mandabear

I guess this posting is a little late, but since i have just joined I thought I would add..... The South Philly review", as "hometown"as it is, is a widely read publication. I personally advertise in ther for my sister business, and get a ton of response. being in Bella Vista, the influx of south philadelphians who have become aware of "James might give him the influx of business to work out the kinks.

I ate there last saturday with my boyfriend and 2 friends, things started well. We waited minimally for an 8 45 reservation, very competent and friendly host staff but no coat check???? no biggie, anyway we started with pizzas which were really awesome, i mean they lived up to the hype. my friends had the margherita, less adventurous, and I had the Lombarda-- i think, (the one with the egg). Truly outstanding, loved it. We followed up with the lobster spaghettini, which was good but not quite hot, maybe that's the way it's supposed to be. I had the Wild Boar ragu, clearly the best dish at the table, boyfriend had the pork ribs, sausage, cabage and polenta, which was not to my taste, and my other freind had the chicken which was totally tasty-- haha. I enjoyed but I was not bowled over as I expected to be. I thought it was a casual place, but the vibe was very "see and be seen" maybe I will try it again....................