• Departing critic David Snyder files his swan song from Sampan, saying chef-owner Michael Schulson’s “take on shareable Asian plates is no joke.” [City Paper]
• Joy Manning, on the other hand, isn’t impressed with Sampan, whose “hit-or-miss menu weaves strands of dull mediocrity with highlights of Chang-flavored inspiration.” [Philly Mag]
• Rick Nichols stops by the new Paesano’s and finds the South Philly sandwich situation isn’t so dire after all. [Inquirer]
• Phyllis finally makes it over to Morimoto and says the sushi is “finest I’ve ever had in the city. “[South Philly Review]
• Collin Flatt also makes a pitstop - separately - at Morimoto on his ramen quest. [Phoodie]
• Joy Manning finds “soulful” Portuguese fare at NoLibs’ Koo Zee Doo. [Philly Mag]
• Rick Nichols goes crazy for cassoulet, at home and at Bistrot La MInette. [Inquirer]
• Lari Robling finds “missteps in the kitchen” detract from the admirable mission at Sweetie’s Pie Diner. [Daily News]