FYI Philly: March 13, 2010 program information

In January, Philadelphia Magazine published a list of 239 of the best dishes to eat in Philly. A Villanova College senior saw that as a challenge and is on a mission to try every one of them before year's end, and blog about it. Think Julie & Julia with a Philadelphia twist. Karen joins her for lunch and, together, they tick another dish off the list.

Bluefin Japanese Restaurant
1017 Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 277-3917

It's been nearly a year since the Italian inspired Piazza at Schmidts opened in Northern Liberties. Adam checks out a new Italian restaurant, a new year-round farmer's market and a fabulous new gym.

The Piazza at Schmidts
2nd Street & Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
www.atthepiazza.com

The Training Station
The Rialto building on the Piazza
1033 N. 2nd Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-964-9558
www.phillytrainingstation.com

Apollinare Restaurant
1001 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215.923.2014
www.apollinarerestaurant.com

AFFORDABLE ASIAN EATERIES

Sampan
124 South 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA
215.732.3501
www.restaurantsampan.com
nothing over $20

Chew Man Chu
Symphony House
400 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
215.735.8107
www.chewmanchu.com
nothing over $19

Maru Global -Takoyaki Masters
255 S. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
267.273.0567
www.maruglobal.com
Takoyaki Balls - $3.25 for six

SHOPPING

NEW! Brooklyn Industries
1525 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.brooklynindustries.com

MUTT MAKEOVER:

Corky came from the Delaware County SPCA
http://delcospca.org/ and had his makeover at the Family Pet Resort:

Family Pet Resort
www.familypetresort.com
3921 Miller Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 325-7297