Impressing Out of Towners
Impressing Out of Towners
Page 3Perla
Perla is a BYOB in East Passyunk that serves modern Filipino cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients. Try the kamayan feast with a group, or go for a casual date.
Circles + Squares
Even though you might wait a while at Circles + Squares in Olde Richmond, it’s worth it to get the best pizza in Philly.
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian restaurant in Fishtown where you should go for a date or a nicer-than-usual weeknight dinner.
The Local’s Spot
The Local’s Spot in Somers Point is a great place to catch the sunset over the water with a giant sandwich.
Love & Honey Fried Chicken
This Southern spot in Northern Liberties serves excellent fried chicken - get your wings with their hot honey sauce.
Encima
Encima is a mezcal bar with over 70 types of mezcal and tequila above The Franklin Bar in Rittenhouse.
Blind Barber
Blind Barber is a two-floor speakeasy in Center City that's a barbershop during the day.
Beach Plum Farm
Beach Plum Farm in Cape May hosts weekly dinners where everything you eat comes directly from the land that the farm sits on.
The Red Store
The Red Store is a general store with a restaurant attached to it that serves an excellent $65 per person tasting menu.
Le Club Avenue
Le Club Avenue in Long Branch is a good spot to come for a French-inspired brunch on the water, or to party at when it turns into a club at night.
Parker’s Garage & Oyster Saloon
If you want to eat overlooking the water on Long Beach Island, do it at Parker’s Garage in Beach Haven.
The Gables
The Gables is the fanciest spot on Long Beach Island, and the attractive space in a 19th century bed and breakfast is great for special occasions.
Steve & Cookie’s
It’s nearly impossible to get into Steve & Cookie’s, but if you can it’s one of the best places to eat down the shore.
Moshulu
The Moshulu is an old ship with a dining room inside and a deck on top where you should spend a few days during the summer.
Hop Sing Laundromat
You can’t wash your clothes at Hop Sing Laundromat, but you can get some really good cocktails here - as long as you make it past the guy at the door.
La Locanda Del Ghiottone
La Locada del Ghittone is an Italian BYOB in Old City that serves super solid and affordable pasta.
Village Whiskey
The core concepts of Village Whiskey are fairly simple: great bourbon and juicy burgers. Stop by the casual Rittenhouse spot for both and leave happy.
Marrakesh
Head to Marrakesh is a cash-only Moroccan spot in Society Hill with belly dancers and tables you recline at.