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ADSUM Photo: Scott A. Drake Rewarding curiosity over adventurous menu
At first glance, the menu at Adsum, 700-702 S. Fifth St., appears slightly unorthodox, if not a bit crazy: Its American-bistro-inspired fare takes some eyebrow-raising risks with ingredients. For ...
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DARLING S DINER Photo: Scott A. Drake Northern Liberties diner hits all the right spots
If there ever was a culinary goodwill ambassador for the financial and residential reinvention of the Northern Liberties area now known as the Piazza, it’s Darling’s Diner, 1033 N. Second St. It d...
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COOPERAGE GATOR BITES Whiskey bar gives Philly Southern comfort
Tucked away in the Curtis Center, the recently opened Cooperage, 601 Walnut St., is a pleasant little slice of Southern decadence in this Yankee town. The new wine and whisky bar wastes no time le...
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ZAVINO photo: by Scott Drake Zavino pizzeria excels with simplicity
Open since January, the cozy but hip and comfortable Zavino, 113 S. 13th St., has quickly positioned itself to become the new hot spot for upscale pizza and casual wine sipping in the Gayborhood. ...
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TABU Photo: Scott A. Drake Tabu's bar menu has ups, downs
Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar, 200 S. 12th St., has a winning Gayborhood location, an excellent vibe and an attentive staff. However, the menu has some challenges to overcome before it can fully li...
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SAMPAN Photo: David Josephs Sampan wows with Asian street flavors
With his new restaurant, Sampan, 124 S. 13th St., executive chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson seems to be on a mission to take the expectations associated with Asian cuisine and turn them on ...
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Making the most of good food and scenery
With summer almost upon us, Bridget Foy’s, 200 South St., with its picturesque Queen Village locale and wonderful patio seating, is an excellent place to dine al fresco. It also helps that the foo...
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Taverns deliver tasty fare along with drinks
If you are only getting your drink on at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St., or the newly opened Beagle Tavern, 1003 E. Main St., Norristown, you are missing out on some seriously good dining. Don’...
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’Round the world in 2 (local) restaurants
With the weather getting nicer outside, we wanted to see what was on the spring menus of the city’s better-known establishments. And we were gratified, as we quickly found some new favorites dishe...
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DINING ROOM IN SAUTE Sauté’s spring menu knocks it out of the park
Sauté, 775 S. Front St., has got to be the best-kept secret in Queen Village. Tucked away among the row houses on Front Street, this contemporary American bistro, led by chef Nicholas Cassidy, is ...
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