Quote of the Day: Mario Batali Predicts the Demise of Yelling Chefs on TV
“The easy TV of yelling at someone is going to ride its wave. And it will be over soon, so I'm not worried. I don't see the end of it today, tomorrow or five years from now, but it is what it is. It's...
View Article2012: The Year in Philadelphia Restaurant Closings
Quality steaks weren't enough to keep Reserve openStory and Photo by Danya HenningerWhile 2012 brought a bumper crop of new restaurants to Philadelphia, this year also had its share of closures. Old...
View Article5 Best Power Lunch Restaurants in Boston
Smith & Wollensky on Atlantic Wharf on the WaterfrontBy Naomi KookerPower lunches have never gone out of style. And, as the New Year starts, we’re sure you’re looking for places to get your...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Popular Posts of 2012
By Kelly DobkinAs 2012 draws to a close, it's time to take a look back at the most read posts from the year that was. Well without further ado, below check out the ten most popular stories of 2012,...
View ArticleChefs Share Their New Year’s Resolutions for 2013: Part Two
Chef Marcus wants to cook up more time. Photo courtesy Hernan F. RodriguezBy Kathleen SquiresSome people hate making New Year’s resolutions. Turns out chefs don’t. Here’s more of what the best cooks...
View ArticleNew Year’s Wine Picks from Culinary Insiders
By Molly MokerNew Year’s Eve might be all about partying like a rock star, but if you really want to celebrate in style, drink like a restaurant industry all-star. Some of the country’s top chefs,...
View ArticleCelebrate a Low Key New Year's Eve in Falls Church or Old Town
Falls Church Watch NightBy Olga BoikessLooking for a low key, family friendly New Year’s Eve activity? Consider heading out to Falls Church or Old Town Alexandria where the town centers will offer an...
View ArticleQuote of the Day: Jamie Oliver Starts the Day with a Little Bit of Chilli
By Malika Dalamal"It’s got a chemical in it called capsaicin that is the nearest natural form of morphine - it stimulates serotonin and happiness. Instead of knocking back coffee, I have a little...
View ArticleEat This, Do This, Read This: Philly Weekend Planner, January 4-6
Story and Photo by Danya HenningerFinally, a weekend without a holiday! Though party season is over, weekends continue all year long, so take advantage of folks getting back in the regular swing of...
View ArticleArt and Soul Will Host Inaugural Ball
Art and Soul will host Chefs BallBy Olga BoikessDig out your dancing shoes and get ready to have a ball. Inauguration Day is just a few weeks away, and you won’t need political connections to party....
View ArticleFlour Bakery No. 4 Set to Open Next Week in the Back Bay
Neal Syphers of Cafco Construction and Flour manager Jen Baker in the new FlourPhoto and Story by Naomi KookerWith signature blackboard walls, pale grey-blue accents and the promise of life-changing...
View ArticleTaco Bell Teases Out Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos
Image via Taco BellBy Kelly DobkinO...M...G. Taco Bell took to its Facebook page last night to tease out the long promised Cool Ranch Doritos Locos tacos which are expected to hit sometime this year,...
View ArticleSteakhouse Shuffles: Prime Grill's New Location, Gallagher's New Owner
Steak from Gallagher's By James MulcahyKosher carnivores got some news today, as The Prime Grill announced that it will leave its current location and expand to the large Midtown space that used to...
View ArticleCollaboration Dinner Series at Will, Rittenhouse Tavern, Lacroix and Fond
Rabbit terrine at WillStory and Photo by Danya HenningerWhat do you do when the holidays are over? Create your own special events. Four of Philly’s best chefs have cooked up a monthly dinner series,...
View ArticlePuffy Tacos, Tap Takeovers, Onigiri Contests: LA's Weekend Planner
Queso to the peopleBy Lesley BallaEat ThisHad a lunch craving for puffy tacos, but didn't know where to go? Thankfully Josef Centeno has already opened Bar Ama for lunch, only a mere few weeks after...
View ArticleThree Arrested in Brawl Outside Morimoto Napa
By Kelly DobkinA New Year's Eve brawl went down in front of Morimoto Napa resulting in the arrest of three twentysomethings around 2:30AM PST on January 1. While the origin of the fight is unknown, one...
View ArticleLegal Harborside Offers New Bar Bites Menu
Photo: Heath RobbinsBy Jacqueline WasilczykA new year means a new menu when it comes to the second floor lounge/bar area at waterfront option Legal Harborside. The flagship location of the chain has...
View ArticleIs Brixton Market Forcing Traders Out With Soaring Rents?
By Malika DalamalLast year Brixton Village Market was the hottest foodie destination in town thanks to top quality, affordable restaurants like Honest Burgers, Wishbone, KaoSarn and Mama Lan serving a...
View ArticleBest Thing We Ate: Alma's Tofu and Seaweed Beignets
By Lesley BallaWe were one of those people who had to warm up to tofu. The squishy, flavorless soy product just wasn't always in our grindhouse. But once we started eating and exploring all the various...
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