• “Soggy” fried oysters and sweetbreads that lack a “wow factor” at Farmers’ Cabinet gives Phyllis Stein-Novack reason to tip her toque only halfway. [South Philly Review]
• Philly Phoodie says Taco Riendo’s elote is “Mexican corn at it’s finest,” but the burritos are “nothing spectacular.” [Philly Phoodie]
• Mica’s braised veal raviolis were “were downright diaphanous” on one of Adam Erace’s visits, and the “steaky blocks” of Earl Grey-brined magret duck breast “blew [him] away.” [Citypaper]
• Former Plenty toque Tim McGinnis surfaces at PW, penning a review of Big Eyes Sushi, where the tempura shrimp roll is “odd but delicious,” and the Double Dragon roll is a “hearty and very tasty version of the sushi bar standard.” [PW]
