http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2F%3Fmain%3DInq%2BThe%2BInsider%26cat%3DTableTalk Dining notes from Michael Klein's blog, The Insider en-us Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:52:28 GMT 2009-11-11T00:52:28Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69711847&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FAlison_at_Blue_Bell_is_closed_for_good.html Chef Alison Barshak tells customers that she's redoubling her efforts at her newer restaurant in Fort Washington. The corporation has filed for bankruptcy protection. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:52:28 GMT d998f8abdd0ca3d91d9417a5228130b6 Michael Klein 2009-11-11T00:52:28Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69690742&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FShanks_Chapter_2.html Shank's left South Philly for Center City, and here's what's going in its place. Meanwhile, Shank's is returning to South Philly. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:58:15 GMT f04fa859c528ad5b8b6f8562c1a9945a Michael Klein 2009-11-10T21:58:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69668862&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2Fes_.html Forty-two hungry people will take in his restaurant empire by bus. And here's what they'll eat. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:43 GMT 52a43304044664f85a51a1d42edd392e Michael Klein 2009-11-10T18:00:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=65207397&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FTiffins_next_moves.html The popular Indian restaurant signs a lease in Bryn Mawr. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:56:34 GMT 7cd6deae00cc0a367f1be05fb15b2502 Michael Klein 2009-10-21T18:56:34Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69621817&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FFour_Seasons_Fountain_wins_five_stars.html The Logan Square restaurant is tops, according to the Forbes Travel Guide, formerly the Mobil. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT ad86b503df8b5f3051ec73fc77a72848 Michael Klein 2009-11-10T05:05:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69309117&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FUniversity_City_updates.html Exclusive: The latest on Sang Kee, Landmark Americana, City Tap House, etc. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT b47f89170778c7dbc84691440444f77c Michael Klein 2009-11-07T21:20:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69433137&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FFri_Sat_Sun_goes_BYO-optional.html The Rittenhouse Square institution allows it while maintaining its $10-over-cost bottling pricing. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:38:06 GMT edda27cc11f6ea43156d2f708f81fd6c Michael Klein 2009-11-07T01:38:06Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69316097&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FPhilly_gets_its_first_Sonic.html The drive-in finally gets into city limits. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:43:35 GMT dacdd267cfc37f6b8a7c5d623b8be998 Michael Klein 2009-11-05T21:43:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69077427&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FPercy_Street_opening_Nov_17.html The barbecue restaurant from the partners at Xochitl and Zahav has set the date. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:55 GMT 07e7b97b5d36a8735db3bfc123a77405 Michael Klein 2009-11-04T15:49:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69079027&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FVietnam_Cafe_opening_next_week.html Benny Lai's larger West Philly outpost is on track. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:07:37 GMT dc8b00f5e9f23e36095a2eb881f612c6 Michael Klein 2009-11-04T16:07:37Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=68913987&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FDining_dea.html A few specials here and there. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT 8d35afbd69b35e2feff700c9c9df0824 Michael Klein 2009-11-03T17:00:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=69290387&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FShiroi_Hana_branching_into_Franklintown.html Doma is under construction on Callowhill Street. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:07 GMT db581dd402d5d54d4fc8a31310c7bb6a Michael Klein 2009-11-05T17:03:07Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=68873887&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FHawthornes.html The South Philly beer-centric cafe/bottle shop is in the final stages of construction. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:21:42 GMT 7b6cb2cb47013b55f7c65fafbe4f5506 Michael Klein 2009-11-03T17:21:42Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=67743972&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FSerafina_coming_to_Philly.html The Manhattan Italian is in talks to land at the swank, new 10 Rittenhouse, as is Todd English. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT a8b42e163818adc1099bf43c0337a6c7 Michael Klein 2009-11-02T12:30:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=68570442&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FExclusive_Katie_Cavuto_opening_in_G-Ho.html Exclusive: The "Next Food Network Star" finalist has a spot for her organic market/takeout. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:08:42 GMT 43693d377e98d8f57aec095c982b032a Michael Klein 2009-11-02T16:08:42Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=68555662&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FRembrandts_changing_hands1.html Jan Zarkin is bowing out of the Fairmount institution. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:11:58 GMT eda15e83c495e9f4a4e570cb6f4b2f61 Michael Klein 2009-11-02T15:11:58Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=67679842&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FFirest_look_ast_Con_Murphy.html The bilevel pub is in the Windsor at 17th and the Parkway. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:22:41 GMT d964a5b171f37ad6f6bff8349fea30fe Michael Klein 2009-10-30T18:22:41Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=68574482&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FRest_of_Maia_space_is_rented.html The operators of Azie are officially taking it over. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:32:08 GMT 9586cf0daa8937f18f8497859accb3b6 Michael Klein 2009-11-02T16:32:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=67688512&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FBlue_Horse_put_out_to_pasture.html The Blue Bell restaurant has given up after five-plus years. A successor is on its way. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT 6a3e50871927ddd2bed5f92e8a440629 Michael Klein 2009-11-01T13:00:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=67631432&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FPond_in_Radnor_to_give_way_to_Floret.html Exclusive: A casual change on the Main Line. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:26:58 GMT 250583d4f1e133d2eb56879f457c9af7 Michael Klein 2009-10-30T16:26:58Z