“Eat” listings
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KOO ZEE DOO
Pork with clams and stuffed crab salad are two top items on this BYO’s menu, which celebrates Portuguese cuisine. The phonetic name is the general adjective for “cooked” as well as the traditional dish called cozido á Portuguesa, a rich stew made with meats and vegetables. $$$ (11/2010)
614 N Second St
215-923-8080
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BREDENBECK’S BAKERY & ICE CREAM PARLOR
A fixture since 1889, Bredenbeck’s delectable desserts include black forest cake and a strawberry shortcake. You also can’t go wrong with a decadent banana split or sundae. $ (09/2010)
8126 Germantown Ave
215-247-7374
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EL REY
There’s always a theme at Stephen Starr’s restaurants, and this—his 14th in Philly—is no exception. An homage to Mexico City, El Rey features tostadas, tacos, quesadillas, ceviche, guacamole and tortas—all served with that dramatic Starr flair. $$ (09/2010)
2013 Chestnut St
215-563-3330
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ZAMA
Morimoto alum Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka is the chef/owner of this newbie. A la carte sushi and special rolls, including seared bronzino with yuzu-soy sauce and hot sesame oil, are highlights. $$$ (09/2010)
128 S 19th St
215-568-1027
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DELICATESSEN
This “modern” Jewish deli is home to both the old—house-smoked pastrami, chicken matzoh ball soup—and the new, including a “Jubano,” pressed pastrami on challah. $$ (08/2010)
703 Chestnut St
215-923-4560
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500 DEGREES
A line formed when this burger, fry and shake joint opened in March that has scarcely dissipated in the intervening months. It’s no wonder: Owned by Rouge’s Rob Wasserman, the restaurant serves top-notch burgers and fries that come plain, spicy or with truffl e oil. $ (07/2010)
1504 Sansom St
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CARLUCCIO’S WAY
Inspired by owner Carlo Nigro’s family’s hometown, Bagnoli Irpino in Italy, this restaurant serves dishes like house-pickled eggplant, air-dried beef and a tripe sandwich with tomato sauce and pancetta. $$ (07/2010)
932 S 10th St
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MARU GLOBAL TAKOYAKI
Tuck into the bite-size crêpe balls served here, and you might fi nd octopus, shrimp, chicken, Philly cheesesteak or barbecued beef. $$ (07/2010)
255 S 10th St
267-273-0567
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AMIS TRATTORIA
The latest restaurant from Marc Vetri, owner of Osteria and Vetri, was inspired by Italian trattorias. It offers a stellar salumi plate and seafood fritto misto with zucchini chips. $$$ (07/2010)
412 S 13th St
215-732-2647
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JONES
Meatloaf and fi ne dining might not go together everywhere, but they work here, where dishes as down-home as chicken and waffl es meet a retro sleek atmosphere designed by Philly restaurateur Stephen Starr. $$$$ (07/2010)
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PHILLY CUPCAKE
This newest addition to Philly’s artisan cupcake scene recently took over Blue in Green’s old storefront. The 27 different flavors include Twix Dream, with chunks of the namesake candy bar and caramel buttercream frosting. $ (05/2010)
1132 Chestnut St
215-625-4888
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WRAP SHACK
This snack shack operates on the assumption that everything tastes better inside a tortilla. Fillings range from traditional (fajita chicken) to innovative (soft-shell crab, portobello). $ (05/2010)
120 S 18th St
215-569-1666
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