Dining
Our poor server. Carrying a bowl—wait, let me rephrase that: a rather large bowl—brimming with mussels marinara, I could see a sweat breaking out on her brow. The muscles in her forearms rippled. Her...
Sequined Persian tunics tacked to the cafe’s walls dance and glitter, or maybe it’s just my eyes watering from the warm, husky heat of the crimson soup. Onions, carrots and peas mingle with curls of short,...
It used to be that when someone brought over a cheesecake, you were lucky if you got some chocolate chips or a graham cracker crust.
Every time I’ve been to Max’s, the bar (brought over from Germany by the Leisingers) and dining room have been busy, packed with the regulars that give this restaurant its convivial, neighborhood vibe...
Restaurant trends come and go, but I cannot remember a time when the charmingly old-school tradition of tableside Caesar salad service has gone out of style. These days especially, with everyone focusing...
Even at mere months old, Zeppoli has a reputation that precedes it. The heraldic trail of palm fronds that stretches from South Philly to this tiny, noisy Sicilian BYOB in Collingswood is all for its...
The cheerful waitress leaned in and beamed. “We also have a very special dessert.” It didn’t seem possible, but her smile grew brighter at the mention.
