Kirsten-Henri
Is Stephen Starr an Innovator?
The cover story for the November edition of Philadelphia magazine is all about innovators in Philadelphia. Which lead to the question, is Stephen Starr an […]
And Philly Mag’s Next Food Editor Is….
Hi. Tom McGrath here, editor of Philly Mag. For a couple of months now — ever since the very smart, very funny, very talented Kirsten […]
Kirsten Henri is New Philly Mag Food Editor
Former Foobooz Advisory Panel head Kirsten Henri has been named the new Food Editor for Philadelphia Magazine. In experience that probably made her resume, Kirsten […]
Grub Street Comes To Town
New York Magazine’s Grub Street is going national, launching Sunday in five new markets including Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia. It’s a […]
The Weekender Happy Hour: Blush
What to Drink: With all beers, wines, and cocktails discounted 50 percent, you can’t really go wrong What to Eat: Any of the flatbreads, like […]
Foobooz Nooz
If you read this site regularly (like I do), you’ll notice something new starting today. Or maybe you’ll notice it once you sober up. My […]
Shine A Little Bit
Kirsten Henri checks out Clementine’s Bistro on East Passyunk and finds an “often lovely” bistro that could use a little more pizazz. Clementine’s Bistro, a […]
Citygrange Puzzles
Photo by Ryan Charles Kirsten Henri takes on Citygrange, a hotel restaurant that promises much more than it delivers. Then there’s that great middle ground […]
Salento Is “Endearing”
Kirsten Henri may be suffering from Italian BYOB overload but there’s no denying Salento’s charms. A special of homemade ravioli stuffed with ground veal is […]
Colonial Power
Kirsten Henri reviews one of Philadelphia’s true tourist traps, the City Tavern. And surprise, surprise, the German based menu is pretty good. Just don’t let […]
Coquette Eyes City Wide Success
Kirsten Henri checks out bistro Coquette Bistro & Raw Bar and finds it the stuff to impress even those not from the neighborhood. Neff has […]
Palace Has Work To Do To Match Surroundings
Kirsten Henri tries the fancy Palace at the Ben for Indian food and finds the food doesn’t match up with the decor. Some of the […]
Little Fish Reviewed
Kirsten Henri visits tiny Little Fish in Queen Village and finds a satisfying surprise. The room is lovely, with ebony wood paneling that glistens against […]
One Pizza, One Guy, One Wait
Kirsten Henri finally gives up her principle against ordering dough ahead and heads to Port Richmond and Tacconelli’s for pizza. She reserves three doughs and […]
Fishtown Bruncherie
Kirsten Henri heads to Fishtown to enjoy the “leisure class’” favorite meal, brunch, at Ida Mae’s. Philadelphia now has a bruncherie for every day of […]