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December 2008

 
 

Review

Eat This Now: Spicy Cocktails

We've discovered a slew of local ­bartenders mixing up something even hotter than mulled wines and Irish coffees. Literally
Ashley Primis
 

Review: Back to Basics

Philly's most avant-garde chef is serving up burgers at Pub & Kitchen
Joy Manning
 
 

Review: Mainstream Mex

Joy Manning is in search of margaritas and authentic Mexican flavors
Joy Manning
 

Where We're Eating: December 2008

The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month
Joy Manning, Lauren McCutcheon, April...
 
 
 

Web Original

Where We're Eating: A Cut Above

We're eating at A Cut Above Deli in Newton Square, where hoagies are served on tasty Sarcone's bread.
Sandy Hingston
 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

Dinner With ... Chef Ian Moroney

Talking food with the chef of Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cafe and Pumpkin Market
April White
 
 
 
 

November 2008

 
 

Review

Review: Mexing It Up

Jose Garces's new place flaunts his playful side.
Joy Manning
 

Review: The Second Coming

Joy Manning reviews Stephen Starr's newest edition to Philadelphia dining, Parc.
Joy Manning
 
 
 

Web Original

Critic's Notebook: Winter Bounty

Missing your CSA delivery? Get your share of the harvest with these alternatives.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: 10 Arts’ $10 Happy Hour

The usually high-priced 10 Arts offers up a terrific happy hour
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Where Have All the Good Chefs Gone?

New chefs at Ugly American and Parc, will Philly food suffer?
Joy Manning
 

Dining Crimes: Menu Stalking

Are you a Mr. (or Mrs.) Menu Preview?
Joy Manning
 
 

Dining Crimes: No Reservations

A sure fix for the ever-annoying "no reservations" policy.
Joy Manning
 

From Italy With Love

Take your homemade pasta to the next level with this special ingredient.
Joy Manning
 
 

Get Out of the Kitchen …

Thanksgiving dinner is on at these Philly restaurants.
Arthur Gorka
 

Insider Tip: There's a Drink Waiting For You at ...

Alfa is the place to buy someone a drink, even if they're not there.
Christy Speer
 
 

Right-Now Recipe: Beets With Tehina

Beets may not be your favorite, until you try them in this recipe from Zahav.
Joy Manning
 

Right-Now Recipe: Coddled Eggs With Virginia Ham and Spinach

Check out this tasty new recipe from Marigold Kitchen.
Bridget Salmons
 
 

Right-Now Recipe: Pear Butter

A simple and tasty recipe for pear butter that makes good use out of your “ripening" fruit.
Joy Manning
 

Taste Daily: Turkish Delight

Is Turkish coffee the best blend? Pick it up at these Philly locations.
Joy Manning
 
 

What to Drink This Week: 100 Kinds of Whiskey

Check out Philadelphia's Whiskey Festival this week.
Bridget Salmons
 

What to Drink This Weekend: Pascual Toso

Loaded with black cherry flavors and accented with vanilla aromatics, Pascual Toso is the perfect wine to drink this weekend.
Marnie Old
 
 

What To Drink This Weekend: Shiraz Château Reynella "Basket Pressed" 2003

Try this shiraz bursting with blueberry pie and blackberry jam flavors to warm up your night
Marnie Old
 

What To Drink This Weekend: White Meritage Cosentino “The Novelist”

What wine would pair fabulously with your weekend dinner of garlic shrimp or pasta carbonara?
Marnie Old
 
 

What to Drink Tonight: Bulleit Bourbon

Savor straight or on the rocks, or make a mean Manhattan.
Marnie Old
 

What to Watch Tonight

My Netflix rental history paints a clear picture of my obsession with food. Favorite flicks include Big Night, Eat Drink...
Joy Manning
 
 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

Business: A Starr Is Born?

