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City Journal: Through the Plexiglas

Drive down the 4900 block of Wayne Avenue, and you’re in a section of Germantown locals call "The Hollow." The name is an abbreviation of […]

City Life

Coupling: Remembrance of Flings Past

The reason most of us keep profiles on websites like MySpace is to look up exes and crushes, so it’s not really too surprising when […]

Restaurants

Getting Nostalgic At Chiarella’s

Joy Manning of Philly Style tries the egglplant parmesan at Chiarella’s on East Passyunk and then is back within a week to sample the veal […]

City Life

The Countdown: Nerves of Tulle

In part two of an exclusive online series, bride-to-be Ashley Primis shares the tips that have banished her wedding-day anxiety THE COUNTDOWN CLOCK says 22 […]

Restaurants

Stuffed Cabbage At Balkan Express

Rick Nichols looks to Balkan Express’ sarma, the Romanian stuffed cabbage dish to take the edge off the recent cold weather. One characteristic sets this […]

Restaurants

Tamales at Pura Vida

Craig LaBan gives us a taste of tamales at Pura Vida in Northern Liberties. Guatemalan-born chef and owner Charles Alvarez gives his tamales a homeland […]

Restaurants

What Is A Dive Bar?

Joe Sixpack tackles the question of what is a dive. The question: What is a dive bar? You’ve got Noah Webster, who defines it as […]

Restaurants

Tonight

It’s Leinenkugel night at Barristers Bar & Grille. There will be free samples of Leinenkugel beer and the Leinenkugel girls as well. Additionally Barristers will […]

Restaurants

Valentines For The Snowbound

Couldn’t make it out for Valentine’s because of the snow? Bridget Foy’s and many other restaurants have extended their special menus through the weekend.Additionally Paper […]

Restaurants

How Many Bells For Blackfish

This Sunday’s Inquirer will review Blackfish. [poll id=4]

Restaurants

Margot BYOB

Main Line Restaurant Guide takes an early look at Margot BYOB in Narberth. Margot is a lively neighborhood restaurant with original, creative cuisine that belies […]

Restaurants

El Zarape

Across from Cantina Los Caballitos on Passyunk Avenue is El Zarape, a recent addition to Philadelphia’s taqueria scene. And even if it doesn’t re-invent that […]

Restaurants

Quick Bites

Osteria is opening tonight! Marc Vetri’s casual spot on north Broad Street will certainly but less expensive than Vetri, but at $50 a head it […]

City Life

Taste Review: Foo’s in the Kitchen

But Susanna Foo’s new Gourmet Kitchen has none of the polish that has been the chef’s signature. The year 2006 was a rocky one for […]

City Life

Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen Review: Foo’s in the Kitchen

The year 2006 was a rocky one for Susanna Foo. Her new Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen in Radnor, scheduled to open early in the year, […]