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she don't eat meat...
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1. Blue Sage Vegetarian Grille
remember that feeling of anticipation when you were about to head to disney world for the first time? you could barely sleep the nite before...you'd heard everyone else rave about mickey mouse and space mountain...and now you were finally going to…More »
2. Govinda's Vegetarian
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 985-9303
Categories:
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South
holy mackerel - i ate mackerel! er, uh, faux mackerel, that is...but whatever.
just saying (writing?) those words sounds so funny to me as someone who not only hasn't eaten meat (yes, fish IS meat) in 20 years, but even when i did, i never ate…More »
3. Zahav
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-8800
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Society Hill
what's my favorite dish at zahav? easy question - definitely the haloumi. crispy fried cubes of a most delicious salty cheese. no matter its pairing (which changes seasonally), the cheese itself is the star of this stand-out dish.
buuuuut...damn, that…More »
4. Kennett
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 687-1426
Categories:
American (New),
Gastropubs,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Queen Village
in just a little over a year of being in biz, kennett has become a staple in my restaurant repertoire. with plenty of veg-friendly fare and a truly legit farm-to-table menu (on my most recent visit, i witnessed farmers from a mere 80 miles away…More »
5. Khyber Pass Pub
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-5888
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Olde City
my last 4 visits to the khyber have all been to celebrate birthdays. let's revisit in reverse chronological order, shall we?
::CHRISTOPHER R'S BIRTHDAY::
my first brunch at the kyber....definitely not my last. tho i pretty much always go for eggs, i…More »
6. Honey's Sit-N-Eat
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 925-1150
Categories:
Southern,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Northern Liberties
another visit to honey's...and i continue to stand behind their well-deserved 5 stars! while i've dined here many times, i hadn't been there in quite a few months, so when my parents told me they were coming into town for the day to do some shopping…More »
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3/15/2009
not once have i gone to honey's for a weekend brunch and not incurred a wait of at least 30 minutes… Read more »
7. The Institute
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 318-7772
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Spring Garden
update = upgrade!
since my first visit to the institute almost a year ago (man, time flies!), i have been back a good number of times and for good reason: this bar rocks! sure...it's kinda in the 'hood and not near much anything else, but for a…More »
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10/10/2009
today, i sit on my couch, stuck at home with a cold. sigh. on the plus side, it gives me a good… Read more »
8. Horizons - CLOSED
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-6117
Categories:
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: Bella Vista, South Street District
i done took my own advice and got back here for dinner last nite (just 4 days left, people!!) and am soooo glad i did.
on this visit, my dining companions - yelper kathleen D and the soon-to-be-yelping adrienne V - and i decided to do something…More »
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6/15/2011
file under things that make me happy: dinner at horizons.
file under things that make me sad:… Read more »
9. Lolita
oh, lolita... i just visited you for the first time on friday nite, and, much like the nabokov nymphet for which you are presumably named, i find myself smitten and longing to see you again. soon....i hope!
the guac? delish. the BYOT factor? love it.…More »
10. New Delhi Indian Restaurant
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-1941
this is not only my favorite indian restaurant, this is my favorite restaurant in all of phildelphia, hands down. i say that in part because it is the only restaurant that i have frequented on a regular basis over the past 13+ years. it's hard to put…More »
11. Stateside
brussels craving = satisfied!
after penning my previous review, said craving set in hard, and i found myself back at stateside for dinner. but before indulging in my most favorite of sprouts, i nibbled on some pickles (cauliflower = whoa good!),…More »
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3/16/2012
i had just finished working a nearly 13 hour shift. on a saturday. after being immersed in fried… Read more »
12. Royal Tavern
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6694
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Bella Vista
spoiled by the royal. yup, that's what i am. see, i've tasted the liquid magic that is the royal bloody, and all bloody marys i've had since have in turn been the recipients of such remarks as "it's good, but not royal good."
bloodys are a relatively…More »
13. Good Dog Bar and Restaurant
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 985-9600
there is little to say that hasn't already been said in the other 115 reviews...so i'll try to keep this brief. i LOVE this place! and no, not just because photos of my pup adorn its walls...tho i would never want my baby on the wall of a less than…More »
14. Han Dynasty
with 141 [mostly] 5-star reviews to their name, does han dynasty really need another one from me? no. but i'mma do it anyway.
spicy cucumbers.
when michelle C told me this was her favorite app in all of philadlephia, i knew they'd be something…More »
15. The Gold Standard Cafe
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-8247
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Cedar Park
when i walked inside gold standard yesterday afternoon, a old michael franti song was playing. this made me happy.
i perused the menu for quite some time (as all of the options sounded good and were reasonably priced) before finally placing my order…More »
16. Resurrection Ale House
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-2202
Categories:
Bars,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: Graduate Hospital, Grays Ferry
i'm buried up to my eyeballs in bookmarks of places to review... yet it seems only fair that my first review of the new year is for the very first restaurant i patronized in 2010: resurrection ale house.
if ever two people (or four, taking into…More »
17. Mama's Vegetarian
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-0477
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Vegetarian,
Kosher
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
you ever have one of those sundays where you wake up at noon, feeling nice 'n well rested after a long, holiday weekend filled with family, friends & concerts, and you are hard-core, nothing-else-will-satisfy-me craving falafel? no? oh. well, maybe…More »
18. Pub on Passyunk East
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 755-5125
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhood: East Passyunk Ave
finally! i made it to the P.O.P.E.! on rosh hashanah of all days...oh, the irony. while the majority of my tribe was slurping matzoh ball soup and dipping their apples in honey with family, i joined fellow yelper meredith K for some veggie eats and…More »
19. Winnie's Le Bus
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 487-2663
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Manayunk, Roxborough
finding myself at le bus two weekends in a row is something that hasn't happened since i moved out of the 'yunk four years ago...until now.