He could be as hyped as Stephen Starr, but Steve Cook is too busy to care about that 
Ashley Primis
 

Dinner With ... Sommelier Melissa Monosoff

First taste of wine: At the synagogue when I was three. My parents thought it was grape juice, but...
April White
 
 

Eat This Now: Khaya Cookies

Not just tasty, these cookies help employ hundreds in South Africa.
April White
 

On Tap: Victory Hop Wallop

A Hop ­Wallop full of sappy green aromas with a hint of malty sweetness.
Marnie Old
 
 

Right-Now Recipe: Meatless Pâté

My sister Jill turned 30 last week and threw herself a party in honor of the occasion. I immediately volunteered...
Joy Manning
 

Spirits: Standing Guard

Protecting tradition — gin martinis, bourbon old-fashioneds — at the Old Guard House Inn
April White
 
 

Spirits: What To Drink

Sommelier Marnie Old recommends Fra Guerau Monstant, Laurenz V. Charming gruner veltliner and Concannon petite sirah this month.
Sommelier Marnie Old
 

Where We're Eating: November 2008

The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month.
Joy Manning, Ashley Primis, Bridget...
 
 
 
 
 

October 2008

 
 

Review

Eat This Now: Marc Vetri’s Recipes

More than any other chef in the city, Marc Vetri has the magic
Christine Speer
 

Reviews: Turning the Table

Can chef Chris Scarduzio recapture the success of Brasserie Perrier with new Table 31?
Joy Manning
 
 

Taste: Where We're Eating

The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month
Joy Manning, Lauren McCutcheon, Bridget...
 
 

Web Original

Critic's Notebook: A Call to Farms

Michael Pollan, the New York Times Magazine's go-to scribe on food politics, is at it again with an open letter...
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Critic Joy Manning offers up Ansill, her favorite happy hour that rises above the rest in deals and atmosphere.

Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: New, Not Improved

Walnut Street's Minar Palace opens up to mixed reviews.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Philly Food Fame

Food critic Joy Manning celebrates Philly's recognition in Esquire's list of 50 Best New Restaurants.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Say Cheesecake

Philly Mag food critic Joy Manning finds out why Kaya's Fusion Cuisine's cheesecake is so popular.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: The Little Easy

New Orleans chef Don Applebaum brings some of the best Cajun food to the Philadelphia area.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: The Price Isn't Right

Are Philly's wine prices too high?
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Too Much Information?

Will Philadelphia join New York City in passing a law that requires fast-food outlets to post nutrition information — including...
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Vegetarian Foodies, Rejoice!

A vegetarian tasting menu worth tasting
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: What’s Your Flavor

Food critic Joy Manning finds out that the sausage at Pub & Kitchen is within reach at Reading Terminal Market.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Where We're Eating: Izumi

Joy Manning reviews the new East Passyunk Avenue, Japanese BYOB, Izumi.
Joy Manning
 

Dining Dictionary: Eating Your Words

Wildcrafted mushrooms are up for grabs at Reading Market's Fair Food Farmstand
April White
 
 

Dining on the Cheap: Entrées Under $20

Are entrées under $20 on the dining-out endangered species list? Not at Nicholas, a new cozy 30-seater in Pennsport.
Joy Manning
 

Web Original: Critic's Notebook: Will Chinatown Ever Be Cool?

What’s keeping Chinese food from being hip in Philly?
Joy Manning
 
 

Web Original: Dining Crimes: Unequal Service

Is there unequal treatment towards diners amongst Philadelphia's restaurants?
Joy Manning
 

Web Original: What To Drink This Weekend: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

As the Fall chill creeps into the air, robust red wines begin to come into their own
Marnie Old
 
 

What To Drink Tonight: Berentzen ‘Apfelkorn’ Apple Schnapps

Autumn is the perfect time to check out this undiscovered gastronomic treat.
Marnie Old
 

What to Drink Tonight: Pinot Noir Pessagno “Spring Grove Vineyards”

Among the international regions that produce premium pinot noir, the California versions seem richer and juicier, deeper and darker. In...
Marnie Old
 
 
 

Review

Reviews: Eatin’ Good

Bistro on the Brandywine proves that an easy, inexpensive meal can also be delicious
Joy Manning
 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

Annotated Recipe: Chocolate Chip and Dried Cherry Cookies

For 15 years, Metropolitan Bakery has been supplying the city’s daily bread — and feeding our sweet tooth. In this...
April White
 

Dinner With ... Chef Alison Barshak

First dish I learned to cook: With supervision, pancakes. My drink:Silver El Tesoro margarita: up, no salt, made with lime juice...
 
 

In Search of … Mushrooms

We love us some fungus. Pennsylvania produces more mushrooms annually — 496 million pounds of the lowly button alone —...
Victor Fiorillo
 
 
 
 

September 2008

 
 

Web Original

A Better Turkey Burger

A new turkey burger recipe relying on a generous amount of finely diced apples
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Feed Your Brain

Food podcasts for feeding your brain
JOY MANNING
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Happy Birthday, Buddakan!

