HEIRLOOM KITCHEN I will be honest. I never heard of Heirloom Kitchen or Chef David Viana before the popular cooking competition Top Chef on Bravo, but after getting to know the chefs on the show after watching a couple of episodes I immediately added Heirloom Kitchen to my list. I’m always ready to add a…
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It’s one of the most talked about restaurants in Philly right now. It’s got this must go, eat, take photos and be seen vibes. And I fell for it and I’m glad…kind of. Louie Louie was started by Marty and Sydney Grims, the father-daughter team behind White Dog Cafe. It’s a European-style bistro, with cafe fare that…
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ITV Philly opened in July 2016 and is Chef Nicholas Elmi’s second restaurant concept featuring bistro-style small plates, snacks and a wine bar. I have been dying to try ITV Philly for a few months, but wasn’t able to get a reservation that worked into my schedule. Well, it finally happened and I am so…
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BESITO It is no secret that I love Mexican food. I could eat some version of it everyday of the week. This love was only solidified when I moved to Texas and was surrounded by some delicious Mexican and Tex-Mex food! Once I relocated to Philadelphia I immediately began seeking out different options to satiate…
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MALVERN BUTTERY I found myself in the suburbs of Philadelphia taking care of some errands and went out of my way to try the Malvern Buttery. I have attempted to go before, but they were closed! I was thrilled it could finally work in my schedule. It’s a cafe with serve yourself food and communal seating.…
Read MoreBARBUZZO I couldn’t decide where to go to dinner on Saturday night before seeing Matthew Morrison with Seth Rudestky at the Kimmel Center. I was debating between a few different spots and finally settled on Barbuzzo, a Marcie Turney restaurant. What I Ate: Burata from Puglia :: grilled heirloom carrot :: pickled rainbow chard :: arugula…
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The Artful Epicure 