Johnny Goodtimes calls cheesesteaks overrated in his Metro column today. And in the case of Pat’s and Geno’s we have to agree. In fact most of our favorite cheesesteak spots seem to be going down hill. So that brings us to this week’s poll question:
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Goodtimes File: My Philadelphia rating system [Metro Philadelphia]

This was a question posed to Craig LaBan in his recent online chat.

With the recent closings of highly regarded restaurants like, Astral Plane, M Restaurant, Pasion, and Pif do you think we could be seeing a downturn in the Philadelphia restaurant scene?

As always, feel free to add your opinion in the comments.

Craig LaBan is revieiwing Jose Garces’ Tinto. What will LaBan give the Basque wine and tapas bar?

City Paper lists their top 5 summer beers.

1. Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale
2. Saranac Pomegranate Wheat
3. Anderson Valley’s Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema
4. Lindemans Framboise
5. Brooklyn Summer Ale

Foobooz asks what’s your favorite local summer beer?

Summertime Brews [City Paper]

Craig LaBan reviews Osteria for this Sunday’s Inquirer. How much love will he dole out?

Does Craig LaBan need another bell? Often times a two bell review reads very differently, for instance check out how critical LaBan is in his Two Bell review of Fogo de Chão while he is much more positive in his Two Bell review of Xochitl.

Sunday Craig LaBan reviews L’Oca, the newish Fairmount Italian BYOB, for the Inquirer.

Sunday, Craig LaBan will review Rittenhouse Square’s Snackbar.

This Sunday’s Inquirer will review Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen in Radnor.

This Sunday’s Inquirer will review Blackfish.