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(03/15/07 4:00am)
From Cadillacs to breasts to amber waves of grain, most Americans subscribe to the notion that bigger is always better. In Spain, however, things are noticeably different. The Spanish tapas cuisine puts a variety of refined flavors and combinations on small dishes, emphasizing quality over gargantuan portions. And among a growing number of Spanish eateries in Philadelphia, Amada at 2nd and Chestnut, doles out both small plates and small prices.
(02/15/07 5:00am)
If asked, a majority of Penn students would probably say that life's greatest pleasures are sex and alcohol. While not exactly satisfying the former and only partially satisfying the latter (bring your plastic along for the extravagant wine list), the Ritz Carlton chocolate buffet ($24.95) proves that chocolate should round out the trifecta of guilty pleasures.
(01/18/07 5:00am)
With pizza, gyros and salads abound, Penn students can be hard-pressed to find a local eatery that provides quality burgers. Look no further than Copabanana for a fine sample of your all-American meal. While much of the menu features a Caribbean/Mexican flare, the 8 oz. sirloin burgers are well worth their $8.45 price tag.
(11/02/06 5:00am)
When one thinks about Germany, wine doesn't immediately come to mind. That's disappointing because this 2005 Riesling provides a lighter, more energetic option for those white wine enthusiasts on campus. The wine's bright, fruity flavors (mainly apple and apricot) conjure up memories of the long since gone warm weather. In comparison to typical French or Italian whites, this Riesling is far less dry. However, the aftereffects are very pleasant and it leaves no residue in the mouth.
(10/05/06 4:00am)
Simple, good Korean food. This refreshingly straightforward approach to cuisine is always a welcome sight in a city that idolizes the elaborate and uber-trendy. In this vein, Giwa is one of the few Philly restaurants that truly delivers as advertised.
(04/06/06 4:00am)
Strap on your cowboy boots everyone because Ted's Montana Grill has officially invaded Philadelphia. The mastermind behind this carnivore kingdom is billionaire businessman Ted Turner. The restaurant's open air dining room is a cross between an upscale saloon and an elaborate hunting lodge. As is the case with most generic steakhouses, prices are relatively reasonable with entrees ranging from $12-$24. The overall novelty of the decor, coupled with the solid prices, helps excuse the servers' occasional complacency.
(03/23/06 5:00am)
Gianna's Grille (507 S. 6th St.), $5.95
(03/16/06 5:00am)
For the alpha male, nothing is more appealing than a perpetually inebriated blonde who's drunker than a Mississippi sheriff and looser than a Playboy Bunny. And no one fits that bill better than Tara Reid. Despite making several tabloid splashes (in her own vomit no less) in the mid '90s for her promiscuous party-girl persona, it was not until 1998, with her auxiliary role in the cult film that re-popularized white Russians, The Big Lebowski, that Tara established herself as an actress. Later Tara proved the age old axiom that "nice sluts finish first" as she turned in Oscar worthy performances in American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and National Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002).
(02/02/06 5:00am)
Kriss Turner's breakthrough screenplay Something New proves to be a breath of fresh air in multiple ways. The film lives up to its title by delivering a deep, thought-provoking romantic comedy that deals with interracial dating. Surely, this is a far cry from the contrived Hugh Grant special.
(02/02/06 5:00am)
In Something New, first-time director Sanaa Hamri makes an admirable effort to increase discourse on the perpetually controversial topic of race. The film centers on Kenya (Sanaa Lathan), an African American, and her search for love. Kenya is a successful accountant who scarcely has time to cook dinner, let alone look for a man. Her friends and brother (Donald Faison, Scrubs) are determined to find her an IBM (the ideal black man, not the blue chip stock).
(01/26/06 5:00am)
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(12/01/05 5:00am)
Occupying the corner of 6th and Fitzwater, Salt & Pepper provides a welcome addition to the Sunday brunch scene. Situated in a residential neighborhood in South Philly, this tiny two month old BYO offers traditional yet well executed Sunday morning favorites.
(11/17/05 5:00am)
I just wanted to keep working," says Everybody Loves Raymond star Peter Boyle about his long and successful acting career. Not a sentiment normally echoed by a veteran Hollywood mainstay, but this humble dignity is to be expected from a man who trained to become a Christian brother. Boyle's alma mater, LaSalle University, recently honored this Philadelphia native for his lifelong achievements in acting and his dedication to serving the community, and, born and raised at 51st and Hazel, Boyle hails from an artistic family, as his parents met at art school in Philly. But what Boyle misses most about his home town is the food, of course. "I would put up authentic hoagie shops on every block [here], because out west, every place claims to be real Philadelphia hoagies and they just stink."
(11/10/05 5:00am)
It's not often that one sits down to an extravagant four-course meal in a master chef's kitchen, but this is just one of many unique elements about Chef Poon's Kitchen Table. If you are looking for a traditional dining experience, the plethora of more traditional Chinatown options may be more suitable. Poon's new venue requires reservations and is geared towards special parties and events, so the menu and price vary greatly. Still, renowned master chef Joseph Poon's unorthodox yet progressive vision continues to delight guests.
(10/20/05 4:00am)
Some things in life are just worth the price. For $46, gastronomes can experience a transcendental state at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse. On the second floor of the Rittenhouse Hotel, Jean Marie Lacroix's formal French masterpiece, now in its third year, provides inspiration in every aspect of the dining experience. The understated elegance and the superb view of Rittenhouse Square strike the perfect mood for any occasion. The service is impeccable, with each patron receiving treatment generally reserved for the English royal family. A live acoustic guitar accompanies you throughout your meal.
(10/06/05 4:00am)
Novice director Rob McKittrick's new film Waiting... signals yet another addition to the "frat pack" genre. Starring the dry-witted Ryan Reynolds (Van Wilder) and the charismatic Justin Long (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story), the film delivers on its primary objective to supply cheap laughs and hair-raisingly uncomfortable sexual moments.
(10/06/05 4:00am)
Upon entering owner Leslie Spellman's Bridgewater's Pub, one immediately becomes oblivious to the 30th Street Station surroundings -- that is, until a traveling salesman brushes against you with his bloated briefcase, and you realize you are really situated in a train station and not a posh Center City eatery. A first glance at Bridgewater's menu will leave any avid restauranteur unexpectedly delighted. For those desiring traditional pub grub, New Deck Tavern is only a few blocks away. Although Bridgewater's decor is much the same as the Sansom Street locale, Chef Michael Zulli has created a menu of heavenly continental concoctions, along with a dose of down under cuisine (thankfully, sans the vegemite).