David Snyder
A lawyer by day, David spends his nights and weekends devouring the Philadelphia restaurant scene and washing it down with an occasional splash of wine. He chronicles his gastronomical adventures on his blog, PhilaFoodie - a food and wine site that The Philadelphia Inquirer says is "something to bank on." His blog has been celebrated by the City Paper as one of Philadelphia's top food blogs and PhilaFoodie was featured in the 2007 restaurant issue of Philadelphia Magazine as the site to visit for reviews on Philadelphia's latest hot-spots. As a result of his unique perspectives on food and wine-related issues, David has been quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post and has appeared on WHYY's Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane. David has put his wine tasting skills to use as a professional wine consultant. He writes the WineCHOW column at ClassicWines.com, and his food and wine writing also frequently appears in Philadelphia's City Paper.
Criticism, Integrity, and the Value of Anonymity
Everyone has at least one pet peeve about restaurant service. You know, that one thing that absol... more
Written By: David Snyder on Fri, Sep 14th 2007
Kiss Your Ash Goodbye
When I was growing up, both of my parents smoked. A lot. Our living room was always filled with a... more
Written By: David Snyder on Fri, Aug 31st 2007
Tainted Love
A few weeks ago, my wife and I were sitting at the bar of a popular restaurant waiting for a frie... more
Written By: David Snyder on Fri, Aug 17th 2007
Transitioning Away From Trans Fats
These days, the legislature is becoming one of our regular dining companions. Whether it’s ... more
Written By: David Snyder on Thu, Aug 9th 2007
Keep the Change
A Few Tips on TippingWhen I was growing up and long before it was common, our family needed two i... more
Written By: David Snyder on Wed, Jul 25th 2007
Plating Personality
High profile chefs draw the crowds, but are they worth the hype?It wasn’t too long ago that... more
Written By: David Snyder on Fri, Jul 20th 2007
Snap Judgment
Is it ok to photograph your food at a crowded restaurant, or are there just too many negatives?We... more
Written By: David Snyder on Fri, Jul 13th 2007
Everyone's A Restaurant Critic
Or, How The Cream RisesIt was not too long ago that it was a privilege to be published. Whether i... more
Written By: David Snyder on Fri, Jul 6th 2007
