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Sophia’s Appears Done

There was a great deal of anticipation when it was announced that chef Christopher Lee was returning to Philadelphia with Sophia’s on Passyunk Avenue. But […]

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With Sophia’s, Christopher Lee Has Returned to Philly. Kinda

Trey Popp reviews Sophia’s, the East Passyunk restaurant of Philadelphia’s prodigal son, Christopher Lee. What he finds is that Lee is only kind of involved. […]

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Christopher Lee’s Sophia’s Settles Into A Family-Style Groove

Okay, so I really have no idea what to make of this. I got the press release about the new concept at Sophia’s (Christopher Lee‘s […]

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Two New Happy Hours on East Passyunk

  Noir is celebrating chef Marco DeCotiis‘ roots with the O’Canada, a Molson Canadian with a shot of Canadian Club for $5. The special is available […]

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Philly-ism Loves Christopher Lee at 1623

Our new friends at Philly-ism gave Chris Lee’s Sophia’s pop-up a go, and they seemed to fall in love. Right now, the space is aptly […]

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Christopher Lee Wants to Bring a New Striped Bass to Philadelphia

Former Striped Bass chef, Christopher Lee talked with Grub Street’s Collin Keefe regarding his plans for Chef Christopher Lee at 1623, the interim operation at […]

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Chris Lee To Open Sophia On East Passyunk Avenue

The Michelin decorated, James Beard acclaimed, four-bell adorned Chris Lee has returned to Philadelphia and he’s now working to turn Salt & Pepper into Sophia, a […]

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Gastronaut: New York State of Mind

Philly has been luring Manhattanites away from the Big Apple for years. Now we’re taking its chefs—and concepts—as well. For decades, Manhattan has been a […]

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Four-Bell Winning Christopher Lee Returning to Philadelphia

Michael Klein is reporting that Christopher Lee, who earned four-bells while manning the kitchen at Stephen Starr’s Striped Bass is returning to Philadelphia. Lee is partnering […]

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Quick Bites: What We Missed in the Last Week

The former ¡Cuba! in Chestnut Hill will house Chip Roman’s next restaurant. Lacroix alum Jason Cichonski will be in the kitchen. [The Insider] In Craig […]