Holy Duck Dish Batman
An amazing appetizer
M Restaurant recently launched a new happy hour bar menu and I popped in one day to check out their, “sophisticated, bistro style bar menu”.
The Bacon Brittle & Spiced nuts were amazing. I must admit even though I’ve been literally vegging out lately, I kicked with some bacon and the nibblies rocked.
Next was Duck Confit with Sous Vide Duck egg …. it’s duck confit, with a kick, pistachios to give it a little texture and crunch ( a great addition). The Sous Vide (french method of poaching) duck egg added a velvety richness that I loved. The French theory on cooking, “Want to make it better? Add an Egg!”
I ate in the outdoor garden which was really beautiful! I have to tell you if I drank wine, this would be the spot to go and have a really fancy schmancy dinner with someone!
A brunch that makes gay men eat carbs.
Rex 1516 Brunch Wows
As you all know, brunch is my favorite meal of the week! It’s like my church, coffee = communion wine & eggs = communion wafer! It’s a religious experience for me. I especially love trying new joints all over Philly. I’ll go anywhere that’s rumored to be good. A good friend of mine – Sharif Tweeted to me about a new spot that just added brunch, and get this….. SOUTHERN STYLE! Cha-Ching! I’m from the Kentucky of the north. That section of PA in between Philly and Pittsburg called, “Pennsyl-Tucky”! I grew up on some down home cookin’! Check out the pics, keep scrolling for the blow by blow…
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- BACON… GOOD!
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- SAUSAGE – GOOD!
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- Brioche Bread Pudding that rivals my favorite at North 3rd
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- Shrimp with Grits! Blew me away! The cheese grits were stupid good, the shrimp were spicy and perfect!
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- Cornmeal Waffle – had a little more body and texture than just a regular waffle. I don’t think I can ever go back to regular waffles.
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- Sweet Potato Cheesecake
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- Noel just shoveling it in!
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- Just can’t get enough!
I enlisted the help of my good friend and pr guru, Noel Zayas to check out REX this past Sunday. I warned him, no eating like a gay man in spring…. FYI, that’s the time of year when the gays go on their ritualistic “shed the winter fat diet”! They become crazy, no carbs, no sugar, no fat…. they exist on chicken, broccoli and protein shakes, all in preparation for shirtless summer festivals and Rehomo beach weekends. Noel just rolled his eyes and said, “Ima eat”, and eat we did!
We didn’t / couldn’t name a favorite item. Everything rocked!!! Shrimp with Grits, Cornmeal Waffle, Brioche Bread Pudding (this rivals my all time favorite at North 3rd) and the Sweet Potato Cheesecake (Holy Lawd – sweet Jesus)! Eyes rolling back in your head good! Normally, a restaurant gets a rep for being a sweet or savory brunch spot, usually, they can do one better than the other, but REX 1516 – killed it in both categories. Ima say this once, so listen closely. RUN ….. DO NOT WALK!!!
Goldenberg’s Peanut Chew Love!
I found out that Peanut Chews was doing a big push to get the word out that they still rock! Goldenberg’s Peanut Chewsare still manufactured right here in Philly!
Well, I decided that picture is worth 1,000 words. So here’s a few random Philadelphians showing they love Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews…. all 74 pictures.
Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun! I had a blast, I know you did too! Love our Philly traditions.
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- Brandon was rockin’ the shades and his Peanut Chew Love.
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- Johnny, co-owner of Philly Chocolate loves them so much, he sells them.
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- Random Peanut Chew Lover on 12th Street.
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- Owners of Jake’s Sandwich Board feature Peanut Chews in, “The Challenge” – essentially you eat until you barf. If you eat everything – you win!
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- More Peanut Chew love.
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- EJ doesn’t remember what sugar tastes like, but as soon as he’s allowed to eat it – he’s having Peanut Chews.
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- Andrew loves them.
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- Angela joined 12th Street gym. She’s ready to burn off those Peanut Chews.