Stephen Starr's Buddakan celebrates its 10th birthday
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: I'll Be Back

Philadelphia's best restaurants that will make you come back for seconds
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Ready for Oktober

Fall's Oktoberfest celebrations hit Philadelphia


Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Sour Power

Phileo gives Philly a taste of sour power
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: You Say Tomato, I Say Dessert

Tomatoes that will satisfy your sweet tooth
JOY MANNING
 

Right Now Recipe: Apothecary’s Midtown Village

Apothecary’s trendy Manhattan-like cocktail celebrates the rise of 13th street’s Apothecary Bar + Lounge
April White
 
 

Web Original: Critic's Notebook: What to Eat This Weekend

This year’s annual Chester County Restaurant Festival proves to be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon
Joy Manning
 

Web Original: Where I’m Eating: Pub & Kitchen

Jonathan McDonald unveils a delectable menu at his Pub & Kitchen
Joy Manning
 
 

What to Drink Tonight: Pinot Noir Coppola “Director’s Cut” 2006 California

Wine expert Marnie Old tells us why Pinot Noir Coppola “Director’s Cut” 2006, California, is a  a fun bottle to...
Marnie Old
 

What to Drink Tonight: Sauvignon Blanc Montes 2007 “Leyda Vineyard” Chile

Chile's white wine delivers great taste with style
Marnie Old
 
 

Where I'm Eating: Bistrot La Minette

New bistro in Queen Village proves to be worthy of a visit
JOY MANNING
 
 
 
 

August 2008

 
 

Web Original

Critic's Notebook: Craving Sichuan

Chinatown's Szechuan Tasty House serves up authentic Chinese cuisine that pair perfectly with some authentic summer reading.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Embrace the Bar

A roundup of swanky restaurants with an affordable bar menu.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Good (Veggie) Burger

The search for the perfect veggie burger ends at Devil's Alley.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: He's Back

Philly-boy Adam Gertler gets his own Food Network show.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Inexpensive Taste

Splurge vs. Steal recommendations for Philadelphia restaurants.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Roll With It

Joy Manning on lobster rolls at Legal Sea Foods, London Grill, and Gayle.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Second Bite: Zahav

A second look at Zahav's new tasty dish.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Seek Out Sun Golds

If you head to any of the area’s weekly farmers’ markets, you’ve probably spied my current obsession: sun gold tomatoes.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Semi-Homemade

Di Bruno Bros. rotisserie chickens make a great meal when you don't want to go out or stay in and...
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: South of the Border Soft Drink

A look at Philly restaurants serving the Mexican drink, horchata.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Sweet Tooth

Bitar’s is justifiably famous for its falafel, but the chickpea and fava sandwiches aren’t the end of the delicious offerings.
Joy Manning
 

Critic's Notebook: Tickled Pink

Segura Viudas' light pink wine pairs perfectly with summer food.
Joy Manning
 
 

Critic's Notebook: Where I’m Eating

Joy Manning reviews the Indian food restaurant Ekta, from the former executive chef of Tiffin.
Joy Manning
 

Inside Out

In our July “Guide to Outdoor Dining,” I railed against restaurants that think two tables on the sidewalk constitute an...
April White
 
 

Philly Still Loves You, Adam

A letter to Next Food Network Star's Philly-boy Adam Gertler.
Joy Manning
 

Right-Now Recipe: Beer-Battered Kosher Dills

Memphis Taproom's recipe for beer-battered pickles.
Bridget Salmons
 
 

Right-Now Recipe: Green Day Martini

Keep cool with this refreshing cucumber-infused gin martini.
Bridget Salmons
 

The World’s Top Restaurants: Le Bec, Vetri, and … Totaro’s?

