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January 2008 - Posts
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Go retro on Wednesday, February 13th, at the Pop Shop's third annual Sweetheart Dance and Valentine's dinner for two, complete with a ’50s-themed soda fountain for sharing thick shakes and cheeseburgers, and a rockabilly band for dancing Read More...
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image: courtesy of www.allbrands.com Explore wild game at Lambertville Station – on your plate, of course. Every January, February and March, this Traditional American by the Delaware serves an adventurous selection of game dishes. On February's Read More...
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The Giants and Patriots will get down to business on February 3rd, and so will bars. As the game blares from TVs, beer will flow and too many calories will be consumed. Here are five spots where the food might just compete with the game on the tube. Buffalo Read More...
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Vietnam Café photo: Ryan Charles The Lai family of Chinatown’s Vietnam has spun off Vietnam Café , a tiny and stylish BYO outpost next to their longtime deli in West Philly; built for speed (and takeout, given early lines), it’s Read More...
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Kujaku means peacock in Japanese, which is fitting as a posh Pan-Asian by that name has replaced Peacock on the Parkway at the business-district end of Ben Franklin Parkway; power-breakfasters who don’t want to start the day with the likes of grilled Read More...
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The name Masamoto , a modern, Japanese-inspired Pan-Asian BYO in a Glen Mills strip mall, refers to a type of knife; the fish used in its sushi is hand-selected in Philly by the chef-owner, and the cooked entrees include Thai and Korean fare. Keystone Read More...
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Clementon’s venerable Silver Lake Ballroom has dropped its pricey Barons Steakhouse in favor of 947 Bar & Grille , a bright, comfy New American; local families and business-lunchers pack in for sandwiches and entrees, while happy-hour imbibers Read More...
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The only way the tables could be closer together would be to stack them. Read More...
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Stella Blu's redone digs photo: Ryan Charles West Conshy hang Stella Blu marks its cozy renovation (larger bar) and its new menu (global tapas) with happy-hour specials (5–7 PM) that include $8 wine flights (Monday–Friday), $5 martinis Read More...
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David Katz (ex Restaurant M) and investor Andrew Krouk (who owns the bricks of Melograno ) are hammering out a bistro of undetermined concept at 24th and Locust Street; expect a late spring opening. Alison “ Alison At Blue Bell ” Barshak’s Read More...
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Boston Chicago London Los Angeles New York City Philadelphia San Francisco Washington, DC Oysters, chiles and chocolate are among the many aphrodisiacs inspiring Valentine's Day menus this February 14th. And since crowds can ruin the mood, some restaurants Read More...
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Enjoy a Peking duck feast at Margaret Kuo's in Wayne. Feel a mid-January rut coming on? These Philly restaurants have something to perk you up every night of the week. Get out there. Monday: In the biz? Restaurant workers get a 15% discount off the Read More...
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The ground-level bar at Yakitori Boy photo: Ryan Charles Singing for your supper is the key at Yakitori Boy , a dimly lit, modern Japanese in Chinatown with a large, ground-level bar for those who want to karaoke in public – groups can rent out Read More...
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Eric Ripert photo: Nigel Parry Philly's hotly anticipated restaurant from celebrated chef Eric Ripert (of NYC's Le Bernardin ) now has a name. The top toque is set to open 10 Arts – a riff on its address at 10 S. Avenue of the Arts – Read More...
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Lakeside Chinese Deli, the charmingly shabby dumpling house in Chinatown (that was neither a deli nor situated beside a lake), has called it a day after 19 years. The owner has retired. Read More...
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Kaizan photo: Ryan Charles Taking a turn from the stock sushi bar experience, sleek, modern Japanese newcomer Kaizan , in Center City’s Academy House condos, specializes in the formal style of kaiseki (multicourse tasting menus based on particular Read More...
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Let's Get Trashed: Ugly American's "garbage plate." photo: Ryan Charles The red, white and blue flies proudly at Ugly American , a dark, masculine gastropub in South Philly, where the food, wines and beers all hail from the U.S.; its Read More...
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Quail with figs had exactly one fig. When asked for more, the waiter replied there's one fig per customer! Read More...
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City Grange is one of the many restaurants to join in Restaurant Week. Broke from a holiday spending spree? Coming to the rescue is Center City Restaurant Week, which will bring dining deals to scores of restaurants around town later this month. Held Read More...
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The dining room at Bindi. photo: Ryan Charles The exotic menu and low-lit, romantic atmosphere make for a novel experience at Bindi , a Center City Indian BYO from the operators of the popular Lolita across the street; homey, midpriced entrees are served Read More...
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