http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2F Michael Klein on gossip and goings on about Philadelphia. en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:11:21 GMT 2009-11-23T03:11:21Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=71169932&32=3796&7=387189&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=71001432&32=3796&7=387189&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=70664457&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FComcast_video_wall_show_goes_3-D.html The free show in the lobby will have an eye-popping aspect this year. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:41 GMT 21c1b25011f61da6e75b2ca08e75797e Michael Klein 2009-11-21T00:07:41Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70621392&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FHes_a_millionaire_on_Millionaire.html Sam Murray, an unemployed bartender, just won the Million Dollar Tournament of Ten. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT 2e0ccc6c5a0f06a11ddef4bddb40ec04 Michael Klein 2009-11-20T18:00:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70660527&32=3796&7=387189&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=387189&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=387189&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=70538952&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FDavid_Brenner-backed_pool_hall_coming_here.html Just cue-ing you in: Amsterdam Billiards is considering a lease in Center City. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT e3ee77050c54f9237ab6d8cd2693ab7d Michael Klein 2009-11-19T21:35:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70523557&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FEx-Old_City_bar_owner_a_terror_suspect.html The FBI alleges that Daood Gilani, who briefly ran the old Khyber Pass after his mother left it to him, helped to organize last year's deadly bombings in Mumbai. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:40 GMT 18387a37d6d14dd26f233630201638df Michael Klein 2009-11-19T18:07:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70434002&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FDave_Roberts_to_do_his_last_forecast.html He announced on the 11 o'clock Action News that he's retiring. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2b7d2ac3238ac25614ca73f4e428e47f Michael Klein 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70522232&32=3796&7=387189&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=387189&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=387189&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=387189&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=387189&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=387189&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=387189&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=70294262&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FDoes_this_bank_robbery_suspect_look_familiar.html The FBI has released photos of the guy who tried to hold up a Bank of America branch near K&A, and ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:22:01 GMT 29b7e19dd98864d8be7d7c088918a6a4 Michael Klein 2009-11-17T19:22:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=368359&44=70239362&32=3796&7=387189&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=70246472&32=3796&7=387189&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fthe-insider%2FDenzels_son_scores_in_college.html Penn freshman Malcolm Washington sinks his first basket. Gets a couple of steals, too. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:04:59 GMT 8d840d60e86979dda3e9ecddf170c2d9 Michael Klein 2009-11-17T03:04:59Z