Reviews

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More Attention Needed at Cichetteria 19

It is a mixed bag at Cichetteria 19 where the wine shines and the food is hit or miss. The problem here seems to be […]

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Three Bells & Plenty of Praise for Adsum

Craig LaBan has plenty of praise for Matt Levin and his Adsum. It’s LaBan’s most glowing review in quite some time. Levin, partnered here with […]

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Faithful New Orleans on Front Street

Adam Erace visits Catahoula, the Louisiana themed restaurant on Front Street in Queen Village. He finds several gems on the menu. I could go to […]

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Around the Web: Chutney Edition

The bloggers and Yelpers have raced to check out Philadelphia Chutney Co., the Southern Indian quick serve on Sansom Street. Mac & Cheese has been […]

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Mainstreaming at Mumbai

Brian Freedman asks if Indian food is becoming the new Chinese. At Mumbai Bistro the answer appears to be yes, for better and worse. I […]

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Two Bells for Tweed

Craig LaBan has plenty of good things to say about Tweed and chef David Cunningham. Cunningham nailed a perfect balance of complex flavors. A tart […]

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Around the Web: Lunching Edition

Where can you find one of the most legitimate Korean restaurants around? Would you believe in the parking lot behind Chili’s and Atlantis Gentleman’s Club? […]

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Brunch Elevated at Green Eggs

Brian Freedman has plenty of praise for Green Eggs Cafe as he finds attention to detail keeps the decadent from becoming overwrought. This, essentially, is […]

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Tweed Reviewed

Trey Popp visits 12th Street’s Tweed and finds it an uneven affair. Some of the chef’s most enjoyable items are his most plainspoken: a squash-heavy […]

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LaBan Looks for More from Amuse

Craig LaBan sees potential at Amuse but he has a long list of items that need change before the restaurant reaches its full aptitude. Amuse […]

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From the Magazine: Tweed Reviewed

In the October issue of the magazine, restaurant reviewer Trey Popp considers whether or not Tweed succeeds in its mission. Here’s an excerpt: The namesake […]

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Spendid Dosas at Chutney Company

Self-professed “dosa slut” Trey Popp gets his fix at Philadelphia Chutney Company. The cooks in back, though, are Tamils.  And they make a damn fine […]

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Is It Always Sunny at Mac’s?

This week Adam Erace visits Mac’s Tavern, the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia associated bar in Old City. He checks out what Michael Suminski, former […]

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Around the Web: Restaurant Week, Wings & Veggies

Philly Phoodie sings the praises of Catahoula’s happy hour. Cajun delights in abundance. [Philly Phoodie] Philly Phoodie also ventures into the land of no left […]

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Adsum Receives Praise

Brian Freedman praises Matt Levin’s food at Adsum as being complex, effortless and unpretentious. The majority of the food here is more complicated than it […]