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Narrow minds seeking narrow waists

15 March 2011

Columnist Alexis Sachdev comments on the use of SlimT’s and Spanx. During a bout of insomnia Thursday night, I settled into bed with a mug of chamomile tea and a two-hour marathon of “Sex and

Sabrina’s: more challah for your dolla’

01 March 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel votes this Philly cafe’s famous dish the toast of the town. More than just a teenage witch or a 1954 film featuring Audrey Hepburn with a pixie cut, Sabrina’s is the namesake

Cream cheese commentary

01 March 2011 Jessica Herring

Jenny Drumgoole’s cream cheese art submission morphs into a representation of corporate America. Google “cream cheese recipes,” and one will be bombarded with recipes for cheesecake worthy to take to tea with grandma. Yet, Philadelphia-based

There is no ‘waffling’ while on the subject of waffles

22 February 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Bonté’s sweet waffles are a delicious find, but columnist Caitlin Weigel has some savory options up her sleeve. On 18th Street, between Market and Chestnut streets, hides a tiny eatery named Bonté that could easily

Don’t curry, be happy

15 February 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel saves money by cooking tasty Indian food in the comfort of her home. What’s a delicious, spicy South-Asian dish that happens to share its name with a famous British actor? I’ll give

Spicing up a sandwich

08 February 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel experiments with the science of turning a simple sandwich into an avocado-tasting work of art. I’m going to be honest with you, dear readers: I kind of copped out this week. I

Devouring a Morning Glory brunch worth labeling ‘divine’

01 February 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel finds out the hard way how not to use buttermilk. If heaven is a place on Earth, I can guarantee it’s Sam’s Morning Glory. I would be willing to bet Sam is

El Rey’s cheesy tortilla wonders accessible by way of home frying pan

25 January 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel gets friendly with a zucchini in her kitchen. If you have a penchant for delicious Mexican food and kitschy art, look no further than El Rey (https://elreyrestaurant.com) for your next Center City

Cheating restaurant prices with cheap homemade recipes

18 January 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel is back with her guide to recreating restaurant dishes in the comfort of your own home. Before we go any further in this column, there are a few things you should know

Under the Radar: Jan. 18

18 January 2011 Nichole Baldino

Restaurant Week Jan. 16-21 & 23-28 Various Center City Restaurants www.centercityphila.org/life/RWRestaurants.php Restaurant Week allows people with slim budgets the opportunity to experience fine dining at restaurants one may not be able to regularly afford, especially