James’ Burke Nabs ‘Food & Wine’ Best New Chef Honors

IN THE NEWS: Michael Klein’s Food and Drinq blog in The Inquirer reports, “Food & Wine has given Jim Burke of South Philly’s James its highest honor, the Food & Wine best new chef award. … Klein also reports the closing of Palate, on Spring Garden Street near 11th. … Klein’s Table Talk column reports […]

Openings Include Devi’s Den Gastropub, Harusame

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 […]

Openings Include Bobby Chez’s Cafe, Bocelli, Pearl

IN THE NEWS: In the Inquirer, Michael Klein’s Table Talk column reports the openings of: Bobby Chez’s Cafe (at the Shops at Brinton Lake in Glen Mills, 100 Evergreen Dr., 610-358-5020); Bocelli ((8630 Germantown Ave., 215-248-1980), and Pearl (1904 Chestnut St.). … Klein’s Food & Drinq blog details several more openings in March and AprilĀ  […]

Osteria, Lacroix, Blackfish Headline Mag’s Top 50 List

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of 14-year-old Mediterranean restaurant Peacock on the Parkway ((1700 Ben Franklin Parkway, 215-569-8888), which has been replaced by Japanese spot […]