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As seen in Philadelphia Citypaper
Francly, My Dear
A new East Falls spot gives a damn about quality Italian. by Elisa Ludwig
Published: Aug 21, 2007  | CHOP SHOP: The breaded and fried pork Milanese is served with arugula and topped with a balsamic drizzle.
Photo By: Michael M. Koehler | It's always a relief when a shuttered restaurant finds new life. When it opened a few years ago, Verge — the mod restaurant with small plates and fancy cocktails in a retrofitted East Falls insurance company building — signaled big things for a neighborhood colonized mostly by middling bar food and pizza joints. But Verge — ahead of its time, perhaps — came and went quickly, leaving behind vague memories of chocolate oxtail risotto and a faded banner flying forlornly on the back patio. [ read full article ] |
