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Dining

Hail to the Chifa

By editor ⋅ May 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Our newest must-try Center City pick: Jose Garces’ new Peruvian-Chinese When Philly’s hottest new restaurant, Chifa, launched this spring, we...

Now he’s cooking

By editor ⋅ May 6, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments
After several kitchen shuffles and legal scuffles, Carmine’s chef John Mims is back in the kitchen, bringing Creole-Cajun fare to...

A DINNER IN THE COUNTRY

By editor ⋅ March 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
In an unassuming West Chester barn, Striped Bass veterans offer up elaborate tasting menus, stick-to-your-ribs barbecue and everything in...

OVER THE MOON

By editor ⋅ March 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
It's Bangkok by way of SoHo at Manayunk's stylish new Thai spot In the Philadelphia area, Thai restaurants tend to...

THE ACCIDENTAL RESTAURATEUR

By Samantha Melamed ⋅ January 16, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments
In the span of two years, a reluctant investor went from personal injury lawyer and a harness racer to the...

THE NEW STELLA BLU

By April Lisante ⋅ June 20, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment
Homemade pastas, cozy tables and a nightly clientele so loyal that everyone knows everyone’s name. Welcome to Stella Blu,...

A LABOR OF LOVE: ROMANCE DEFINES GILMORE’S IN WEST CHESTER

By April Lisante ⋅ May 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment
Candles flickered on the pastel walls, couples lingered over $200 bottles of wine and waiters pattered back and forth...

PHOENIXVILLE RISING: BLACK LAB BISTRO

By Richard Pawlak ⋅ March 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment
If it’s been a few years since your last visit to Phoenixville, you may barely recognize the place. Less...

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