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Lacking Cohesion At Coquette

  There are some bargains to be found among the French-Mexican-Thai dishes found at Coquette but the menu lacks the cohesion that its decor has […]

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Craig LaBan Eats Kentucky Grilled Chicken

Craig LaBan won’t be chatting on Philly.com today. He’s listed as “on assignment.” Lets hope it isn’t related to his recent run-in with Kentucky Fried […]

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Opening Day At Sweet Ending

Philly Mag’s Restaurant Club raced out of its offices to try out Sweet Ending Yogurt which opened yesterday at 18th and Chestnut. Sweet Ending is […]

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Saute Gets Two Bells

Craig LaBan enjoys the ambitious talent of chef Nicholas Cassidy even if he isn’t a big fan of the name of Saute. [H]is menus reflect […]

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Around The Web

Say What? The Savoy Deli & Produce Market off of Rittenhouse Square is probably best known for their flowers but they also sell tacos! [Drawing […]

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Distinctive Sushi At Aki

Adam Erace visits Aki at 1210 Walnut Street and finds it is more than just another anonymous Center City sushi spot, although one with some […]

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Chifa Gets 3 Bells

Craig LaBan dines at Chifa and finds Jose Garces’ gastro-genius on display. Overall, I find the rambling bilevel space full of odd nooks, and the […]

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The Best of Foobooz: May 21, 2009

Gordon Ramsay Set to Remake Hot Potato Cafe Gordon Ramsay is in town fixing up Fishtown’s Hot Potato Cafe. Read the Full Post on Foobooz

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Alarming Report From Ladder 15

Trey Popp goes to Ladder 15 and gets beyond the bubblegum cocktails and into the food but finds its execution equally sophomoric. The “chowda” flatbread […]

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All Saute Lacks Is A Calendar

Adam Erace visits Saute and has lots of good things to say about the cooking but he’s got a gripe with the menu’s lack of […]

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Around The Web: New Spots Edition

Mac & Cheese hits BBQ gold at Bebe’s Barbecue in the Italian Market. [Mac & Cheese] Living on the Vedge takes a vegetarian look at […]

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Slate Gets Two Bells

Craig LaBan may struggle classifying Slate but the kitchen is providing an identity worth noting. My absolute favorite: a nod to the chef’s Greek heritage, […]

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Salt Pepper Visit Taco Loco

Salt Pepper Ketchup checks out Taco Loco at 4th and Washington where they go beyond the basics.

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Girasole In City Paper

David Snyder tries out the new incarnation of Girasole and finds excellent pasta but some price inconsistency. Restaurants love to trumpet their hand-crafted pasta, but […]

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Holy Smoke! Good BBQ

Adam Erace finds good barbecue at Holy Smoke in Roxborough. Just read his description of the chicken and waffles. The classic Harlem-born duo takes time, […]