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Where To Go When You Can’t Get Into Zahav
When you can’t get a reservation at Zahav, these 10 places are (almost) as good.
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Messina Social Club
Messina Social Club is a members-only restaurant making some of the most innovative food in South Philly.
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Where To Go When You Can’t Get Into Zahav
When you can’t get a reservation at Zahav, these 10 places are (almost) as good.
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Spice Finch
Spice Finch is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse that’s great for everything from a client dinner to drinks at the bar.
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Laser Wolf
Laser Wolf is an excellent Israeli grill in Kensington from the people behind Zahav.
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Zahav
Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Society Hill that's a Philly institution and a celebratory spot to have some silky hummus, fluffy laffa bread, and tender cuts of meat.
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Goldie
Goldie is a fast casual falafel shop in Rittenhouse that’s good for a healthy lunch or casual dinner.
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K’Far
K’Far is an all-day Israeli cafe from the people who run Zahav, and while it’s better known for breakfast, it also serves an excellent dinner.
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Sansom Kabob House
Sansom Kebab House is an Afghan restaurant on South Street that has great ashak dumplings.
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Mama’s Vegetarian
Mama’s is a vegetarian, kosher shop with great falafel that usually has a line around the block during lunch hours.
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Kamal’s Middle Eastern Specialties
Kamal’s in Reading Terminal Market has great falafel sandwiches and smoothies.
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Hadramout
Hadramout is a small Yemeni restaurant near Penn that’s good for a quick lunch or group dinner.
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Manakeesh Cafe Bakery
Manakeesh is a Lebanese bakery in West Philly that’s good for a quick coffee or a flatbread with some friends.
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Marrakesh
Head to Marrakesh is a cash-only Moroccan spot in Society Hill with belly dancers and tables you recline at.
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Manakeesh
Manakeesh in West Philly makes super affordable Lebanese food that’s some of the best in the city.