The Wall Street Journal comes to town and they like us. America’s second most read paper has good things to say about our “restaurant renaissance” in general and our Cuban cuisine in particular.

Philadelphia’s Upscale Cuban Cuisine [Wall Street Journal]

What makes the crepes at Beau Monde so good? Imported cast-iron griddles! [blogalicious]

Konak delivers excellent humus, Sigara Borek and lamb chops but given the price, is it all worth it? [Foodaphilia]

With ingredients imported straight from Belgium Bonté waffles are a little piece of heaven. [Girls Guide to City Life]

Luscious dines at Alma de Cuba three times in five days, gas•tron•o•my details one trip. [gas•tron•o•my]

As if three trips to Alma weren’t enough, gas•tron•o•my tries Cuba Libre the next day. [gas•tron•o•my]

You are missing out if you haven’t tried the pan-fried scallops at Dmitri’s. [Metroblogging Philadelphia]

Phillyfoodguy Bill tries a Vietnamese hoagie at Café Cuong and leaves us craving our own. [Phillyfoodguys]

OpenTable.com lists the most booked restaurants in Philadelphia. In the last week it looks like steak was on the mind of Philadelphia diners.

1. Buddakan
2. Capital Grille - Philadelphia
3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House - King of Prussia
4. Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Philadelphia
5. Morimoto
6. Alma De Cuba