February 1–8, 2001 food Warm Welcome Viva Colombiana: Montuno — roast pork, moro rice, cassava, cuban tamale, sweet plantains and garlic sauce. photo: Michael LeGrand Latin flavor’s always been in style at this Cuban/Colombian favorite. by Maxine Keyser Tierra Colombiana…

January 4–11, 2001 food It Was a Very Food Year Gone to Pod: A martini from Stephen Starr’s University City venture. photo: Michael LeGrand Highlights of 2000 and predictions for 2001. by Maxine Keyser ’Twas the night before Christmas, and…

December 14–21, 2000 cover story|dish restaurant guide Dreams Before Dinner Champagne taste: The fine dining room of the Knoxes. photo: Michael LeGrand Three caterers take the challenge: Imagine the perfect party, and then make it happen. by Maxine Keyser The…

September 28–October 5, 2000 food What Cantonese Can Be Everybody Lan Kung tonight: (Clockwise from top left) Walnut shrimp, hot and sour soup, watercress and orange chicken. photo: Michael LeGrand From dumplings to jellyfish to thousand-year eggs in a Chinatown…

September 21–28, 2000 food Wei Cool Yin-Yangming: Inside Bryn Mawr’s upscale Chinese restaurant. photo: Michael LeGrand by Maxine Keyser Yangming 1051 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, 610-527-3200. Mon.-Thu., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun., 2-10 p.m. Wheelchair access. Reservations…

August 31–September 7, 2000 food Ritz Crackles For lovers: (l to r) Smoked salmon with potato wax bean salad and pepper cress; chocolate bourbon soda fountain; and free range pork chop, baby back ribs and boudin noir. photo: Michael LeGrand…

August 3–10, 2000 food The Secret Life of Oysters The World of Oysters: Oyster delicacies from Fishmarket’s raw bar. photo: Michael Legrand An oyster’s upbringing may determine how it tastes. by Maxine Keyser The concept of terroir has been much…

May 18–25, 2000 food Refreshed Fish Industrial strength fish: The new look at Neil Stein’s Fishmarket. After a shaky start, a revived Fishmarket is back in the swim. by Maxine Keyser Fishmarket 122 S. 18th St., 215-569-9080. Lunch: Mon.-Fri., 11:30…

March 16–23, 2000 food The Many Worlds of Wu Wooed by Wu: The dining area at Chez Elena Wu in Voorhees. Chinese with a Gallic accent a few steps from the Ritz NJ. by Maxine Keyser Chez Elena Wu Ritz…