PHILADELPHIA RESTAURANT NEWS
July 2001

Cucina Forte – Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean influence. Cozy, elegant and romantic. BYOB. 768 S. 8^th Street, (215) 238-0778.

Django – Sophisticated dining in a casual atmosphere at this tiny neighborhood gem. Regional European cuisine. Dinner only. BYOB. 526 S. 4^th Street, (215) 922-7151.

glöbar restaurant and lounge – Eclectic bistro with glowing 24-foot bar and soft blue/green and rose lights that set the restaurant aglow. Euro-Asian cuisine. In the Inn at Locust, 1234 Locust Street, (215) 545-8878.

Johnny's Italian Eatery – Italian cuisine in a casual, contemporary atmosphere featuring high-tech lighting, faux finished walls and the owner’s personal art collection. All booth seating offers intimate dining. Jazz bar to open soon. 250 Eagleview Boulevard, Lionville, (610) 594-8700, www.johnpizzapasta.com.

Journey’s End Café – Caribbean cuisine prepared either mild or spicy. Murals of Caribbean sunset set the mood at this casual restaurant. BYOB. Outside dining available. 299 Keswick Avenue, Glenside, (215) 572-8835.

La Casbah – The first Moroccan restaurant owned by Moroccan’s in Philadelphia. First floor features modern Moroccan décor with imported, hand-made mosaic tables and chairs. Second floor has traditional Moroccan atmosphere with sofas and belly dancers. 3509 Skippack Pike (Route 73), Skippack, (610) 222-8682.

Los Catrines & Tequila’s Bar –Mexican cuisine in a dramatic atmosphere with murals, large paintings and photos. A reincarnation of the popular Tequila’s Bar, located down the street. 1602 Locust Street, (215) 546-0181.

Mesa Fresh Mexican Grill – Homemade Mexican food in a warm, casual atmosphere. BYOB. Outside café. Gateway Shopping Center, 239 E. Swedesford Road, Wayne,
(610) 975-0908.

Maggiano’s Little Italy – Oversized portions of Southern Italian cuisine served family style. Warm setting with red and white checkered tablecloths, rich wood paneling and hardwood floors. Outdoor dining available. Adjacent to the restaurant is the Corner Bakery, offering 31 varieties of bread, soups, salads, breakfast and lunch.
1201 Filbert Street, (215) 567-2020, www.maggianos.com.

Mirna’s Café – Eclectic Mediterranean cuisine with a comfortable ambiance. BYOB. Lunch on weekdays includes sandwiches and salads. Daily dinner menu includes fish, meat, veal and seafood. 758 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, (610) 279-0500.

Moody Monkey Restaurant & Bar – Southwestern cuisine including sandwiches, burgers, wraps, pasta and a pizza station. Family-friendly establishment.
2508 W. Main Street, Jeffersonville, (610) 631-1233, www.moodymonkey.com.

Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse – Traditional Japanese steak house with sushi bar and hibachis. 459 Second Street Pike, Southampton, (215) 396-8985.

Papaya King – The New York City branch of this unusual eatery has been featured in the New York Times, Esquire, Rolling Stone and other national publications. The menu features frankfurters, sausages, Cajun fries paired with non-alcoholic fruit and vegetable juices (carrot, mango, papaya, celery apple) and alcoholic drinks (coconut champagne, strawberry supreme). Casual. Open until 3 a.m. 216 S. 40^th Street at Walnut Street,
(215) 222-4373, www.papayaking.com.

Sabrina’s Café – Eclectic global cuisine. New menus each week feature whatever is in season. Small restaurant with warm, inviting atmosphere. Outside dining. BYOB.
910-912 Christian Street, (215) 574-1599.

Tortuga – Fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine with Southwestern décor. BYOB.
305 Second Avenue (Route 29), Collegeville, (610) 489-0600.

T. Rodgers – Upscale Southern barbeque with take out for lunch and formal Southern sit down dinners. Upscale atmosphere, but casual dress. Offers 40 imported beers and an exotic martini bar. 122 S. 18^th Street, (215) 568-4406, www.trodgers.com.

Twinbays Cafe – Eclectic cuisine set in a quaint Victorian home, which was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. Romantic, candlelit setting. BYOB. Smoke free.
19 S. Whitehorse Road, Phoenixville, (610) 415-1300, www.twinbayscafe.com.

Ugly Moose – Canadian-Adirondack tavern with sandwiches, burgers, salads, ribs and platters. Full bar. Outdoor porch. 443 Shurs Lane, Manayunk, (215) 482-BREW, www.theuglymouse.com.

Ummm Ice Cream Parlor – Corner pharmacy closed in 1950s and until recently, operated as Phantom Pharmacy, a full service ice cream parlor with old time drugstore fixtures. The new owners will still serve homemade ice cream, desserts and coffees. 339 S. 21^st Street, (215) 731-9786.

The West Avenue Grille – Serves breakfast all day and lunch. Take out and delivery service available. 709 West Avenue, Jenkintown, (215) 886-1540.

The World Cafe – Casual American fare in a contemporary atmosphere. Restaurant and lounge. Pool tables and jukebox. 2063 South Street, (215) 735-9939.

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