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Burger from Standard Tap in Philadelphia

Knowing Robyn's preference for a smaller, California-style burger I'd recommend Sketch Burger. Delicious hand cut fries too!

kessler at 1:50PM on 10/20/09

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The West Coast Pink Bakery Box Theory

Funny that in "How I Met Your Mother" which is supposedly set in NYC, they have shown a pink donut box once or twice. Perhaps because the show is actually filmed in LA?

kessler at 10:22AM on 09/20/09

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SquareBurger in Philadelphia's Franklin Square

Despite what it tastes like (and you know we share the same thoughts on the burger Robyn) it's disheartening how bad this thing photographs. I've had a few, and seen pictures all over the web, and every single one depicts it as much worse than it really tastes. They really need to work on the presentation.

kessler at 11:44PM on 08/29/09

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

See, I've always affectionately called this the Philly Surf & Turf, and I thought that this was its official name.

kessler at 9:13AM on 06/24/09

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From A Hamburger Today

Burger from Standard Tap in Philadelphia

Knowing Robyn's preference for a smaller, California-style burger I'd recommend Sketch Burger. Delicious hand cut fries too!

kessler at 1:50PM on 10/20/09

From Serious Eats

The West Coast Pink Bakery Box Theory

Funny that in "How I Met Your Mother" which is supposedly set in NYC, they have shown a pink donut box once or twice. Perhaps because the show is actually filmed in LA?

kessler at 10:22AM on 09/20/09

From A Hamburger Today

SquareBurger in Philadelphia's Franklin Square

Despite what it tastes like (and you know we share the same thoughts on the burger Robyn) it's disheartening how bad this thing photographs. I've had a few, and seen pictures all over the web, and every single one depicts it as much worse than it really tastes. They really need to work on the presentation.

kessler at 11:44PM on 08/29/09

From Serious Eats

Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

See, I've always affectionately called this the Philly Surf & Turf, and I thought that this was its official name.

kessler at 9:13AM on 06/24/09

From A Hamburger Today

What Is It with the Obamas and Burgers?!? Michelle Visits Good Stuff Eatery

I'm wondering if she had the "Prez Obama Burger"? That thing is absolutely delicious: Applewood bacon, onion marmalade, horseradish mayo and Roquefort.

kessler at 11:21AM on 05/10/09

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Burger from Standard Tap in Philadelphia

@bjb39: Thanks for the recs! As for who recommended Standard Tap, quite a few people here and here.

Robyn Lee at 1:27PM on 10/27/09

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Burger from Standard Tap in Philadelphia

From my experience (I was a 5-year Philly resident), there are only 3 really good burgers in the city

1. Sabrina's Cafe (910 Christian St.)
2. Caribou Cafe (1126 Walnut St.)
3. Triumph Brewing Company (117 Chestnut St.)

I don't know who told you that you'd get a good burger at Standard Tap... that place has an OK beer selection (better off at The Foodery around the corner), and the food is pretty average.

bjb39 at 1:20PM on 10/27/09

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

salvaggio-

The fish cake comes from Jewish / Kosher cooking and became a staple of general Philadelphia eating in the early 1900's. Levis was popular with Philadelphia's (at that time very large) Jewish immigrant population. But you're right, combining beef and fish is not technically kosher, but not necessarily followed to this day.

You could put the Combo in the category of kosher style. That's actually why I find it so interesting, that it's the product of several different cultures coming together.

mandosteve-

Thanks! I'll have to check out that stand on 5th & south..

Hawk Krall at 9:46AM on 07/02/09

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

Hot dog/fish cake combo can be also found at the hot dog stand on S.Fifth Street just south of South Street in Philadelphia.

I don't think they offer pepper hash - which is a great condiment to
compliment both the hot dog and fish cake. But they do have sauerkraut-
which is almost as good as the pepper hash.


I really enjoy your food graphics !!

mandosteve at 2:22AM on 07/02/09

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

I thought there was something unkosher about mixing beef and fish?

salvaggio50 at 5:50PM on 07/01/09

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

The term "Philadelphia surf & turf" is relatively modern and probably coined by Holly Moore.

For some reason I don't think the combo ever made it to Jersey, or even out of the city for that matter.

Moe's is definitely my favorite place to have the combo these days. The only one that I haven't tried is Lenny's.

If anyone knows of anywhere in Philly that serves the Combo that I missed, let me know!

Hawk Krall at 11:55AM on 07/01/09

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

OMG! I haven't had one of these since '92. I am definitely going to try and find Moes and get two of these bad boys. What a memory for me. And thanks to Hawk Krall for turning me on to a new website. I am known for my whitefish salad and being an African American woman, people are amazed. I then tell them I worked for a Jewish butcher and his wife from the time I was 10 years old until I was 17, and they taught me how to make traditional Jewish foods.

seefoodcook at 5:05PM on 06/26/09

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Philly Combo

Grew up in the 'burbs, so I don't remember the fish cake part. But, we used to get the BEST hotdogs at Lennies(?) in Margate, right next to Lucy the Elephant. Grilled dog, pepper hash, mustard and relish for me (don't like raw onions) and probably a coke. Tasted absolutely fabulous!

I still like hotdogs grilled with pepper hash, mustard and relish. Somethings never go out of style.....

duncan1205 at 3:51PM on 06/26/09

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