IN THE NEWS: The Inquirer’s Craig LaBan reviews Misso (1326 Spruce St. Philadelphia). … Michael Klein’s Table Talk column reports the openings of: Maia (789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova), Toscana 52 (4602 Street Rd.), Cebu (123 Chestnut St.), and Ameritage Bistro (900 Orange St., Wilmington). … Klein’s Food & Drinq blog reports the openings and […]

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IN THE NEWS: In the Inquirer’s Table Talk column, Michael Klein reports: “Alex Capasso of Blackbird Dining Establishment (619 Collings Ave.) says he’s starting work on West Side Gravy - a 50-seat contemporary diner - across the street at 616 Collings. … Klein also reports, “Chris Dhimitri has taken over Bliss from Francesco Martorella; chef […]

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IN THE NEWS: In its February issue, Philadelphia magazine’s first-ever Top 50 restaurants list is topped by Osteria, followec by Lacroix and Blackfish. … Michael Klein’s Table Talk column in The Inquirer reports the closing of 14-year-old Mediterranean restaurant Peacock on the Parkway ((1700 Ben Franklin Parkway, 215-569-8888), which has been replaced by Japanese spot […]

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