Chloe

After nine years of living in Philly, you'd think we'd be well acquainted with the restaurant scene.  But there are still hidden gems waiting to be discovered, including Chloe, a small, quiet restaurant tucked just off the busy district in Old City on Arch Street.  I know I've been to this block (we adopted our cat from the PAWS location at 2nd and Arch), but don't recall ever seeing such a cute storefront.Considered a "New American BYOB,"...

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Loco Pez

Sometimes we get really excited about a restaurant, and it lets us down. As much as I hate to admit it, Loco Pez falls in that category.  The hipster-y cash-only Mexi-bar with an eternal wait somehow has an incredibly loyal following, but we just don't get the hype.  Arriving just after 6 on a Thursday means 45 minutes for a table for two.  Thankfully the new Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen right across the street offered a quiet spot...

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Manayunk Spring StrEAT Food Festival 2013

The burgeoning food truck population in Philly is bringing us better and better food-- the more trucks, the more competition, and this promotes both creativity and quality.  However, they seem to be scattered throughout the city, and oftentimes are only open during lunchtime hours.  That means for those of us with day jobs, we're limited in the trucks with which we have access-- it's a sad predicament.Thankfully, the great people at Manayunk...

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Nan Zhou

Fresh off of our adventure to Nam Phuong in South Philly, we're awakened to the opportunities for cheap, delicious food in our cities dozens (probably hundreds!) of ethnic restaurants.  These places aren't out to win awards or garner four bells from Mr. LaBan, but instead are just interested in filling bellies and satisfying souls.  However, some of them still get attention from the press, with Nan Zhou recently on the Inquirer's chopping...

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Burger Club: Bainbridge Street Barrel House

The March edition of Burger Club PHL was hosted by Bainbridge Street Barrel House, a relatively new gastropub in Queen Village.  Our visit was timely, as Craig LaBan just released his own opinion of the place- unfortunately, a "hit or miss" review.  However, he did have one relevant point: "...the message was clear: The best bets here come on a bun."  Lucky for us, burgers come on a bun.SourceThe new (or rather, rehabbed) space is...

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EATS Philly 2013

Spring is finally here, which means Philly's schedule is starting to fill with events and festivals.  We always have our eye on the food festivals, and there is certainly no lack of those either!  Even if you have a packed weekend social schedule, you can find weekday events as well- and even better, one in particular that benefits a great charity with local roots.  EATS Philly 2013 is set for Tuesday, April 23rd from 6 to 9 PM.EATS...

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Smitten Kitchen's Key Lime Cheesecake

Alright guys, I'm still completely devoted to Deb Perelman's famed Smitten Kitchen.  It's become my go-to for pretty much any recipe- she has such a great mix of desserts and main dishes, breakfasts and snacks, influences from a variety of different cultures, and her recipes are NO FAIL.  As long as I follow the directions, I know I'll end up with a superb dish.  I've even persuaded a few friends (without much difficulty) to make it...

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Igloo

With the coming of spring and the promise of warmer weather, the recent opening of a new frozen yogurt shop right off of South Street is rather timely.  We're pretty addicted to Rita's custard, but we're always open to trying new frozen treats.  We popped into Igloo to check out what they have to offer.The space is incredibly clean, sleek, and modern, with stainless steel fixtures and white flooring and seating area- a little harsh and...

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