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Where to take vegans, vegetarians, picky eaters, and koshertarians.

 1. Audrey Claire

276 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 731-1222

Categories: Mediterranean, American (New), Seafood

Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star rating
  8/18/2009

I had already had dinner, but Sara was hungries. We walked by the outside dinners oggling their mussels and such. We did a 360 and went in. Now we know why those smart peeps were sweltering in the heat rather than sitting inside. Its loud in that…More »

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 2. Bossam Bar - CLOSED

719 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-9373

Categories: Japanese, Korean, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Market East

3.0 star rating
  11/19/2010 First to Review

I'm not sure when these guys took over. This used to  be the south of broad locale of Tampopo. I was craving some teriyaki chicken. So, I stopped in. It's a friday night in late fall in jeweler's row. The place was dead. The three guys working were…More »

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 3. David's Mai Lai Wah

1001 Race St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-2610

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2010

I can't believe I have never written a review about my fave place in chinatown.

Ok here are the rules. Ask for the noodle menu. Do not order from the green "American" menu. Order very specific dishes like panfriend dumplings, shanghai springrolls,…More »

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 4. Sabrina's Café

1804 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 636-9061

Categories: Diners, Cafes, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Fairmount, Spring Garden, Art Museum District, Logan Square, Franklintown

3.0 star rating
  5/16/2009

STICK TO SABRINAS FOR BRUNCH AND BREAKFAST ONLY!

I have been going to Sabrinas for years. Started at their bella vista locale and when they opened up shop in the Art Museum I started going there.

I have been to bella vista locale for dinner and it was…More »

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 5. Vientiane Café

4728 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 726-1095

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Cedar Park

5.0 star rating
  3/12/2009

This used to be my hood. I moved to center city, but when I am craving yummy fresh lao and vietnamese here is where I go.

The sticky rice is amazing. The service and wait can be mediocre, but its worth it.

They do not accept cash, but there is an atm…More »

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 6. Yakitori Boy

213 N 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 923-8088

Categories: Japanese, Karaoke

4.0 star rating
  5/16/2009

Aaron...silly man do not go here for karaoke...just come for the food especially on half price wednesday!

The well drinks are insanely cheap and the rolls are half price. Ive been twice and both times in groups of five...We all leave tipsy and full…More »

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 7. Day By Day

2101 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-5540

Categories: Caterers, Breakfast & Brunch, American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/26/2009

Not that impressed by brunch. The service was spottier than usual. Also they take forever to ring you up...annoying

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/10/2009

    let's just say I know two things in lifea god bbq brisket sandwich and cupcakes.

    brisket sandwich is… Read more »

 8. Resurrection Ale House

2425 Grays Ferry Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-2202

Categories: Bars, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Graduate Hospital, Grays Ferry

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/10/2010

We had a super sweet waitress and the bartender was the same one who put an olive in my coke by accident!

Sara and I went for brunch this saturday. Sadly, Sara was craving their delicious fried chicken which by the way is not available until 3pm!

I…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/6/2009

    Its a tiny little place and try not to blink whilst walking there...you might mistake it for… Read more »

 9. Zahav

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

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Society Hill

5.0 star rating
  8/15/2009

My biggest gripe with this place is that they aren't kosher. A lot of my friends keep kosher and an awesome gourmet kosher restaurant would be killer. Killer expensive, but awesome to go to  a place where we could all order something and be happy.

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 10. Distrito

3945 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-1657

Categories: Mexican, Bars

Neighbourhood: University City

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/15/2009

I used to work at Penn. However, Penn decided I was not a good fit. Well had they not discovered this i would have never had lunch at Distrito.

They have this insanely awesome lunch deal, if I was not living off unemployment I would eat here every…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/16/2009

    Its worth all the hype, but go on a slow day or make a reservation.

    The guacamole and margaritas are… Read more »

 11. Jones

700 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-9600

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Market East

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/22/2009

the brisket sandwich is delish!

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/11/2009

    My friend gets catatonic about their deviled eggs. I did not understand what all the hoopla was… Read more »

 12. Fish

1234 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 545-9600

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Washington Square West

3.0 star rating
  11/19/2009

The owners of Little Fish have opened a big fish, but chose to call it Fish instead. My friend travels to Greece quite often and said it was the best fish she had ever had in philly.

