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1. Le Bar Lyonnais - CLOSED
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 567-1000
Wow, fancy schmancy. My very first visit (and definitely not my last) to Le Bar Lyonnais was a great one. Although I was only there for one drink with a business contact, I left with a very positive impression.
Walking up to Le Bec Fin's door, I…More »
2. Amís
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 732-2647
Not updating this review sooner has been a complete oversight. I've actually been back four or five times since my first visit, and Amis has become one of my favorite destinations for dining and/or drinks.
There are several things on the menu that I…More »
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2/22/2010
This review reflects my first of what will probably be many experiences at Amis, especially if my… Read more »
3. Tinto
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-9150
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
Despite a frustrating experience at Tinto back in May, I knew I wanted to return for another round to see if I had judged too harshly. Turns out, the dining experience is a lot better when the service is exceptional and you are in the company of…More »
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5/1/2009
When I saw Tinto on the list of participating restaurants in the Dining Out for Life event, I was… Read more »
4. Osteria
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-0920
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Fairmount, Avenue of the Arts North
My feelings for Osteria remain firmly in four star territory. I absolutely love the food but the prices for some of it make me shudder. Fortunately, my last visit was for my birthday so I was not responsible for the check.
We made it a night of the…More »
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12/4/2009
My group of girlfriends and I selected Osteria as the locale to celebrate the 30th birthday of one… Read more »
5. Chelsea Prime
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 428-4545
Categories:
Steakhouses,
American (Traditional)
A few words to describe the wedding I attended at Chelsea Prime in The Chelsea over the weekend: Fab. Glam. Swank.
Truly, I was blown away by this most fabulous soiree. With about two minutes to spare before the ceremony was to begin, I peeled wheels…More »
6. Parc Restaurant, Bistro & Cafe
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-2262
Categories:
French,
American (New),
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square
A friend and I had plans to meet at Parc, and being the first to arrive, I decided that we would be dining al fresco under the heat lamps. It was a little bit chilly but the lamps provided enough warmth to keep me comfortable in my short sleeved…More »
7. Union Trust
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-6000
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Market East
Wow.
That was my first impression when walking into Union Trust. Beautiful architecture, and what were probably some crazy-expensive renovations, stretched from marble floor to richly adorned ceiling. The main level bar was still swinging after 10…More »
8. Rouge
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-6622
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Burgers,
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square
Having wanted to try Rouge for ages, my friend and I finally made it our destination for drinks and dinner. I arrived early and was fortunate enough to score a window table. While sampling a couple different glasses of white, I enjoyed French music…More »
9. Buddakan
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 574-9440
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Olde City
Last night was my third time dining here, and probably my favorite. It happens to be Buddakan's tenth anniversary and in conjunction with that, proceeds from each check are being donated to Project H.O.M.E. all week. Reason enough to get out for…More »
10. Giumarello's Restaurant
In my opinion, this is by far the best restaurant on Haddon Ave. The martini list is a mile long, the newly renovated bar is really classy, service is always wonderful and the food is consistently fantastic.
