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When enumerating the finer things in life, certain items always make the list: Moet Champagne, Caviar, I Love the '90s reruns.
September 30, 2004 at 12:00 am

Get OUT of here!" I bellowed, aggressively pushing over my sister after she had delivered the most miraculous, most awe-and-nostalgia-inspiring news: Maoz, the refillable pita place some friends and I discovered in Barcelona (and whose one remaining location in London and eight in Amsterdam we then continued to stalk and devour), was coming to Philadelphia.
September 30, 2004 at 12:00 am

Caffe Casta Diva 227 S. 20th St. (215) 496-9677 Walking into Caffe Casta Diva feels like walking into an Italian grandmother's living room.
September 23, 2004 at 12:00 am

Is that pretty young thang still keeping you up at night, cold and alone with only blue balls for company?
September 23, 2004 at 12:00 am

We've been there before: Your reservation at some BYO whose name you can't pronounce is in half an hour.
September 23, 2004 at 12:00 am

Ava 518 S. 3rd St. (215) 922-3282 Minutes before my reservation at Ava, I was glued to my computer screen, compulsively hitting "refresh" in an attempt to read/watch/whatever the online log of the last bits of a Red Sox game.
September 23, 2004 at 12:00 am

Melograno 2201 Spruce Street (215) 875-8116 Sneak into Sink or Swim and pass on the $2 weenie this Wednesday, because you'll need every penny to afford some of the best Italian fare this side of the Atlantic.
September 23, 2004 at 12:00 am

Restaurants, like hip indie bands, are key when it comes to name dropping. Naturally, it's cooler to mention an unknown Italian BYO than it is to describe last night's meal at Pizza Hut.
September 16, 2004 at 12:00 am

While I've never actually been to Saigon, I have a good feeling this isn't what it looks like.
September 16, 2004 at 12:00 am

While we all enjoy the challenge of surviving on bursar alone, the fact still remains that Houston doesn't serve martinis ... And without a swipe of the handy-dandy Penn card to foot the bill, eight dollars can seem pretty steep for a pomegranate-champagne infusion at some Stephen Starr institution.
September 16, 2004 at 12:00 am

Here's the deal: we at Food & Drink think that dining should be an experience -- preferably a good one, with booze.
September 16, 2004 at 12:00 am

If you can get your average Penn chick off her cell phone for long enough to stop and ask her what she had for lunch, chances are she'll whip off her J.Lo inspired aviators and purr one of three things: a Cosi Signature Salad, a Gia Pronto salad or a salad from our own illustrious Houston Hall.
September 16, 2004 at 12:00 am

As you walk into the Left Field Entrance at Citizens Bank Park, the new Philadelphia Phillies baseball stadium in South Philadelphia, you'll be struck by a few things.
July 29, 2004 at 12:00 am

Large groups looking for fast, friendly service and a BYO Tequila option should look no further than El Azteca.
April 22, 2004 at 12:00 am

What do Burberry-clad yuppies, chimichangas and tequila have in common? All can be found in abundance at Mexican Post, Old City's numero uno Tex-Mex joint and arguably the best place for happy hour margaritas in Philly. At Mexican Post, don't expect five-star cuisine.
April 22, 2004 at 12:00 am

All-you-can-eat sushi for $20. Sounds too good to be true? I won't lie: Aoi serves up a mean buffet, along with some complicated bills. he restaurant looks humble enough on the outside.
April 15, 2004 at 12:00 am

Walnut Street: home to a variety of Philadelphia establishments such as Le Bec Fin, Rittenhouse Square and Polo.
April 15, 2004 at 12:00 am

A haven for Philadelphia's nouveau riche, Swanky Bubbles is just the place to drop a cool $400 on a bottle of bubbly in an attempt to impress that "special someone" sitting at the other end of the bar. A little over four years ago, Swanky Bubbles staked its claim as Philadelphia's only champagne bar and restaurant.
April 15, 2004 at 12:00 am

The scene is all too familiar: you and your friends have decided to eat downtown. Violent arguments begin to ensue as you decide between one of the 89 Steven Starr restaurants in Philadelphia.
April 8, 2004 at 12:00 am

Tucked away amidst the brightly lit storefronts of Center City is this remarkable new gem, Miel Patisserie.
April 8, 2004 at 12:00 am