Food . August 14th, 2008

Kind of Blue

A very colorful cantina deals in gray areas.

by Trey Popp

The candid service ethic at Azul is certainly in full flower, but other parts of the metaphorical plant could use some pruning and training.

Feeding Frenzy

Restaurants opening, closing and pending

by Drew Lazor

Root | Pumpkin Market | Bella Vista Beer Distributors

Elio-ments of Style

A sure bet for Italian classics and more

by David Snyder

Hostaria da Elio doesn't care about keeping up with the Joneses. And with rustic fare this good, it will never have to.

What's Cooking

Thet Week in Eats

by Claire Bullen

Iron Chef America: Jose Garces v. Bobby Flay | Valanni Belgian Family Brewers Beer Dinner | PBC Beer and Cheese Tasting | Pour House Victory Tour | Beer Fest at the Ballpark

Top 5:

On the Beet Beat

Red Dawn

by Amy Strauss

1 Three Way Beets | 2 Roasted Beet Salad | 3 Bietola con Crema di Ricotta | 4 Red Beet Soup | 5 Golden Beet Panzanella Salad

Cactus Bar and Restaurant opening Aug. 27
by Drew Lazor 15 hours ago
The Bayou's Joe Abruzzo says Wed., Aug. 27 is the day for Cactus Bar and Restaurant, a 75-seat Southwestern spot nearing completion at 4243 Main Street »»

The Unusual Times wants to give you a theremin
by Drew Lazor 18 hours ago
The Unusual Times, the plucky lifestyle arm of our favorite gin distiller, is giving away a theremin prize pack. In our never ending appreciation for »»

Privé eyes, they're watching you
by Drew Lazor 22 hours ago
Privé (246 Market St.), the 150-seat Mediterranean tapas restaurant from cousins Nick and Billy Lavdas and chef Peter Karapanagiotis, is set to open on »»

MENU ALERT: Du Jour Cafe @ Symphony House
by Drew Lazor 1 day ago
Marty Grims says that the second location of his Du Jour Gourmet Market, on the ground floor of the Symphony House at Broad and Pine, will almost definitely »»

Jose Garces on Iron Chef America
by Drew Lazor 1 day ago
"You come from the City of Brotherly Love. SO WILL YOU BE READY FOR THE HOSTILITY OF KITCHEN STADIUM?"So went the splendidly silly introductory warning »»

Restaurant — 15 hours ago

by Anon

“ Have been going here for the pasr 3+ years with no complaints. have already been there several times this summer. With the exception of one waiter, I've ” »»

Comment on La Collina

Restaurant — 19 hours ago

by bill

“ best food in the city hands down ” »»

Comment on Steak Em-Up

Restaurant — 1 day ago

by johnny cohete

“ OK place but don't go expecting good seafood. An old style Friday night fish house, lots of fried, no flavor food but the grease kept you coming back. ” »»

Comment on Gallo's Seafood

Restaurant — 1 day ago

by Mike

“ Had a great meal again, great beers and atmosphere, pool, jut box and food. The price is right too. ” »»

Comment on Station Bar & Grill

Restaurant — 3 days ago

by John King

“ I went and was highly disappointed. The service was terrible and the server messed up our order. I wouldn't recoomend. ” »»

Comment on Cantina Dos Segundos

Restaurant — 4 days ago

by Devon Rex

“ We went on a Wednesday night, thinking it would be a bit slow. Not the case. We waited at the bar for a cocktail (best margarita EVER!!!) The bartender ” »»

Comment on Xochitl

Restaurant — 5 days ago

by tina

“ Food was really good and the atmosphere was great.. Great place to get a bite to eat or just to have drinks and socialize. ” »»

Comment on Redstone American Grill

Restaurant — 5 days ago

by vanessa

“ i have eaten at paxia about 5 times now and the food is always fantastic and the service is very friendly. you can tell they are understaffed and still ” »»

Comment on Paxia

Restaurant — 5 days ago

by Jessica

“ This place is ridiculously delicious. I find myself eating their nachos at least once a week. They are more than generous with their servings =) ” »»

Comment on Bishop's Collar

Restaurant — 6 days ago

by jason gold

“ shangri-La asian in bala is awesome. Best Chinese food around.(bonus; its next to starbucks! ) ” »»

Comment on Shangri-la Inn

GUIDE
	Average entree under $10
	Average entree $10 - $20
	Average entree over $20
	Wheelchair accessible
	Takeout menu
	Reservations recommended
	Late-night dining
	24-hour dining
	Outdoor seating
	Brunch served
	Vegetarian options
	Liquor license
	BYO
	Corking fee
	Live entertainment
	Smoking Allowed
	Cash Only
	Delivery

Wild Ginger

Justa Farm Shopping Center
1928-30 County Line Road
Huntington Valley
215-364-3960

Wild Ginger's pan-Asian menu reaches from Japan to Thailand, with a particular emphasis on vegetarian dishes (although there are more than enough meat and seafood options to appease). There's nothing particularly innovative on the menu, which rests mostly on Western-friendly dishes like moo shu, man ... more »

Hostaria da Elio

615 S. Third St.
215-925-0930

Given this town's glut of Italian BYOBs, it's easy to see how a spot like Hostaria da Elio could get lost in the noise. But it's gained a nearly cultlike following among Queen Villagers. It's always a good bet for Italian classics: Chef/owner Elio Sgambati's signature dish, sweet potato gnocchi in a ... more »

Tiffin

7105 Emlen St.
215-242-3656

Munish Narula's wildly popular Tiffin, a Girard Ave. staple, has become a franchise with the addition of this Mt. Airy location. Aside from a small 28-seat dining room, Tiffin 2.0 is also delivering perfectly proportioned boxed lunches and dinners to Philadelphia's hungry, curry-craving workforce. T ... more »

Pumpkin Market

1610 South St.
215-545-3924

From Ian Moroney and Hillary Bor, the seeming squash-ophiles behind Pumpkin BYO and Pumpkin Café, comes Pumpkin Market, a fresh produce joint that fills out the pair's triumvirate of South Street goodness. Aside from a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, they're also carrying breads from Wild ... more »

Root

1033 Spring Garden St.
215-765-0904

Chef Chris Hora is certainly demonstrating his global pedigree at Root, a cozy 38-seat BYO. "The basic idea is to have a California bistro here in Philly," he says, although the L.A. native is drawing from more than just his home state for inspiration. Witness his pork tenderloin served with potato ... more »

2240 S. 11th St.
215-755-5159

Open Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-11 p.m.