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June 2007 - Posts
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My waiter was so soft-spoken I thought he was a mime. Read More...
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On Sunday, July 1st, owner Reed Aphagian will pull the plug on Astral Plane , the kitschy Center City landmark he's run for 34 years. Business was off, he said. The restaurant is for sale. Read More...
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After 70-plus years, South Philly's landmark, the 24-hour Melrose Diner , has been sold out of the founding Kubach family. Buyer Michael Petrogiannis, whose diner holdings include Mayfair in Northeast Philly, plans no changes. Read More...
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Salento photo: Ryan Charles The Faenzas of South Philly’s L’Angolo have moved into Center City with Salento , a rustic, white-tablecloth BYO with whitewashed walls; the well-priced menu lists homemade pastas and specialties from Davide Faenza’s hometown Read More...
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On Tuesday, June 26th, Rae will cater the kickoff gala at the Cira Centre for the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s 10th annual PhillyMeals on Wheels Corporate Dineout fund-raiser, a lavish cocktail party and silent auction of items such as brunch Read More...
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St. Stephens Green , a Fairmount tap run by two Philly bar vets, features lively table seating in two dining rooms, assorted bars and a collection of cozy nooks; its menu takes in all parts of Ireland and ranges from Guinness-battered fish ’n’ chips to Read More...
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Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio looks at how the contestants perform in the challenges, not at where they worked. Sure, the Top Chef contestants can whip up an amuse-bouche from buffet leftovers and churn out "upscale barbecue." But how did these on-screen Read More...
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Hard to tell if it is a restaurant or drug front. Read More...
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Tinto Tasting menus invite diners to embark on a culinary journey and, because they usually require complete table participation, to travel with companions. At Old City tapas favorite, Amada , and Center City West Basque bistro, Tinto , chef Jose Garces Read More...
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Thai L'Elephant spices up Phoenixville's Kimberton Square with Bangkok-meets-American dishes in a welcoming atmosphere (277 Schuylkill Rd.; 610-935-8613). Meanwhile, the opening of Tokyo Bleu brings sushi and traditional Japanese dishes to a sexy Cinnaminson Read More...
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This evening, and the third Tuesday of every month, Le Bec-Fin sommelier Christopher Tassan pours samples and attendees let the questions flow at “Ask the Sommelier” (5:30 PM; $25 per person; 215-567-1000). Read More...
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The lobby bar at Palace at the Ben photo: Ryan Charles Palace at the Ben , with its high-style, Punjabi-influenced Indian dining, has come to Center City’s landmark Benjamin Franklin House in a modern, marbled room staffed by polished servers and decorated Read More...
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Teresa's Next Door photo: Ryan Charles Teresa's Next Door , a cozy Belgian-influenced pub that is indeed next door to Teresa's Cafe of Wayne , the hopping Downtown Wayne Italian, serves burgers, mussels and steak frites to be washed down with its serious Read More...
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Global Dish Caterers is entering the restaurant biz this summer with Supper, a high-style South Street New American (926 South St.) scheduled to open sometime between the end of July and mid-August; the menu will offer modern twists on classic dishes Read More...
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My office comes here for special lunches, but I wish they'd stop. Read More...
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Do you agree with Nina and Tim Zagat? What is your favorite Chinese restaurant? Tell us what you think on the Zagat Discussion boards! Every so often, Chinese cuisine seems poised to shed its tired takeout-staple image and join the Asian dining boom that Read More...
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Rae Rae , the mod West Philly New American, hosts French winemaker Jean-Luc Colombo on Tuesday, June 19th, for a five-course wine dinner; space is limited – Rae will designate part of the restaurant for this event, while also seating for regular dinner Read More...
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The now-famous Holsten's onion rings photo: Liz Borod Wright What's your hometown version of Holsten's? What dish would you recommend to Tony Soprano? Tell us on the Zagat Discussion boards! Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that The Sopranos Read More...
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The food may have been excellent, but I was choking on the prices. Read More...
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Tavern 17 photo: Ryan Charles The bar scene at some recently opened Philly restaurants adds to the city's vibrant nightlife. Whether you're looking to grab a drink after work or to make a night of it, check out some of these newcomers around town. Chick's Read More...
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Ristorante Panorama's dining room Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17th; below are dining options suited to four personality types. The Fun-and-Games Dad: Fans large and small of the playground-eatery Dave & Buster's can get into the action, then fuel up Read More...
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In addition to Deux Cheminées and iPasión!, spring saw the following restaurant closures: Zanzibar Blue, the fixture for live jazz and Eclectic eats, has closed after almost two decades hosting the likes of Lou Rawls, Chick Corea, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Read More...
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Do you think foie gras should be illegal? Tell us on the Zagat Discussion boards ! There’s no ducking this issue: the battle over foie gras – the fattened duck liver that some regard as a delicacy and others revile as an example of animal cruelty – has Read More...
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Celebrate on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month with free tastings of beers with "intense flavors and unusual ingredients" at McGillin’s Olde Ale House ; featured breweries include Troëgs (June 7), Flying Fish (June 12), SlyFox (June 14), Legacy Read More...
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¡Pasión! – the Guillermo Pernot–owned Nuevo Latino in Center City – pulled the plug after dinner on June 2nd for lack of business. Pernot is the consulting chef with the Cuba Libre restaurants. Read More...
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Almaz Café photo: Ryan Charles Here’s what you get when you cross a Rittenhouse Square coffeehouse with a casual Ethiopian quick-serve: Almaz Café , a bright, two-level BYO where American sandwiches and salads satisfy traditionalists, while well-seasoned Read More...
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Hitting the road this weekend? Here's a sampling of out-of-town eateries and culinary-minded rest stops to liven up summer travel. Amici's Fine Dining & Spirits (Landenberg) Krazy Kat's (Montchanin, DE) Marsha Brown (New Hope) Mr. Bill's (Winslow) Restaurant Read More...
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Philadelphians appreciate their Belgian beer ( Eulogy Belgian Tavern , Monk’s , Zot ), so it's no wonder Michael Naessens, owner of Eulogy, has two new spots nearing completion. At Beneluxx Tasting Room (33 S. Third St., Old City), slated to open midsummer, Read More...
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$4 cocktails await at Alma de Cuba. Thanks to “Center City Sips,” Wednesday will be the night of the week to go out and enjoy a summer drink with colleagues or pals. On hump day from June 6th–August 29th, a selection of Downtown restaurants, including Read More...
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Staff wanders around as if they were just beamed to this strange location. Read More...
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