Philadelphia-arearestaurants reviewed by Lari Robling

Posted: April 14, 2011

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Campbell's Place, 8337 Germantown Ave., 215-242-1818. Inviting neighborhood bar offers reliable pub food with an emphasis on fresh and local ingredients. Salads are a menu highlight, and almost everything is made in-house, including desserts. Care's been taken with the beer and wine lists. Perfect place for a pint and a sit-down if you are shopping along Chestnut Hill's main street. Sunday brunch is a nice option, too. 2 forks (6/26/09)

Casa Brasil BBQ, 6222 Bustleton Ave., 215-744-6206. You won't find glamour or a huge spread at this Northeast Brazilian buffet, but you will find an amazing value. The offerings change daily, but it is consistently $9.99 for all-you-can-eat. Feijoada, the national dish of black beans, sausages and cured meats, is offered on Saturday and other specialties appear Wednesday through Sunday. The meat isn't high-end, but it is well-prepared and abundant. This is a protein fest and while there are some hot and cold vegetable dishes, unlike the chain Brazilian buffets, you won't find more than a few. Families and students can really stretch a buck here. 2 forks (5/28/10)

Freddy and Tony's Restaurant, 201 W. Allegheny Ave., 215-634-3889. Lovers of pork will find a trip to Freddy and Tony's a delight. Bone-sucking ribs and delicious roast pork are all good choices. Puerto Rican specialties include mofongo, a fried ball of plantains and pork skin and a restorative fish broth. Rice and bean dish changes daily. Special take-out combos are also available and are a real value meal. 3 forks. (6/5/09)

Paloma, 763 S. 8th St., 215-928-9500. If you are looking for burritos, tacos and nachos go elsewhere. Paloma, relocated from its longtime Northeast Philly location, is French technique applied to Mexican ingredients and the experience is white tablecloth. Want a special meal with some unusual twists? This is the place. The Caesar Salad gets interest from dried Jamaica flowers while the Sopa de Poblano is rooted in a childhood dish of Chef Adan Saavedra's. His wife, Barb Cohan-Saavedra, unleashes her creativity in the desserts. Be sure to try the sorbets. 2.5 forks (10/14/10)

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