IN PRINT: City Paper Food and Restaurants, June 18
posted by Drew Lazor
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| Photo | Mark Stehle |
- Chef Chris D’Ambro of Old City’s Bocca is one to watch: He impresses David Snyder with his elemental approach to ingredients, at once achieving harmony and conveying creativity.
- Trey Popp visits Lovers and Madmen in West Philly. He digs the vibe and the excellent sandwiches but is flummoxed by inconsistent coffee quality.
- So many great food events coming up this Father’s Day weekend, from the milestone 20th installment of Real Men Cook to a superb-sounding Saison Beer Brunch at Johnny Brenda’s. Lauren Fleming has all your details in What’s Cooking.
- It’s an opening bonanza this week in Feeding Frenzy, where I fill you in on three brand-new spots: Smokin’ Betty’s, Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. and Panda Bar.










