Reviews
Restaurant Review: Hop Angel Brauhaus
The former Blue Ox is, like its predecessor, all German, all the time. New owners Mike “Scoates” Scotese and Patrick McGinley, who also helm the […]
Restaurant Review: Marabella Meatball Co.
If the name of this quick-service meatball shop sounds familiar, it should — yes, it’s those Marabellas, of the eponymous restaurants. There are multiple meatball […]
Restaurant Review: Salt & Pepper
A restaurant’s mojo is often tied up in its location, but this beloved, under-the-radar BYO has not only survived its move from Queen Village to […]
The Revisit: The Saloon
A man in the bathroom spoke softly into a cell phone, his voice a dead ringer for Fat Tony from “The Simpsons.” “If that were […]
Restaurant Review: Agiato
A paninoteca is a simple concept — in theory. Throw some Italian-ish sandwiches in a hot press, and wait for the crowds to roll in. […]
A Look at Jet Wine Bar
Adam Erace takes a quick look at South Street’s air-travel inspired Jet Wine Bar. Cabin Pressure [City Paper] Jet Wine Bar [Official Site]
Around the Web: Burgers, Korean Tacos & Improving Dosas
Burger at Kennett | Philly Phoodie We’ve been hearing a growing buzz regarding the burger at Kennett. It certainly has one Philly Phoodie’s heart. [Philly […]
Sticks and Stones Won’t Hurt You
Brian Freedman really likes the beer list at East Passyunk’s Sticks and Stones. He also calls the two-month old spot pleasant at least twice. The […]
Step Backwards for Barbecue
Craig LaBan lowered LaBoom on a trio of barbecue spots in his review of Baby Blues this week. It wasn’t enough to nail the University […]
There’s Life After Music at Khyber
Adam Erace chows down on the Southern inspired menu of the Khyber Pass Pub and finds that there is life, delicious life after the music […]
Around the Web: Tyson Bees Edition
Tyson Bees’ super-slick-looking truck has been on the streets for a couple of months now and bloggers and food writers are taking note. Lari Robling […]
Kaffa Crossing
Brian Freedman hits another ethnic restaurant, this time it’s Kaffa Crossing, an Ethiopian spot in West Philadelphia where the injera is the thing. The backbone […]
The Beer is the Thing at Fork & Barrel
The beers are the soul of the story at Fork & Barrel as Adam Erace finds that some but not all of the food falters. […]
Around the Web: Rybread’s Crabby Sandwich, Bacon Pancakes & More
The Rybread at Rybread | Midtown Lunch Midtown Lunch has us planning a lunch-time sojourn to Fairmount with its account of the Rybread signature sandwich, […]
Looking for Flavor at Tres Jalapenos
Brian Freedman checks out Tres Jalapenos at 8th and Christian and just wishes the seasoning was turned up a bit. In speaking with general manager […]