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Craig LaBan Sees Potential in Russet

Craig LaBan sees the potential in Andrew Wood’s Russet to be one of Philadelphia’s best restaurants. But before that happens some loose ends around the entrees will […]

Restaurants

Brick American Eatery Lands Like a Brick

Brian Freedman has a disastrous time of it at Brick American Eatery on the 1700 block of Lombard Street. [I]t’s the food that really burrowed […]

Restaurants

Blue Cat Provides More Latin Flare for Fairmount

Brian Freedman claims that the Latin Blue Cat is a worthy addition to the suddenly red-hot Fairmount neighborhood. Salmon filet, beneath a gorgeous crust from the […]

Restaurants

The Revisit: Le Virtu

When thirty minutes pass between a hostess depositing you at a table and a waiter turning up to take your order, the mind plays host […]

Restaurants

Another Good Review for Nomad Pizza

Though Adam Erace would have chosen something besides A Clockwork Orange to play at Nomad Pizza‘s movie night, he claims it “might just be worth […]

Restaurants

Russet Brings Traditional Craftsmanship to the Table

Trey Popp visits Russet, the new BYOB from Andrew and Kristen Woods. The Woods’ seasonable-and-sustainable credo is familiar, but their Old World sensibility gives Russet […]

Restaurants

Pig in a Pub: Trey Popp Reviews Alla Spina

It’s a celebration of the pig at Marc Vetri’s Alla Spina. Trey Popp reviews the North Broad Street gastropub meets trattoria. Philadelphia has long been […]

Restaurants

Adam Erace Reviews Square Peg

Adam Erace ponders the question, “what happened to him?” in regards to Square Peg chef, Matt Levin. Perhaps worse than the poor execution, these plates […]

City Life

Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Old World Sensibilities at Russet

Recently, Andrew and Kristin Wood took delivery of a 387-pound pig at Russet, their new BYO in an old Spruce Street townhouse. It was a […]

City Life

Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Alla Spina Goes Hog-Wild in Fairmount

Something like this was bound to happen. If Stephen Starr didn’t do it, another showman would. It could only be a matter of time before […]

Restaurants

A Good Review for Nomad Pizza

“As cozy as a family gathering” is how Brian Freedman describes dinner at Nomad Pizza. We wished all family gatherings came with pizzas like this. […]

Restaurants

Walnut Street Supper Club Reviewed

Live singing over our dinners might make some cringe, but at Walnut Street Supper Club the food might bring bigger groans. Leah Blewett is unhappy […]

Restaurants

Adam Erace at Alla Spina

Adam Erace embraces the gastropub food with Italian twists at Alla Spina where he finds Chef Damon Menapace and the rest of Marc Vetri’s team is […]

Restaurants

Alla Spina Will Make a Man Out of You

Alla Spina makes a man of Leah Blewett and she says that’s a good thing. Yes, Alla Spina made me a man—because ever since my […]

Restaurants

First Bite: Brodo on 18th Street

Brodo has opened on the now booming lunchtime strip of 18th Street (HipCityVedge, Crisp, Nom Nom Ramen). Brodo offers soups, salads and sandwiches and we […]