Reviews - Page 7

Pennsylvania’s Main Line, the line of communities that extend northwest of Philadelphia, is a cradle of great affluence and home to scores of restaurants.  Unfortunately, many of those eateries present safe, pedestrian fare–often times lacking the excitement of their Center City counterparts. Up until 2009, Main Liners had to venture into the city…

Throw a stone in Philadelphia and you’re likely to hit a Stephen Starr eatery–the man’s set up shop everywhere.  In 2011 alone, he debuted Talula’s Garden (Washington Square), Frankford Hall (Fishtown) and Il Pittore (Rittenhouse Square).  Love him or hate him (the jury’s still out for some), he’s a savvy…

Want to see something entertaining?  Mention the words ‘chain restaurant’ to a food lover and gauge her reaction.  It is almost guaranteed that face contortions and nose-in-the-air snobbery will ensue.  A renewed interest in haute dining has nearly put a proverbial nail in the coffin of chain restaurants–even forcing a record…