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Horizons is Staying Busy

Horizons Restaurant has been staying busy as they’ve recently added an official Twitter account and they’ve rolled out several new dishes for fall.

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Le Bec-Mex

Lari Robling reviews Paloma, the haute Mexican that has moved to Bella Vista from Northeast Philadelphia. The Wild Mushroom Flan ($10.50) was satisfying enough to […]

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Guerilla Restaurant Week

We just received an email from Kar Vivekananthan, co-owner of Adsum regarding a South of South restaurant and food week. 10 restaurants have banded together to […]

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50% Off $50 Coupon for James

Groupon Philadelphia is offering a $50 coupon to James today for just $25. Check it out at Groupon Philadelphia. James [Official Site]

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For SHAME

Hit-or-miss, mixed-bag, win-some-lose-some, all sum up Elisa Ludwig’s experience at Bella Vista’s Wishing Well where not even the S.HA.ME. burger makes an impact. For me, […]

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Summer Menus at James

Not on the summer menu, Risotto alla Kristina.   Jason Varney | Fussing With Forks James has updated its menus for summer. Among the highlights: Chilled […]

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Is Le Viet’s Beauty More than Skin Deep?

Adam Erace checks out the attractive Le Viet at 11th and Washington but wonders if there’s any depth to its beauty. Sinh’s food is beautiful, […]

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Early Changes at Ro-Zu

Trey Popp laments the exit of Ro-Zu’s original chef,Todd Dae Kulper and finds that the successor, Hung Pham is in an unenviable spot. Pham, formerly […]

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Now Eat Paesano’s Seven Days a Week

Talk about burying the lede, Michael Klein casually mentions that Paesano’s Italian Market location is now open seven days a week. We trumpet this development […]

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Chic Viet

Craig LaBan gives early props to the stylish Le Viet and its twist on the spring roll. Chic Vietnamese cuisine [Philadelphia Inquirer]

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Bibou Celebrates Escargot Day

Photo by Matt O’Hara As we mentioned last week, Southwark is celebrating National Escargot Day but the Bainbridge restaurant is not alone. Bibou is also […]

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New Restaurant for Italian Market?

Photo by Prince Roy via Flickr The Rizzo mural building on 9th Street has been sold and the new owner is considering an Italian restaurant […]

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Brunch Belt Map

Yesterday’s Philadelphia Inquirer article on brunch spots in South Philadelphia inspired us to create a Brunch Belt map. Enjoy. Brunch Belt [Philadelphia Inquirer]

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Brunchland

Blue Cheese Frittata With Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms, and Bacon The Inquirer highlights the multitudes of brunch options in South Philadelphia. It really is the Brunch […]

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A Look at Le Viet

Meal Ticket has some pictures of the interior and the food at Le Viet, the Vietnamese restaurant that took most everyone by surprise at 11th […]