The Other Critics

Ring-a-Ding-Ding! Newly Relocated Fond Scores Three Bells; Fusion Bay’s Menu Suffers From a Low ‘Hits to Duds’ Ratio

• Though the scene has changed dramatically since relocating from around the corner, Craig LaBan says Fond’s “food is familiar, but not boring.” “Well-wrought flavors” tempered with “good ingredients in smart combinations,” and a “spot-on French approach” are the recipe for the restaurant’s continues success, but the cocktails “lacked finesse,” and the beer list should “ramp up” its craft beer options. [Inquirer]

• At Collingswood’s “hot-to-trot Asian extravaganza,” Fusion Bay, Adam Erace discovers barbecue pork buns that he says are “some of South Jersey’s best,” but ultimately finds the “ratio of hits to duds is one-to-one.” [Courier-Post]

• The cult of Federal Donuts can now count Phyllis Stein-Novack as one of its devotees. Following her first visit to its old, original location in Pennsport, she writes, “Go as soon as you can.” [South Philly Review]

Ring-a-Ding-Ding! Newly Relocated Fond Scores Three Bells; Fusion Bay’s