Article: The Philadelphia Inquirer Craig LaBan column: Xochitl.(Mexican restaurant 'Xochitl')(Restaurant review)

Byline: Craig LaBan

Apr. 22--If you have already tasted the sublime seviche of watermelon and scallops at the new Mexican restaurant called Xochitl, then you might understand Steven Cook's reaction last year to a tasting meal at Dionicio Jimenez's home: "I wanted to be in the Dionicio business."

Some people might have hesitated to invest in a 33-year-old with no head-chef experience who arrived in Philadelphia from Mexico nine years ago with no money to his name (though two brothers generously spotted him a starter loan). But Jimenez has built an impressive resume since arriving, rising from dishwasher and prep cook to become an integral part of ...

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