Loading ...Philly Mag Reviews Alison two
Posted by Foobooz on January 27th, 2009
Joy Manning reviews Alison two and has a very different take than Craig LaBan.
It’s the food that sets Alison Two so far ahead of the local curve. Barshak’s style has been shaped by her work experience and extensive world travels: A shrimp papri chat salad was inspired by street food in Singapore’s Indian district, and seared tuna, joined with tender oxtail morsels and pho-style rice noodles in a savory broth, is based on the flavors of her sojourn in Vietnam. Barshak’s talent lies in her ability to draw on these disparate influences without rendering her dishes fussy or fusion-y. Her personal culinary style — a delicate hand and an understanding of seafood — combined with her international prowess unifies the diverse and impressively large menu.
Food: A
Service: A
Vibe: B+
Twice As Nice [Philadelphia Magazine]
Alison two [Official Site]
424 S Bethlehem Pike, Ft Washington, PA
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January 27th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Is is realy fair to compare Joy Mannng to Craig Laban?
January 28th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Joy Manning’s reviews aren’t worth reading. They tell me nothing about the restaurant and only remind me how little she knows about food.
January 29th, 2009 at 2:23 am
Well, you can go for the trifecta now and read MAINLINE Magazine’s “review” (LOL!)of Alison 2, of which more than 50% of the piece consists of palaver from the restaurant’s press releases as well as stock photos from the restaurant itself. The review is credited to someone called Serra Delgado, and the magazine chose to credit her in fine print in the gutter of the page. Clearly a sign of the story’s intgrity.
January 29th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Geez Rich, if only you could hold a food writing job as long as you can hold a grudge!
January 29th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Yeah, if only…..