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The Most Fun Dinner Spots In Philadelphia
These are the most fun dinner spots in Philly right now.
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The First Timer’s Guide To Eating & Drinking In Philadelphia
A complete guide to eating and drinking your way through your first visit to Philly.
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South Philly Barbacoa
South Philly Barbacoa in the Italian Market makes the best tacos in Philadelphia. Period.
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Laurel
Laurel is an upscale French spot in East Passyunk that’s perfect for celebrating something big.
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La Chinesca
La Chinesca in Spring Garden has a solid Happy Hour full of things like quesabirria tacos and Tijuana street dogs.
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The Most Fun Dinner Spots In Philadelphia
These are the most fun dinner spots in Philly right now.
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Vetri Cucina
Vetri Cucina in Washington Square West is expensive, completely over the top, and one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia.
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Sang Kee Peking Duck House
Sang Kee Peking Duck House makes the city's best Peking duck, as well as great Hong Kong-style BBQ and Cantonese stir fry.
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The First Timer’s Guide To Eating & Drinking In Philadelphia
A complete guide to eating and drinking your way through your first visit to Philly.
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Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse
Lacroix is an international restaurant in the Rittenhouse Hotel with very fancy food and exceptional service.
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Bok Bar
Bok Bar is a seasonal rooftop bar in South Philly with one of the best views in the city.
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Pizzeria Beddia
Pizzeria Beddia is a sit-down pizza spot in Fishtown with arguably the best pizza in the city, plus a natural wine list and excellent soft serve.
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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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Paesano's Philly Style
Paesano's Philly Style is an iconic sandwich shop in the Italian Market with great hoagies, antipasti, and pasta.
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Vernick Fish
Located on the bottom floor of the newest Comcast Tower, a meal at seafood restaurant Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any situation.
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Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges is an expensive French restaurant on the top floor of the Four Seasons with panoramic views of the city.
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I Heart Cambodia
South Philly's I Heart Cambodia works great for a solo meal or a group lunch full of crunchy whole fish, papaya salads, and spring rolls with jumbo shrimp.
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Laser Wolf
Laser Wolf is an excellent Israeli grill in Kensington from the people behind Zahav.
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Barclay Prime
As long as you’re prepared to spend a lot, go to Barclay Prime for the best steaks in Philly and some amazing shareable sides.
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Pizza Shackamaxon
Stop by Fishtown's Pizza Shackamaxon for a couple of big, floppy, cheesy slices and excellent tomato pie any day of the week.
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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.