Italian
Seriously Accomplished Food on Main Street
There’s no end to praise Brian Freedman heaps on Clark Gilbert’s Gemelli on Main. At his best, Gilbert sends out gems like the mammoth portion […]
Eat This Now: Birra’s Shrimp
I went to Passyunk Avenue’s new Birra this weekend with the intention of trying the pizza. I did try the pizza. And it was very […]
The Cheat Sheet: Barbuzzo
Barbuzzo is practically a dietitian’s dream. Not because it’s healthy per se—a 2010 Philly Mag review encourages diners to indulge and “balance the health ledger […]
Zeppoli: 100 Decibels; 2 Bells
Craig LaBan enjoyed his dinner if not the din at Collingswood’s Zeppoli. A baked orata with crispy potatoes gilded by slow-cooked artichokes and caper berries, […]
In Riva Bringing Italian to Kelly Drive in East Falls
In Riva will replace the former Franco’s on Kelly Drive This December chef Arthur Cavaliere plans to open In Riva in East Falls. The restaurant […]
Birra Opens Tomorrow
Birra, which has been trudging its way through the licensing process will open its doors tomorrow at 5 p.m. Gordon Dinerman’s 50-seat brick oven pizza […]
Alla Spina Preview Dinner
RueLaLa offered an exclusive opportunity to preview Alla Spina (Marc Vetri’s upcoming Italian bar opening in early 2012 on North Broad) this past Monday. The […]
The Cheat Sheet: Amis
Marc Vetri’s Amis has lots of options for health-conscious diners. Be Well Philly’s nutritionist shows you what to order. Good news: Pasta’s not off limits! […]
Tomato Bistro Open in Manayunk
The owners of the Couch Tomato Cafe in Manayunk have opened Tomato Bistro, upstairs from the Main Street cafe. The bistro intends to serve cafe […]
Zavino’s Fall Menu
Zavino has rolled out their new fall menu. It’s good to see the 13th and Sansom wine bar and pizzeria is rolling with the seasons. […]
Birra Promises October Opening, Shares Menus
Barring any unforeseen hold-ups, Gordon Dinerman’s Birra is opening this month on Passyunk Avenue. Today he shared his all-day menus with us. Expect 14 types […]
Fall Menu at Osteria
Jeff Michaud rolls out a new menu at Osteria. Get into the Fall swing of things with a braised beef shank and roasted venison leg […]
LaBan Blasts Serafina
It probably doesn’t bode well for your restaurant when a customer threatens to knock out a member of Craig LaBan’s dining party, commonplace Italian food […]
More Than Just Pizza at Santucci’s, But It’s Still About the Pizza
Steaming pizza pie from Santucci’s We agree with Adam Erace that the rest of the menu at Santucci’s deserves investigation and praise. But it still […]
Pizzeria Stella Adds Italian Craft Beers
Tomorrow Pizzeria Stella is going to be adding a selection of craft Italian beers to its menu. When you think Italian beers you may only […]