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Review: White Dog Cafe

The first meal I ever ate in Philadelphia taught me a lesson that I probably could have gleaned, at deep discount, from the dietary journals […]

Restaurants

The Corner Reviewed

The vibe and cocktails are in sync at the Corner. But the promising food of Scott Swiderski and John Taus still needs some tuning. Masa […]

Restaurants

Rich Mexican Tastes at Taqueria Moroleon

As many as 400 diners a night come through the doors at Taqueria Moroleon in Avondale, PA. As Craig LaBan finds out, they’re coming for […]

Restaurants

Balling It Up at Marabella

Adam Erace hits up Marabella Meatball Co. and finds that the family can still make a tasty meatball. “The beef gets flavor from the sauce, […]

Restaurants

Rolling in Dough at Dim Sum Garden

Many have exalted the soup dumplings at Dim Sum Garden but Brian Freedman finds that all the dough based menu items are worthy of praise. […]

Restaurants

Around the Web: Empanadas, Porchetta, Banh Mi & Pizazz

Pizazz at D’Alessandro’s | Philly Phoodie The ham and cheese empanada is the clear winner for CE Phood on the opening weekend of 943. [CE […]

Restaurants

Around the Web: Keep Warm, Keep Burgering

On this cold day let these photos of breakfast at Green Eggs Cafe warm you up. [Philly Phoodie] Bridges Burgers and Beers offers ordering advice […]

City Life

Restaurant Review: JG Domestic

Another month, another Jose Garces restaurant. They open faster than diners can keep track. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone […]

Restaurants

The Saloon Still Has It

Trey Popp has a new online only review each month called The Revisit. In the first installment he visits the venerable Saloon. [T]he homemade fettuccini […]

Restaurants

JG Domestic’s Latest Review

Trey Popp reviews JG Domestic in the February issue of Philadelphia Magazine. He finds moments of “inspired inventiveness” but also some inconsistencies. I hope the […]

City Life

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. […]

City Life

Restaurant Review: Fork & Barrel

It’s the age-old quandary: You want to go drinking with an oddball genius from a Wes Anderson film, but can’t locate a sufficiently quirky venue. […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]