Love this Craig LaBan Article on Philly Dining Scene

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…In the two years he’s been back, Lawler has learned how to keep his
guests happy: “People in Philly don’t care if it’s new or never been
done before,” Lawler says. “They’re spending their own money [versus
expense accounts], and they want the food to taste good. That might
sound obvious, but it has nothing to do with the level of refinement or
sophistication. They want a pleasant meal and they don’t want fluff.
They want substance.” READ MORE

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