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• Outtake of the Week

  Why the attitude? No one else is eating here. Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 5:38 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Going Grey (Social)

  Though it’s in a very old edifice rumored to have been once owned by Benjamin Franklin’s mistress, Old City gathering spot Grey Social embraces the speakeasy/teahouse era of its long history; the Prohibition-era cocktails include many made Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 1:55 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Dining News Elsewhere: Obese Americans, Ramsay Loses His Number Two

  – By 2018, 43% of Americans are expected to be obese. [ NYDN ] – Gordon Ramsay has lost his right-hand man. [ Bloomberg ] – The Senate is considering requiring beef to be tested for E. coli. [ NYT ] – Top Chef contestants aren't Read More... Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 12:21 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Tiffin Taps Elkins Park

  The highly regarded Indian Tiffin is at it again. The growing chain has just opened a new BYOB location at 8080 Old York Road in Elkins Park (215-635-9205). There is one difference between the newest Tiffin and its older siblings, though: you can't Read More... Posted Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:50 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Coming Soon: 500°, Shank's

  Love a good sequel? Here are two upcoming spots to look out for: Rouge , the Rittenhouse Square bistro known for its burgers, is branching out with a nearby stand called 500° at 15th and Sansom Streets; it’s scheduled for a late-winter or early-spring Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 4:23 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Coming Soon

• Dining News Elsewhere: Koodies, Samuelsson Goes to Washington

  – Marcus Samuelsson will be working the kitchen at Obama's first state dinner. [ Obama Foodorama ] – The fight for Cadbury intensifies. [ WSJ ] – Chipotle sets its sights on London, Europe. [ NRN ] – Costco drops Coke. [ AP Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:24 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• The Newest Pie Hole in Town

  At the retro-looking Sweetie's Pie Diner near Community College of Philadelphia and Logan Square, the affordable menu offers everything from quickie breakfasts to sweet snacks to savory lunch and dinner selections; it’s all vegetarian and organic Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 5:03 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• The Blue Bell Tolls for Alison

  Alison at Blue Bell has closed after its six-year anniversary. According to her website, Alison Barshak is now focusing on Alison two in Fort Washington (which will be honoring all Blue Bell gift certificates). Ota-Ya has given up the ghost in Warrington, Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 4:52 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Closings

• Square Squared

  Square 1682 Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Organic, locavore fare served in a high-style, polished art deco setting is the hook at Square 1682 , a bi-level New American in Rittenhouse Square’s eco-friendly Hotel Palomar, where chef Guillermo Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:35 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Notable Openings

• Come to Firecreek's Table

  Firecreek Photo: courtesy of the restaurant Downingtown's New American Firecreek would like to let you and yours into its open kitchen, or at least right next to it. On Tuesday nights the restaurant now offers seating at a 16-person communal chef’s Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 4:23 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Buzzy Booze, Subway in the Sky

  – The FDA is targeting caffeinated booze. [ WSJ ] – Meanwhile, its efforts to ban eating raw oysters didn't work out so well. [ NYT ] – Burger King franchisees lose 10¢ for every $1 double cheeseburger sold. [ NRN ] – Read More... Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 11:50 AM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtake of the Week

  Authenticity has never been more perfectly faked. Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 5:51 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes

• Salty and Sweet

  Golosa Photo: Ryan Charles South Philly's Golosa is getting salty. On November 19, the dessertery hosts a chocolate tasting called “Take It With a Grain of Salt,” which includes offerings like bittersweet chocolate with pieces of burnt Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 4:35 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Deals/News/Events

• Dining News Elsewhere: Drink Preferences, Raw Oyster Brouhahah

  – A whole lot of info on what diners like to drink. [ R&I ] – Should the FDA try to prevent you from eating raw oysters? [ NYT , Slate ] – Burger King franchisees are suing over $1 double cheeseburgers. [ Miami Herald ] – Meanwhile, Read More... Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 12:09 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Dining News Elsewhere

• Outtakes: Cruise Lines Edition

  Each time we perform a survey here at Zagat we inevitably find ourselves with a slew of amusing outtakes that aren't quite fit for print. Which doesn't mean they aren't entertaining. Here are a few of our favorites from our just completed Read More... Posted Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:28 PM by BuzzEditor | 0 Comments Filed under: Outtakes