| As seen in South Philly Review Franco's Trattoria by Phyllis Stein-Novack Published: Aug 30, 2007  | | Franco Faggi's newest restaurant Franco's Trattoria on Kelly Drive and Ridge Avenue is another successful venture for the long-time Philadelphia restaurateur. | Several years ago, the restaurant Verge opened on Kelly Drive. I thought the name odd, but the food American bistro fare was not bad. I’m not sure exactly when it closed, but the space was dormant for a while. Enter Franco Faggi, one of the original owners of the recently shuttered Monte Carlo Living Room. Anyone who loves fine, authentic Italian food and this includes Edward and me enjoyed Monte Carlo, where people dressed for their experience. Faggi introduced squid ink pasta to Philadelphia. [ read full article ] 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 ] |