Mama Wong review: Szechuan cuisine brings spice to a suburban strip mall, thanks to a pharma tycoon
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Mama Wong review: Szechuan cuisine brings spice to a suburban strip mall, thanks to a pharma tycoon

by Craig LaBan
With a former Han Dynasty chef manning the woks, Mama Wong is one of the best examples of regional Chinese cooking in the area, featuring not just Szechuan heat, but also fine Shanghai soup dumplings, Cantonese seafood, and Nanjing flavors, too.
On National Ice Cream Day, the best places for old-school and new-age scoops in and around Philadelphia

On National Ice Cream Day, the best places for old-school and new-age scoops in and around Philadelphia

by Grace Dickinson
Whether you want chocolate chip cookie dough, cherry vanilla, caramel stout, avocado, or everything bagel.
On National Ice Cream Day, the best places for old-school and new-age scoops in and around Philadelphia

On National Ice Cream Day, the best places for old-school and new-age scoops in and around Philadelphia

Whether you want chocolate chip cookie dough, cherry vanilla, caramel stout, avocado, or everything bagel.
Jawnny Rachets? South Street’s former Johnny Rockets gets a new sign, thanks to art installation

South Street’s former Johnny Rockets gets a new sign, thanks to art installation

by Allison Steele
The shuttered Johnny Rockets at the corner of 5th and South just got a new look: Meet Jawnny Rachets, an installation by local street artist Kid Hazo aimed at promoting an upcoming gallery show.
Jawnny Rachets? South Street’s former Johnny Rockets gets a new sign, thanks to art installation

South Street’s former Johnny Rockets gets a new sign, thanks to art installation

The shuttered Johnny Rockets at the corner of 5th and South just got a new look: Meet Jawnny Rachets, an installation by local street artist Kid Hazo aimed at promoting an upcoming gallery show.
Irish Pub’s 12th and Walnut location closes after 38 years, and Townsend Wentz is buying the building

Irish Pub’s 12th and Walnut location closes after 38 years, and Townsend Wentz is buying the building

by Michael Klein
Managing partner Mark O’Connor seeks balance in his life by running only one restaurant: the Irish Pub across town at 2007 Walnut St. As for Wentz, stay tuned.
Irish Pub’s 12th and Walnut location closes after 38 years, and Townsend Wentz is buying the building

Irish Pub’s 12th and Walnut location closes after 38 years, and Townsend Wentz is buying the building

Managing partner Mark O’Connor seeks balance in his life by running only one restaurant: the Irish Pub across town at 2007 Walnut St. As for Wentz, stay tuned.
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Elegant dinners bloom in West Cape May as Beach Plum Farm grows to full potential

Elegant dinners bloom in West Cape May as Beach Plum Farm grows to full potential

by Craig LaBan
Besides its bucolic special-occasion dinners, this 12-year-old dream project produces 20,000 pounds of vegetables, 2,800 chickens, 230 pigs, and 500 turkeys for five restaurants.
The chef at Jean-Georges’ new Comcast tower restaurant in Philly has his head in the clouds

The chef at Jean-Georges’ new Comcast tower restaurant in Philly has his head in the clouds

by Michael Klein
Nick Ugliarolo, son of a police officer from Connecticut, will be the top toque at Jean-Georges restaurant at the Four Seasons, atop the Comcast Technology Center.
Philadelphia Brewing Co. is throwing a vegan beer fest. Here’s why not all beer is vegan

A Philly brewery is throwing a vegan beer fest. Here’s why not all beer is vegan.

by Nick Vadala
This weekend, Philadelphia Brewing Company will host the region’s first vegan beer festival. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: Isn’t all beer vegan?
Why are nice restaurants pouring lukewarm water? | Craig LaBan
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Why are nice restaurants pouring lukewarm water? | Craig LaBan

by Craig LaBan
The good old ice pitcher has been kicked to the curb.
Burger Brawl has a new date and a new venue for 2019

Ninth annual Philly Burger Brawl has a new date and a new venue for 2019 contest

by Michael Klein
As it’s two months out, organizers are offering a deep discount on early-bird tickets purchased through Aug. 2: $30, a saving of $15.
South Philly’s menu grows with Salvadoran flavors

South Philly’s menu grows with Salvadoran flavors

by Craig LaBan
A creamy fan of avocado, red-and-green confetti of pico de gallo, mildly spiced Salvadoran sausage, a thin but juicy cut of simply seasoned rib-eye, plus rice and beans — all for $12.95.
Quiz: Where did Craig LaBan eat this week?

Quiz: Where did Craig LaBan eat this week?

by Craig LaBan
Where did our food critic chow down this week?
Olly review: Another new entry for Queen Village aims to erase a corner’s curse
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Olly review: Another new entry for Queen Village aims to erase a corner’s curse

by Craig LaBan
Can this corner find its staying groove in an all-purpose bistro with a six-day happy hour, three days of brunches, and an à la carte menu that’s almost entirely $20 and under?
It’s a new day at Bloomsday, the all-day restaurant-bottle shop on Head House Square

It’s a new day at Bloomsday, the all-day restaurant-bottle shop on Head House Square

by Michael Klein
Like the name, the making of Bloomsday was an odyssey. It's been in the works for more than two years.
Love City Brewing teams with Jefferson for new beer benefiting brain cancer research

Love City's new beer will help fight brain cancer

by Nick Vadala
Love City is donating 10% of sales to Jefferson's Neuro-Oncology unit
On National French Fry Day, some of your favorite fries in Philadelphia

On National French Fry Day, some of your favorite fries in Philadelphia

by Michael Klein
With National French Fry Day on July 13, here are a few readers’ favorites.
Joe Mullan, 60, longtime manager of Oscar’s Tavern

Joe Mullan, 60, longtime manager of Oscar’s Tavern

by Michael Klein
Not every death notice includes the request that “instead of wearing suits or dress clothes to Joe’s funeral, please wear your favorite golf apparel.”
Drink: V Street wins the wine cocktail trend with Summer Gold

Drink: V Street wins the wine cocktail trend with Summer Gold

by Craig LaBan
V Street's creative cocktails match their plates of assertively spiced international street food.
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