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- Norma, thanks for your help with Brandon!
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- We asked Brandon to take his shirt off, but all we got were his abs… his chiseled, rock hard, 8 pack abs! Ok, we’re good!
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- Charlie of Charlie Salon loves them, yet wouldn’t take his shirt off.. something about being professional in his salon?
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- FINALY!!! SOMEONE TOOK HIS SHIRT OFF!
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- Matt just wants 2 Things: 1. More Than Just Ice Cream to sell Peanut Chew Ice Cream 2. Long blonde extensions like Madonna wore in the Girl Gone Wild video
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- Dalton, owner of More Than Just Ice Cream loves his wife, Aeryanah and Peanut Chews.
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- David serves real love!
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- Jimmy was torn. Did he love the Peanut Chew or being held so closely by Rob. Rob was not torn – it was, in fact, The Peanut Chew.
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- Greg of Rossi Hair Studio loves them.
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- Want to taste my Peanut Chew?
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- When I eat a Peanut Chew, I get so happy!
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- Miles is manic for a Peanut Chew.
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- Jonathan hoped the wrapper was edible.
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- Ron loves them.
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- If you coulda seen the smile he gave me when I asked to take his picture. It would melt steel or at the very least – a Peanut Chew.
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- Incognito Peanut Chew.
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- Even the toughest lookin’ dude smiles for a Peanut Chew.
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- E from Flying Monkey Bakery loves them.
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- #Thatzalatapeanutchews
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- Donna’s other niece loves them.
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- Donna’s niece loves them.
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- Phillies fan and spectacular modern artist Donna Quinn loves them. Her two nieces got in the game in other photos!
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- 1812 Productions Actor and ameteur Batman Underwear model Marc loves them.
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- She looks innocent, sweet, and 20! She’s none of them!
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- Look at that face! You’d believe anything she said right?
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- Peanut Chew – Peek A Chew
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- get it… a Peanut Chew mustache! Yeah, it took me a second too.
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- Variation on a theme: Peanut Chew air violin.
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- Just shut up and eat the damn Peanut Chew!
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- It’s like a politician, you see him smiling, but you just don’t buy it – do you?
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- He was like, “Ima hide dis”!
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- Artistic interpretation of Peanut Chew love… just smile and nod!
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- Lori loves Peanut Chews n awl.
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- This is Jay. Jay is handsome. Jay loves Peanut Chews.
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- I have no idea what’s going on here, but I feel the love.
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- Henry eats one after every work out with his personal trainer.
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- Chip is 50 and he likes to kick, and stretch and eat Peanut Chews.
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- Bill’s smoldering bedroom eyes show the Peanut Chew love. You can smell it burning, can’t you!
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- Jay’s sister loves them.
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- Jasper has been known to knock people over for a Peanut Chew.
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- Matt eats a peanut chew after a long run, and by long run, we mean from his chair to the counter for a Peanut Chew.
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- Ed serves serious face.
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- Tom is just “so excited.”
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- Matt’s love is subtle.
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- James shows us how a Rock Star would eat them!
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- Alex eats them quietly in the library.
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- Hair Stylist Bob uses Peanut Chews to relieve stress after a long day curlin’ hair.
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- Gregory of August Interiors uses Peanut Chews as a method of coping when stressed over intricate design drawings.
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- George uses Peanut Chews for peace.
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- R. Eric Thomas is going to write a made for TV movie where the central theme will be his love for Peanut Chews as expressed through his Facebook status updates.
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- Phil was cagey, yet I felt the love.
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- Zac refused to take his shirt off to show how much he loved them. NO FUN!
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- Michael uses them to fuel his Grand Jetes.
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- Doug can literally eat a box of them.
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- More love.
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- Bob uses them to fuel his marathon swims.
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- Jeff showed the love.
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- Bob gave a thumbs up!
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- Mel said, “Oh hell yeah!”
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- Matt loves them.
