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You’ve Come A Long Way Baby

Chick’s Cafe & Wine Bar shows just how far Philadelphia dining and this Bella Vista bar have come over recent decades. Jim Piano’s kitchen emphasizes […]

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Left Wanting By 707

Brian McManus wonders what the point is to all the high-end design at 707 if the food doesn’t deliver. Dinner’s a bust, but at least […]

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Checking Out Miran Restaurant

Feed Me Philly checks out Miran Restaurant on Chestnut Street and comes out less impressed than Craig LaBan did. Bibim Bap!

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Sweet Lucy’s All You Can Eat

E from Foodaphilia had been craving barbecue. So she headed out to Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse and tried The “Double the Fun.” Two meats, BBQ chicken […]

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Sandwich Perfection At DiNic’s

Marisa McClellan who has been doing a project this summer at the Reading Terminal Market, chronicling people’s stories on the blog Stories from the Reading […]

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Not Quite Ready For Prime Time

From inexperienced servers to heavy handed sauces there was lots that was off for Craig LaBan at Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Prime. There was a handful […]

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Dry And Dusty At 707

Phyllis Stein-Novack tackles the American menu at 707 and she comes up unimpressed. The grilled meatloaf ($15) consisted of a dried-out slab of overcooked beef […]

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Mac & Cheese At North Bowl

Foodaphilia checks out bargain bowling at North Bowl on Wednesday night ($2 shoes, $2 games, $2 PBR and $2 tater tots after 10 PM) and […]

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Uninspiring Paella

Elisa Ludwig checks out the year old Cafe Barcelona up the hill in Chestnut Hill. While it would not exactly be fair to compare homey […]

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Tequila And Dishes Shine At Xochitl

Philadelphia Magazine climbs aboard a stool at the bar at Xochitl and enjoys the “fresher, lighter versions of Mexican classics” that chef Dionicio Jimenez cooks […]

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Has National Mechanics Shaken Its Ghosts?

Philadelphia Weekly’s Brian McManus reviews National Mechanics, an Old City bar not catering to the fickle Old City crowds. The interior retains the sacred vibe, […]

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Lakeside Chinese Deli

PhillyFoodGuys get past the front door and first impression of Lakeside Chinese Deli and discover a gem in Chinatown. Be sure to download the audio […]

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I See Vegan People

BeXnlog, a blog we’ve recently discovered dined at Horizons recently and really enjoyed it. But even cooler, M. Night Shyamalan was there. Yes, the restaurant […]

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Brunch At Johnny Brenda’s

Foodaphilia takes in brunch at Johnny Brenda’s at Frankford and Girard. An omelet and Huevos Rancheros were among the dishes enjoyed.

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In Rhythm With James

PhilaFoodie adds to praise heaped upon James, the upscale new-American restaurant at 8th and Christian. If there’s anything about James that could strike a challenging […]