Rachel Josue

If you're walking on Antique Row and blink when you reach 10th Street, you just might miss the little nondescript convenience store on the corner.
April 1, 2004 at 12:00 am

Patou 312 Market Street (215) 928-2987 He came. He fought. She conquered. So went the battle of the lightsabers (read: battery powered candle stand-ins on the tables) between the intoxicated woman two tables over and the man beside her at Old City's newest culinary addition, Patou. Kelicia "Kandi" Pitts, the restaurant's hostess, explained that Patou was so named because chef/owner Patrice Rames' grandmother used to call him that while educating her petit grandson in the ways of the kitchen.
February 12, 2004 at 12:00 am

Ms. Tootsie's Soul Food Caf‚ is named after Tootsie Rolls. No, seriously. When Keven Parker opened two soul food meccas four years ago -- Caf‚ 3801 at 3801 Market Street and Ms. Tootsie's Soul Food Caf‚ on 13th and South streets -- he named Ms. Tootsie's after his mother's favorite candy.
January 22, 2004 at 12:00 am

Sunday brunch can be a tricky thing. The motivation to hail a cab and go downtown to indulge in real food at one of the many area brunch venues is limited on a lazy weekend morning.
November 20, 2003 at 12:00 am

Chef Mustapha Rouissiya, of Figs fame, must have realized last year that the tried and true Old City hotspots have a tendency to get tired and ridiculously crowded -- eight months ago he opened his Mediterranean bistro, Adriatica, and Philadelphians will celebrate in his ingenuity. The workweek lunchtime menu offers exotic salads and sandwiches, along with more substantial fare.
November 13, 2003 at 12:00 am

Love was in the air Thursday at Friday Saturday Sunday. Surrounded by low-voiced couples engaged in intimate conversations, my six giggly housemates and I made for a stark contrast to the rest of the crowd at this adorable low-key Center City date spot. Friday Saturday Sunday's d‚cor is in no way glamorous -- the earthy colors and wooden furnishings create a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
October 2, 2003 at 12:00 am

Juan Fernandez prides himself on the fact that his beloved restaurant, Caf‚ Habana, doesn't fuss around with the onslaught of trendy fusion cuisine that plagues Philadelphia.
September 25, 2003 at 12:00 am

Philadelphia's first ever Center City Restaurant Week is just around the corner, and the biggest names in town are gearing up for what looks to be a delectable event.
September 11, 2003 at 12:00 am

If you thought the only way to get authentic gelato was toiling away over a University of Bologna study abroad application, you're in for a treat.
April 17, 2003 at 12:00 am

Chef Joseph Moorhead is a picky eater. He's not a fan of salmon mousse, and he doesn't like onions cluttering his food.
March 27, 2003 at 12:00 am