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January 7, 2010 4

Dutch Eating Place (Philadelphia)

By in 11: Philadelphia

Instead of cheesesteak, the one thing that pops up in my mind about Philadelphia is Amish people. I got excited when I found that there IS an Amish diner at the downtown’s farmer’s market! The Dutch Eating Place. If weren’t for the cooks and waitresses’s clothing, it looks just like any ordinary classic American diner. […]

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January 7, 2010 3

Chifa (Philadelphia)

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One of the first impression I got from Philly’s dining scene (not the cheesesteak, I didn’t have any) is that establishments from Iron Chef Jose Garces dominates the city. Philly’s downtown isn’t that big but it got touches from Iron chefs all over (Iron Chef Morimoto also has one restaurant down the block). Chifa serves […]

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January 7, 2010 1

Fork (Philadelphia)

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I was at Philly for a week during Dec. With little time to research and lack of local connection, I had to find something to eat after I landed in a cold, rainy night near my hotel at the Old City area. > I came to Fork Restaurant, a dimly lit American bistro with a […]

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December 18, 2009 4

Drago Centro (Downtown)

By in 06: Downtown LA, Favorite Food Entries

Drago Centro is the spinoff of Santa Monica’s Italian restaurant Drago at Downtown. Their menu is standard Italian three course meal. Since the three of us weren’t that hungry, we ordered only from the antipasti and first course (pasta). The bar area has a pretty big dining area as well (with access to the same […]

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December 15, 2009 3

Bimi (West LA)

By in 11: West LA

I went to Bimi often for dinner but never tried their lunch. I’ve been working on the west side, and Bimi has quickly became our frequent lunch spot. They have good lunch menu that’re reasonably priced. The salad is always overdressed. Assorted Bento Box $10.50. Served with Salad, Miso soup, Grilled Fish, Croquet, Sashimi, Pickled […]

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