http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F The latest restaurant and dining news from around Philadelphia and the Burbs. en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:52 GMT 2009-11-10T15:43:52Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69635747&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091110_Foer_s_crusade.html RELAX: FOR all his headline-grabbing talk about skinning and cooking dogs, Jonathan Safran Foer doesn't want to challenge your values or change your mind about animals. He does want to persuade you to stop eating factory-farmed meat - not because it's against his beliefs, but because it's against yours. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:43:52 GMT 6322565f246d290d68d616b1c5ff05d0 2009-11-10T15:43:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69367622&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091108_Meritage.html Buying a successful business sounds like a solid idea in most realms. But in the quirky universe of Philly restaurants, where hands-on owners and chef talent often matter more than brand names, there can be unexpected baggage changing hands along with the walk-in fridge, wine glasses, and range. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMT 4312e6e04b896a4bbf885c8a8c8000f4 2009-11-08T06:10:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=68664902&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2FLeila_Cafe.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:34:49 GMT 7aa53cbea993df8898abfe074f244988 Michele Tranquilli 2009-11-02T20:34:49Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69354557&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091106_CasiNotes__Borgata_serving_up_celeb_chefs.html IT HAS to be a foodie's ultimate fantasy: Getting up-close-and-personal with a slew of superstar chefs while sampling some of their dishes. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:35:24 GMT 5134da739338d9dbe63119fc31dea41b 2009-11-06T17:35:24Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69354607&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091106_Newspaper_collects_420_000__lbs__of_food.html Brian Tierney, chief executive officer of Philadelphia Media Holdings, flanked by several boxes overflowing with food, announced yesterday that more than 420,000 pounds of food had been collected for Philabundance and the Food Bank of South Jersey. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 69da6e4bc1ee48de34583f5be92670ad 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69367637&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091108_Beefing_up_the_hot_dog.html The possibilities of the classic American burger having been if not exhausted, certainly exhaustively explored (I give you the excessive foie gras-laden Whiskey King eight-ouncer, adorned with maple bourbon glazed cipollini, Rogue bleu cheese, and applewo Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a6bc07bc24f4b43a2c4604e03e892fb2 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69367632&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091108_Drink.html I began at The Inquirer long ago covering the Pinelands, so I regard South Jersey's berry wines with both nostalgia and trepidation. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 61170ea001bd53e0087cc5bab12aa264 2009-11-08T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=354454&44=69354522&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2Fbeer%2F20091106_Joe_Sixpack__Beer_cocktails__Could_it_be_.html WHETHER it's the result of genetic imprinting or intelligent design, instinct compels me to avoid - at all costs - the menace known as beer cocktails. I'm inflexible on this: Mixing beer and anything else in a glass is physically risky and probably morally wrong. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ed04029b34f84e7c482d8fd33fd3f14a 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149707&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_On_the_Side__Targeting_groceries.html By the end of rush hour Monday, the aisles at the big Target on City Avenue near the ramps to I-76 East were waking up - boxed pizzas getting restocked, gaps in the Great Wall of Soda being meticulously plugged. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 6e375a7453af0e34131340227c3ac6b1 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69265477&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_Feeding_the_beasts__Cook_offers_tips_to_keep_hungry_men_full.html LUCINDA SCALA Quinn knows how to handle a hungry man. She has four of them at home, three sons and a husband, with formidable appetites all. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 834c84dbf413743d6582cc1e2f08a61a 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149682&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_MarketBasket_.html Financiers are elegant little cakes, created by a French baker in the financial district of Paris in the 1890's. He named them for wealthy bankers who favored these sweet almond cakes because they could be enjoyed without utensils or risking damage to one's suit, shirt or tie. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ec64e54cb25f3d6d8f171d80aeec8386 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149687&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_Pots_of_clay_make_her_day.html I don't think I've ever met a clay cooking pot I didn't like . . . or want to own. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d38830ca38dbe03928dfc7ec9382e10a 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149717&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_Rush_Hour_Gourmet.html The curry blend in this recipe adapted from Joan's on Third Los Angeles gives an otherwise simple salad wonderful depth and robust flavor. Coriander and cumin lend fragrant earthiness, with a little cayenne pepper added for a hint of heat. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 46d1fdd2a6347d95b82ce5b18d430532 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149702&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_Gluten-free_but_still_tasty.html For the enthusiastic eater, going gluten-free is more than a lifestyle change. It's a paradigm shift. Simple meals become complicated. Staple foods of bread, pasta, pizza, bagels, cakes and cookies are no longer feasible; their wheat-free replacements can be completely inedible. And it is downright shocking how many salad dressings, sauces, and processed foods contain some traces of the verboten wheat. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:38:50 GMT eb512d54e4ef533a3bd28a5d3b65c541 2009-11-05T04:38:50Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69265487&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_A_few_recipes_sure_to_tide_the_guys_over.html Author Lucinda Scala Quinn came up with a new twist on classic roast chicken that cooks the whole bird in under an hour. Make this with an ovenproof 14-inch skillet, preferably cast-iron. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT def3c3e2bf8f3f6a5ff568aaec36b704 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149727&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_Good_Taste.html It's been a long time coming for Snackbar, but this ever-adventurous corner for avant-garde eats off Rittenhouse Square has finally found the happy medium between innovation and accessibility. Gone are the cumbersome lounge seats in favor of actual tables. Gone are the overambitious prices, with entrees in a neighborhood-friendly $20-and-under range. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a4ca172a43ad528eaccbf153a248fc63 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149722&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_Table_Talk__First__Rittenhouse_Square__next__a_burger_joint.html Rob and Maggie Wasserman, whose burger on the menu at Rouge on Rittenhouse Square is an institution, are branching into the burger biz. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 9e096e9a135024f8f50211215ec86e2f 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168301&44=69149697&32=3796&7=195532&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Frestaurants%2F20091105_Turning_over.html I approach each season as an opportunity to feast on new flavors. So while I am sad to see fresh tomatoes and peppers leave my family's table (just as I am sad to see my summer tan fade), I am equally happy to enter into the heart of autumn's bounty. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT 2853b539fbfea135fc5214b6694cb0fc 2009-11-05T03:00:00Z