11.27.2011

Will You Take Us Back?

So um, where do I begin? It's been a long time, huh? [Awkward smile.] Um, so I wanted to talk to you. I messed up. I miss us. I'm sorry for leaving you, and I want you back. Sure, we had our downs, but there were so many ups. And honestly, I've never had a blog audience like you before. You were the best audience that ever happened to me. I cry alone sometimes thinking of those posts we had together. I know there were a lot of broken promises, like that Centre City Sips review and that Boston extravaganza that never happened. But really, I'm a changed blogger! I'll put in extra effort. I even got a better camera so you can see what I've eaten. It'll never happen again, I swear.

Just to show you how much I've changed, here's a fresh blog. What do you say? Yes? YES! OMG I <3 U 4EVER.

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So as you might have gathered, Napoleon and I are now in separate cities (Nappy's in Beantown, and I'm in the Big Apple). But fret not faithful Battlefooders, that just means twice the tasty treats we'll post for you! And even though we're in different places, our hearts beat as one and some other sappy B.S. *vomits*

As a throwback, today we'll be reviewing Paesano's, the sister restaurant of Modo Mio (a member of our very selective perfect rating club), located in South Philly. Paesano's looks like what we refer to in Hindi as a "dhaba." Basically, a dhaba is a kind of grimy location where you can get authentic, down-home cooking. It's all substance at these joints. No fancy decorations, no friendly service, just hardcore eats.

And what type of eats, you ask? Sandwiches! But these aren't your mom's bologna and cheese; no, these are gourmet sandwiches using the meats of the Gods, delivered from Mt. Vesuvius by Apollo himself. Just look at some of the menu items: beef brisket (the Paesano), whole suckling pig (the Arista), and fried chicken liver (the Liveracce), just to name a few.

While there isn't a bad apple in the bunch, the Paesano and the Panelle (chick pea pancake) are personal faves. Just make sure to schedule nap-time afterward. Oh, and cancel your next three meals.

The Gustaio (house-made lamb sausage)

Rating: 5/5 missing Philadelphias