Dinner
Best cheese curds in 215
I believe fried cheese is the best thing since sliced bread. It is crunchy and gooey and filled with happiness. I can assure you that no one you know likes fried cheese more than I do, and because of that, I decided to create a list of my favorite places that serve cheese curds. Without…
Read MoreAshkenazi Food in Philly
Abe Fisher 1623 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19103 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Celebration. Price: High-Price. There are certain names any Philadelphian knows well, like Nick Foles, Gritty, Steven Cook and Mike Solomonov. The last two are known chefs that own some of the most prominent restaurants in the area like Zahav and Abe…
Read MoreVegetarian Chinese at Su Xing!
Su Xing 1508 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. Somehow, Su Xing became my go-to for family gatherings or outing with my friends who are strictly kosher. Su Xing is one of the only vegetarian and vegan Chinese restaurants in the Philadelphia area, and it’s location…
Read MoreCraftsman Row: The Hidden Jewel on Jewelr’s Row
Craftsman Row Saloon 112 S 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Rating: 4/5. Ideal for: Outing with friends Price: Mid-Price. I have walked past Jeweler’s Row at least 100 times. It is near my brother’s house, it has great food (see Fat Salmon, Sweet Charlies, and Le Pain Quotidian) and it is on the way to…
Read MoreYou’ll LAVO the Food Here
Lavo 39 E 58th Street, New York, NY 10022 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends, Celebration. Price: High-Price. Lavo is one of the hottest places to go to on a Friday night, and luckily I had the chance to see what the hype is all about. Even with reservations, we had to wait…
Read MoreContemporary Japanese food at Morimoto
Morimoto 723 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa 19106 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Celebration. Price: High-Price. Morimoto has been on my bucket list from the moment I tried and liked sushi –it was when I was 20 years old. I finally crossed this item off my list on January of 2018. It was my brother’s…
Read MoreHabía una vez at El Vez
El Vez 121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Date Night. Price: Mid-Price. We all know how Midtown Village is one of the destinations for those who enjoy dining out, and 13th street is THE place for that. From bars to restaurants to small stores, this street has it…
Read MoreTapas and Dessert at Amada
Amada 217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Rating: 3.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Date Night. Price: High-Price. I grew up eating typical Spanish food without really knowing it. A close family friend would come often to my house and prepare Tortilla Española (Spanish omelette with potato chunks) , and we would eat that for dinner.…
Read MoreBud and Marilyn’s retro food.
Bud and Marilyn’s 1234 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Rating: 4/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. I always liked fried cheese. I like it more than I should. But can you blame me? It is crispy, gooey, and delicious. I made it a goal of mine to find the best fried…
Read MoreGrand time at Gran Café L’Aquila
Gran Café L’Aquila 1716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Date, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. When my parents came to visit me this past summer, we decided to try places neither of us have been to before, and Grand Café L’Aquila was on top of my personal list. We…
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