Foobooz: Fork & Barrel Fallout :: Amoroso’s Layoffs :: A Surprise For Cantina Feliz :: Krispy Kreme Opening Details

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TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011 Hello Fooboozers! Ever wondered just how ugly a restaurant closure can get? Well, the answer is: very. And the sudden closure of Fork & Barrel is certainly true to form, with all kinds of name-calling, accusations and a wicked fight in the comments section. The restaurant is currently shuttered, but something tells me its story is far from over. And while the up-front battling at Amoroso’s Bakery may not be as publicly nasty, it still wasn’t good news when layoff notices went out last week to the company’s local delivery drivers. Sure, the historic bakery came back fast with an offer to let the drivers buy out their routes and become small business owners, but in most quarters this wasn’t exactly looked on as the “great opportunity” Amoroso’s was claiming it was. But hey … it wasn’t all bad news last week. We also had details on Marc Vetri’s Great Chefs event, big news from Cantina Feliz (which had a week where its Inquirer review was only the second-most exciting thing to happen), speculation on various nightmare scenarios that might attend the May 4 opening of the Center City Krispy Kreme (and its free-donuts-for-a-year giveaway), and then offered up a 12-course dream menu for all you local stoners in celebration of 4/20. Why? Because we love you. Even you hippies. — Jason Sheehan, Food Editor Fork & Barrel Shuts The Doors Leaving its former employees with plenty of time to comment on our blog. READ MORE Best of Philly Bracketology: Best New Restaurant Vote in round one. READ MORE Amoroso’s Layoffs Now a “Great Opportunity” Celebrating Opposite Day in South Philly. READ MORE Big News From Cantina Feliz A review, an (eventual) expansion and dinner with Jose Garces. READ MORE     Digging for History at Hop Sing Laundromat Another tease from one of the most anticipated restaurants of the season. READ MORE SEE ALL POSTS BARBUZZO “They don't take reservations for more than six people. I asked if we could put tables together. They recommended we make a reservation somewhere else.” READ MORE BISTROT LA MINETTE “The food is amazing, service is impeccable and the ambiance of the original columns, eclectic antiques, original photographs, French music and open kitchen makes for a memorable experience.” READ MORE OYSTER HOUSE “Went for after work drinks and oysters with several friends. Loved both the happy hour special oysters and the sampler platter and the third dozen was just for me.” READ MORE A Message From Our Sponsor The all-new redesigned BMW X3 - bolder, more elegant design, enhanced performance handling; more powerful engine. Visit your local Delaware Valley BMW center to experience all the differences today! Did You Miss Last Week’s Foobooz Newsletter? Read It Here!

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