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1. Blackbird Pizzeria
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 625-6660
I have a new favorite pizza joint!
It is a shame it opened now and not in the mid 00s when I lived in walking distance. Back in the day there was an establishment there called Gianna's. I liked Gianna's. Their eggplant parmesan pizza was fantastic.…More »
2. John's Pizzeria
Best pizza I've ever tasted.
No slices and no credit cards so keep that in mind.
3. Ambler Theater
The Ambler Theater reminds me of the Cinema Arts Centre and the Northport theater I frequented in high school and college back on Long Island. Cinema Arts Centre is a modern building with small theaters. The Northport theater is an old-school cinema…More »
4. Wissahickon Valley Trail
This is my 100th Yelp review.
The 100th has to be special. The Wissahickon Valley Trail and Forbidden Drive meets that criteria.
I was first introduced to this wonderful area when I had first moved to Philly and was teaching at a charter school in…More »
5. Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2317
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Market East
This is the single best place in Philadelphia.
I could leave it at that but I'll go a little deeper.
If you are visiting Philly, you have to include Reading Terminal Market. Best to go Wednesday through Saturday when the Pennsylvania Dutch merchants…More »
6. Federal Donuts
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 687-8258
Categories:
Donuts,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Pennsport
So much hype...
...and so much success! Federal Donuts is an experience. Philly and Twitter are on fire with it and as I discovered this morning, with good reason. The line out the door at 7. The cashier so friendly and seamlessly processing multiple…More »
7. L&B Spumoni Gardens
It looked so good on Man vs. Food that I had to try it. I took the N train to 86th Street. I stepped out to see a neighborhood not unlike the one I taught in for two years in the South Bronx. Across the street from the subway is a huge sprawling…More »
8. Zwahlen's Ice Cream & Chocolate Co
Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 635-0115
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Best establishment for ice cream.
They just do three flavors. Vanilla, chocolate and a flavor of the day. This means they have so much quality in everything they do because they take it so seriously and don't try to put out dozens of flavors.
The…More »
9. Katina's Gyro Restaurant
Just want to update: this is still a fantastic place. If you are a wanted criminal, stay out of Katina's. Cops are always in there. The mailman in the area eats there a lot. The locals love this place.
My wife and I have eaten three days in a row now.…More »
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4/1/2008
A FANTASTIC Greek restaurant. We always have dinner there when we're in Ocean City.
I get the same… Read more »
10. Hatville Deli
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 925-5065
Category:
Delis
Neighbourhood: Market East
I am sitting in Reading Terminal Market right now, waiting for my wife to arrive. We're heading right to Hatville Farms.
We get the same thing every time because it is just that good: the smoked turkey special. I'm getting hungry thinking about it.
…More »
11. Little Vincent's Pizza
Very basic.
Pizza. The basic toppings available, including anchovies. As far as pizza in the Huntington area, pound for pound this is the best.
The cornmeal on the bottom of the crust really helps to set it apart.
You have to try cold cheese. This is…More »
12. John's Roast Pork
My favorite Philly cheesesteak. They have this bread, like no other cheesesteak shop. Wonderful.
You need not ask for extra cheese. It comes out plenty cheesy.
I do want to try the roast pork sometime though.
13. Philippe The Original Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
I knew about Philippe's from BOTH Anthony Bourdain and Adam Richman. A friend (whose food opinion I highly respect) here in Philly said he enjoyed it. A friend in LA in the know suggested it. And yet I wasn't going to drag my brothers there. I had…More »
14. John's Pizzeria
New York, NY 10036
(212) 391-7560
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Tried the whole wheat crust today. At first I didn't like it and then it won me over. Has its own great unique taste that compliments the other flavors. I suggest you try it.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/1/2008
Very good, especially because the interior is so cool.
The pizza is great: 95%-99% as good as the… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Tom M.
Pizza in Philly (and region): Some places are somewhat adequate! (10)I was born in Flushing, Queens, grew up on Long Island and lived in Manhattan as an adult before moving to Philly.It is fair to say the pizza scene here is bleak regardless of the plethora of pizzerias. Here are some that actually make the cut to the level of decent and sometimes even more. |
Five Favorite Locally Owned Philadelphia Businesses (5)My five favorite locally owned downtown Philly businesses for Yelp Shops Local. |
Five Favorite Locally Owned Glenside(ish) Businesses (5)Here's my five favorites near or kinda near me in Glenside for Yelp Shops Local. |
Sustainable Businesses in Glenside and Area (5)Local businesses that are sustainable. Any suggestions, Yelp Philly? |
Glenside Take-Out Survival Guide (9)I grew up in Huntington on Long Island. Talk about a suburban area that knows how to do take-out right!When my wife and I moved to Glenside in 2007, I was concerned about the dearth of good take-out. Three years later, I know my way around take-out here. |
Jonesing for San Francisco (10)I lived there for six months in 2002-2003. The time difference with my East Coast friends and a job brought me back here.Now, two years after my last visit, I'm making this list just to think about it! |
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