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Good Italian from a Talented Chef

Zest is the word of the day in Craig LaBan’s review of Tavolo in Huntingdon Valley. The zesty little lamb meatballs, served with mint pesto […]

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From the Magazine: El Rey Reviewed

The September issue of the Philly mag features the first reviews from our new restaurant critic Trey Popp, who we introduced you to in July. […]

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BBQ In Parkside

Lari Robling visits Le Cochon Noir opposite Farimount Park in West Philadelphia for some barbecue and music. And even after just a couple months Robling […]

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Loving the Love Burger

Straight forward burgers, crab rolls and Bassets milk shakers are done well at Frog Burger but there is one item on the menu by which […]

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El Rey: Annotated Menu

The critics have spoken regarding Stephen Starr’s El Rey. Now see the hits on our annotated menu.

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Around the Web: Adsum Edition

Photo via David McDuff It seems everyone has an opinion on Adsum, the new Queen Village bistro from chef/owner Matt Levin. Here are some of […]

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Chaat Primer

Drew Lazor finds out what chaat is at Desi Chaat House in West Philadelphia. Visually, chaat is something like taco dip that believes in dharma, […]

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Good Sushi Without Much Risk

Rare is the review where the opening paragraph describes sucking on shrimp heads but the rest of the review laments the restaurant playing it safe. […]

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Glamorous Eating at Tweed

Brian Freedman really likes Tweed, a restaurant that makes “fresh and local” more than a buzz phrase and turns it into an exciting addition to […]

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One Bell for Twenty Manning Grill

Craig LaBan takes Twenty Manning Grill out for a test drive and finds that the new take still needs to work some kinks out. If […]

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A Look at Twenty Manning Grill

Good, not great is Adam Erace’s characterization of Twenty Manning Grill. The mammoth 12- to-14-ounce Pine Hills pork chop protruding from a pristinely frenched, broiler-blistered […]

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Muntin Shows Promise

Excellent scallion pancakes, squid served whole and the Love Roll, a stand-out sushi roll are all reasons that Brian Freedman is rooting for Muntin on […]

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Falafel Omelet

Eldondre commented last week regarding a falafel omelet he found because of a Food Network show. It intrigued several other commenters and us. We checked […]

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Two Bells for Kraftwork

There’s enough that Craig LaBan likes at Kraftwork to warrant a two bell review though there are some issues with consistency. The silky chicken liver […]

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Everyone’s Reviewing Kraftwork This Week

Lari Robling reviews Kraftwork for the Philadelphia Daily News. She and her tasters find much that they like in the details from the  industrial decor […]