Well done
It seems Burger King really is the king of burgers, at least in the restaurant franchise world. With one of its burgers in hand and a cardboard crown on your head, you cannot help but feel like royalty. (Staff Photo by Greg Bezanis)
There are plenty of ways to have a burger. Starting with the patty: Will it be rare, medium or well-done? After seasoned and cooked to perfection, it can be topped with anything from double cheese, double bacon to alfalfa sprouts and avocado.
When readers of the Review want a burger, there is only one way they get it.
With the slogan “have it your way” proving true for locals, the king of burgers for best burger category was the delectable beef served up at Burger King, 2728 S. Front St. and 1521 S. Columbus Blvd.
“We know there are lots of burger options out there and are thrilled to know that the people of South Philly love the flame-fresh taste of our burgers as much as we do,” John Schaufelberger, Burger King Corp. senior vice president of global product marketing and innovation, said.
Other than the signature Whopper, residents may be sinking their teeth into the month-old addition, the A1 Steakhouse XT burger — boasting an extra-thick 7-ounce cut of meat.
“In my opinion, it’s because we use 100-percent beef and I really believe the flavor and taste it gets coming through the broiler separates it from other burgers. The smell and taste — that’s why [people love our burgers],” Liz Ferrigno, general manager of the Front Street location, said.
Second on the list of patti-rific creations was the fare served up at McDonald’s, and the top three was rounded out by the square-shaped patties at Wendy’s.
The buck stops here
After the little ones work up an appetite, it’s up to thrifty parents to fill rumbling tummies with healthy, tasty options that won’t put a strain on the wallet.
From Packer Avenue to South Street and river to river parents in-the-know are converging on the local McDonald’s at 2033 S. Broad St., 914 S. Broad, Front St. and Oregon Ave., and 1601 S. Columbus Blvd. to pick up nourishing treats off the Micky D’s best kids’ menu.
The tried-and-true Happy Meal is still a popular option among customers under four feet. New for kids with heftier hunger is the Mighty Kids Meal, featuring six chicken McNuggets or a double cheeseburger. The 30-year-old “Joyeux Festin” — the name of the Happy Meal in Quebec, Canada, which is French for “happy feast” — still comes complete with a special surprise that can brighten anyone’s day.
“McDonald’s is honored to be a repeat winner among South Philly Review readers,” Pam Simonelli, McDonald’s Philadelphia region marketing manager, said.
McDonald’s Store Manager Jason Velykis, left, and Director of Operations Bob Lowden know how to keep children and parents happy with their beloved kids’ menu and Dollar Menu. (Staff Photo by Greg Bezanis)
A basket of Crabfries with cheese came to readers’ minds when thinking of best french fries and Chickie’s & Pete’s owner Pete Ciarrocchi was glad to hear his franchise came out on top. “I’m the fry king,” he said. “It’s the greatest thing.”
Give that dog a roam Four-legged friends don’t need 400-thread count sheets, fluffy pillows or a jacuzzi tub when away from home. Most dogs have one simple request — space to run free and enjoy the warm spring air. In these parts, Columbus Square, 12th and Wharton streets, is where animal-lovers consider the best dog park.
After the hectic holiday season winds down, just about everyone sets out to bronze their skin just in time for the onset of the warmer weather. Equipped with 11 tanning booths, a new state-of-the-art Sun Gate lay-down bed with the strongest lamps in the area and the recent addition of spray-tanning, Beach Tanning, 2525 S. Broad St., has become the reader favorite.
A lesson in Lou-mility Although his last name sounds as if it could be a pasta, Lou Spadaccini is not as pliable as the doughy dish. Following a horrendous 3-18 2007 campaign as Neumann-Goretti’s baseball coach, he could have succumbed to the naysayers who saw his squad as a perpetual also-ran.
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