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March 2008 - Posts
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The humble Japanese rice bowls with toppings known as donburi are a specialty at Harusame , a lively if utilitarian Japanese in an Ardmore strip center across from the Wynnewood Road train station; separate sushi and drinking bars add to the din in the Read More...
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Dishwashing utensil in my gumbo tainted the meal. Read More...
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Underscoring the growing appreciation for how sake complements all types of cuisine , a Belgian spot in Philly is hosting a sake-paired dinner. On Tuesday, April 8th, Zot rolls out a special five-course menu built around the Japanese fermented rice beverage Read More...
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Sure, everyone loves to hear about hot new restaurants, but equally intriguing are sleepers – those lesser-known gems that folks in-the-know like to keep to themselves in order to keep the crowds at bay. Whether it’s a cozy little corner, Read More...
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Dark-wood tables topped with high-tech grills for smokeless Korean BBQ are firing up both the Korean community and other locals at Gaya , a big, bright DIY specialist that's twinned with neighboring Asuka in a renovated Blue Bell landmark; diners Read More...
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The service is like a bad high school play: warm, well-meaning and completely inept. Read More...
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Tea sandwich trio by Michael Psilakis, chef-owner of NYC haute Greek Anthos photo: Alan "Battman" Batt View Slideshow When top toques make a sandwich, the humble meal you can hold in your hand gets dressed up with gourmet ingredients and surprising Read More...
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It's the first kitchen of their own for the husband-and-wife team behind Swallow , a midpriced Liberties Walk BYO bistro serving casual European fare – e.g. bone marrow, steak frites – in a romantic candlelit setting; the name, incidentally, Read More...
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Bryn Mawr's Yangming may be best known for its quality Mandarin-Continental fare, but it breaks free from the expected with its popular seminars that have nothing to do with Asian cuisine. On Sunday, March 30th, the restaurant hosts "The Cheese Read More...
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In celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival , which runs from April 5th–19th, Fork will host a sake tasting and four-course dinner prepared by Japanese chef and cookbook author Hiroko Shimbo ( The Sushi Experience and The Japanese Kitchen ) on Read More...
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Central Michel Richard photo: Mimi Le What do you think are the most intriguing new restaurants? Do you agree with Frank Bruni's list? What should he has chosen for Philly? Tell us what you think on the Zagat Discussion boards! Without a doubt, New Read More...
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photo: Michael J. Fajardo An old Irish saying goes, "Take the world nice and easy and the world will do you the same." Whether you're looking for a place to take it easy with a pint or a spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day next Monday, Read More...
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Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago photo: Steven Johnson Philly's own chef Jose Garces ( Amada and Tinto ) is serving classic Catalan tapas and a la planxa (grilled-to-order) seafood and steaks from an open kitchen at Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago's Read More...
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Bocelli photo: Colin M. Lenton Chestnut Hillers are now in on a secret known to those who’ve tried Bocelli , a quaint Italian BYO in the Gwynedd Valley SEPTA station; like its sibling, the new location , in a simply decorated storefront at the top Read More...
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photo: Shauna Vaillancourt Easter doesn't have to mean the same ham or turkey holiday meal. Leave the cooking to the pros this year with these festive alternatives ranging from elaborate spreads to nontraditional menus. Basil Bistro : Brunch options Read More...
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The cast of Top Chef Chicago photo: Courtesy of Bravo This Wednesday, Bravo's Top Chef returns to the airwaves for its fourth season. This time around, the action has been shot in the Windy City, where hosts Tom Colicchio , Padma Lakshmi , Gail Simmons Read More...
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I thought I was looking at an oil painting when suddenly it moved – it was my waitress. Read More...
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By Curt Gathje, ZAGAT.com staff editor Here's what you need to know about the world's most famous hotel. The Plaza's new lobby and Champagne Bar photo: Ryan Charles Back after a two-year hiatus for a top-to-toe renovation, NYC's legendary Read More...
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McGillin's Most Philadelphians don't need any special reason to drink beer, but they're getting many in Philly Beer Week, which actually runs 10 days (March 7th–16th), celebrating the merits of hops, malt and barley with more than 75 Read More...
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Jones photo: courtesy of Jones On a cold night, nothing fuels that warm feeling better than a fireplace. Here’s our log of pubs and restaurants featuring hearths to huddle by. Pub Division: St. Stephens Green , a newish Fairmount tap, features gas-fired Read More...
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