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Great from the Gate at Paesano’s

Rick Nichols finds that the Italian Market version of Paesano’s has had no problem creating converts of the locals despite chef-owner Peter McAndrews being an […]

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Flavor and Texture Star at Sampan

It’s David Snyder’s last review for City Paper and he makes it a good one as he visits Michael Schulson’s Sampan. Instead of making Asian […]

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Rooting for Sweeties

Missteps in the kitchen and service problems at Sweeties Pie Diner have Lari Robling wondering WWGRD (What would Gordon Ramsay Do?). Despite the criticism, my […]

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Lafayette Bistro

Trey Popp visits Lafayette Bistro at 5th and Fairmount and finds decent enough Mediterranean and Tunisian influenced dishes, what he doesn’t find is other diners. […]

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Beer For Breakfast at Hawthornes

Adam Erace loves both the beer and the breakfast at Bella Vista’s Hawthornes, The pancakes—and the pairing—didn’t disappoint. Wide as the business end of a […]

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MidAtlantic Misses

Craig LaBan only wishes he could like MidAtlantic the restaurant as much as he likes MidAtlantic the concept. But too many gaffes leave that as […]

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Lots of Heat at Han Dynasty

There’s nothing nasty in Trey Popp’s review of Han Dynasty, not even the tripe. But it’s owner Han Chiang that steals the show. Han Chiang’s […]

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Full & Happy at Percy Street

Brian McManus leads a group of Texan expats to Percy Street Barbecue  where they leave “full” and “happy.” The smoky chicken is tender and juicy. […]

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Around the Web: New Spots

Amis 34th Street finds that Marc Vetri’s latest lives up to its hype and delivers a meal that will have your friends loving you for […]

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LaBan Reviews Pelican Restaurant

Craig LaBan visits the Pelican Restaurant, an Italian seafood BYO in Sewell, New Jersey. What he finds are well crafted Italian seafood favorites from Bill […]

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Accessible & Shareable at Chew Man Chu

David Snyder recognizes that Chew Man Chu isn’t aiming to knock the socks off of foodies but he can’t knock the job it is doing […]

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Rustic Goodness at Koo Zee Doo

Adam Erace visits Koo Zee Doo and even though it seems like much of what he liked is now off the menu, he’ll be returning […]

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2 1/2 Bells for Fish

If Craig LaBan gave half-bells you know that he would have awarded at least 2 1/2 and maybe 2 3/4 bells to Mike Stollenwerk’s fish. […]

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Potato Turnaround

Philadelphia Weekly’s Brian McManus savaged Hot Potato Cafe back in 2007 calling it a “spuddy hell.” Well he’s been back and today he’s back to […]

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Does Percy Translate?

Trey Popp visits Percy Street Barbecue and is stuck between two quotes. Is “imitation the sincerest form of flattery” or does absurdity of conduct arise […]