Forgive Them Their CinCin(s)?
For over 15 years, Chinese stalwart CinCin–whose name literally translates to “fresh spirit of springtime”–has been a Chestnut Hill staple and has garnered a legion of fiercely loyal patrons. It would be nearly impossible to coax humble and soft-spoken owner Michael Wei into taking credit for introducing suburbanites to Asian-French fusion cuisine, but it’s true–Wei is to Chestnut Hill what Margaret Kuo and Susanna Foo are to the Main Line and Center City. Opened in 1996, the menu describes its fare as “Chinese kissed with French” and while...
Read MoreSunday Brunch at Heirloom
heir·loom/ˈe(ə)rˌlo͞om/ - noun: A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations. With Heirloom, veteran chef Al Paris and proprietor Robert Bynum (of Warmdaddy’s and Relish fame) bring upscale comfort food to the quaint neighborhood of Chestnut Hill. At the 50-seat BYOB, the menu reveals a thoughtful focus on seasonal, local produce and true American ingredients as evidenced in dishes like a lightly dressed beet and walnut salad paired with a chèvre croquette and meltingly tender smoked pulled chicken atop an airy biscuit in a...
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Iris McCarthy is a food writer and author of the popular book Food Lovers' Guide to Philadelphia. This website is where she gets to sound off on all things culinary.