Vietnamese
Where We’re Eating: Vietnam
On a recent visit to one of the many hole-in-the-wall pho joints on Washington Avenue, I saw a table of large white construction workers slurping […]
Tickets on Sale for Zahav’s Jewish Christmas
Zahav is once again hosting a very Jewish Christmas. On Monday, December 23rd, it will be Vietnamese food and a movie. And this year the […]
New York Times Says Atlantic City’s Vietnamese Restaurants Among Most Authentic in Country
On Monday, the New York Times dedicated hundreds of words to Atlantic City’s Vietnamese restaurants in an article entitled “Where the Pho Is a Sure […]
Gotta Try: Chinese/Vietnamese Hoagie
I’m not exactly sure how you pronounce the name of Mi Dac Ky, the newest restaurant addition to the bustling Washington Avenue food district. But […]
Vietnames Le Viet Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Vietnamese Tacos
The cultural flair of Vietnam and Mexico collide at South Philadelphia’s Le Viet. Le Viet, known for its traditional Vietnamese food, is offering a […]
Le Viet Is Offering a $16.95 Alternative to Restaurant Week
Le Viet, on 11th Street, just off of Washington Avenue isn’t eligible to participate in Center City’s Restaurant Week so they’re offering a better special […]
Saigon Cuisine Temporarily Closed
The dreaded candy cane-striped sign adorns the door at Saigon Cuisine, the Vietnamese replacement to Nan at 40th and Chestnut. The cease operations placard is up […]
Vietnam House is a Very, Very, Very Fine House
Brian Freedman reviews Vietnam House at the corner of 9th and Race Streets and finds the spot is doing Vietnamese classics well and at bargain […]
Grill Fish Cafe Comes Up Timid
Adam Erace was excited to try Benny Lai’s Grill Fish Cafe in West Philadelphia but he found the whole experience to be just too tame. The […]
International Food Around Philadelphia
View The World on Your Doorstep in a larger map In the magazine’s January issue on food neighborhoods we also highlight neighborhoods in Philadelphia for […]
Tonight: The All Appetizer Meal from Vietnam Restaurant & Cafe
While we were looking for a good idea for dinner tonight we came across this excellent idea from Vietnam Restaurant and Cafe. the all appetizer […]
Quick Bites: Family Trees and Barcade Photos
The Daily News put together a nice piece today on the family trees of Philadelphia’s chefs. [Philadelphia Daily News, Food Tree (PDF)] Michael Klein gets […]
Crawfish the Draw at My Tho
Crawfish in a Vietnamese restaurant? That’s the attraction at My Tho next to Pho 75 in South Philadelphia. Adam Erace gleefully sucks ’em down. I […]
The Stew’s the Thing at Danny’s
Adam Erace checks out Danny’s Cafe on Snyder Avenue and declares the stews “singular.” Stew weather is long gone, but the flavors and textures in […]
Around the Web: Tyson Bees Edition
Tyson Bees’ super-slick-looking truck has been on the streets for a couple of months now and bloggers and food writers are taking note. Lari Robling […]