Article: The Philadelphia Inquirer Table Talk column: Xochitl is set to bloom on South Second St.(Xochitl)(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)(Restaurant review)

Byline: Michael Klein

Jan. 11--Steven Cook of West Philly's Marigold Kitchen says he was going for a modern take on traditional Mexico with the look of his new Xochitl, which opened last night across from the Head House Square shambles (408 S. Second St., 215-238-7280). Dionicio Jimenez, a native of Puebla, is in charge of the kitchen, and entrees range from $15 to $25. Guacamole ($8) is made tableside. Parrillada for two ($39) is a mixed grill of pork, shrimp, duck, blood sausage and melted Chihuahua cheese, served with corn tortillas. There's a warm, intimate 30-seat dining room and mahogany bar on the first floor, and a sexy lounge in the basement. ...

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