Good Taste: Porto's 'Yo, Cuz'
An officer and a sandwich Christine Liskowicz had some big boots to fill when she opened Porto in the South Philly corner luncheonette formerly known as Carman's Country Kitchen. And she's done a fine job infusing this breakfast-luncher with the homey bi
Christine Liskowicz had some big boots to fill when she opened Porto in the South Philly corner luncheonette formerly known as Carman's Country Kitchen.
And she's done a fine job infusing this breakfast-luncher with the homey bi-ethnic spirit of her Portuguese and Polish fare, from handmade pierogi to the sauteed kale "migas" with black-eyed peas.
The catchy "Yo Cuz" sandwich, though, is an homage to the luncheonette's new clientele. Liskowicz welcomes policemen from the nearby Third District in her place - something her predecessor, the colorful Carman Luntz, refused to do.
"Yo Cuz" is how one of Liskowicz's delighted new customers would always greet her. So she honored him with a double fistful of comfort - a crisp chicken cutlet sandwiched between the puff of two bacon-cheddar waffles drizzled with jalapeño-maple yogurt butter.
It's one tasty mouthful of "Welcome to the neighborhood!"
- Craig LaBan
Yo Cuz sandwich, $9, Porto, 1301 S. 11th St., 267-928-3956.