Spice Finch is a Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse that’s great for everything from a client dinner to drinks at the bar.

L’anima is a casual Italian place in Grad Hospital with a big patio.

Abe Fisher is an upscale dinner spot in Midtown Village serving updated Jewish deli classics, like smoked short ribs and borscht tartare.

Philly Style Bagels in Fishtown is our favorite bagel shop in the city, bar none.

Common Wealth is one of the few places in Philly where you can get actually good Southern food.

Hungry Pigeon is an all-day spot in Queen Village where you’ll go for breakfast, stick around until lunch, and consider coming back for dinner.

Vetri is expensive, completely over the top, and possibly the best restaurant in Philadelphia.

Noord is an airy Dutch BYOB in East Passyunk that works well for a casual date or brunch.

Hardena is a small Indonesian place in East Passyunk that works great for a casual weeknight dinner or carryout.

Bing Bing is a non-traditional dim sum spot in East Passyunk that’s great for a casual date or weeknight dinner.

Lucha Cartel is a dive bar in Old City that serves Mexican food and strong drinks.

Barcelona Wine Bar has one of the biggest patios in East Passyunk, along with lots of wine and tapas.

DanDan is a Sichuan and Taiwanese spot in Rittenhouse with a good and convenient Happy Hour.

Front Street is an all-day spot in Fishtown with a big patio, affordable cocktails, and way better food than you’d expect.

Dim Sum Garden in Chinatown is affordable and BYOB, which makes it a great spot to start a night or anytime you want some soup dumplings.

American Sardine Bar in Point Breeze is a neighborhood spot that you wish you lived closer to, with a nice patio and good seafood.