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 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT 2009-11-24T10:00:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71871482&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FDaddy_Mims_expands_closes_pizzeria.html John Mims says the pies weren't popular enough. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:05:22 GMT fc23939fccc51893867f51f1dad4a011 Michael Klein 2009-11-23T22:05:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71808072&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FTom_Drinkers_West_soft-opens.html Take a peek at Tom Drinker's West and Sang Kee. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT fd66f5eee9d886bc96e85cf7314015d5 Michael Klein 2009-11-24T10:00:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71741267&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FBlue_Sages_founder_coming_into_the_city.html Mike Jackson, chef at the well-regarded vegetarian restaurant in Bucks County, has taken a space on Spring Garden Street. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:19:44 GMT ebf0196393f7c2ebfae864ae4db20256 Michael Klein 2009-11-23T19:19:44Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71658357&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FA_taste_of_France_in_Wash_West_.html It's called Cafe Maurice, and it's the homecoming of a Mount Airy guy who went off to seek his fortune in the south of France. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:45 GMT 2db375d5623cdc321d952da4da8698d9 Michael Klein 2009-11-23T17:31:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71001432&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FGarces_Iron_Chef_showdown.html Hundreds join him at a viewing party. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:46:22 GMT 50641b4aba489fdbc2051cbb6242f150 Michael Klein 2009-11-22T21:46:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71546537&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FJose_Garces_debut_as_an_Iron_Chef.html The Philly chef already has episodes in the can. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:10:49 GMT 4cb080dff8ef936a3a5fb926551d6a54 Michael Klein 2009-11-23T14:10:49Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=66532837&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FExclusive_Rouge_opening_an_.html Exclusive: Rob and Maggie Wasserman, who own the Rittenhouse Square bistro, are calling their new spot 500°. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:31:33 GMT 7101ef31a15d32870738b71a1fee4eee Michael Klein 2009-10-27T19:31:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71169932&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FWhats_next_for_the_hext_Iron_Chef.html Not New York, he says. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:11:21 GMT c9d5ab382873c11d27b7a9eede8bb74b Michael Klein 2009-11-23T03:11:21Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70660527&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FStephen_Starrs_spy_network.html The restaurateur says he retains TWO mystery-shopper companies -- and they keep tabs on each other. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:45 GMT f0d8e5e0f7e642186003b0926735e360 Michael Klein 2009-11-20T23:14:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70621152&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FParc_searching_for_new_chef.html Arthur Cavaliere has a new job in D.C. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:19:00 GMT e78681d712ad45a86e8e9a38f6da4804 Michael Klein 2009-11-20T16:19:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70554312&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FZot_closes_.html Musseled out: The Belgian bar in Society Hill is down, says the landlord. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:43 GMT 247fb89f26864cc2a4f8a87f9583626a Michael Klein 2009-11-19T22:24:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70522232&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FFree_beer_and_cheese_with_your_dinner.html Book a table on a Friday night at Avalon in West Chester, and they'll lay it on you. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:49:12 GMT fd56ab0bb6f95acef204e8beffa2d109 Michael Klein 2009-11-19T17:49:12Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70495597&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FAnd_still_more_openings.html Old City getting a new sushi house, and how about Cambodian cuisine? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:32 GMT 446667b4239e0226ef40df698b2b2937 Michael Klein 2009-11-19T16:31:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70475637&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FVetri_is_a_butterscotch_krimpet_man.html The chef talks to Uwishunu about assorted topics. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:08 GMT 35e1f92cd02e02b9e3b94453729f01b0 Michael Klein 2009-11-19T15:48:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70392662&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FCooking_for_Thanksgiving_Heres_what_you_should_do_this_weekend.html Steve Poses, one of Philly's best-known caterers, gives nine steps to a successful feast. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:05:00 GMT 872fddbe610b372f196ff9d5e994d0e5 Michael Klein 2009-11-19T05:05:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70381257&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FPhilly_restaurants_make_the_humane_league.html The World Society for the Protection of Animals includes nine establishments in its database. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:13:28 GMT a74dc80c0d7f87b2f0de3a8cbaa93073 Michael Klein 2009-11-18T18:13:28Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70370347&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FDining_odds_and_ends1118.html A well-regarded suburban Chinese restaurant is opening in Old City; truffle dinners; this week's openings. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:36:16 GMT ca10176b247d071c84747132e20aa5da Michael Klein 2009-11-18T16:36:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70297042&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FMeg_Votta_.html A chef who kept up the good fight. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:05:24 GMT 8bc3c443578eb31795b7a465f90d6ded Michael Klein 2009-11-17T20:05:24Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70239362&32=3796&7=390029&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FBeer_heahA_look_at_Hawthornes.html Lots of things sure are hoppening at Hawthornes in South Philly. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:21:11 GMT 99d1bab024b004864a33329c8d316d76 Michael Klein 2009-11-17T10:21:11Z 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