While Middle-Eastern has never been among my favorite cuisines, I do crave it every once in a while. One such instance occurred earlier this month, and a little online research led me in the direction of Desert Rose in Media, Pennsylvania. Media is a short ride from us, so we eat in its downtown, whichContinue reading “Brisket with a Middle Eastern Accent”
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Big Changes at a Legendary Cheesesteak Stand
In an effort to keep my list of the Philadelphia region’s top 20 cheesesteaks up to date, I’ve begun what will likely be a long process of revisiting the steak shops on it. My latest stop was at the renowned South Philly stand that provided the cheesesteak in the cover shot at the top ofContinue reading “Big Changes at a Legendary Cheesesteak Stand”
Not a Lunch for Carb Counters
In the summer of 2023 I posted about a pair of fantastic bakeries in the Philly region – K’Far Cafe in Center City and Ardour Bakery and Coffee in Ridley Park. It took much longer than anticipated for me to return to Ardour given its relative proximity to where I live, but it finally happenedContinue reading “Not a Lunch for Carb Counters”
Returning Home for Pizza
It’s been a couple years since I posted about the cheesesteaks at Berardi Bros. in Southampton, Pennsylvania, the Bucks County town in which I grew up. While they were too cheesy for my taste, I mentioned a desire to try their pizza, as it looked promising in online photos. That’s taken much longer than anticipated,Continue reading “Returning Home for Pizza”
BZ Maestro Eats 