Restaurant Reviews
What appears, at first glance, to be an unassuming restaurant and bar on Philadelphia’s Jewelers’ Row undergoes a full holiday metamorphosis each winter. Craftsman Row,…
After nearly 100 years of international Michelin star history – and 20 years of Michelin star rankings in the United States – a handful of…
Dec. 6, 2019
Amma’s South Indian Cuisine is your next hot grub spot
I first found Amma’s South Indian Cuisine in Center City late this summer. After a disastrous trip to Popeyes (long story), I ended up walking…
Jul. 13, 2018
KQ Burger opens up location in UPenn’s Franklin’s Table
When I heard that the University of Pennsylvania was receiving a new food hall, I had my doubts. I still remember how half-conscious college students…
Jul. 14, 2017
Philly’s Hungry Pigeon: good food, great vibes
I decided to go to Hungry Pigeon because it had been on my mind for quite some time. I had heard of people hanging around…
Nov. 4, 2016
Blaze Pizza makes for strange fit on campus
Blaze Pizza opened on 34th Street and Lancaster Avenue Oct. 21, and offered one free pizza to every customer as a promotion and a way…
Sep. 9, 2016
Food for thought on the Handschumacher dining hall
As new students gear up for their first fall at Drexel University, inevitably they will end up at the Handschumacher Dining Hall. Perhaps it will…
Sep. 9, 2016
The freshman’s guide to Drexel’s favorite food trucks
As you grow to dislike the Hans and University City’s pricier restaurants, you’ll find food trucks are an attractive dining option for affordable eats. Some…
May. 20, 2016
Herban Quality Eats offers healthier, cheaper dining options
I don’t know about other college students, but I am at a point in my life where I actually want to eat healthy food. The…
Jan. 15, 2016
New restaurant Herban Quality Eats hosts charity dinner for opening
Herban Quality Eats is one of the newest and trendiest restaurants to emerge on the Philadelphia food scene. Located at 3601 Market Street, Herban offers…
Oct. 16, 2015
Hip City Veg offers pricey yet delicious vegan options
I walked into Hip City Veg before the Penn medical student lunch hour rush. On a normal day, you’ll either hear classic hits from the…
Oct. 2, 2015
Blackbird’s offers great vegan pizza and wings
As I walk through the double doors of Blackbird’s entrance, I have to remind myself that I am not just entering a punk rock art…
Aug. 21, 2015
Stepehen Starr’s restaurants provide unique experience
Stephen Starr is respected for owning over a dozen restaurants and a catering company. He started at the early age of 21, when he opened…
May. 1, 2015
Gyu-Kaku offers its diners unique Japanese experience
When you enter Gyu-Kaku, you don’t just get welcomed; you get pampered. The entire restaurant staff greets the guest saying, “Our guest has arrived” in…
Mar. 13, 2015
New food trucks on campus include Butter, Jerry’s Kitchen
One of the greatest perks of becoming a sophomore at Drexel University is being released from the freshman mandatory meal plan, thereby becoming free to…
Feb. 13, 2015
El Vez offers authentic food but in an inauthentic setting
Mexican food is possibly my favorite cuisine. I have come to find that there are two kinds of Mexican restaurants — fake and authentic. I…
Jan. 23, 2015
Long-established Pat’s King of Steaks provides adequate food, quality service
If you are from Philadelphia or in the surrounding area, you know how big of a deal cheesesteaks are. Even if you are not, many…
