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Execution Matters at R2L

Trey Popp visits R2L and finds dinner isn’t as smooth as the elevator ride up. When the flourishes are yummy enough, that’s a minor quibble — […]

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“Gayle Who?”

Adam Erace wonders aloud whether Hoof + Fin is the best new restaurant in Philadelphia. There’s no guessing at Hoof + Fin. Empanadas are empanadas, […]

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Lip-Buzzing Harmony at Han Dynasty

Craig LaBan sings the praises of the dry-pot style fish at Han Dynasty. It’s a sweaty, chile-forward experience if ever there was one, but it’s […]

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More Than Groceries at Garces Trading Co.

Adam Erace marvels at the market in Garces Trading Company and then steps through the $35 tasting menu at Jose Garces’ latest establishment. Perhaps best of […]

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It’s Hit-Or-Miss at R2L

Has Daniel Stern lost his mojo? You have to wonder after some of the gaffes that Craig LaBan encounters in his review of the soaring […]

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Pizza, Pizza, Pizza

Photo of La Rosa Pizza by Philly Phoodie Pizzeria Stella’s expansion is due to open today. The former pilates studio has been transformed into a […]

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Street Team Eats at Banana Leaf

A craving for Malaysian food found the Foobooz Street Team at Banana Leaf, an old favorite at 1009 Arch Street. This time the Street Team […]

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Garces Trading Co.

Trey Popp may not find many bargains behind the counters at Garces Trading Co. but he does find plenty to like on the menu. Cuisine […]

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Respect for Ladder 15

Adam Erace reviews Ladder 15 and really likes what David Ansill’s menu overhaul has done for the place. Mostly, the menu features well-executed mainstream bar food—aromatic […]

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Chaating With Victor

If you’ve never eaten Indian food in an Indian neighborhood – Jackson Heights in Queens and downtown Edison, New Jersey are two such areas that […]

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A First Look at Twenty Manning Grill

Rick Nichols visits with chef Kiong Banh of the the newly tweaked Twenty Manning Grill and finds good gastropub-like fare and that not everything has […]

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Never Settle for a Subpar Salad

Perfect for a Monday after too much weekend eating: Living on the Vedge says you should never settle for salad. Here are six to try […]

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Sycamore Gets Two Bells

Craig LaBan makes it to Sycamore in Landowne where he finds chef Sam Jacobson catching attention with fine ingredients and creative combinations. For the most […]

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Best Tacos Al Pastor in University City

Trey Popp gives us two reviews in one yesterday as he reviews the bricks and mortar Don Memo Restaurant in Upper Darby and the Tacos […]

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BBP Versus 500º

Table Matters issues a throwdown of sorts. It’s 500º versus Bobby Flay’s own Bobby’s Burger Palace. In the end it’s quality over quantity. Bobby’s Burger […]