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Twenty Manning Fires Up The Grill

Monday, May 10, 2010

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I never did get to experience the old Twenty Manning. However, after a complete interior redesign and the introduction of an almost-entirely new, affordable, American bistro menu and a variety of burgers, I had to go. I met with Chef Kiong Banh, who has spent 10 years within these walls, and is excited for some [...]

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Smiths Restaurant: A Sports Bar Where The Food Is The Star

Monday, June 29, 2009

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Smiths Restaurant: A Sports Bar Where The Food Is The Star

Chef / owner Brendan Smith opened Smiths Restaurant in 2007 after serving two years as Executive Chef at Rittenhouse Square’s Smith & Wollensky steakhouse.  His concept: a high-end sports bar with fresh, unique, legitimate food.  No gallon-jugs of mayo; his sauces and spreads are made fresh daily and the sandwiches have a kind of sophistication [...]

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