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January 21, 2004

Wild Tuna, Wayne

Mike Madaio R.I.P.

Chesterbrook Shopping Center Wayne, PA Rating: 3 silver spoon out of 5 Overview: A nice seafood restaurant that offers inventive, upscale dishes in a suburban location at reasonable prices. They may face difficulty due to the somewhat hidden location. Food: Creatively presented seafood. We started with the decent but unspectacular “Wild Tuna Trio”, which includes […]

January 12, 2004

Spezia, Bryn Mawr

Mike Madaio R.I.P.

614 W. Lancaster Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA 610-526-0123 ** Spezia has closed and been replaced by Sola ** Rating: 2 silver spoons (out of 5) Overall: One of the more overpriced, overrated restaurants on the main line. Spezia continually gets rave reviews from local restaurant writers, but quite frankly the food, while being creative in […]

January 10, 2004

Johnny Cabo's, Devon

Mike Madaio R.I.P.

Sugartown Road @ Morris Rd. Devon, PA Rating: 2 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Tex-Mex themed restaurant/bar. A fun place to go with a group of friends, not necessairly for top-notch food, but to share a pitcher of margaritas, nachos and soak up the relaxing party atmosphere. Food: Traditional Mexican — enchaladas, burritos, tacos, […]

January 1, 2004

Vivo Enoteca, Wayne

Mike Madaio R.I.P.

N. Wayne Ave. Wayne, PA 610-964-VIVO ** VIVO has closed its doors. It is currently being used as extra space for Christopher’s next door. ** Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overall: A swanky wine bar in the center of Wayne. Good food and wine, if slightly overpriced. Food: Vivo is an “enoteca” (literally […]

December 26, 2003

Nudy's Cafe, Wayne

Mike Madaio Bar & Comfort Food, Devon - Berwyn, Kid-Friendly, Paoli - Malvern, restaurant reviews, Wayne

292 E. Conestoga Rd Wayne, PA (610) 687-1345 Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: By day, the best breakfast/lunch joint in the area. Breakfast: Nudy’s creative spin on comfort food is a step above standard diner fare in the area. It’s difficult to choose incorrectly with a wide variety of specialty pancakes, french […]

December 26, 2003

Fayette Street Grille, Conshohocken

Mike Madaio BYOB, Conshohocken, Modern American, restaurant reviews

308 Fayette Street Conshohocken, PA (610) 567-0366 Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: A nice neighborhood BYOB with occasionally good but inconsistent food. The menu is highly ambitious, but never quite reaches the heights the menu descriptions suggest. The menu is a 3-course prix fixe, but is reasonably priced ($28.50 per person). Food: […]

December 23, 2003

Kooma, West Chester

Mike Madaio Asian, restaurant reviews, West Chester

151 Gay St. West Chester, PA 610-430-8980 Rating: 4 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Hip Sushi Bar / Japanese restaurant located in the heart of West Chester. Kooma is a double threat — a very cool room with fabulous, fresh sushi. No longer BYOB, unfortunately. Food: Full sushi bar as well as a full […]

December 20, 2003

Iron Hill Brewery, West Chester

Mike Madaio Bar & Comfort Food, Beer Selection, restaurant reviews, West Chester

Corner of Gay & High Sts. West Chester, PA 610.738.9600 Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Typical Microbrewery atmosphere with above average food & beer for a microbrew pub. Often tremendous waits on weekends or even for lunch during the week. Food: Upscale pub fare — great burgers and the like but also […]

December 15, 2003

Basil Bistro & Bar, Paoli

Mike Madaio R.I.P.

522 King St Paoli , PA 19301 Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Upscale bistro with Italian-inspired continental cuisine, a creative, ever-changing menu and a vibrant atmoshere. Run by the same folks who own Tango in Bryn Mawr and Nectar in Berwyn. Food: A wide variety of pastas (wild mushroom ravioli), seafood (grilled […]

December 12, 2003

Lourdas, Bryn Mawr

Mike Madaio Bryn Mawr - Villanova, BYOB, Mediterranean, restaurant reviews

50 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA (610) 520-0288 Rating: 3 silver spoons out of 5 Overview: Quaint little BYOB serving simple, consistent Greek food. Food: Many traditional Greek dishes such as souvlaki (filet, lamb or chicken skewers on a bed of rice), gyros, and fish prepared Greek-style (oil, tomatoes, peppers). While the food […]

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