their take […]
Cheu Noodle Bar Drops Another New Menu–And A Mission Statement
So for those of you already accustomed to the pace of change at Cheu Noodle Bar, this will come as no surprise, but chef Ben […]
First Bite: Cheu Noodle Bar
Cheu Noodle Bar–the TOTALLY not-a-ramen-bar from Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh–opened yesterday at 3pm at 10th and Locust, and we were there about 3:30 to […]