Adam Erace
Win Some, Lose Some In Atlantic City
Adam Erace’s review of Teplitzky’s at the Chelsea in Atlantic City reads like a prototypical one-bell, hit-or-miss review of another reviewer in town. But that’s […]
Papal Brunch
Adam Erace takes in chef Peter Miller’s brunch at the P.O.P.E. and has plenty of praise. They should be talking about his vegan French toast, […]
Mixed Results At Ladder 15
Adam Erace takes a different approach in his review of Ladder 15, comparing and contrasting his visits there. In the end though, it’s still a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Same As It Ever Was, And That’s OK
Adam Erace visits 6-year old August in South Philly and finds little has changed over its existence and that’s just fine. August subscribes to the […]
New Chef But Fork Still A Staple
Adam Erace checks out the menu of new Chef Terence Feury, who has taken the helm at Old City’s Fork. The down-to-earth, uncomplicated style extends […]
Ambition In A Deli
Teri’s in the Italian Market looks like a deli but at night, it’s playing the part of restaurant. Adam Erace tries not to judge the […]
Beating Expectations At Akoya
Despite the bottle service and velvet ropes of Pearl being upstairs, Adam Erace says Akoya is all about the food.  Buttery miso-glazed pork belly […]
Real Thai In Manayunk
Adam Erace finds exotic Thai authenticity at MangoMoon in Manayunk. We’re indoctrinated to believe the fuglier an ethnic restaurant is, the more authentic its food, […]
Pedigree At Kite & Key
Adam Erace finds promise at Kite & Key but despite chef Justin Hoke’s impressive resume the menu needs more finesse. Aside from a mushy crab-cake […]
Authenticity At El Camino Real
Adam Erace enjoys the ‘cue at El Camino Real. The better half of El Camino’s menu pays tribute to pit-style West Texas barbecue, with Zavala […]
No Reason To Resist
Adam Erace finds the “BAR” sign in front of Prohibition Taproom is just the beginning of the story. There’s darn good food in there too. […]