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Exploring the Depths at Fathom

Adam Erace finds plenty to like at Fathom Seafood House, the bar putting the fish back in Fishtown. Mostly, the results are insanely tasty: a […]

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It’s Like Crack, and That’s a Good Thing

It isn’t every week that a professional restaurant reviewer turns his pen towards a food truck but today is just such a day as Brian […]

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Better Than Ever at Le Virtu

Craig LaBan re-visits Le Virtu and deems it the “South Philadelphia’s best authentic Italian restaurant.” [T]here is also a new refinement to the food here […]

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Adam Erace Reviews 943

Don’t mind what’s been 86ed at 943, Adam Erace says Pat Cancelliere’s 9th Street BYOB flows seamlessly between Italian and Argentinian. Good things come to […]

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Marrow and More at Kennett

It’s the anchovies, bone marrow and ground beef dish that defines the casual sophistication of Kennett for Brian Freedman. It’s one of those why-didn’t-anyone-think-of-that-before combinations […]

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The Bird is the Word at Wah-Gi-Wah

Craig LaBan finds spectacular chicken dishes at Spruce Hill’s Wah-Gi-Wah. In particular he sings the praises of chicken Chargha, a Pakistani take on fried chicken. […]

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Refreshed Greek at Opa

Adam Erace visits Opa and discovers that Chef Andrew Brown is serving freshened up Greek recipes. His octopus is the best I’ve had in Philly, […]

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Around the Web: Vegan Sandwiches to Heavenly Stew

Two Eat Philly call the barbecue portobello sandwich the big vegan winner at Blackbird Pizzeria. [Two Eat Philly] Molly-O of Penn Appetit is still dreaming […]

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Go Authentic at Emei

Brian Freedman tries out Emei in Chinatown and finds that it works best when you stick with most authentic dishes. Emei, as expected, is at […]

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Roots Picnic Winner Crowned

If the path of excess leads to the palace of wisdom, then last night’s judges panel, myself included, are now experts in food.  To pick […]

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First Bite: Marathon’s $11 Cheesesteak

Yesterday, I had the chance to try the new cheesesteak from Marathon Grill, which the company has been toying with over the last few months. […]

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Cantina Feliz Reviewed

Get Adam Erace a Landsdale/Doylestown regional rail schedule, then perhaps Erace wouldn’t be so stressed out about getting to Fort Washington and Tim Spinner’s Cantina […]

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Around the Web: Vietnamese Lunch, Bargain Dinner and the Best Fries

The Midtown Lunch team sits down to a friendly, bargain lunch at stylish Le Viet. We’ve got to get there soon. [Midtown Lunch] Foodzings also […]

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Little Fish: High Standards

Mike Stollenwerk may not be able to be at Little Fish every night but Brian Freedman finds that with Executive Chef Chad Jenkins keeping the […]

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Dandelion: Annotated Menu

Photo by Jason Varney | Fussing with Forks We’ve seen two glowing reviews in the last week of Dandelion so we’ve compiled the reviews of […]