Reader: Thanks for the Talula's article. I don't think I was the only one wondering how the place was faring after Bryan's departure, and what was going to happen to a one-of-a-kind place often compared to famous spots like French Laundry and Chez Panisse. Sad story, but I for one am glad the show will go on.
CL: Talula's is definitely a special place, and remains so. Aimee definitely has the skill and staff to keep it rolling.
Reader: I don't think that many people really care about them or the restaurant. You are looking at it through your eyes as a food writer and I think that may be a little self indulgent. . . . We may like reality shows, but it was much to do about nothing. I bet there are lots of husband-and-wife teams you could write about, or are they the only ones in Philadelphia?
CL: In my opinion, part of the reason this story was so compelling is because Philly DOES have so many husband-wife restaurant duos. It is part of what makes this city's dining scene so special, really, that personality and intimacy and the sense of ownership you get from eating in a small Philly BYO. So I think there was a cautionary tale in there, too. Running a restaurant is hard enough, running it with your spouse is a double challenge when things don't go well. So that virtue of having so many husband-wife restaurant teams has a flip side: it may also be one of our most vulnerable aspects too.
Reader: I live in Lower Bucks County and enjoy nothing more than a good pizza. We frequent Bertuccis strictly for its pizzas and find them quite good. Do you have any suggestions for any locally owned pizza places in Lower Bucks County?