Philly Mag examines the new Zagat survey results.
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Web Original: My Guity Pleasure

As if risotto wasn’t rich and delicious enough, some crafty Sicilian had to go and invent the arancini, a fried...
Joy Manning
 

What to Drink This Weekend

Marnie Old recommends a light off-dry wine that pairs well with spicy-sweet cuisine.
Marnie Old
 
 

What to Drink This Weekend: Belleruche

Another summer-perfect rosé
Marnie Old
 

What to Drink This Weekend: Margaritaville

Jimmy Buffet should know something about tequila from his time wastin’ away in Margaritaville. Now, he has his own line...
Marnie Old
 
 

What to Drink Tonight: Marinus

Carmel Valley — south of the Bay Area in Monterey County, CA — may sound more like tourist haven than...
Marnie Old
 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

Annotated Recipe: Peach-Campari Jam

Janina Larenas helps you turn this month’s peaches into a year’s worth of brightly colored jam
April White
 
 
 
 

July 2008

 
 

Web Original

DIY Tortillas

Tortillas to make at home.
Joy Manning
 
 
 
 

June 2008

 
 

Review

Reviews: Avalon Redux

Two generations of West Chester diners come to the table
Joy Manning
 

Reviews: New Kids on the Walk

Will Northern Liberties flock to Swallow?
Joy Manning
 
 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

Annotated Recipe: The Rouge Burger

Annotated recipe for Rouge's famous burger.
April White
 

Eat This Now: Your Vegetables

Local restaurants are proving vegetables are more than just side dishes.
Ashley Primis
 
 

Food For Thought: The Making of a Menu

What will New York chef Eric Ripert feed Philadelphians at his new 10 Arts?
April White
 

In Search of ... Bacon

Typically the cured or smoked belly of a pig, America’s favorite breakfast meat also lends itself to grown-up, dinnertime dishes.
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Spirits: On Tap: Philadelphia Brewing Co. Kenzinger

About our city's new Kensington- based craft brewer: Philadelphia Brewing Co.
Marnie Old
 

Spirits: The Bleu Fairy

Doylestown’s Slate Bleu embraces absinthe
April White
 
 

Spirits: What to Drink

What to drink with food from your favorite Philadelphia establishments.
Marnie Old
 

Taste: Where We're Eating June 2008

Time, Les Bon Temps, William Douglas Steakhouse and Devil's Den are reviewed.
Ashley Primis, Bridget Salmons, Christine...
 
 
 
 
 

May 2008

 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

In Search Of: Bar Snacks

Put down the frozen chicken wings and stale nachos and take a look at our three favorite bar bites
Victor Fiorillo
 
 
 
 

February 2008

 
 

Feature

The Philly Mag 50

Our first-ever ranking of the region’s top restaurants


Ashley Primis, Jeff Towne and...
 
 

Web Original

Critic's Notebook: Veggie Makeover

Cooked with care, Cauliflower can be a culinary chameleon
Joy Manning
 
 
 
 

January 2008

 
 

Feature

Eat This Now: Flour From the Mill at Anselma

An article about delicious and healthy stone-ground flour from the Mill at Anselma


April White
 

Recipe: Za’atar-Crusted Tuna

This tasty tuna recipe from fish-master Chip Roman of Conshohocken’s Blackfish uses bold flavors to spice up the winter months.
Ashley Primis
 
 

Taste: In Search of ... Chili

Forget the vegetarian and white chicken kinds. We’re talking the manly, stick to your ribs stuff
Victor Fiorillo
 

Taste: Spirits: By Any Other Name

Could a simple marketing trick change the way we buy wine?
Marnie Old
 
 

What To Drink: January 2008

Why we recommend Marchesi de Frescobaldi "Nipozzano" Chianti Rufina Riserva 2004
Marnie Old
 

Where We’re Eating: January 2008

Where the staffers of Philadelphia Magazine are eating this month.
Ashley Primis and April White
 
 
 

Review

Dock Street Hops to It

The West Philly spot brews up standout beers — and community change
Joy Manning
 

Hip To Be Pear

Can the Dilworthtown Inn capture the attention of a new generation of diners with Blue Pear Bistro?
Joy Manning
 
 
 

Dining, Food & Wine

2008 Culinary Calendar

From discounted dining days to gourmet food shows, we’ve scouted the area’s tastiest annual events
Bridget Salmons
 
 
 
 
 
 
Philadelphia It List

Holiday Entertaining

Spice up your holiday party with tips and recipes from the area's most talented specialists. Watch The Chef's Kicthen 11/11-12/30 on CN8 every Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm.
 
 

SIP 411

Browse our SIP411 bar guide & get connected to what’s hot & happening at Philly’s lounges, restaurants and bars. Stay connected with weekly txt alerts delivered to your phone!
 
 
 
 
 

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