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- Joel, rockin’ the shades loves them.
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- Noel of Noel Zayas Events loves them.
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- Big smile shows the love.
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- Joe Loves Them
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- 76r’s Fans love them.
Like this:
Mister Can You Spare A Dime?
Tweets about how dumb it is to wait for Rita’s FREE Water Ice
I’ve never understood the fascination with standing in an endless line for something FREE? I get Rita’s is a Philly tradition, but really? Those lines are RIDIC!
I’d pay the stupid $2 on a different day before I ever waited in a line for free Rita’s
— Alexis(@MissLexB) March 20, 2012
That line for ritas free water ice is rediculous. .. Yup imma just buy mine l0l — HuniB SusFree
(@Saytheword_B) March 20, 2012
People really wait in line for free ritas water ice? Can’t imagine the kind of concert line that would create
— Tobi Babajide (@HERDS_FATH_Tobi) March 16, 2012
#PleaseQuit rushing your kids to.RITAS for free water ice. Rush ya kids to some tutoring classes. They’re 12 with 1st grade reading levels.
— Daphne Oz(@_Camay) March 20, 2012
Peanut Chew Review
Goldberg’s Peanut Chews have been in Philadelphia since the start in 1917 and are still made in the Northeast today.
1967 VW Microbus
“The Nosh Guy” will be roving the streets of Philly offering samples of Goldberg’s Peanut Chews and asking for a photo of you and a review of this Philly Phave! Wanna get in on the action? Comment and let me know!
“Just Eat The Damn Cupcake”
Diary of a gay boy who just wanted washboard abs
I constantly get asked, “How do you stay in such great shape and still eat everything that you post on your blog?”
T.B.M wit Chicken
Well, first, let me say that I’ve probably gained about 5 – 10 lbs over the past year…. mostly blog related damage. However, I would be much larger if I didn’t learn one very important food fact. Moderation!
I’m the king of a 500 calorie meal at Fuel followed up by eating my weight in peanut butter and nutella infront of the TV. (I kid, I could never eat 185 lbs of peanut butter. Nutella on the other hand is a different story. (Not that I’ve ever sat in sweats scooping Peanut Butter & Nutella with a spoon watching The Good Wife on Sunday nights at 9 EST. I’ve never done that, and that will be the story I’m sticking with!)
…join the mile high club, @mtjic
Mile High Apple Pie
Dear Foodiez,
You won’t be breaking any FTA or TSA rules or regulations when joining this version of the Mile High Club. Read More…
Let’s eat cake bitch!
Dear Foodiez,
I was so stoked to be asked to help judge the “chef” competition of the Gayborhood Games last Saturday night!
Read More…
Middleswarth – I wish I could quit you!
Damn! Having committed to a 10lb challenge. That’s a commitment to losing 10 pounds. I have committed to oatmeal, protein shakes, chicken, veggies and egg whites. NOT MIDDLESWARTH CHIPS!!!!
Thank God I can’t get them in Philly.
However, I was in the Poconos with my friend Rob. We went trail biking today. The Poconos are the mother land of these evil, wonderful chips!!!!
So like Jerry Falwell, I come before you, in tears! “I HAVE SINNED, I HAVE SINNED AGAINST YOU!”.
I can’t resist these chips! They lure me in and don’t let go!!!
So…. Like a dirty, sweaty cowboy on Brokeback, i give in and just say….”Ah MIDDLESWARTH, I wish I could quit you!”
Christmas Cookie Reviewz – the resultz!!!
Christmas Cookie Reviewz
Dear Foodiez,
The first ever Christmas Cookie Reviewz were last night and the ratings are in. We rated everyone from 1 – 5 stars. I gotta tell you, it was a tough crowd to please, my foodie friendz were ready to break down the offerings of the 7 participating bakeries. There were also a few non-commercial bakers who brought cookies, I’ll be sharing their entries later next week. Take a look at the 7 bakeries ratings and comments below. Read More…
