Around the web

I'll be honest -- there is a sizable backlog of posts to be written. Coming soon -- we promise -- will be a trifecta of Passyunk Ave reviews: Lynda's Mediterranean, Michael's Cafe and Izumi. In the meantime, we'll just post a bunch of links, like the lazy bastards at Foobooz (just kidding, Foobooz is awesome):

• Philly Mag posted its top 50 restaurants list. My main problem with this list is the same problem I have with the magazine: Kennett Square is not in Philadelphia. Berwyn is not in Philadelphia. Birchrunville is not in Philadelphia. If I'm looking at a list of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, I don't want to read about a place that's an hour and a half outside of the city. That said, I can't wait to try Zahav. They have raw lamb!
  
  
• Lucky 13 got a good review from Craig LaBan. We tried the mac and cheese in March and it was delish.

• Capogiro is coming soon to East Passyunk as well as University City. The sign is already up on Passyunk, hopefully it opens soon!

• Philadelphia Weekly notes that August (13th and Reed) hasn't changed much in the past six years, but why fix it if it ain't broke.

• Being the wonderful son that I am, I made Mother's Day Brunch reservations at Le Bec Fin. $50 per person gets you:

First course buffet: Smoked salmon / Fresh fruit / Freshly baked pastries / assorted salads / Omelets prepared by chef George Perrier

Second course (served): Choice of Scottish salmon / Braised, wild striped bass / Leg of lamb quinoa provençal / Organic, white-feathered chicken / 5 oz. petite filet of beef

Third course: Selections from the legendary dessert cart

Of course, I couldn't get a table until 3:30pm, so it'll be more like a really early dinner.