Fred Mogul left journalism to pursue a lifelong dream of opening a restaurant. The quirky but charming result, with a globe-hopping meat-free menu, may be just what Chestnut Hill needs.
A soaring $10 million space in the historic Bellevue, including a Ferris wheel for high-end liquor, brings retro grandeur to Walnut and Broad. If only the food lived up to the ambition.
This newcomer from the Dougherty family is a date-night destination sparked by wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and crab cakes in a rehabbed building that feels like a vintage South Philly tavern.
The early stumbles and inconsistent cooking have begun to show signs of improvement at this successor to Bistrot La Minette. More vegetable-forward dishes and warmer service have made a difference.
The Detroit-style gluten-free pies are so good at this Cherry Hill pizzeria, even those who don't need to avoid gluten love it. “There’s a market need for a pizzeria that was truly inclusive.”
The Inquirer critic revisited Porcini on Sansom Street and found its pioneering Italian-BYOB spark still burns bright. “It’s just like Big Night here,” the chef said.
The developers of the Piazza Alta hope this $6 million American grill from chef Laurent Tourondel can bring a Center City-esque polish to this fast-evolving corner of Northern Liberties.
Craig LaBan grazes from Ocean City to Cape May in Part 3 of his Shore dining series, from a dive bar surprise to a luxurious Italian BYOB, a pierogi paradise and a cutlet sandwich worth the drive.
Part one of Craig LaBan's Jersey Shore restaurant review series roams from Somers Point's mega-sized newcomers to a comfort food funhouse in the Pines and the vibrant Mexican flavors of Pleasantville
