Trip Report: Philadelphia, PA
(September 27, 2005)
P&S arrive seperately, meeting up with Sean Altman at World Cafe Live! in the late afternoon/early evening. It's always fun doing a co-bill with the Alt Man, and this night was no exception. Before we ran a few songs together, we ate...
FOOD REVIEW: World Cafe Live! - Philadelphia, PA
CATEGORY: Venue food
RATING: +1
Very nearly a +2. Part of it is our fault for eating in the back room instead of the main restaurant area. Small points off for the food being 50% off and not gratis (though the food was of MUCH higher quality than yer typical venue, so we understand.) Small points *gained* for providing beer (Pabst Blue Ribbon) without being asked.
It's also our fault for not ordering their best dishes, though what we had was plenty good. If you come to see us at WCL in the future, you should plan on coming early for dinner. Cuisine is that sort-of New American, double-Cali-fusion, alt-extreme bistro thing that's become commonplace. Both of us had their lobster bisque, which had a nice velvety texture and just enough sherry to make it pop. Not as good as the USS Chowder Pot IV, but quite tasty. Should have ordered a cup instead of a bowl (it was HUGE.) Storm had a nacho jones, and was rewarded with a mammouth pile of chips smothered in cheese (mozzarella and cheddar), spicy ground beef, sour cream, guacamole, and some other interesting bits that just didn't register. Guacamole was decent, but not Storm Approved -- it tasted like the avocado had been, well, tampered with. Still and all, it was just what was needed. If we'd ordered the steak like Altman, it might have bumped it up to the higher rating. Grilled perfectly to order with a light oil coating that brought out the flavor of the beef, Altman was good enough to share the wealth.
Considering it was a Tuesday night and it was the first time either of us had been to the venue, turnout was quite decent, even if half the folks were close friends, family, and Uber-fans. Sean went on first, joined by Paul and/or Storm for various songs. Amazingly, he didn't break any strings (as is his Way.) Crowd was suitably impressed. Our set was likewise well-received, with "Better Version of You" drawing a mix of laughter and sympathy sounds. Staff and management seemed to enjoy the show, too, and we're working on booking another date, probably on a weekend. P&S divide up the spoils with the Alt Man, kiss each other's metaphorical asses, and then scoot, scoot, scoot down the road. And Bob's your uncle*.
Paul and Storm
* are there any Brits out there that can explain to me why this phrase means "and that's that"? Maybe I should just look it up on Snopes. Nah.
(September 27, 2005)
P&S arrive seperately, meeting up with Sean Altman at World Cafe Live! in the late afternoon/early evening. It's always fun doing a co-bill with the Alt Man, and this night was no exception. Before we ran a few songs together, we ate...
FOOD REVIEW: World Cafe Live! - Philadelphia, PA
CATEGORY: Venue food
RATING: +1
Very nearly a +2. Part of it is our fault for eating in the back room instead of the main restaurant area. Small points off for the food being 50% off and not gratis (though the food was of MUCH higher quality than yer typical venue, so we understand.) Small points *gained* for providing beer (Pabst Blue Ribbon) without being asked.
It's also our fault for not ordering their best dishes, though what we had was plenty good. If you come to see us at WCL in the future, you should plan on coming early for dinner. Cuisine is that sort-of New American, double-Cali-fusion, alt-extreme bistro thing that's become commonplace. Both of us had their lobster bisque, which had a nice velvety texture and just enough sherry to make it pop. Not as good as the USS Chowder Pot IV, but quite tasty. Should have ordered a cup instead of a bowl (it was HUGE.) Storm had a nacho jones, and was rewarded with a mammouth pile of chips smothered in cheese (mozzarella and cheddar), spicy ground beef, sour cream, guacamole, and some other interesting bits that just didn't register. Guacamole was decent, but not Storm Approved -- it tasted like the avocado had been, well, tampered with. Still and all, it was just what was needed. If we'd ordered the steak like Altman, it might have bumped it up to the higher rating. Grilled perfectly to order with a light oil coating that brought out the flavor of the beef, Altman was good enough to share the wealth.
Considering it was a Tuesday night and it was the first time either of us had been to the venue, turnout was quite decent, even if half the folks were close friends, family, and Uber-fans. Sean went on first, joined by Paul and/or Storm for various songs. Amazingly, he didn't break any strings (as is his Way.) Crowd was suitably impressed. Our set was likewise well-received, with "Better Version of You" drawing a mix of laughter and sympathy sounds. Staff and management seemed to enjoy the show, too, and we're working on booking another date, probably on a weekend. P&S divide up the spoils with the Alt Man, kiss each other's metaphorical asses, and then scoot, scoot, scoot down the road. And Bob's your uncle*.
Paul and Storm
* are there any Brits out there that can explain to me why this phrase means "and that's that"? Maybe I should just look it up on Snopes. Nah.
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I cannot believe you guys dont get any comments, really I would be offended and would have given up by now. But on you go still blogging away, Hey if your ever in Pennsylvania (Gillet to be exact) stop by my house. I am a self proclaimed excellant cook, I'll feed ya!
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