Messina Club is a members-only restaurant with the best pierogies in the city.

Gigi is a 12-seat pizza place in Queen Village that makes excellent Neapolitan pies.

The only reason you should come to Gabi on North Broad is for their incredible burger.

Penang is a Malaysian spot in Chinatown that’s great for big groups.

E Mei is a szechuan place in Chinatown that’s great for a long lunch when you don’t want to be at work.

M Kee in Chinatown serves one of the best Peking ducks in the city.

Mayflower is a small, cash-only bakery in Chinatown with 90-cent chicken curry turnovers that you need to try.

Come to Spice C in Chinatown for a quick but great bowl of noodles.

Tai Lake is a Chinatown staple with lots of big, round tables and dishes served family-style.

Helm is a neighborhood BYOB in Kensington that’s good for sharing small plates with a date.

David’s Mai Lai Wah is a restaurant in Chinatown that’s the biggest late-night-hangout spot in the city.

Stina is technically a pizzeria, but the best things here are their Mediterranean dishes.

Alimentari is a wine bar above the Center City Di Bruno Bros that has more charcuterie board options than you’ll know what to do with.

High Street on Market in Old City is a bakery and restaurant that works for just about any time of day.

Nom Wah is a dim sum spot in Chinatown where you can get a lot of good food for not a lot of money.

Olly is an American bar and restaurant in Queen Village that’s a good alternative to a sports bar.