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Pretzels become newfound love

09 April 2012 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel explores a passion for iconic soft pretzels. I don’t consider myself a soft pretzel-lover. I’m never going to list it under “interests” on any social-media profile. In an ice-breaker game, I will never

Café adds twist to classic winter beverage

20 February 2012 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel says that a stop at the Rim Café gets you more than just a good drink. The man behind South Philadelphia’s Rim Café goes by “the Godfather,” though he hardly looks the

Sushi takes new form without chopsticks

23 January 2012 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel gets creative with her sushi re-creation after a trip to Big Eyes Sushi. The first thing I noticed about Big Eyes Sushi was the temperature. In the middle of January, the place

‘Over-eating season’ calls for baked goods

05 December 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel says the most important culinary aspect of the holiday season is cookies. It’s the last column of the semester and I’m finding myself with a slight tear in my eye, but a

Bakery puts creative twist on doughy classic

14 November 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel said that a lengthy trek to South Philly’s Federal Donuts is worth the trip, but make sure to get there early. The hype for Federal Donuts began early in the summer and

Comfort foods satisfy

31 October 2011 Caitlin Weigel

A trip to Stephen Starr’s Jones induces a nostalgic realization about comfort food. Comfort is defined as something that soothes or consoles us–that brings us reassurance, relief or consolation. Comfort is a state of ease

Tacos easily ‘roll up’ ingredients

17 October 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel said Mexicali provides quality Mexican eats for cheaper prices than its neighboring counterpart, Distrito. Despite, or perhaps because of, my limited understanding of the Spanish language, I believe that “taco” means “delicious

Sketch burger satisfies

05 September 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel checks out Sketch Burger, and describes her long overdue reunion with meat. Welcome back dear reader to the Philly foodie kitchen adventure known as “Eats & Cheats.” I hope your summer was