Tag: Review
Aug. 23, 2013
Classic weissbier wows with banana, clove notes
Having realized that every beer I’ve reviewed so far has been from an American brewery, I’ve decided that it’s time to shift gears a bit…
Jun. 7, 2013
Hit-Boy makes Philly debut at the sixth annual Roots Picnic
Think back to the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012. Remember that song that you heard at every party, on every radio station…
Jun. 7, 2013
‘Now You See Me’ lacks magical Hollywood touch
The greatest thing about magicians is their ability to amaze us by performing seemingly impossible parlor tricks. The greatest thing about “Now You See Me”…
Apr. 19, 2013
Street Food Philly worth the price
I find myself standing in front of the Street Food Philly food truck again, with the sun shining and my mouth watering for the local…
Apr. 19, 2013
Branzino dishes up classic Italian cuisine, although for a steep price
Branzino Italian Ristorante — the first impression is really in the name. At least for me, Branzino has a certain flair to it, fancy but…
Apr. 11, 2013
Cidery notes in Tripel brew
This week has been rather warm, so I decided to crack open a lighter beer. I’ve been doing a lot of IPAs, so I went…
Aug. 31, 2012
Circles pleases with Thai fusion
The popular South Philly spot Circles contemporary Asian restaurant opened its second location in Northern Liberties in June. The fusion restaurant’s menu is filled with…
Aug. 17, 2012
Sunshine Pils balances tang with toasty sweetness
The beer for this week is the third in a series I’m doing this summer on Troegs Anthology No. 1 variety pack. This case features…
Mar. 9, 2012
Drexel favorites Chiddy Bang make original compositions for ‘Breakfast’
In two years, Chiddy Bang has moved from Drexel University’s favorite rap duo to No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200. Noah “Xaphoon Jones”…
Feb. 24, 2012
fun. explores new grounds with album ‘Some Nights’
“Some Nights,” the newest album by fun., was released Feb. 21, and to no one’s surprise, it amazes anyone who hears it. Opening the album…