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Smell the Clove
Tom Culton, with a reading from the gospel of garlic.
by Brian Howard
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The garlic you're likely most familiar with, the stuff in the netted bags at Acme, is called, fittingly and blandly, California White. It became the industry standard thanks to its uniform bulb size and resistance to disease, says Culton. It's fine — but it's far from the last pungent word on the topic.

That's Sweet
BOOK REVIEW: Anita Chu's Field Guide to Candy
by Drew Lazor
The author breaks candy down into digestible categories ("chocolate," "sugary sweet," "creamy/sticky/chewy, etc."), with an easy-to-reference full-color photo key neatly wedged in the middle of the book, like the nut part of a Jordan Almond.

What's Cooking
Get Out!
by Erin Mae Szrankowski
Phiz Fest 2009 | victory Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at chifa | 2009 Philadelphia Whiskey Festival | Moët & Chandon Sushi Pairing Dinner at Roy's | Wines of Chile at Legal Sea Foods

Feeding Frenzy
Restaurants opening, closing and pending
by Drew Lazor
Grey Social | Jolly's Dueling Piano Bar | Coup de Taco

FOOD . Blog Posts
by Drew Lazor
15 hours ago
The Good Word is a weekly Meal Ticket feature where we ask Philadelphia food people questions. We’re going to start by highlighting the city’s many excellent »»
by Drew Lazor
16 hours ago
- Brian Howard introduces us to Tom Culton, proprietor of Lancaster County's Culton Organics, who grows a staggering 63 varieties of garlic »»
by Drew Lazor
16 hours ago
Developer Ken Weinstein, who owns Mt. Airy's Trolley Car Diner & Deli (7619 Germantown Ave.), will break ground next Thursday on his second location, »»
by Kristen Humbert
16 hours ago
Apparently, throwing whatever relatively edible creatures are available (including squirrels) into a pot to create "stew" is as American as »»
by Drew Lazor
17 hours ago
We're gonna have much more on Percy Street Barbecue, from Steve Cook, Michael Solomonov and Erin O'Shea, in the coming days. But for right now »»

FOOD . Restaurants
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Delicious baked goods, but SLOW and horrible service. Most people who work there seem confused and there is no coordination between workers. At peak »»
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High Point Cafe
11 hours ago

imam dying to bring my husband for his birthday with other friends and family this weekend...are there any more coupons?????We tried fogo last year and »»
kendall on
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
1 day ago

When I was growing up, every birthday cake for every birthday in our family was an Italian Rum cake from Frangelli's. I haven't had anything that good »»
Vicki on
Frangelli's Bakery
3 days ago

una taqueria en pa de moroleon wow
miguel on
Taqueria Moroleon
3 days ago

I had high hopes for this place, but when we stopped in the other evening, we were sorely disappointed. Found the pad thai lying in pools of oily, treacly »»
The Deev on
Chew Man Chu
3 days ago

I would like to comment on 13nth Street pizza except I can't. Because even though we ordered a pie at 11:55 at night, and they promissed a 45 minute delivery. »»
george on
13th Street Pizza
7 days ago

I had lunch at the deli and the same thing happened to me. I had heard all these great things about the place, however, after eating there, I was not »»
unsatified customer on
Steve Steinís Famous Deli and Restaurant
8 days ago

I thought the happy hour menu was cool. If you want hot wings and 10 tvs to watch the Phillies, go to Cavs. Happy hour beers are $3 and so are the appetizer »»
Fran on
MidAtlantic
8 days ago

This is the special best place in the New Hope area. Have had many wonderfull Halloween's there. Greetings to the girls!! Chuck
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Inn Of The Hawk
8 days ago

My husband and I had a perfect dinner. The decor, food, service was superb. Our food was cooked to perfection and was delivered hot to our table. Wine »»
Judy K. on
McCormick & Schmick's
10 days ago

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Beck's Cajun Café

Average entree under $10 Wheelchair accessible
Reading Terminal Market
12th and Arch streets
215-592-0505

Chef Bill Beck, who ran Bainbridge Street's Pompano Grille in the '90s, is looking to sate Philly's underserved Cajun/Creole food fans with his RTM stand. Beck is sourcing a vast majority of his ingredients (andouille sausage, tasso ham, etc.) straight from New Orleans to keep it real authentic. On ... more »

Bella Sera Café

Average entree under $10 Takeout menu Vegetarian options
2146 E. Susquehanna Ave.
267-939-5178

Renee Fuchs' vegan-friendly coffeehouse, on the corner of Frankford and Susquehanna in Fishtown, offers organic and fair-trade coffees, teas and hot chocolates. There's also a selection of sweet eats from Vegan Treats, plus snacks from Alternative Baking Co., at her 16-seater. Open Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m. ... more »

Chew Man Chu

Average entree $10 - $20 Wheelchair accessible Takeout menu Vegetarian options Liquor license Delivery
Symphony House
440 S. Broad St.
215-735-8107

Marty Grims' Du Jour, which the restaurateur opened in 2008 on the ground floor of Symphony House at Broad and Pine, is now Chew Man Chu, a moderately priced noodle and dumpling bar with a big menu and a star chef — Tyson Wong Ophaso, who ran NYC's Chinatown Brasserie and most recently worked as a c ... more »

European Republic

Average entree $10 - $20 Takeout menu Late-night dining Vegetarian options Liquor license
213 Chestnut St.
215-627-5500

European Republic is a frites and wraps shop run by cousins Khaled Haddad and Ali Noor (Noor has the original location in Long Island). Fresh-cut fries with more than 20 different sauces/toppers (curry, roasted garlic, peanut sauce, lemon dill, etc.) accompany a wide variety of sourdough wraps ... more »

Hub Bub Coffee

Average entree under $10 Takeout menu Vegetarian options
38th and Spruce streets

Holy boutique caffeine on wheels, Batman! Drew Crockett's Hub Bub Coffee truck is a tricked-out vehicle pouring Stumptown coffee. UPenn grad Crockett, 26, worked for Deutsche Bank in NYC before heading back to his hometown for this venture — he's invested more than $45,000 to outfit his truck wi ... more »

 
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La Fourno Trattoria
Average entree under $10 Takeout menu Reservations recommended Vegetarian options Liquor license Delivery
636 South St.
215-627-9000

This South Street Italian eatery's menu features more than just pizza, running the gamut of classics from chicken cacciatore to a simple, outstanding arugula salad. If the wide array of pasta, seafood and panini doesn't tempt, create your own pie from their list of gourmet toppings. Cap off the affo ... more »

 

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