The Other Critics

Marathon’s Cheesesteak Misses the Junk Food Mark; Black Moss Fungus Soup Is a Standout at Collingswood’s Green House

• Though it looks like black, human hair, the black moss fungus soup at Collingswood’s Green House is a “standout item” for Adam Erace; the cold sesame noodles “were the best [he’s] had.” [Courier-Post]

• Victor Fiorillo notes that the “lack of fat, grease, and salt” makes Marathon’s new $11 cheesesteak wrought from local, grass-fed organic beef from Jennings Farm “miss the junk food mark.” [Foobooz]

• Two Eat Philly say the toppings on Blackbird Pizzeria’s slices are “definitely on the meager side,” the crust is “legit,” but it’s “certainly not the best pizza” they’ve had. [Two Eat Philly]

• At South Street’s Little Italy Pizza’s “light and fluffy, yet very crisp” crusts and “light and packed with flavor” sauce amount to “excellent” pizza. [Philly Phoodie]

• “Delicious” hot sauce-spiked oyster shooters, “fantastic” salt-poached shrimp and an “admirable” “meaty lobster layered” lobster grilled cheese are highlights at Fathom Seafood House. [Penn Appetit]

Marathon’s Cheesesteak Misses the Junk Food Mark; Black Moss Fungus Soup