Guidebook for Philadelphia

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Guidebook for Philadelphia

Drinks & Nightlife

Sexy wine bar with elegant little plates by Top Chef winner Nick Elmi.
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
ITV (In the Valley)
1615 E Passyunk Ave
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sexy wine bar with elegant little plates by Top Chef winner Nick Elmi.
Great selection of beers. Bartenders who know their stuff. Also? Don;t miss the $5 cheeseburger. It's nothing special, but it's a crowd favorite.
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fountain Porter
1601 S 10th St
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great selection of beers. Bartenders who know their stuff. Also? Don;t miss the $5 cheeseburger. It's nothing special, but it's a crowd favorite.
The food at this French-inspired restaurant is great, and it makes an excellent date night spot, but the bar might be even better. It's just a few seats, but their house cocktails are fantastic. No better place in the neighborhood for a cocktail, truly.
30 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Townsend
1623 E Passyunk Ave
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The food at this French-inspired restaurant is great, and it makes an excellent date night spot, but the bar might be even better. It's just a few seats, but their house cocktails are fantastic. No better place in the neighborhood for a cocktail, truly.

Food Scene

Cozy little British pie shop offering savory pies and pastries and a few sweets, too. The owner, Sam, is about the nicest person you'll ever meet and from the time he opened Stargazy in late 2015 it was an instant neighborhood favorite. The classic meat pies are great, but he always offers at least one vegetarian option, too.
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Stargazy
1838 E Passyunk Ave
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cozy little British pie shop offering savory pies and pastries and a few sweets, too. The owner, Sam, is about the nicest person you'll ever meet and from the time he opened Stargazy in late 2015 it was an instant neighborhood favorite. The classic meat pies are great, but he always offers at least one vegetarian option, too.
Modern Jewish bake shop. The babka is great, the cookies are great, everything is great. Be forewarned, like the owner, Tova, the shop is tiny! Great spot to grab a coffee and a pastry en route to the dog park, but not the place to go if you need a space for a group, or you plan to linger with your laptop.
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Essen Bakery
1437 E Passyunk Ave
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Modern Jewish bake shop. The babka is great, the cookies are great, everything is great. Be forewarned, like the owner, Tova, the shop is tiny! Great spot to grab a coffee and a pastry en route to the dog park, but not the place to go if you need a space for a group, or you plan to linger with your laptop.
Malaysian food! Chow down on skewers of satay and coconut milk rice nasi lemak, and don't miss their coffee and tea drinks. Also, pack a bottle or two because it's BYOB! (Brunch is good, too!)
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Saté Kampar
611 E Passyunk Ave
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Malaysian food! Chow down on skewers of satay and coconut milk rice nasi lemak, and don't miss their coffee and tea drinks. Also, pack a bottle or two because it's BYOB! (Brunch is good, too!)
Do you need takeout wings or pizza? Or a quick slice for a mid afternoon snack? This is the only place in the neighborhood to go. Don't waste your money at Isabella's. Plus, if you're in the mood to sit in the dining room, the owner and some of the service staff occasionally perform opera live.
28 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th St
28 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Do you need takeout wings or pizza? Or a quick slice for a mid afternoon snack? This is the only place in the neighborhood to go. Don't waste your money at Isabella's. Plus, if you're in the mood to sit in the dining room, the owner and some of the service staff occasionally perform opera live.
Great wood-fired pizzas. Great snacks. Great wine. Great neighborhood spot.
36 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Brigantessa
1520 E Passyunk Ave
36 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great wood-fired pizzas. Great snacks. Great wine. Great neighborhood spot.
A Jewish guy making his take on dim sum classics. Fantastic casual spot. Great place for families. Definitely order the cucumber salad and the lamb dumplings. And save room for their soft serve ice cream. No matter what flavor - peanut butter, black sesame, coconut - get it!
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bing Bing Dim Sum
1648 E Passyunk Ave
83 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A Jewish guy making his take on dim sum classics. Fantastic casual spot. Great place for families. Definitely order the cucumber salad and the lamb dumplings. And save room for their soft serve ice cream. No matter what flavor - peanut butter, black sesame, coconut - get it!
Nice coffee shop cafe hybrid.
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Plenty Café
1710 E Passyunk Ave
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nice coffee shop cafe hybrid.
Top Chef winner Nick Elmi's tasting menu only restaurant. Consistently tops the lists of Philly's best restaurants. You will need to have a reservation. It's great and pricey and worth it.
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Laurel
1617 E Passyunk Ave
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Top Chef winner Nick Elmi's tasting menu only restaurant. Consistently tops the lists of Philly's best restaurants. You will need to have a reservation. It's great and pricey and worth it.
French bakery owned by immigrants from Cambodia. The croissants are good, especially the ones filled with pistachio or almond, and the banh mi sandwiches are solid, too.
40 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Artisan Boulanger Patissier
1218 Mifflin St
40 (рекомендации местных жителей)
French bakery owned by immigrants from Cambodia. The croissants are good, especially the ones filled with pistachio or almond, and the banh mi sandwiches are solid, too.
Lovely little bar. Great date night restaurant.
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fond
1537 S 11th St
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lovely little bar. Great date night restaurant.
Homey, delicious Dutch food. You will fall in love with Joncarl and Bob, who own the place. Joncarl's laugh booms through the dining room. It's great.
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Noord
1046 Tasker St
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Homey, delicious Dutch food. You will fall in love with Joncarl and Bob, who own the place. Joncarl's laugh booms through the dining room. It's great.
If you like hipster coffee shops, this is your spot.
171 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th St
171 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If you like hipster coffee shops, this is your spot.

