Although it’s been a while, I’ve written a handful of posts with a classical music theme. This one is on a combination of music and food, both with an Italian accent. Many of the earliest classical concerts I attended between the mid 80s and early 90s, including the first one in 1985, were led byContinue reading “Viva Italia: Dinner and a Concert”
Monthly Archives: October 2024
Long Awaited Return to a Cheesesteak Legend
Only a few of Philadelphia’s steak shops are famous enough to be considered tourist destinations. There are, of course, Pat’s and Geno’s, D’Alessandro’s and John’s Roast Pork. And there is Jim’s, with its iconic exterior and long lines out the door onto South Street – and sometimes around the corner onto Fourth. Although I lovedContinue reading “Long Awaited Return to a Cheesesteak Legend”
A New Favorite Pie in Philly
It was nearly a year ago that I posted about Pizzeria Salvy, one of Philly’s top new pizza purveyors and part of the restaurant empire of Marc Vetri, who has long been the city’s most renowned creator of Italian culinary delights. At that time, Salvy was serving only traditional Neapolitan pies. But Vetri – madContinue reading “A New Favorite Pie in Philly”
Ten Coolest Looking Roadfood Spots I’ve Visited
I had intended to post this week about my Saturday lunch outing. But you know what they say about the best laid plans. The meal wasn’t particularly good and left me with little desire to write about it. I am usually hesitant to post a mainly negative review about restaurants, not wanting to do anyContinue reading “Ten Coolest Looking Roadfood Spots I’ve Visited”
Smash-Burgers Head East
Before getting into the meat of this post, I want to make clear that all of my mentions of “smash-burgers” here refer to a style of hamburger and not the fast food chain of that name. I’ve waxed poetic in other posts about my love for a style of burger that is smashed thin onContinue reading “Smash-Burgers Head East”
BZ Maestro Eats 