• Craig LaBan says Barbuzzo’s dishes “rise simply on vivid rustic flavors,” “channel seasonality as diligently as any menu in town,” and the “house-crafted ingredients … go a long way in elevating many of these dishes.” [Inquirer]
• Midtown Lunch checks out Maru Global’s new mini lunch combo options, noting that the chicken katsu is “totally crispy,” and the whole deal makes “a stellar $6 lunch.” [Midtown Lunch]
• Though plagued with “a temperature issue” Adam Erace says Zavino’s meatballs “are some of the most ethereal in town,” and the the diavolo pizza “lived up to its devilish moniker.” [Courier-Post]
• Brussels sprouts at Varga Bar “should NOT be this good,” and the Kobe sliders are “absolutely perfect for satiating a burger craving without succumbing to a massive food coma.” [Two Eat Philly]
