This past Monday Snackbar hosted a tasting dinner with guest chef Sholo Olunloyo, of StudioKitchen. Philadining was there to take some great pictures and of course to try it all.

Tasting Menus at snackbar [The Philadining Blog]
Snackbar [Official Site]

Michael Klein has the lowdown on Cary Neff’s new spot, Coquette Bistro & Raw Bar at 5th and Bainbridge. The French spot is going with a 1930s-40s vibe and raw and drinking bars. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Cochon is the name of the French spot that will be replacing Cafe Sud on Passyunk Avenue. “It’ll be serious food in a casual atmosphere.” [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

Snackbar has modified their menu making it more accessible with small and large plates. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Gas•tron•o•my tries out the latest menu at Snackbar. The salmon poached with fennel strawberry salad and basil tea is the dish that shines.

Snackbar [gas•tron•o•my]
Snackbar [Official Site]

It’s a beautiful night out so why not look to dine outside, the restaurant row of 20th Street is always a good bet, whether it’s Snackbar, 20 Manning, Seafood Unlimited or Audrey Claire.

Tune into WIP tonight at 7 PM for Pizza Palooza as Glen Macnow crowns the best pizza in Philadelphia.

Why not try out a couple of the spots mentioned in the latest Food & Wine Magazine’s piece on Philadelphia dining. Capogiro for some delicious fior di latte gelato or try the caramel apples with miso and wasabi peas at Snackbar.

Oh and how could we forget, DJ Jazzy Jeff is hosting a listening party for his new CD at the Walnut Room starting at 10 PM. Get there early!

Blogalicious reports the latest issue of GQ gives nods to two Philadelphia restaurants in their article, “A Man’s Gotta Eat (Very Late).” Fork and Snackbar get mentions for their late night menus.

Night Owl Noshing [Blogalicious]

Craig LaBan checks out Rittenhouse Square’s avant garde munchie hangout, Snackbar.

Among the hits are his twist on smoked fish and eggs, which presents seared fresh trout beneath soft-scrambled eggs enriched with hickory-smoked cream. Pork tenderloin brined for a day in white beer is an amazingly tender fulcrum for two extremes – an earthy spoonful of amaranth-grain porridge on one side, a richly dark pork jus lightened with cranberries and hibiscus tea on the other. His boneless chicken wings, slow-cooked for five hours in garlicky olive oil, then slicked with an Asian black bean barbecue sauce, are one of the catchiest haute-bar foods around.

Two Bells – Very Good

Snackbar [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Snackbar [Official Site]

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

Here’s a week’s worth plus a couple more days of Uwishunu food related goodness.

• Building a Better Burrito – El Rosa’s burrito cart at 33rd and Spruce gets all the nuances right.
• Favorite Philly Date: Spaghetti Serenade – Melt as you’re serenaded by your waiter at Victor’s Cafe.
• More Cheese, Please – If cheese is heaven, then Mercato may just be Philadelphia’s slice.
• Texas Bennie at the Abbaye – How do you make eggs benedict worse for you? The Abbaye has the answer.
• Get Your Snack On – Snackbar will have admiring the chef and his skills.

The snow has us thinking about getting cozy near a fireplace with friends, food and booze.

Here’s a sixpack of places with fireplaces, from the casual to the trendy to the formal:

• Devils Alley
• Deux Cheminees � six fireplaces
• James
• Jones
• McGillins Olde Ale House
• Snackbar