I've probably gotten crab cakes 90% of…More »
11. Friday Saturday Sunday
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 546-4232
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square
Another 5-star worthy experience at Friday Saturday Sunday! My boyfriend and I had reservations for the New Year's Eve seating at 8 p.m. We arrived a little early and went to the Tank Bar upstairs for a drink... but waited and waited and waited…More »
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5/2/2008
Went to dinner here on a double date. My friend and I are total food snobs and love going out to… Read more »
12. XIX - Nineteen
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 790-1919
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South
First of all, I LOVE the bar. It's so swanky and there is always at least one bartender who is super attractive. I don't know about you but that equals points in my book. The cocktails are good, and the happy hour specials are the jam, but the…More »
13. Butcher and Singer
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 732-4444
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
You cannot go wrong with Restaurant Week lunch at Butcher & Singer. I returned once again for the three course meal during week 2 of RW, and everything from the greeting at the front door to the water glasses that were constantly being refilled was…More »
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1/25/2010
Restaurant Week lunch at Butcher & Singer is pretty awesome. For a mere $20, even those with the… Read more »
14. Amada
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
Category:
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Olde City
My friend and I found ourselves here on Sunday night in hopes that we could get seated. As luck would have it, there were two seats available at the chef's counter. Since neither of us was starving, we ordered 4 plates to share~ a serrano ham and…More »
15. Estia
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-7700
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South
My friend and I went to brunch here on Sunday and had a lovely experience. We were looking to sit outside, but once we entered the restaurant and saw the beautiful décor and gigantic open windows, we were happy to take up residence at a table…More »
16. The Chophouse
Want to know how to ruin a good thing? Throw some mediocre dishes on a prix fixe menu and call it Restaurant Week. I already boycotted Philly's version this year after too many disappointments in the past. Unfortunately, the promise of four courses…More »
17. Four Seasons Hotel
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 963-1500
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: Penn Center, Art Museum District, Logan Square
Although I haven't stayed at this hotel, I did experience the five star service the Four Seasons is known for during my two visits to the With Love Beer Garden this week. The garden was prepped and lovely both times, and every single employee I…More »
18. Talula's Garden
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Washington Square West, Market East
Walking through the garden on a hot and humid Friday night, I was relieved to be sitting inside. But only because of the weather. The garden itself is a wonderland of flora, lights and the sounds of trickling water. Truly magical.
Inside, the decor…More »
19. Rescue Rittenhouse Spa
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 772-2766
Category:
Day Spas
Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square
I've been here twice now, the first time for a manicure and the second for a pedicure. For a manicure, it's a very nice place and you'll certainly get your money's worth. But for pedicure services, no one can match my regular guy Thom from the salon…More »
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1/12/2011
My nails were having an emergency situation (aka, looking like a frightful mess) and I had to take… Read more »
20. SW Steakhouse
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-3463
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: The Strip
This review is long overdue but I didn't want to leave SW out of my Vegas chronicles, since our meal there was one of the best parts of my friend's bachelorette weekend earlier this month.
Our server, Juan, and the other gentleman who worked our…More »
21. Tashan
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 687-2170
Categories:
Indian,
Modern European
Neighbourhoods: Bella Vista, Avenue of the Arts South
Four out of six people from my last visit to Tashan went back again to celebrate a birthday this week. I wasn't sure if the experience would match our previous visit, but after a few bites, it was confirmed: Tashan is a five star restaurant all the…More »
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9/28/2011
What didn't I eat at Tashan last night? No really - I'm pretty sure that between our party of six,… Read more »
22. 10 Arts Lounge
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 523-8000
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts South
I finally made it to 10 Arts. Well, I made it to the lounge, anyway. It was a Thursday, later in the night and we arrived to a pretty lively scene. A DJ was situated in a corner and ladies were dolled up like it was prime time on Saturday.
Our…More »
23. 4 Sisters Nail Salon
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-2492
Category:
Nail Salons
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
Van saved my eyebrows from extreme unibrow territory when I blew through the doors of 4 Sisters yesterday afternoon. After a struggle with the meter outside, which wouldn't take my singles OR credit cards (what else is new, PPA?), I plopped in two…More »
24. The Prime Rib
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 772-1701
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square
I got Prime Rib'd, y'all.
I was warned that the happy hour at Prime Rib was so magnificent, so unbelievably dealtastic, that it had actually overpowered some of the most seasoned drinkers I know. I had heard about the battles fought, the stories that…More »
25. Fork
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-9425
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Olde City
Have you ever gone to a restaurant with high expectations, only to drop a solid chunk of dough and leave feeling somewhat duped? Well I have, and it's not a good feeling. Fork is not that place. Last night, my friends and I enjoyed a great meal and…More »
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