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Kaffa Crossing

Brian Freedman hits another ethnic restaurant, this time it’s Kaffa Crossing, an Ethiopian spot in West Philadelphia where the injera is the thing. The backbone […]

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‘True Value in Artistry of Cooking’ at JG Domestic

Craig LaBan files what we refer to at Foobooz World Headquarters as a LaBoner, awarding three very enthusiastic bells to Jose Garces’ Cira Centre restaurant, […]

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The Beer is the Thing at Fork & Barrel

The beers are the soul of the story at Fork & Barrel as Adam Erace finds that some but not all of the food falters. […]

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Looking for Flavor at Tres Jalapenos

Brian Freedman checks out Tres Jalapenos at 8th and Christian and just wishes the seasoning was turned up a bit. In speaking with general manager […]

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Ting Wong Gets Two Bells

Craig LaBan finds great value and great tastes at Ting Wong in Chinatown. In true Hong Kong duck house fashion, the hanging roasted meats are […]

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Village Belle Praised

Adam Erace reviews Queen Village’s Village Belle and declares the Italian restaurant’s tomato sauce to be as good as his grandmother’s. Sacrilege! My ideal meal […]

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In Olney for Korean

Brian Freedman heads to Korean stronghold, Olney for what turns out to be a mixed affair at Seorabol. So while there are definite flashes of […]

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Craig LaBan Reviews Fork & Barrel

Craig LaBan visits Fork & Barrel, the serious beer outpost with the interesting food menu in East Falls. [C]hef Peter Felton’s game-inspired menu in the […]

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Blackbird Pizzeria

Felicia D’Ambrosio visits Blackbird Pizzeria, the vegan pizza and sandwich spot just off of South Street. Blackbird’s tastiest bites showcase whole foods, rather than multiple-ingredient […]

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Adam Erace at JG Domestic

Gettting to JG Domestic is a hassle for Adam Erace but he finds much worth returning for. Order anything with mushrooms, whether Oregon chanterelles and […]

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Surviving Four Loko at Adsum

The Washington Post’s Jason Wilson enjoys the food at Adsum’s Four Loko dinner, the drinks, well that’s another story. The food was really great. Levin […]

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Center City Grille Defeats Critic

Brian Freedman has a ghastly time of it at Center City Grille at the corner of 20th and Ludlow. Center City Grille’s mushroom soup has […]

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Im-pressed with Zinc

A silver presse brings Craig LaBan into Zinc Bistro a Vins where he finds more than just pressed duck that pleases. Zinc’s menu has settled […]

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The Baja Fresh of Indian Food

Adam Erace tells the tale of Philadelphia Chutney Company. The Southern Indian fast-serve restaurant with big ambitions. [T]he one traditional dosa — the “old-school” masala, […]

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Baby Blues Blasted

Adam Erace visits University City’s Baby Blues Barbecue and finds that the meat is fine but not much else. [T]he pink-ringed meats that emerge from […]