Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
On a beautiful day, Parc and Rouge vie for most-sought-over seats in the city. Ask for a "park view" on the 18th street side ... and always call ahead. Perfect for brunch or afternoon drinks!
223 locals recommend
Parc
227 S 18th StOn a beautiful day, Parc and Rouge vie for most-sought-over seats in the city. Ask for a "park view" on the 18th street side ... and always call ahead. Perfect for brunch or afternoon drinks!
You cannot go wrong here. Their flatbreads and mixed cocktails are the stuff of legend.
93 locals recommend
Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut StYou cannot go wrong here. Their flatbreads and mixed cocktails are the stuff of legend.
Tria Taproom
2005 Walnut StWine. On tap. Trust me -- it's not nearly as bad as it sounds.
Tria Cafe Rittenhouse
123 S 18th StWine, cheese. More wine.
Coffee from down under ... and hearty Aussie breakfast-y foods, too. It's on the corner of 17th and Locust in the Radisson Blu.
7 locals recommend
Bluestone Lane
1701 Locust StCoffee from down under ... and hearty Aussie breakfast-y foods, too. It's on the corner of 17th and Locust in the Radisson Blu.
A hidden gem, and they specialize in fresh, farm-to-table vegan and vegetarian. Eat in or take it to go (sit in the park!)
11 locals recommend
P.S. & Co.
1706 Locust StA hidden gem, and they specialize in fresh, farm-to-table vegan and vegetarian. Eat in or take it to go (sit in the park!)
Great old-school Jewish deli. Real coke from a fountain (not Pepsi or RC Cola) and a complimentary pickle bar. Closes up around 8:30p
Schlesinger's
1521 Locust StGreat old-school Jewish deli. Real coke from a fountain (not Pepsi or RC Cola) and a complimentary pickle bar. Closes up around 8:30p
Hidden just off 17th Street, halfway down a service street lined with parking garages and loading docks. Best outpost of our famed local chef Marc Vetri. Pizza, beer and little else.
73 locals recommend
Pizzeria Vetri
1939 Callowhill StHidden just off 17th Street, halfway down a service street lined with parking garages and loading docks. Best outpost of our famed local chef Marc Vetri. Pizza, beer and little else.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rouge
205 S 18th StA classic. THE classic.
Amazing Mexican food and fully-stocked tequila bar, which is gracious of them, since they own the Simpre Azul brand. The waiter will bring your margarita to the table balanced on his head. Loco!
20 locals recommend
Tequilas Restaurant / Bar
1602 Locust StAmazing Mexican food and fully-stocked tequila bar, which is gracious of them, since they own the Simpre Azul brand. The waiter will bring your margarita to the table balanced on his head. Loco!
Pub. Don't go for the food (or the service). But it's a great bar!
22 locals recommend
The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant
247 S 17th StPub. Don't go for the food (or the service). But it's a great bar!
Essentials
Di Bruno Bros
1730 Chestnut StGourmet market. Closes a bit early, though.
The corner market, where they still bag your groceries for you ... and can deliver them on a bike, too. Closes at 10p daily; also usually open holidays w/ limited hours.
62 locals recommend
Rittenhouse Market
1733 Spruce StThe corner market, where they still bag your groceries for you ... and can deliver them on a bike, too. Closes at 10p daily; also usually open holidays w/ limited hours.
Shopping
In case you need to pick up flowers. Closes up at 5:30/6-ish on weekdays, though (and around 4 on Saturdays) ... so grab them early and not en route to dinner.
BLOSSOM
225 S 17th StIn case you need to pick up flowers. Closes up at 5:30/6-ish on weekdays, though (and around 4 on Saturdays) ... so grab them early and not en route to dinner.
Stadler-Kahn
1724 Sansom StreetLet me know what you find!
Hands-down, one of the best curated collections of shoes you'll ever find. The owner, Elena is awesome. Tell her Matt sent you.
6 locals recommend
Bus Stop Boutique
727 S 4th StHands-down, one of the best curated collections of shoes you'll ever find. The owner, Elena is awesome. Tell her Matt sent you.