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Hotel Grande Bretagne: A Grecian Jewel

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It’s not entirely fair to judge a hotel (or any location in Athens, really) by the ability to see the Acropolis from its roof or rooms because the renowned site is visible from many vantage points in the city. Still, Hotel Grande Bretagne–a 5-star historical landmark and Luxury Collection hotel–offers one of the most breathtaking views of the fabled Acropolis,…
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The Famous Peach Liqueur of Cochem, Germany

Germany’s Mosel Valley is dotted with lush greenery, storybook castles, and endless stretches of vineyards and it is also the place where I decided to search for a bit of calm during a whirlwind tour of Europe last summer. I found myself in the little town of Cochem–the epicenter of…

Osteria, Vetri’s Kid Sister, Grows Up

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(From clockwise, pappardelle with veal, fresh vegetable board, polenta “budino,” white peach pizza, bean and corn salad) My last meal at Osteria was well over a year ago and I vowed it would be my last.  Having been unceremoniously escorted to a miniscule table next to an awkward waitstaff station…
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Brunch at Parc Bistro (Skippack, PA)

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After a hellish week of failed negotiations, offers that never materialized, and a kerfuffle with a bank teller (long story), I decided that Sunday was going to be my “R-Day”–a day to relax, recover, and regroup. It’s been a while since I roamed the streets of quaint little Skippack–a little…
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Forgive Them Their CinCin(s)?

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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…
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Han’s Not Solo: Han Dynasty Hits Manayunk

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Finally, the trek to Center City is over–Han Dynasty has arrived in Manayunk.  OK, truthfully it’s been open for a couple of months now but I’ve been preoccupied with other things, so I just recently decided to forgo the traffic-riddled trip to the original location and try this outpost instead. …
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Sunday Brunch at Heirloom

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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…
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