November 22–29, 2001 food The Lunch Bunch The Main Line is home to several great lunch spots. by Maxine Keyser Lourdas 50 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0288. Stellina’s 261 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd, 610-617-8880. Khajuraho Ardmore Plaza, 12…

November 8–15, 2001 food American Pies …and soups and entrees, at the wonderful City Tavern. by Maxine Keyser The City Tavern 138 S. Second St., 215-413-1443, www.citytavern.com. Lunch daily from 11:30 a.m.; dinner Mon.-Sat. from 4 p.m, Sun. from 3…

October 11–18, 2001 food Nothing Lost in Translation Mexican-themed Los Catrines is a fine addition to the one-time home of beloved French and N’awlins restaurants. by Maxine Keyser Los Catrines Restaurant & Tequila’s Bar 1602 Locust St., 215-546-0181 Lunch Mon.-Fri.,…

September 20–27, 2001 food The Skewed Easy Carmine’s Cafe offers an odd, but savory, twist on traditional N’awlins cooking. by Maxine Keyser Carmine’s Cafe 5 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, 610-789-7255 Dinner, Tue.-Thu., 5-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. , 5-10 p.m. No t wheelchair…

August 30–September 6, 2001 food French Evolution by Maxine Keyser Caribou Cafe has grown into one of the most authentic bistros in the city. Caribou Cafe 1126 Walnut St.,215-625-9535 Lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; dinner, Sun.-Thu., 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat., 5:30-11:30…

August 9–16, 2001 food Eat the Apple August is an ideal time to sample a hot city, and its hottest restaurants, without the crowds. by Maxine Keyser Artisanal 2 Park Ave. 212-725-8585 Babbo 110 Waverly Place 212-777-0303 Balthazar 80 Spring…

June 21–28, 2001 food Time Warp Dining with the old guard at The Old Guard House. by Maxine Keyser The Old Guard House Inn 953 Youngsford Rd., Gladwyne, 610-649-9708. Bar opens at 3 p.m. Dinner served Mon.-Thu., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.,…

May 24–31, 2001 food Bistro on the Schuylkill South-of-France charm with a river view (and great crabcakes). by Maxine Keyser Bistro St. Tropez 2400 Market St., 4th floor, 215-569-9269 Lunch: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner: Wed.-Thu., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30…

May 10–17, 2001 food Sweet Excess There’s lots happening on the plate at this pleasant place in Conshohocken. by Maxine Keyser There’s more to come: Pretty plates ready to be filled at Conshohocken’s Fayette Street Grille. Fayette Street Grille 308…