In spite of their best efforts, there were a number of things missing from my experience at 707. The Cherry Bomb cocktail which kick-started my culinary adventure was delightful, but should have served as an indication that 707 would fall flat on its numerical head.
Drexel's 18th Annual Madrigal Dinner
Feb. 22 & 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Drexel University, The Great Court
3141 Chestnut St.
$21.95 (tickets must be purchased in advance)
Transport yourself to a 16th century Renaissance court, complete with jesters and music by the Drexel Chamber Singers.
There's a more serious reason to protest Valentine's Day this year than the conspiracy between the American government and the greeting card-industry (i.e.
Have you seen columnist Lisa Morrison's online piece on the hottest couple around? Most likely not. Here's the gist of it: beer and chocolate are gaining popularity as the newest "it-couple." A seemingly unlikely combination, beer connoisseurs from all over the country are realizing the duo's incredible potential as a tasty winter treat.
Pork chops smothered with apple cider
The cheesesteak may be Philadelphia's most famous export, but pork chops (a Pennsylvania Dutch staple) have been satisfying native Philadelphians ever since the Amish brought their horse-drawn carriages to Lancaster County.
Estia Restaurant
1405 Locust Street
(215) 735-7700
While Greek Lady may have a monopoly on Hellenic cuisine for Penn students, Center City's Estia is perfect if you're in the mood to dress up and splurge at one of Philly's finest restaurants.
The olive tree d
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodlehouse
927 Race Street
(215) 923-1550
If the chilly winter has left you stuffy-nosed and aching for warmth, head down to Race Street and pay a visit to Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House for the perfect remedy.
It's cold out. So cold, in fact, that you can no longer feel your fingers. Lucky for you, we have just the recipe to fill your cup and warm you from the inside out.
You need not scour the world in search of magical herbs or cure-all tinctures.
Honey's Sit 'n Eat
800 N. 4th Street
(215) 925-1150
Ec-lec-tic (adj.): Eggs scrambled with tomatoes, jalapenos and chorizo served on challah bread with latkes and a slice of honeydew on the side.
Worth scribbling on a cocktail napkin
Missing the freedom of winter break? Here are a few drink recipes three Penn students found particularly memorable.
Susanna Foo
Chinese Cuisine
1512 Walnut Street
(215) 545-8800
Let me engage you in a glorious tale of aromatic bliss, indulgent satiation and aesthetic splendor.
With Center City Restaurant Week around the corner, suddenly opentable.com doesn't seem so open anymore and power-wielding hostesses scoff at even the most desperate reservation requests: "Monday night, 10:45, for two?" Avoid the masses flocking to Steven Starr's playgrounds for the prix fixe, prix inflated menus.
Instead of spending your Monday night arm-wrestling the couple next to you for table space, sit back at home and check out diningin.com.