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 1. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

10 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0666

Categories: Cuban, Bars, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Olde City

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2012

Let's make this simple - what shouldn't you get here? CRAZY! What should you get here? EVERYTHING! Amazing food + refreshing mojitos + expedient and friendly service + cool ambiance = make your reservation and go ASAP.

Here's some help if my…More »

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 2. Little Fish

746 S 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 455-0172

Category: Seafood

5.0 star rating
  4/22/2012

Little Fish... little place, little menu, BIG score. On the night we dined there were 13 menu items; we had 8 of them, all of which were awesome.

Walk in, there's seating to your left, a few against the wall in front of you, and straight ahead is the…More »

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 3. Beau Monde

624 S 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 592-0656

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, French, Creperies

Neighbourhood: Bella Vista

5.0 star rating
  1/8/2010

I have only been living in the area since September, but as of now this is by far my favorite restaurant. Have only been for dinner, and each time has been incredibly delicious. Ambiance is pretty cool, but if you don't get a window seat then you…More »

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 4. Zahav

237 St James Pl
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-8800

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Society Hill

4.0 star rating
  1/5/2012

You really can't go wrong if you like Mediterranean-influenced food. Now, they call themselves an Israeli restaurant, but being Israeli I'd have to say it's more Israeli-inspired... either way, the food is delicious.

Start out with the salatim and…More »

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 5. Talula's Garden

210 W Washington Sq
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Washington Square West, Market East

4.0 star rating
  3/16/2012

Unbelievable. Talula's went beyond the mark with every dish that came out... except for the one that didn't! Our server forgot about our side of roasted mushrooms. Oh so sad. I'm certain that I would've given 5 stars if not for this mix-up. So let's…More »

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Location

Philadelphia, PA

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January 2010

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food (all kinds), music (drummer), sports (soccer, adventures, and anything Penn State), life

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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

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First Stage (friend's high school band)

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Ace Ventura - Pet Detective (that's the only AV movie, as far as I'm concerned)

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empanadas, delicious steak, and tres leches

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Gianduja chocolate

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Koala!