The Other Critics

Meat and Smoke Mingle in a Carnivorous Duet at Le Cochon Noir; Apollinare Is Better Than What Passes for Italian in this Town

• With Le Cochon Noir’s ribs “the sweetness of the meat and the smoke … mingle in a carnivorous duet,” but the black angus London broil is “undermined by its presentation.” [PW]

• The Piazza’s Apollinare “turns out good food,” but “it’s not as delicious as the fare at James, Le Virtù, Modo Mio or Vetri’s triumvirate, but it’s better than a lot of what passes for Italian in this town.” [Citypaper]

• Yunique Noodle House’s ramen is “not the worst option,” but the bibimbop is “well prepared” and “exceptionally tasty.” [Midtown Lunch]

• Erawan Thai Cuisine’s Massaman curry is “splendid” and consists of “shrimp, potatoes, red and green sweet bell pepper strips, onions and peanuts tossed in a perfect curry, which was a fine balance between slightly spicy and sweet.” [South Philly Review]

Meat and Smoke Mingle in a Carnivorous Duet at Le Cochon Noir; Apollinare Is