BY JUSTIN PAHL

In our January cover story, we selected 239 must-eat dishes in Philadelphia. Soon after, we found out about Lauren Lynch, an intrepid Villanova senior who made it her mission to eat — and blog about — all 239 of our dishes. Lauren claims she’s not a writer, but we disagree: From weaving shoe shopping with egg sandwiches and boding with new co-workers at Village Whiskey, we can’t get enough of her blog (and honest critique). I caught up with our very own Julie & Julia at Parc to discuss her gastrointestinal quest sample three of the 239 plates.

BY KEN ALAN

You know how hard it is to score a prime time reservation at one of Philly’s hot dining spots. Now try doing it for a living — such is the ongoing challenge for our city’s concierge community. Each day, my 50 or so colleagues from around town are asked to secure scores of tables for their hungry (and hopeful) guests.

Recently, I polled several of these industry friends, finding out their most popular restaurant requests while also learning one or two personal favorites. The responses I found were intriguing: Several Stephen Starr and Jose Garces restaurants are continual, if not expected, top draws; location plays a big part in where they’re sending potential customers; and, it seems, word has not fully spread about the demise of one formerly renowned Philly seafood institution.