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Seasons 52 Gets Gonged

Craig LaBan is never easy on chains but maybe Seasons 52 at the Cherry Hill Mall will fare better. After all, there is the promise […]

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It’s Bananas

David Snyder is wareful of dining at a restaurant with the word “banana” in its name. But he finds that South Street’s Blue Bananas Cafe […]

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Bocca Surprise

Is one of Philadelphia’s best new restaurants hiding in an Old City lounge? According to Adam Erace it is. What did come included some of […]

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Rick Nichols Goes 12 Steps Down

Inquirer food columnist and Foobooz crush object Rick Nichols goes to 12 Steps Down? 12 Steps Down? Yep, becuase the divey bar has “astonishingly better […]

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Four For Fountain

  Despite changes in the kitchen, Craig LaBan finds the the Fountain inside the Four Seasons is still worthy of 4-bells. In fact he finds […]

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The Best of Foobooz: June 3, 2009

Center City Sips Debuts Tonight Foobooz has its recommendation and a guide to outdoor sips. Read More on Foobooz Lacking Cohesion at Coquette Menu lacks […]

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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 […]