Philadelphia

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…

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Vegan heaven at PS & Co

PS & Co 706 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Rating: 4/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. One of the many things  I love about Philadelphia is its vegan scene, even if I am no vegan myself. I love that Philly has so many vegan restaurants because as a kosher gal, my…

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Pizza, pizza, and more pizza at Pizzeria Stella

Pizzeria Stella 420 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with friends, Celebration. Price: Mid-Price. Am I the only one who screams “Stella” like Stanley Kowalski did on A Streetcar Named Desire when reading this restaurant’s name? I seriously doubt it. In all seriousness, Stella is one of those…

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Brunch at Mixto

Mixto 1141 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. Mixto is a heaven for any Latino in Philadelphia. Its menu features typical plates from Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica and more. When deciding where to go for brunch, Mixto became the obvious option for a family from…

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Ashkenazi 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…

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Can’t Be Sedentary With Nomad Pizza

Nomad Pizza 611 S. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 19106 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Celebration, Outing with Friends. Price: Low to Mid-Price. South Street is one of my favorite streets in Philadelphia. It is the home of Magic Gardens, old record stores and great restaurants including Nomad Pizza. If you are a New…

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Bubble Fish, Bubble Tea and Sushi

Bubble Fish 909 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. It is so hard to choose from all the restaurants in China Town. No matter which corner you turn to, you’ll find at least seven rolled ice-cream parlor, four sushi places, and two Banh mì restaurants.  Yet,…

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Vegetarian 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…

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Mac Mart macs me happy

Mac Mart 1 04 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Quick Lunch. Price: High-Price. I remember the first time I saw The Mac Mart Truck. I was walking back from class when I saw the bright, pink truck parked across from my dorm. Now, I am not a big fan of the…

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Craftsman 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…

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