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April 2007 - Posts
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707 Photo by Ryan Charles Washington Square locals are filling the bar, dining room and sidewalk cafe of 707 , a polished New American hang building a rep for its hip (but not overbearingly hipster) vibe; with nothing over $20 on the menu, pricing is Read More...
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Chick's Photo by Ryan Charles New owners have transformed Chick's , the old-time drinkin’ man’s bar off South Street, into an elegant late-night spot offering a creative midpriced menu; its Euro-influenced small plates (mussels, short ribs, crostini), Read More...
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A good place to go with co-workers you don't like. Read More...
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May 5: To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Cantina Los Caballitos in South Philadelphia will knock $5 off the regular price of margaritas and host a mariachi band from 2–8 PM (215-755-3550). May 5: Rittenhouse Row’s Spring Festival puts a dozen restaurants ( Read More...
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Uzu Sushi Photo by Ryan Charles Seekers of sashimi bring their best sake and muscle out young, attractive Old City locals for one of the few tables at Uzu Sushi , a snug BYO sushi specialist on Market Street; although this quaint white-tableclother might Read More...
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Ted's on Main Photo by Ryan Charles Ted's on Main , a casual New American BYO on Medford’s main drag, oozes white-tablecloth elegance and big-city aspirations – not surprising, since Ted is chef Ted Iwachiw, whose background includes Philly’s Striped Read More...
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I do wish they'd stop sticking a pine tree in every entree. Read More...
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Meridith's is serving a prix fixe brunch. Mother's Day is the most popular day of the year to dine out. Here are some suggestions for where to take mom on May 13th: Overlooking the Schuylkill, Bistro St. Tropez will dish up an à la carte brunch that features Read More...
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Each night at Nectar , one table chosen randomly gets its first course and dessert comped. Meritage Philadelphia 's new chef, Jason Goodman, now prepares a four-course tasting menu for $55 per person, or $79 per person with wine pairings. Margot , the Read More...
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yello’bar Photo by Ryan Charles Grays Ferry, off the southwest corner of Center City, is on its way up, and yello’bar , a long-awaited gastropub already popular among the Irish community, just might be leading the way; its low-priced menu amply covers Read More...
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The No. 1 spot in town for crooked pharma reps to stuff fat doctors full of $50 steaks. Read More...
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Jose Garces will open Chilango in late '07. Dock Street, once a fixture off Logan Square before it closed six years ago, is building out a new brewpub in an old city firehouse at 50th Street and Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia; it’s aiming for a Read More...
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Savory off South Photo by Ryan Charles They’re going for clever at Savory off South , an airy, art-filled corner BYO, which – as the name says – is located off South Street; its budget-friendly menu includes breakfast food, sandwiches/panini/wraps and Read More...
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Stoudt's Black Angus , an Adamstown eatery that features hearty German-influenced Traditional American food along with tasty microbrews, isn't turning 20 quietly. On April 27th, the restaurant will serve a semiformal five-course dinner, during which it Read More...
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Once you drive through ax-murderer country to get here you are pleasantly surprised by all the people and the buzz. Read More...
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Le Jardin at the Art Alliance has closed after filing for bankruptcy nearly three years ago. Owner Athmane Kabir recently sold his other restaurant, La Boheme , to Caribou Cafe 's Olivier de St. Martin. Read More...
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On April 13th, the Museum Restaurant at the Philadelphia Museum of Art hosts a dinner with author Maria Liberati; executive chef J.C. Nuñez will create a three-course menu featuring recipes from Liberati's book, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking (6 PM; Read More...
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Doug Sohn defied Chicago's foie gras ban, then paid the price; ZAGAT.com caught up with him after his March 29th court date. By Sarah Halberstadt; from Best of the Buzz At 6:15 AM on Friday, February 16th, Doug Sohn of Hot Doug's Sausage Superstore and Read More...
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It’s hard to tell where the food stops and the Styrofoam containers begin. Read More...
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Tinto Photo by Fanny Allie Zagat Stats Cheapest Small Plate $4 for marinated olives Priciest Small Plate $22 for marmitako de ventresca ("tuna four ways") Garces' Next Philly Restaurant Chilango in late 2007 Jose Garces, whose Old City yearling, Amada Read More...
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From Best of the Buzz Do restaurants have a responsibility to the environment? Tell us what you think on the Zagat Discussion boards! First, Wolfgang Puck banished foie gras from his kitchen. Now another California culinary icon is swearing off bottled Read More...
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Saturday brunch is now served at Blush , replacing the lunch menu. Mantra now offers lunch Tuesdays–Saturdays. A new two-course Sunday brunch menu ($16) at Jake's includes such dishes as soup of the day, oatmeal crème brûlée, chicken liver mousse and Read More...
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Bar Ferdinand Photo by Jim Graham April 4: Bar Ferdinand features the wines of southern Catalonia, paired with small plates (6:30 PM; $65 per person; 1030 N. Second St.; 215-923-1313; www.barferdinand.com ). April 5: “Sommelier for a Day” at Dilworthtown Read More...
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Zagat Buzz is where you'll find ZAGAT.com editors dishing on the latest restaurant openings, trends and more. Whether you want to know which newcomer has the whole town talking or are just looking to browse recent dining-related headlines, you'll find Read More...
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