The Other Critics

Ring-A-Ding-Ding: It’s Three Bells for Farm and Fisherman; Baia Is ‘Impeded by the Food’

• “More than a fleeting trend” Craig LaBan gives The Farm and Fisherman an enthusiastic three bells, noting Chef Josh Lawler’s “masterpiece” beet “steak,” and panfried lamb brain that “melts inside like the richest creamy pudding.” [Inquirer]

• At Somers Point’s new Baia, Adam Erace’s otherwise pleasant experience was “impeded by the food,” which is “reduced to crowd-pleasing, common-denominator Italian dishes.” [Courier-Post]

• Too many “tasty looking and interesting dishes” on Babrbuzzo’s menu made choosing a few to share difficult for Penn Appetit, and the asparago pizza “failed to pack a flavor punch.” [Penn Appetit]

• Two Eat Philly finds Cantina Los Caballitos’ mixta salad a “fresh and cool perfect summer” dish and the mahi tacos “superb.” [Two Eat Philly]

Ring-A-Ding-Ding: It’s Three Bells for Farm and Fisherman; Baia Is