Reviews

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Does Percy Translate?

Trey Popp visits Percy Street Barbecue and is stuck between two quotes. Is “imitation the sincerest form of flattery” or does absurdity of conduct arise […]

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Exploring Cambodian Cuisine

Adam Erace risks his Asian food cred as he ventures into the unknown at the Cambodian Kavei in South Philadelphia. Surely I’m not one of […]

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Restaurant Club: Different Take on Chew

This week in Philadelphia Magazine’s Restaurant Club Newsletter. Joy Manning sees Chew Man Chu in a very different light than Craig LaBan Joy also moseyed […]

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Around the Web: New Spots

Photo via The Philadining Blog Somehow the Philadinging Blog takes great photographs with his iPhone. Those photos plus his prose has us drooling for the […]

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Chew Man Booed

Craig LaBan dismantles Chew Man Chu, leaving no question to his contempt for the “’50s-dull Chinese American fare” and contrary to our thought, you can […]

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The Sweet & Savory at Sweetie’s

Trey Popp visits Sweetie’s Pie Diner on Fairmount Spring Garden and finds a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere and of course, lots and lots of pies. Sweetie’s […]

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Spicy Lunch on Sansom

Craig LaBan discovers the heat is back in Giwa’s dol sot bibimbap. Good Taste: Hot or Not Korean [Philadelphia Inquirer]

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A Feast at Han Dynasty

Photo via the Philadining Blog Philadining and a dozen or so friends head out to dinner at Han Dynasty in Old City. They place themselves […]

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Culinary Ballet at Fish

Adam Erace falls for fish, the Center City South sequel to Mike Stollenwerk’s Little Fish. Take the meaty mahi-mahi, posed unexpectedly over a smashing Red […]

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Koo Zee Doo Gets Praise

It’s pure Portuguese soul at Northern Liberties’ Koo Zee Doo. [T]his is the first kitchen I’ve experienced in the States to elevate the authentic flavors […]

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Around The Web: This is Making Us Hungry Edition

Photo by Grub Street Grub Street’s Food Chain makes its way back to Philadelphia as New York restaurant owner Christian Pappanicholas praises the Rodaballo a […]

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Big & Beautiful at Koo Zee Doo

Trey Popp finds the antithesis of the small plate phenomenon at Koo Zee Doo in Northern Liberties. [T]here was no improving on the steak. The […]

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Flavor & Soul at Vietnam Cafe

Adam Erace starts his review in the restroom at Vietnam Cafe, rarely a good sign but Erace does indeed dig the French Colonial dining room […]

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Around the Web: Thai Edition

We really struck a chord with our resolution to find the best Thai food in the Philadelphia area. The comments are still coming in a […]

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How LaBan Rates Starr’s Restaurants

A commenter wondered how Stephen Starr’s stable of restaurants has fared in Craig LaBan’s eyes. After the jump are the ratings for the Starr spots […]