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1. Audrey Claire
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 731-1222
Categories:
Mediterranean,
American (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Rittenhouse Square
I was leaning towards five stars, until a minor snafu at the end of our meal with the bill that I'm still not quite sure I understand. But more on that later.
Audrey Claire is a cute, TINY little restaurant. I went at 8:00 on a Sunday night and the…More »
2. Barbuzzo
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-9300
Category:
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Market East, Avenue of the Arts South
Barbuzzo was a great choice for Restaurant Week. This was my first trip, and I will definitely be returning to sample the full menu.
The RW menu began with two types of crostini. The bread was thin and toasted so you ran the risk of biting into your…More »
3. Zahav
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-8800
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Society Hill
I went to Zahav twice in two weeks - the first time, they earned themselves a solid 4 stars, but my second visit bumped them solidly into the 5-star category. If you enjoy Mediterranean flavors, Zahav does them exceptionally well - and the atmosphere…More »
4. Amada
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-2450
Category:
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Olde City
My gustatory love affair with Jose Garces is well-known among my friends. Surprisingly, Amada was one of the last JG restaurants I tried. As his flagship restaurant, it is perhaps his best-known - and deservedly so. Every time I have eaten here,…More »
5. Tinto
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-9150
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
I accidentally ended up at Tinto during Restaurant Week, so I thought I'd update my review to tell you about what the place is like during this most wonderful time of the year. In a nutshell, just as good as it is the rest of the year, and if y'all…More »
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1/17/2011
As much as I love all of Garces' restaurants, Tinto has a special place in my heart. And in my… Read more »
6. Sycamore
I keep meaning to write up some of my thoughts about our UYE dinner at Sycamore. But then I remember the chilled carrot soup, and I realize that I am not at this very moment sitting in Sycamore and cannot have the soup, and I know that I cannot make…More »
7. Lolita
BYOBs are a great idea. BYOTs are maybe the best idea in the entire world.
I can tell you a lot about how my meals here have begun, but not a lot about how they've ended. This is largely a product of their very delicious margaritas. The blood orange…More »
8. Bindi - CLOSED
I love the flavors of Indian food, but I tend not to eat it often because it's so hard to find healthy options. Most of the Indian buffets in UCity are full of fried samosas, tons of rice, and lots of other deliciousness that I try to keep to a…More »
9. Vetri
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-3478
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Washington Square West, Avenue of the Arts South
Vetri is very good. You don't get this many awards and become this well-known without doing something right. Everything about the experience, from the food to the service to the ambiance, was very good. I think the only problem I had at Vetri was…More »
10. Talula's Garden
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7787
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Washington Square West, Market East
I was very excited to be able to try Talula's Garden the first weekend they were open. After some conflicting reports as to their opening day on the website and the phone, I was excited to see the restaurant show up on OpenTable. I was surprised that…More »
11. Alma de Cuba
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 988-1799
Categories:
Latin American,
Caribbean
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center
I've been to Alma de Cuba three times, and each time I visit I find myself liking it more than the last. My first encounter was during Restaurant Week, and I left underwhelmed - while the ambiance and service were stellar, I didn't think the food…More »
12. 10 Arts by Eric Ripert
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 523-8273
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center, Avenue of the Arts South
My favorite thing about 10 Arts was that it was a great place to dine alone. I often find myself on my own and looking for a nice meal, but some places - especially those without bars - just don't feel right for solo dining. 10 Arts was not only…More »
Recently updated lists from Laura S.
Philadelphia Bucket List (9)With just a few weeks left in Philadelphia, I set out to return to some old favorites - and try some great new spots! |
Back of the Bus (8)Remember in elementary school when all the cool kids hung out in the back of the bus? That's what Yelp Elite events are like. But with booze. |
Ritten-hungry (20)Places to eat within walking distance of the city's backyard. |
I Would Walk 500 Miles (4)It takes a lot to get me out of Center City. These places have what it takes. |
It's a Beautiful Day in the Gayborhood (4)Out in the land of rainbow-flagged street signs. |
ROTD (4)My 15 minutes of fame on the internet, accrued 24 hours at a time. |
Nobody Likes You (24)You have no friends, you have no date, you're all alone. The bright side is, you can still eat well! Here is a list of places I have had good solo dining experiences. |
Campus Eats (7)Penn grad student? Undergrad? Resident? Visitor? Sometimes you don't have time to leave campus for food ... |
Pleased to Meat You (7)If life were a game of rock, paper, scissors, BBQ would beat EVERYTHING. |
Dine and Drink En Masse (9)Where to head with a half-dozen (or more) of your closest friends and a half-dozen (or more) bottles of wine, for hours of boozy enjoyment. |
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