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Crabtastic! The growing gastropub scene has been a boon for South Philly. Not only has the neighborhood's craft beer selection gone gangbusters, even the "crab fries" are getting better.
Crabtastic!
The growing gastropub scene has been a boon for South Philly. Not only has the neighborhood's craft beer selection gone gangbusters, even the "crab fries" are getting better.
Actually, the fledgling Tap Room on 19th (at Ritner) wouldn't dare use that name on their menu, since it's the patented signature dish of nearby sports-bar juggernaut Chickie's & Pete's. But the Tap's "Chesapeake Bay" fries are a major upgrade on the competition, nonetheless. Not only are they scattered with plenty of sweet lump crab (oddly missing from the original), these addictive frites are hand-cut and crisped before getting a dusting of Old Bay, a creamy drizzle of genuine white cheddar bechamel, and the green crunch of slivered scallions. - Craig LaBan
Chesapeake Bay fries cost $8 at Tap Room on 19th, 2400 S. 19th St. (at Ritner), 267-687-7817.