Craig LaBan

No matter which way the Michelin Guide's announcements went this week, chef Jesse Ito knew one thing: Post-gala karaoke was required.

Pitch-perfect eggplant parm at Villa di Roma, the most inventive cheesesteak take yet at Vetri’s pasta omakase, a hot chicken slider at Village Whiskey, and soft serve at Carbon Copy.

Inquirer restaurant critic Craig LaBan hits hoagie boot camp in Fishtown to prep for a wild Philly sandwich smackdown.

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This dual-concept newcomer fills a coveted sushi niche in a pocket of Center City that didn't previously have a quality omakase, while its izakaya serves as an accessible neighborhood haunt.

The Italian-ish menu ventures beyond the expected with creative pizzas topped with rabbit, fusion pastas, big steaks and steady waves of spice.

Our reporters stopped to eat at Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine, Middle Child PHL, and Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ.

Leo's plates are pretty and promising, but globe-hopping menu lacks cohesiveness and consistency.

La Grange wants to become a Bucks County destination. But the mega-sized Yardley newcomer has some work to do to get there.

A chocolate babka muffin, watermelon steak, roast duck, and oysters.