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You’ve Come A Long Way Baby

Chick’s Cafe & Wine Bar shows just how far Philadelphia dining and this Bella Vista bar have come over recent decades. Jim Piano’s kitchen emphasizes […]

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I See Vegan People

BeXnlog, a blog we’ve recently discovered dined at Horizons recently and really enjoyed it. But even cooler, M. Night Shyamalan was there. Yes, the restaurant […]

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In Rhythm With James

PhilaFoodie adds to praise heaped upon James, the upscale new-American restaurant at 8th and Christian. If there’s anything about James that could strike a challenging […]

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Goodtimes At The Friendly Lounge

Johnny Goodtimes takes a closer look at the Friendly Lounge, one of the best bars in America according to Esquire Magazine. And what does Johnny […]

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Chick’s Cafe & Wine Bar

Rick Nichols visits the recently refurbished Chick’s Cafe & Wine Bar and finds the Bella Vista wine bar has a fresh outlook but is true […]

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Cheap Dates – Bella Vista

Mark and Audrey’s first cheap date was East Passyunk. Today they head north into Bella Vista for Cheap Dates – Bella Vista. There are drinks […]

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Celebrating With James

Join the Philadelphia Metro and Rachel, Inc. this Wednesday night for a party at James. James of course is basking in its three bell review […]

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James Gets Three Bells

Craig LaBan is excited to dine at James, the thoroughly contemporary 5-month old restaurant in the heart of a pasta and red gravy neighborhood. James […]

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James

Philadelphia Magazine goes to James to check out chef Jim Burke’s take on Italian. The house-made pastas are what James does best. There’s a hint […]

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James

Kirsten Henri takes refuge from the tax man at James. She finds escape is possible with a quality martini and “perfect pastas.” I also really […]

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ChriSteven’s

Trey Popp tries out ChiSteven’s at 901 S 9th Street and worries he stresses over whether our BYOB culture is heading in a bad direction. […]

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James

City Paper reviews James and they cannot say enough good things about chef Jim Burke’s seasonal menu. There’s no such thing as a perfect restaurant, […]

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Wine Dinner At James

James is hosting their first wine dinner on Thursday, March 15th. The five course meal will be paired with wines by Germano Ettore. There will […]

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Molcajete Mixto

Adam Erace takes a look at Molcajete Mixto, the South Philadelphia restaurant that fits comfortably between the authentic taquerias and the upscale gringo Mexican spots […]

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James

Blogalicious visits Bella Vista’s James and tries to cut through the hype and the hate. James proves that seasonality isn’t just a feel-good feather on […]