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Trey Popp finds that Noble: An American Cookery is more than a trend chasing restaurant built on environmental correctness. He finds it to be an excellent place to eat and drink.

[I]t would be hard to recommend any dish ahead of the grass-fed short rib, braised all day with veal stock and lemons. The outside was so exquisitely crispy and caramelized you’d wonder if someone had gone over it with a blowtorch. Yet beneath that outer eighth of an inch, the interior strands slid apart from one another at the merest prod. A relish of fava beans and parsley attempted to bring some garden balance into the mix, but the sweet onion rice pudding ensured a plate that couldn’t have been richer had it been cast out of gold bullion.

 Ain’t That America [City Paper]
Noble: An American Cookery [Official Site]

Rick Nichols takes advantage of the beautiful weather and crosses downtown taking in the scene outdoors.

Eating on the streets, in the end, adds a personal dimension to local and seasonal. It’s not just about the food. It’s about putting your body on the line; gobbling up an overdue taste of summer – before the heavens part.

Alfresco dining blossoms in the sun [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Outdoor Dining Guide [f8b8z]

Johnny Goodtimes’ Pizza Hunt continues. Most recently he was at Tacconelli’s where he may have pressured his co-conspirator into changing her score. [Johnny Goodtimes]

CE Phood had been lamenting Philadelphia pizza, but that was before visiting Mama Palma’s and its bubble crusted crispy pizza. [CE Phood]

Philly Market Cafe gives major props to Santucci’s Pizza, saying “it’s got more going for it than Osteria’s ‘pie.’” [Philly Market Cafe]

Kate goes for the name your own price dinner at Le Bec-Fin. What she didn’t count on was the legendary chef taking the time to discuss fine dining and even Philadelphia Magazine. [Philly Food and Drink]

CE Phood hits up the new Leila Cafe and finds lots worth trying. So much so, they’re planning another trip. [CE Phood]

I’ll Eat You is pleased Yogorino exists on this continent ane in her neighborhood. [I'll Eat You]

Oysters and bubbles, Femme Fermental keeps it classic at Oyster House. [The Femme Fermental]

The $14 lunch deal at Bistrot La Minette lures Adam Erace back to what he calls Philadelphia’s best looking French bistro. [Blogalicious]

Unbreaded experiences the pollo torta as part of a perfect summer lunch at Taco Loco. [Unbreaded]

Today, The Bite stays home for a French Staycation. It starts with crepes or at Cafe L’aube, an America meets France lunch at Le Bec-Fin and dinner off of Cochon’s new summer menu or dinner and a movie at Bistrot La Minette.

Speaking of Cochon’s new summer menu, it and the latest menu are available after the jump.

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This week in Philadelphia Magazine’s Restaurant Club Newsletter.

• Breaking: We Are Getting Our Own Cupcake Truck!
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• Our Favorite Restaurants for Summer Guests
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• First Bite/Snap Squad Combo Plate: Blackfish in Stone Harbor
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• Awesome Wine Event at Capital Grille
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• Restaurant Club Deals: Second drink is on the house at Cork. Free glass of wine at Georges’.

Restaurant Club Newsletter [Philadelphia Magazine]

We already mentioned rare Allagash beers tonight at Local 44 and we stand by that call. But first, get some culture and check out the book launch and opening of the Regulars at Gallery 339 tonight at 6pm.

Regulars was a photo series and now a book by former McGlinchey’s bartender Sarah Stolfa. The hauntingly beautiful series features patrons photographed by Stolfa as she worked at the bar. Tonight check out the photographs and the book. Maybe you’ll recognize one or  two regulars with whom you’ve been elbow to elbow.

Yesterday we linked Michael Schulson’s name to a Midtown Village liquor license figuring details would quickly emerge. And sure details have materialized. The Asian small-plates restaurant will be called Sampan and will be influenced from the chef’s travels in Japan, China and elsewhere in Asia. Meal Ticket was able to score an interview with the hunky Izakaya chef.

After experiencing success with Izakaya in the Borgata, Schulson had plans to do a 200-seat modern Asian restaurant in Philly about a year and a half back. The faltering economy, however, gave him pause. “I [didn't] want to do a huge restaurant that [was] going to cost $4, $5 or $6 million,” says Schulson. “I wanted to come back to Philly to do food in a cool, intimate setting, with something affordable for everybody. That’s what’s important in this economy.”

Michael Schulson breaks silence on new restaurant, television deal [Meal Ticket]
Michael Schulson [Official Site]

Things change quickly in Philadelphia’s restaurant scene. Perhaps some inner monologue can help you follow along.

We: Daniel Stern is opening a new restaurant.

Us: Yeah, Rae in Two Liberty Place.

We: No, not Rae.

Us: No? Rae isn’t happening?

We: It’s happening but won’t be called Rae. It will be R2L. We’re talking about a different restaurant.

Us: Oh yeah, the casual restaurant set to replace Rae at Cira Centre.

We: Nope, not that. That doesn’t seem to be happening. The space is being shopped.

Us: Hmm. Interesting. So what’s this other restaurant?

We: It’s going in the Science Center at 3711 Market Street.

Us: Oh, odd. A restaurant in a science center. Don’t know what to make of that.

We: Yep, Michael Klein says it will be called MidAtlantic. And you have to check out the description of it. “Culinary roots of the mid-Atlantic region.”

Us: What does that mean?

We: No idea. Guess we’ll have to wait to early Fall to find out.

Us: We’re looking forward to it.

Exclusive: Daniel Stern’s next restaurant [The Insider]

Grub Street Philadelphia launched today with a slideshow of 22 notable Philadelphia burgers including the never before seen Village Whiskey behemoth. It’s a mix of sirloin, chuck eye roll and chuck topped with Rogue’s (as in the beer) blue cheese and sauteed foie gras. Yikes!

Sad/great thing. We recognized 10 of the 22 burgers without realizing the description was on the right-hand side.

The Burger Register: Philadelphia’s Twenty-Two Notable Burgers [Grub Street]