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PW Reviews Osteria

Kirsten Henri finds the cure for a hangover and “sublime smoothness” at Osteria, even as the service is surprisingly uneven. Ah, the food. Who would’ve […]

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Tinto In PW

Kirsten Henri doesn’t dance around her opinion of Jose Garces’ wine bar, Tinto. In paragraph one she gets right to the point, “Tinto is great.” […]

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Umai Umai in Philadelphia Weekly

if you’re looking to try out Fairmount’s neighborhood sushi spot you’ll do well to remember the refrain, keep it raw. The entrees are underwhelming, especially […]

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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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L’Oca

Kirsten Henri braves an ice storm to check out L’Oca, Fairmount’s Italian BYOB. She finds the restaurant “fair to middling.” I’d say the neighborhood has […]

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Opening This Spring

Kirsten Henri’s piece in today’s Philadelphia Weekly is chock full of goodies for everyone looking forward to the next big opening. 707 is promising no […]

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Xochitl

Kirsten Henri visits Xochitl at Head House Square and finds the handsome Mexican restaurant a name worth pronouncing right. For starters, try the elegant sopes. […]

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Inconsistencies At Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen

Kirsten Henri hits up Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen and finds the inconsistencies of the Radnor eatery as frustrating as the traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway. […]

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Snackbar

Kirsten Henri enjoys the people watching at Rittenhouse Square’s Snackbar, but finds the food lacks “sensual pleasure.” As far as I’m concerned, the people-watching and […]

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Isla Ibiza

Isla Ibiza is the latest in Philadelphia’s recent Spanish food boom and Kirsten Henri takes a look at this NoLibs entry into the field. Isla […]

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Molcajete Mixto

Kirsten Henri dines at Molcajete Mixto and finds the soups and signature molcajete mixto the most exciting but feels many of the other dishes are […]

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Copper Bistro

Kirsten Henri heads to Northern Liberties and Copper Bistro, and comes out feeling the way most reviewers have, there’s plenty of promise, but the execution […]

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Center City Burger Round Up

There’s been an influx of new burger spots opening up in Center City, Kirsten Henri takes a look at Bootsie’s, Copa Miami and Five Guys. […]

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Tampopo Asian Grill

Kirsten Henri tries the Tampopo on Jewelers Row and finds the same quality food as the Rittenhouse location without any of the crowds. Try to […]

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Water Works Restaurant

Kirsten Henri has her cover blown as she takes in the sights and tastes of Water Works Restaurant. For its hefty price tag, it should […]