So, the three us headed out for a 700 reservation on a tuesday.…More »

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 13. Percy Street Barbecue

900 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 625-8510

Category: Barbeque

Neighbourhood: Washington Square West

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/21/2011

I've been on hard on percy street, but that pecan pie.....oh good lord

I ate my slice, with ice cream mind you...licked the plate...i then ate the rest of my friends and then contemplated another slice....yes it's that good

i love the brisket, if it…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    8/1/2010

    Monday night was my second journey to percy street, I was hankering for some brisket.

    My girlies got… Read more »

 14. Tiffin

710 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-1297

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

4.0 star rating
  3/18/2009

I've never been to the actual restaurant, but I have had delicious delivery.

yes they deliver all the way to my hood ( rittenhouse area) which is amazing.

it's pricey but fresh!

the roasted vegetables are awesome

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 15. Tiffin

7105 Emlen St
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 242-3656

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhood: Germantown

4.0 star rating
  1/11/2010

Miriam has moved to the pretty little hamlet of mt. airy. The best part of her move is she is closer to center city and she is so close to this little cafe.

I have had tiffin delivery from northern liberties several times. However, eating in the…More »

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 16. Noble: An American Cookery - CLOSED

2025 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 568-7000

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/23/2010

I just love this place. I have since it opened and I gush about it to other restraunteurs and foodie friends.

Recently Sara and I stopped in for brunch. We both had the crepes with berries and nutella. They were delish. Warm melty oozy nutella and…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/15/2009

    The girls and I have been taking advantage of Restaurant week. We went to 10Arts by eric ripert last… Read more »

 17. Melograno

2010 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 875-8116

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

3.0 star rating
  5/16/2009

Okay all my friends agree....if you have been here more than once you have had the entire menu! ( especially if you are a pescatarian!)

I had the grilled plate of seafood, which was a delight except the calamari could have been grilled more

My friend…More »

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 18. Kanella

1001 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-1773

Category: Greek

Neighbourhood: Washington Square West

5.0 star rating
  5/16/2009

Delicious....

Go with friends and order a bunch of appetizers/tapas and one entree perhaps

We loved the haloumi, the warm dips with pita, the boureka like pastry with honey.

the only dish i was not so crazy about was the warm lamb salad.

It is also a…More »

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 19. Honey's Sit-N-Eat

800 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1150

Categories: Southern, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Northern Liberties

4.0 star rating
  2/10/2010

I love brunch. I love brunch even more when my birthday girl friend calls and says, " stop eating whatever you were eating and get dressed I'm paying for a cab and we are going to Honeys"

Away we went smooshed into the cab dressed in multiple layers…More »

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 20. Hot Suppa

703 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-5005
5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/14/2012

Oh how you do it Hot Suppa  I just don't know!

I made it into Boston earlier than anticipated so I headed up to Portland on the first Concord Coach I could get. Which got me into Portland by 8. So, I had time to kill before I rang the doorbell at…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/20/2010

    The Hash oh the Hash. That is some wicked Hash. Beautiful pink chunks of corned beef dotted with… Read more »

 21. El Fuego

2101 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 592-1901

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1.0 star rating
  Update - 5/24/2009

El Fuego this is the last straw. I was so excited when this new locale opened up. You advertised being open 7 days a week 11am-10pm. I was so excited. So last night my friend and I stopped by at 9pm. The door was locked and a bunch of the staff were…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/14/2009

    they are now offering a happy hour from 4-7 m-f  margarita's for $3 and flavored ones for $4! salsa… Read more »

 22. Garces Trading Company

1111 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 574-1099

Categories: Sandwiches, Modern European, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Washington Square West

3.0 star rating
  11/18/2010

Our second trip to GTC was a-ok, our first was stellar. Perhaps because like his mentor( Starr) when he opens a new place the focus and chef go there.

Our first trip we had the homemade mozarella which is divine. A bowl of buttery cheesey gooodness.…More »

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 23. Good Dog Bar and Restaurant

224 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 985-9600

Categories: Pubs, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/23/2011

OH MY GOD...... wednesday night half off cans! three dollar strongbows!

How had I been coming here for years and not had these amazing chicken cordon-bleu fingers yet? SO good. Nomnomnom

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  • 3.0 star rating
    8/4/2010

    We had a groupon. So me and my group-on-ed to good dog. S was craving fries ( Personally not a big… Read more »


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