Foodaphilia finds that Cafe de Laos is a  Thai/Laotian spot worth coming back to. [Foodaphilia]

Get your protein and your carbs in one forkful of the Morning Buzz French Toast at Black N Brew. [Blogalicious]

A semester studying in London will spoil you for Indian food. Philly Food & Drink finds that Tiffin can help with those cravings. [Philly Food & Drink]

Veggicurious checks out the “romantic yet boisterous” La Locanda Del Ghiottone. [Veggicuious]

Brog tries out the Estrella Damm Inedit beer and the Valentine’s tasting menu at Amada. [Brog]

Smoked ham, cheddar and dill makes for a fine quiche at Johnny Brenda’s. [Beer Lass]

Living On The Vedge takes a look at a couple vegetarian brunch options at A Full Plate Cafe and Black N Brew. Not that you need to be a vegetarian to enjoy Cocoa Puffs French toast!

Brunchin’ On The Vedge [Living On the Vedge]
A Full Plate Cafe [Official Site]

Philadelphia Weekly gives its predictions for the coming year and of course there are several food and drink related predictions worth highlighting.

• Black N Brew – Next Comfy-Cozy Cup of Coffee
• Mexican – Next Cuisine to Dominate the Philly Scene
• Organic – Next Word to Shun
• Luxury Water – Next Drink Trend
• Osteria – Next Hit Restaurant
• Ingredient – Based Cooking, Big Plates and Artisinal Cocktails
• Red Bull In Coffee – Next Way to Start Your Day
• Liquor Licenses – Next Dinner Drinking Trend
• In-the-Biz Tuesdays at Copa Miami – Next Place to Get Drunk With Your Hot Waitress
• Roof Deck at Lucky Strike – Next Hot Summer Hangout

Coming Attractions [Philadelphia Weekly]

Stephen Starr will be turning his Blue Angel/Angelina’s spot on Chestnut Street into a gastropub. It’s about a year out. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Asylum it is. Asylum won the name the “Yellow Bar” contest and will be the name of the new bar on Grays Ferry Avenue in G-Ho. [Philly Blog]

Ramazan Hima, the man behind Bistro La Viola has opened La Viola Ovest across the street from the original La Viola. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Didn’t know the English monarch was a fan of steak sandwiches but evidently he was, why else would you name a steak shop after him? King Edward’s Steaks has opened on the 1300 block of Bainbridge. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Looks like Black N Brew, opening soon on East Passyunk, will be more than just a coffee shop. The breakfast menu will feature eggs and pancakes. For lunch there will be wraps and paninis. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]