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The Gastronaut: Hey Santa …

Dear Santa, First things first, I have to thank you for being so good to Philadelphia since the last time I wrote you. I asked […]

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Where We’re Eating: Martorano’s

new In a region overrun with Italian restaurants, this trendy goombah-and-gravy joint from Philly expat and Florida/Vegas restaurateur Steve Martorano is one of the best […]

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Chris Scarduzio Opens Teca in Newtown Square

Teca opened last night at 191 Newtown Street in Newtown Square. It is the second Teca, the original is in West Chester. At the helm is […]

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Palladino’s Is Now Accepting Reservations

Palladino’s, the new restaurant on East Passyunk from Luke Palladino, is getting into the Cyber Monday hub-bub by announcing that they are now accepting reservations. The […]

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Paradiso Celebrates 10 Years with All-Star Chef Dinner

East Passyunk Avenue’s Paradiso Restaurant and Wine Bar is turning ten and they’re going all out. To celebrate, the restaurant will be hosting a 10-course dinner […]

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Le Virtu’s 40-Course Dinner Is Upon Us

Le Virtu’s 2014 La Panarda is finally upon us. The feast will be a momentous 40-course tasting menu inspired by Italy’s Abruzzo region, paired with nine regional wines […]

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Capofitto Adds Brunch

Old City’s Capofitto is now serving brunch, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The menu features a variety of fruity cocktails with gelatos, and dishes like […]

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Tale of the Tape: Lo Spiedo

Marc Vetri’s seventh restaurant, Lo Spiedo officially opens today. Located just inside the gates at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia, Lo Spiedo aims to be […]

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First Look: Brigantessa

The people of East Passyunk must have a boundless appetite for pizza, because despite the proximity of Slice, Santucci’s, Marra’s, and Francoluigi’s (and I’m sure […]

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Brigantessa Opens Tonight

Brigantessa opens this evening on East Passyunk Avenue. The second restaurant from chef Joe Cicala and his partners Cathy Lee and Francis Cratil-Cretarola will focus on […]

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Get a Taste of Lo Spiedo

Tonight, for Vetri Family’s monthly industry night, Amis is collaborating with the forthcoming Lo Spiedo for a night of rotisserie inspired dishes. Lo Spiedo chef […]

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Square Pie Coming to 6th and Catharine

  Cochon’s Gene Giuffi is getting into the pizza game. He’s converting his former Blue Belly BBQ at 600 Catharine Street into a small pizza shop. Square […]

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A Peek at Brigantessa’s Menu

Joe Cicala is getting close to opening his second restaurant, Brigantessa on East Passyunk. How close? He estimates his menu is about 80% done, which […]

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This Weekend: Zavino Launches A New Brunch Service

Everybody loves brunch, right? Well, starting this Saturday, October 4th, Zavino in University City will begin serving its weekly brunch menu, available from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. […]

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Ardé Osteria Opening Tonight

Ardé Osteria is unleashing its wood-fired pizzas, salumi and mozzarella bar, handmade pasta and more tonight in downtown Wayne. The Italian BYO’s chef staff consists of Pino […]