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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    Dude, F me...had one of the worst service experiences I have ever had at Zama last night. Ended up getting a $90 bottle of sake comped so they tried to make it right but it was brrrrrutally slow 
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,193
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    It was a great week indeed. At the time I had a job that what it lacked in pay made it up with 46 PTO days. I took that whole goddamn week off and lived in Pearl Jam Philly heaven, which if there was an actual Heaven that'd be it. Sold my Night Two seats because there was no way I was missing watching Game 1 of the World Series.

    Frankly, I just need PJ to do a Philly tour - start small and build up: first, Boot & Saddle, then Johnny Brenda's, then Union Transfer, Filmore, Met, Tower, Academy of Music, Mann, Camden (yes, it's being included), WFC, Citizens Bank, Linc. 
    The Tower?  Could be on the VIP porch rocking the fuck out to Pearl Jam?  TOTD was nearly heaven, would cut off a finger to experience that. 
    I also remember War on Drugs did this 2 years ago? First night they played Johnny Brenda's. Next night was Union Transfer. And the next and final night was the Tower Theater
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dude, F me...had one of the worst service experiences I have ever had at Zama last night. Ended up getting a $90 bottle of sake comped so they tried to make it right but it was brrrrrutally slow 
    Crazy.  Sorry to hear that.  You were at the bar?
    Out of all of the times I have been there I only sat in seats away from bar two times.  Not the same experience....we go bar or go home.

    What bottle did they give you?

    Participated in the Run The Bridge 10k this morning.  A pretty awesome way to get from Jersey to Philly (and back)

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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dude, F me...had one of the worst service experiences I have ever had at Zama last night. Ended up getting a $90 bottle of sake comped so they tried to make it right but it was brrrrrutally slow 
    Crazy.  Sorry to hear that.  You were at the bar?
    Out of all of the times I have been there I only sat in seats away from bar two times.  Not the same experience....we go bar or go home.

    What bottle did they give you?

    Participated in the Run The Bridge 10k this morning.  A pretty awesome way to get from Jersey to Philly (and back)

    We were not at the bar. Was full when we got there. After talking it over today, it was ever worse than we had thought. I don’t remember the name of the bottle. I’m not good remembering names of sake, especially after drinks. I am sure I’ll probably be back but it was very disappointing and definitely put a damper on the night. Also the manager is a douche. Was nice and accommodating but just a tool
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    You know you’re getting old when you get excited to run into a writer you like. Ran into Matt gelb at federal donuts this morning. 

    Also, the fed nuts breakfast sandwich is banging 
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    Cliffy6745 said:
    You know you’re getting old when you get excited to run into a writer you like. Ran into Matt gelb at federal donuts this morning. 

    Also, the fed nuts breakfast sandwich is banging 
    Haha, I can appreciate this. I ran into him at Ultimo before and just had to say something. Also, Mike Newall lives in the neighborhood and his stories are awesome. Again, couldn't help myself.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    The dibrunos after hours thing is awesome. You rent out 9th st and can can eat/try anything in the store. They put out trays of the things they like too, typically with a geographic theme. It’s byob. It’s fucking awesome and I will be doing it again for sure. I ate soooooo much and tried stuff that I typically don’t buy. 


  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,594
    Cliffy6745 said:
    The dibrunos after hours thing is awesome. You rent out 9th st and can can eat/try anything in the store. They put out trays of the things they like too, typically with a geographic theme. It’s byob. It’s fucking awesome and I will be doing it again for sure. I ate soooooo much and tried stuff that I typically don’t buy. 


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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    How much does that cost to rent?
    What a cool offering.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    edited November 2019
    We’ve been wanting to do it for years but only ever think about it around the holidays when it’s completely booked. Had a friend plan it for a birthday but definitely going to do it again in early spring. It is awesome.

    It’s $70 a person and I believe you need at least 8 people. Not sure if you actually get $70 worth of food if you were to just shop there but it’s a sweet time and I was stuffed

    Also, came to like a sales guy/monger there who I have historically disliked so that was cool 

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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    That is great!
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  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,912
    how the hell did nutjob Kapler get another managing job?  
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    pjhawks said:
    how the hell did tanned nuts nutjob Kapler get another managing job?  
    Fixed
    And, great question.  This guy is a clown.
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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,889
    pjhawks said:
    how the hell did nutjob Kapler get another managing job?  
    Bumbling organizations do questionable things.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    I'm that guy.  Have been talking about going to Angelo's for 6 months.  I get home from a client today and one of my wife's friends pops by to drop off hand me downs for the daughter and says she has to go by this place called Angelos.  Her mom saw the Barstool review and told her to pick it up.  I tagged along.  It was mobbed.  About to dive in.
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    Upside down jawn!
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    Verdict: would get again. Not quite worth the hype. Really wish the crust was a liiiiitle thinner 
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    Bah, humbug!
    Glad you got to try, I love that fucking pie.
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    Did you eat there or take home?
    I took home one time and was disappointed.  For some things it needs to be eaten right away.  That was the case for me, there.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    I did not get the upside down jawn. A plain and a pepperoni and long hots. The one with toppings was much better. 

    Took it home and it sat for a half hour or so so that definitely had to do with it. No where to sit there. Like a 10 by 10 waiting area that was mobbed. I do think it would be much better not out of the oven 

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