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Philly Restaurant Highlight: King Tut
King Tut Restaurant & Hookah Bar Visit Tinsel & Tine’s Facebook Page for full size photos.
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Trader Joe’s Balela
Okay, I’m seriously trying to shed a few lbs now. I’ve got upcoming events and really need to look svelte in my spring/summer frocks and evening finery. Therefore, today’s vegetarian picnic was from HipCityVeg (127 S. 18th Street Phila, PA). Blogger, PhillyPhoodie wasn’t too keen on his experience, but I was surprisingly satisfied with the Philly Steak grilled onions and mushrooms (all plant based, no meat no cheese). And truthfully, I’ve always preferred sweet potato fries to regular; although, not sure they even count as diet food, just vegetarian. For dinner – here’s my latest Trader Joe’s quick meal. Look in the refrigerated aisle for Balela – Middle Eastern Salad…
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Philly Restaurant – White Dog Cafe (XPN Music Film Fest)
I was pretty good both calorie and pocketbook wise, and brought snacks to eat during most of last weekend’s XPN/PFS Music Film Festival, but I did dine out twice – Saturday night with a friend at The White Dog Cafe. This used to be my very favorite restaurant, I still love the vibe, but now I’ve had a few mediocre meals there in the last few months. FINGERLING POTATO SKINS $7 (Sorry no pic, we ate them before I remembered to snap one) Green Meadow Farms Smoked Bacon, Lancaster Aged Smoked Cheddar, Lime Sour Cream – Not nearly as tasty as they sound – 2 Tines BUFFALO VEGAN CHEESESTEAK $11…
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Philly Restaurant – Tria (XPN Music Film Fest)
My other dining experience during the music film festival was Sunday afternoon at Tria (3131 Walnut Street). My sister had given me a gift certificate for Christmas and this was the perfect time to make use of it. This spot used to be called Biba, same owner, Jon Myerow who has Tria cafes in Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square West. But this location was going to focus on wines, so it was given a different moniker. However, now it appears to just be a 3rd Tria. Tria does a great thing called Sunday School, where they choose a selection of beers, wines and cheese, give a detailed description and price…
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Philly Restaurant – Flying Carpet Cafe & Bar
Stumbled upon an oasis in the desert yesterday, a real treasure of a spot called Flying Carpet Cafe & Bar. Located in the triangular apex of 19th & Poplar (1841 Poplar Street). The vibe inside is wonderfully chill, with a slightly Moorish decor. Owner Kevin Young, is at least partly of Middle Eastern decent and a lot of the menu reflects this flavor, offering Mediterranean Tapas, Vegan Flying Falafel, Exotic Teas and Baklava. He created the signature sandwich I tried called Captain’s Breakfast ($6) – Scrambled eggs with turkey bacon, spinach, horseradish cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers on a everything bagel smeared with Dijon mustard – 3 Tines (* Excellent…
