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Barrel’s Fine Food: A South Philly Family Food Tradition
Story by: Maureen Cunningham / Photos: Provided by Barrel’s Most Delaware Valley natives alive long enough to remember life before not only smartphones, but also cell and/or car phones, knows that South Philadelphia was always renowned for delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. Long before the hipsters invaded the diverse neighborhoods that border Center City below South Street (Washington Avenue or Tasker Street, depending on who you ask), appetites have been whetted just walking down the street on any given Sunday by the aroma of gravy (yes, I said it) wafting out of homes. Ensconced in this tradition on the corner of a tiny street of row homes on 1725 Wolf Street is…
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Restaurant Wister BYOB Bringing Some Solid Taste to Old City
Story, photos by Jae Rich Looking for a great place to dine in the historic Old City in Philadelphia? Well, the brand new Wister BYOB is the just the place. This modern brick house restaurant that specializes in quality seafood is bringing the flavors of the ocean and beyond right to your table. The name Wister was pulled from Old City Philadelphia’s Historic Wister building named after master ironworker John Wister. Upon entering the restaurant, you will be greeted by exposed brick walls dating back hundreds of years, fine metal work and dimly lit tables. Explore Philly had the opportunity to enjoy a private tasting of the upcoming fall menu…
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Cornerstone Cheese and Charcuterie Brings Urban Flair to Suburban Wayne
Story by Mike Madaio, Photos by Stephanie Frederick The one thing about Wayne – the arguable heart and soul of the new Main Line – is that it’s a town awash in sameness. At the center of the restaurant district, for example, there’s a popular pub that serves bar and comfort food. Yet on that same block, there are three other gastropubs (of varying quality levels) doing the same. Just around that corner, there’s a brick oven pizza shop. Its pies are top notch, but that doesn’t change the fact that, across the street sits another brick oven joint, and next door is a traditional ‘za shop. Wayniacs aren’t exactly…
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The Diving Horse reopens with new executive chef
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend kickoff, co-owners Dan Clark and Ed Hackett will reopen their popular BYOB, The Diving Horse, for its sixth season on Friday, May 22. They will also welcome new Executive Chef Paul Carrier, a Maryland native, who has cooked at their seafood-focused restaurant in summers past. The restaurant, featuring ample outdoor seating, a modern farmhouse interior with reclaimed fixtures and bright, oversized windows, serves dinner nightly beginning at 5 p.m. and will remain open through Labor Day. “We’re thrilled to have Chef Carrier taking the reigns in the kitchen this summer,” says Clark, a South Jersey native, who has enjoyed many summers in Avalon.…