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Restaurant Review: Kilimandjaro

Just moved here from Africa? The center of Philadelphia’s Ethiopian, Senegalese, Malian and many other African communities, West Philly boasts a plethora of African restaurants that will have you feeling right at home.

by BRENDA WANG

Throw The Fetchest Party Ever



by HANNA KERESZTURI

They Just Burn All Your Carbs: Tasting Granola Bars

Kalteen Bars do not exist. We’re sorry.

by ALLIE BIENENSTOCK

African Food in West Philly

Just moved here from Africa? The center of Philadelphia’s Ethiopian, Senegalese, Malian and many other African communities, West Philly boasts a plethora of African restaurants that will have you feeling right at home.

by JACK LAVIOLETTE

Not Like A Regular Restaurant

Morimoto Ditch that British slang for this Japanese gem: “omakase."  A Japanese tasting experience, the omakase at Morimoto will take you through the chef’s brilliant meditation on fine Japanese dining, and for at least $80, you might as well throw in the sake pairing as well. Le Bec Fin A Philadelphia institution and one of the few standing pillars of haute French cuisine, Le Bec Fin recently had major renovations to make its old–school ambiance appeal to a younger crowd.

by KIMBERLY SCHREIBER

Truffle or Rock?

Truffles may be tasty but they're far from pretty. Can you spot the fungus?

by 34TH STREET

The Sweet Escape

Forget the fungus: truffles come in chocolate too.

by KIMBERLY SCHREIBER

Everyday I'm Truffle-ing

Your work–study salary can do better than Wawa hoagies. Below, some ways to enjoy truffles — some cheap, some not.

by JACK LAVIOLETTE

Truffle Talk

Let’s talk truffles, and not the chocolate kind.

by AMANDA SHULMAN

Orgasmic Truffle Pasta

2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp.

by PATRICK DEL VALLE

Good Morning Baltimore!

The coolest street in West Philly is right around the corner, and it deserves more love.

by 34TH STREET

Clark Park Grilled Cheese

Put a sour twist on this lunchtime favorite with farm–fresh ingredients from the Clark Park Farmer’s Market. Bonus points for eating it outside on Baltimore and enjoying the scenery.

by PATRICK DEL VALLE

Clark Park: Your Saturday Mission

If the produce at Fro Gro makes you weep quietly and Trader Joe’s is just too damn far, head to The Clark Park Farmer’s Market (at 44th and Baltimore). It's open every Saturday from 10–2, year–round. The goods: The Fahnestock Fruit Farm: This stop is obligatory.

by ABIGAIL KOFFLER

BYOBaltimore

Great food, better deals, no cabs: need we say more?

by ISABEL OLIVERES

Like a Virgin

We know it’s scary, and you don’t need to do anything you aren’t ready to do. But you will have to order food at some point. And we’re here to walk you through.

by ABIGAIL KOFFLER

Treading the Way to Trader Joe's

A man cannot live on FroGro alone.

by ABIGAIL KOFFLER

Hasta La Vista, Van Pelt

As soon as you realize that Rosenparty is not a party, you’ll need to leave VP. Going from West to East, here are our picks for the best alternative study spots.

by ISABEL OLIVERES

Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

Don’t be fooled by the shiny floors and snazzy menus. We get to the bottom of the summer facelifts and indoor fireplaces (what?).

by 34TH STREET

Page 217: Refrigerator Edition

If your fridge could talk, here’s what it’d say around page 217 of your college experience.

by ISABEL OLIVERES

Start Your Morning With a Bang

Mama does know best when it comes to the importance of the first meal of the day.

by 34TH STREET

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