weekend one. after hanging out with friends at the bayou to watch the eagles game, we were hungry - for real…More »
20. The Couch Tomato Café
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 483-2233
after wowing the pants off of my parents (not literally - ew!) with brunch at honey's, when it came time to grab a bite to eat for dinner, the pressure was on to impress once again.
our shopping endeavors had taken us to main street, manayunk - my old…More »
21. Hinge Cafe
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 425-6614
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
American (New),
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Kensington, Port Richmond
the website for hinge cafe lists the following definitions for its namesake:
1. a natural and anatomical joint in which motion occurs
2. a principal on which something is based or depends
3. that which brings things together
fittingly,…More »
22. Marrakesh
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-5929
Category:
Moroccan
Neighbourhood: Society Hill
there's not much to say that hasn't already been said here. however, as a [non-fish-eating] vegetarian i felt obliged to point out that, contrary to some of the posts i have read, marrakesh IS veg friendly!
granted, you don't get much of an option…More »
23. Sketch
once my boyfriend suggested getting dinner here before hitting up a show at JB's this past thursday nite, it was all i could think about. he had raved about his previous experiences there, and the reviews i read only helped to solidify my craving.…More »
24. Maoz Vegetarian
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-3409
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Market East
the falafel is great, and no question a good value at $4.69 for the regular/large. (unfortunately for me, that's 31 cents shy of their $5 credit card limit and i haaaaate carrying cash). i was about to upgrade by adding avocado for an extra buck, but…More »
25. Fu-Wah Mini Market
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 729-2993
Categories:
Convenience Stores,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Cedar Park
there's something about warm, sunshiney days that makes me wanna get in my car, roll down the windows, turn up the tunes and drive to fu wah for a tofu hoagie to-go. the crusty bread, the marinated tofu, the carrots, daikon, cilantro &…More »
26. Abyssinia
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-2424
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhoods: Walnut Hill, University City, Spruce Hill
nothing says 'cinco de mayo' quite like ethiopian food. er, uh...whatever. let's just say, anyone who knows me knows that mexican bars/restaurants on cinco de mayo are like irish pubs on st. patty's day: not.my.bag.
so while many were likely starting…More »
27. Kingdom of Vegetarians Restaurant
one of the best things about going to see a show at the troc is grabbing pre-show eats in chinatown, which is exactly what i did this past friday nite. instead of catching the sunbears, kingdom served as our opening act for the black kids/mates of…More »
28. Saffron Indian Kitchen
"let's go out to dinner and see a movie"
- phish
http://www.youtube.com...
ok, ok...it may be quite commonplace, the whole dinner & a movie thing, but it's not something i do often. and when it does happen, i inevitably get this very repetitive phish…More »
29. Khajuraho India
this restaurant was recently recommended to both myself and my boyfriend by 2 different people...and since indian cuisine is a favorite of ours (and a valentine's tradition) we discussed heading here for v-day dinner. after checking out the yelp…More »
30. Sukhothai
saw the sign posted today: sukhothai now does delivery!! oh man...this could get dangerous.....
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2/19/2009
thai BYOs are seemingly a dime a dozen these days, but having one in the heart of havertown -… Read more »
31. Delancey Street Bagels
delancey stays at a strong 4 stars, after all, i am there at least twice a week - they make a mean bagel. tho high prices & skimpiness often abound, i have finally found a way to get my beloved soy chicken salad samidge at a cheaper price!!
what was…More »
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10/25/2009
it's a sad day when i find myself deducting a star, but you made me do it, delancey!
as mentioned in… Read more »
32. Santa Fe Burrito
was in here again yesterday, this time taking along 2 friends who had previously never been, and are now both fans. we all LOVED our burritos, and, having gotten the regular size, all had another half to heat up and enjoy for dinner later! service…More »
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2/24/2009
sure, santa fe burrito isn't offering standard south of the border style fare...but, hello, they… Read more »
33. House
locally grown, fair trade, organic...oh my!
...and delicious, too! house makes working in the suburbs worth it....well, sort of. ok, not really. but it is such a treat to have this charming & tasty cafe nearby to help me break up the monotony of the…More »
34. New Tiny Hoagie Shoppe
i walked over to tiny's at lunch today with the intention of getting a greek salad as i often do. and by often, i mean about once a week. it's good stuff - HUGE and loaded with chunks of feta (no crumbles here!) as well as olives, tomatoes,…More »
35. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
ok, i was called out on my previous 3 star rating/semi-glowing review, so now, after my latest iron hill experience, i am rounding that 3.5 up to a 4. took the folks here for dinner en route to dropping them off at the airport. no one was in the mood…More »
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6/23/2009
working in media for 8 years, i have been to iron hill more times than i can remember. whether it's… Read more »
36. Sweet Potato Cafe & Bakery - CLOSED
i'm on the fence with this place. i definitely need to order a few more times to really get a feel for it, but i'm going with a middle-of-the-road 3 stars based off of my first time... leaving room for the potential that i see.
with a bevy of…More »
37. Elevation Burger
a few months ago, my bf sent me a link to an article on foobooz about elevation burger coming to the philly area. while we're not fast food kinda people, one offering organic ingredients (and TWO different veggie burgers!) piqued our curiosity, and…More »
38. Dahlak
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 726-6464
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhood: Cedar Park
last year my friends and i patronized abyssinia on cinco de mayo; random, yes, but it's how i roll. following suit, for st. patty's day this year, callan W and i fulfilled our craving for ethiopian food - and our desire to avoid green-clad drunken…More »
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