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A Tunisian Tasting Dinner

City Paper heads to Chalfont to try out a not-on-the-menu seven course Tunisian tasting at Tutto Mario. “‘You’re Tunisian — why don’t you do a […]

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Argentinian Flavors at Hoof + Fin

Craig LaBan takes Argentinian BYOB Hoof + Fin to task on the noise level but doesn’t have many complaints about the food. I much preferred […]

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Sometimes the Sides Take the Main Stage

Rick Nichols goes out searching for the best fried chicken around and finds that sometimes the sides are most noteworthy. Where the fried chicken is […]

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No Changes Necessary at Mr. Martino’s

Craig LaBan visits the weekend-only Mr. Martino’s on East Passyunk and finds a restaurant reluctant for a moment in the foodie sun but one that […]

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Straight Ahead Charm at Hoof + Fin

Trey Popp is enchanted by the back patio of Queen Village’s Hoof + Fin. He finds the food to be straight forward and solid. Hoof […]

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Finding Mexican Deeper in South Philly

Adam Erace gets turned onto Los Gallos, a newer taqueria deeper in South Philadelphia. The best of the latter [tortas and tacos] is the costilla […]

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Highs and Lows at Treno

Craig LaBan scorches service but enjoys blistered crust at Treno, Westmont, New Jersey’s new casual pizza restaurant. [W]hen Fuller’s pizzaioli hit their mark, these pies […]

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Worth the Short Trip to Sycamore

Adam Erace checks out Lansdowne’s Sycamore and experiences the fresh, local and seasonal cuisine of chef Sam Jacobson. Jacobson tempers any barnyard ennui by deploying […]

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SPTR Gets Two Bells

Craig LaBan has some beers and some of Philadelphia’s best pub food at South Philadelphia Taproom. Schroeder has significantly stepped up this kitchen’s consistency, and […]

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Fusion Tastes at Cork

Craig LaBan gives a shout out to one of South Jersey’s best beer lists at Cork in Westmont and follows it up with a salute […]

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Divan Delivers Turkish Delights

Dining at Divan Turkish Kitchen wasn’t Adam Erace’s first choice but the Center City South restaurant rewarded him anyway. Chef Sadi Cetiner is particularly gifted […]

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Frog Burger and Taste Testing the Cheesesteak Pretzel

This week in Philadelphia Magazine’s Restaurant Club Newsletter. Frög Burger is Coming to Parkway Legendary Philly restaurateur Steve Poses is opening a seasonal burger shack on […]

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Taco Azteca

Most people travel south of the border, or at least to South Philly, for good Mexican fare in town. This week the Street Team headed […]

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Solid Korean Comes to Former Wasteland

Craig LaBan doesn’t have to venture far for his latest review as he heads up Callowhill to praise the latest addition to the street’s “restaurant […]

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Around the Web: Get There or Get Back

Photo via Fussing with Forks It may not look like much but “the chances of death are slim and the food is great” at Dim […]