Essentials

Want to pick up a mix-a-sixpack or a growler of some delicious beer? This little place has it all. Plus, there are a few tall tables if you're interested in staying for a pint.
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Bottle Shop
1616 E Passyunk Ave
34 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Want to pick up a mix-a-sixpack or a growler of some delicious beer? This little place has it all. Plus, there are a few tall tables if you're interested in staying for a pint.
The closest standard grocery store to the house. Acme isn't great, but it's got the basics!
353 (рекомендации местных жителей)
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk Ave
353 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The closest standard grocery store to the house. Acme isn't great, but it's got the basics!
Closest liquor store.
176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th St
176 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Closest liquor store.
Broad Street Cleaners
1541 S Broad St
Nice little bodega of Central American staples. Always seems to have a perfectly ripe avocado or two in the cooler.
La Fortuna
1548 South 13th Street
Nice little bodega of Central American staples. Always seems to have a perfectly ripe avocado or two in the cooler.

Sightseeing

Crazy and wonderful, this huge installation by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar is a must see for lovers of street, ceramic, and installation art. Plus, once you are familiar with Zagar's style you'll start to notice his mosaic murals all over town. Be forewarned - most of the space is out of doors (it's really a garden) so this isn't activity for rainy/snowy/or very hot days.
385 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Волшебные сады Филадельфии
1020 South St
385 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Crazy and wonderful, this huge installation by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar is a must see for lovers of street, ceramic, and installation art. Plus, once you are familiar with Zagar's style you'll start to notice his mosaic murals all over town. Be forewarned - most of the space is out of doors (it's really a garden) so this isn't activity for rainy/snowy/or very hot days.

Everything Else

Need your nails done or a quick blowout? Want to treat yourself to a great pedicure with organic ingredients? Call Taylor and Jenny at Prep & Foxx. This independent salon is often totally booked, but it's the absolute best in the neighborhood if you can snag an appointment to treat yourself.
Prep & Foxx, Associates Hair Salon & Nailery
1532 S Broad St
Need your nails done or a quick blowout? Want to treat yourself to a great pedicure with organic ingredients? Call Taylor and Jenny at Prep & Foxx. This independent salon is often totally booked, but it's the absolute best in the neighborhood if you can snag an appointment to treat yourself.
Great, community focused yoga studio. They've got all the equipment you need. Drop in rate is $15.
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wake Up Yoga South
1839 E Passyunk Ave
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great, community focused yoga studio. They've got all the equipment you need. Drop in rate is $15.

Parks & Nature

Most of this little neighborhood park is made up of playing fields, but it's also a popular spot to walk, and there's an off-leash dog park, too!
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Columbus Square
1200 Wharton St
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Most of this little neighborhood park is made up of playing fields, but it's also a popular spot to walk, and there's an off-leash dog park, too!
Looking for a pretty place to run besides the Wissahickon or Kelly Drive? Check out FDR Park! Though I don;t recommend the run from the house *to* FDR park, it's a short drive from the house and has nice trails.
39 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк ФДР
South Broad Street
39 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Looking for a pretty place to run besides the Wissahickon or Kelly Drive? Check out FDR Park! Though I don;t recommend the run from the house *to* FDR park, it's a short drive from the house and has nice trails.

Shopping

Hands down, this is the best shop for gifts on the Ave. Owned by textile designer and owner of Girls Can Tell, the independent shop is constantly full of beautiful stationary, home goods, accessories, and jewelry.
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Occasionette
1825 E Passyunk Ave
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hands down, this is the best shop for gifts on the Ave. Owned by textile designer and owner of Girls Can Tell, the independent shop is constantly full of beautiful stationary, home goods, accessories, and jewelry.
Everything in this kooky little shop is made by Philly artists! Prints, jewelry, textiles, and stuff for kiddos- it's all adorable.
58 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut St
58 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Everything in this kooky little shop is made by Philly artists! Prints, jewelry, textiles, and stuff for kiddos- it's all adorable.
Owned by brothers and Adam and Andrew, this is the place to go if you're looking for edible souvenirs. They make and sell their own line of jams, preserves, and nut butters, and they offer a great selection of other locally made and produced goods, too. Prices can be steep, but sometimes it's worth it for a pint of locally made ice cream.
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Green Aisle Grocery
1618 E Passyunk Ave
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Owned by brothers and Adam and Andrew, this is the place to go if you're looking for edible souvenirs. They make and sell their own line of jams, preserves, and nut butters, and they offer a great selection of other locally made and produced goods, too. Prices can be steep, but sometimes it's worth it for a pint of locally made ice cream.
The most adorable little shop for natural baby and kiddo stuff.
CLOTH
1605 E Passyunk Ave
The most adorable little shop for natural baby and kiddo stuff.