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You Know You Live in West Philly If …
I grew up in Center City, which always surprises people. Where?, they ask incredulously, as if the only answer could be a teepee in front […]
CurryBox Now Serving University City
A new online-based lunchtime delivery service from New Delhi restaurant is now serving University City You choose two entrees and two sides. Samosa and rice […]
Epic and Crazy Chaat at Desi Chaat Hous
After a few week absence Brian Freedman is back reviewing for Philadelphia Weekly and this week he visits the counter at Desi Chaat House for […]
Now We Want to Check Out Roost
Last night at the Night Market we tried a rotisserie chicken sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit from West Philadelphia’s recently opened Roost. The bite was […]
Cheap Seafood Across the City
Philadelphia Weekly provides a companion piece to Brian McManus’ Philadelphia’s Best Dive Bars with a guide we didn’t realize we needed, a list of some […]
Tonight: A Perfect Night for a Stroll
The weather is perfect and the price is right to stroll down (up?) Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. Numerous local businesses are offering $1 bites […]
Dollar Strolls on Baltimore Avenue
University City District is bringing back its Baltimore Avenue Dollar Strolls Starting on Thursday, June 2nd. More than 15 businesses will participate in deals that […]
Around the Web: Manakeesh Edition
Manakeesh, the Lebanese bakery and cafe at 45th and Walnut has seen a flurry of positive coverage in blogs and print. Craig LaBan sung the […]
It’s Like Crack, and That’s a Good Thing
It isn’t every week that a professional restaurant reviewer turns his pen towards a food truck but today is just such a day as Brian […]
The Bird is the Word at Wah-Gi-Wah
Craig LaBan finds spectacular chicken dishes at Spruce Hill’s Wah-Gi-Wah. In particular he sings the praises of chicken Chargha, a Pakistani take on fried chicken. […]
JG Domestic Adds Sunday Supper
Beginning on Sunday, April 3 JG Domestic will be opening from 4 to 9 p.m. for Sunday Supper. The dinner of comfort food will be […]
Biba Getting an Outdoor Deck
Biba will be getting bigger as its outdoor deck has been finally received all its approvals. The deck will hopefully be open by the end […]
Honest Tom’s Gets a Permanent Address
Honest Tom’s is putting down roots. The popular taco truck is hoping to turn 261 S. 44th Street (pictured above) into a taco shop by […]
Flatbreads & Community at Manakeesh
Adam Erace takes in Manakeesh, the Lebanese bakery and cafe at 45th and Walnut. He finds everything you would want in a neighborhood cafe plus […]
JG Domestic’s Latest Review
Trey Popp reviews JG Domestic in the February issue of Philadelphia Magazine. He finds moments of “inspired inventiveness” but also some inconsistencies. I hope the […]