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LaBan’s Talula’s Garden Review Surprises Everyone, Even Himself

More than 75% of Foobooz voters thought Craig LaBan would drop three or more Bells on Talula’s Garden. LaBan himself seems to have expected such […]

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Fare Review

Adam Erace reviews Fairmount’s health conscious Fare and is not in love with the formula. Keeping the price point affordable — the menu tops out […]

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Around the Web: Pumpkin Sunday Nights and 10 Arts Happy Hours

Two Eat Philly thoroughly enjoy the Sunday night tasting dinner at Pumpkin. [Two Eat Philly] $5 appetizers and drinks during 10 Arts happy hour? Row […]

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Burger.Org Gets Reviewed

Brian Freedman reviews Burger.org, the fast-serve organic burger spot on South Street. Though none of these sandwiches yet live up to the juicy, chin-dripping level […]

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943 Equals Two Bells

Craig LaBan really enjoys dining at 943, the Argentinian/Italian BYOB by Pascual “Pat” Cancelliere situated on 9th Street in the Italian Market. beef is 943’s […]

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Around the Web: NoLibs Coffee Shop, Wheeled Ice Cream and Tacos

Row Home Eats runs down the savory scones and tasty sandwiches served at One Shot Coffee. [Row Home Eats] Veggicurious screams for ice cream, Little […]

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Falling for Talula’s Garden

Adam Erace falls for the “anti-collaboration” of Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy at Talula’s Garden. Right now, the list of Philly restaurants I’d rather eat […]

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You Owe Yourself a Trip to Cafe Soho

Brian Freedman heads to Cheltenham Avenue to try the much ballyhooed Korean fried chicken at Cafe Soho. He finds that the chicken isn’t the only […]

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Fresher Salads at Morris’

Last week when Victor Fiorillo showcased the terrifyingly pale tomato he received from Saladworks we were struck with two thoughts; “oh my god that’s disgusting” […]

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Around the Web: Federal Donuts Preview, Best Pork & Last Night at Horizons

Photo via Bridges, Burgers and Beers Bridges, Burgers and Beers was at Zahav’s Down the Shore Party where revelers got to sample Michael Solomonov’s take […]

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Relish in West Oak Lane

Adam Erace heads out to West Oak Lane to check in on the Bynum brothers’ Relish. He finds Southern inspired classics done well in an […]

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Tequila Has Joined Forces With Carrot Juice In Fairmount, But You’ll Have To Wait Until August For Bloody Marys

I’m generally against bringing novelty into a cocktail menu. So when Fare manager Robert Amar (yes, he in the periphery of that whole Shola/Speck mess) […]

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Around the Web: Pies, Fare, El Rey Lunch and Local Cheese Plates

Adam Erace demands we immediately eat the pie at Cafe Estelle. Sounds like a plan to us. [Meal Ticket] Mac & Cheese checks out the […]

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Vegetable Magic at The Farm and Fisherman

Brian Freedman is the latest to heap praise on Josh Lawler’s The Farm and Fisherman. The beet steak is singled out again as the defining […]

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Three Bells For Mica

Craig LaBan has nothing but praise for Mica, Chip Roman’s Chestnut Hill restaurant ably steered by 26-year old chef Jason Cichonski. Cichonski is one of […]