Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Delicious cafeteria-style Indonesian food for $7-$8 -- like eating in a family's front room. A favorite of the neighbors!
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Hardena
1754 S Hicks StDelicious cafeteria-style Indonesian food for $7-$8 -- like eating in a family's front room. A favorite of the neighbors!
If you're in the mood for a screening of, say, the director's cut of Blade Runner, check out what's showing at Cinemug!
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CineMug
1607 S Broad StIf you're in the mood for a screening of, say, the director's cut of Blade Runner, check out what's showing at Cinemug!
Really great coffee, AND a great selection of draft beer and six packs to go. Fill up a growler -- you can buy one there!
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Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th StReally great coffee, AND a great selection of draft beer and six packs to go. Fill up a growler -- you can buy one there!
My favorite local pizza -- or try the tomato pie -- for delivery call (215) 755-8900. Or, dine in! Great Italian food, and usually there's live music -- sometimes even opera!
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Francoluigi’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
1547 S 13th StMy favorite local pizza -- or try the tomato pie -- for delivery call (215) 755-8900. Or, dine in! Great Italian food, and usually there's live music -- sometimes even opera!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer list, yummy locally sourced menu, and the burgers are oh so good.
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South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin StGreat beer list, yummy locally sourced menu, and the burgers are oh so good.
Owned by the same guy as the South Philadelphia Tap Room (or SPTR), this place also has a great beer list and yummy locally sourced food, plus an outside dining area.
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American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal StOwned by the same guy as the South Philadelphia Tap Room (or SPTR), this place also has a great beer list and yummy locally sourced food, plus an outside dining area.
Farther south, there's another great little pub with daily specials and a local following.
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Tap Room on 19th
2400 S 19th StFarther south, there's another great little pub with daily specials and a local following.
Everything Else
Services in multiple languages -- a welcoming community and anchor for the neighborhood.
Saint Thomas Aquinas Church
1719 Morris StServices in multiple languages -- a welcoming community and anchor for the neighborhood.
Make a pilgrimage to the Shrine -- just a short walk away!
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National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
1166 S Broad StMake a pilgrimage to the Shrine -- just a short walk away!
The local supermarket, for the things you can't pick up at the many corner stores.
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ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveThe local supermarket, for the things you can't pick up at the many corner stores.
I love this little corner market and deli. The sandwiches are really good, and they have a decent selection of groceries -- including chorizo, quesa fresca, and other Mexican specialties.
El Soto Deli & Grocery
1500 Tasker StI love this little corner market and deli. The sandwiches are really good, and they have a decent selection of groceries -- including chorizo, quesa fresca, and other Mexican specialties.
Just in case -- accidents happen! Not equipped for MRI but they can handle most things that might come up.
AFC Urgent Care South Philly
1444 W Passyunk AveJust in case -- accidents happen! Not equipped for MRI but they can handle most things that might come up.
St Monica Roman Catholic Church
2422 S 17th StAnother South Philly anchor for the Italian Catholic community.
If you feel like taking a walk down some gorgeous tree-lined old streets, Girard Estate is your place. Head down 17th to Porter, then turn right (west) toward the park. I love these gracious homes!
Stephen Girard Park
2101 W Shunk StIf you feel like taking a walk down some gorgeous tree-lined old streets, Girard Estate is your place. Head down 17th to Porter, then turn right (west) toward the park. I love these gracious homes!
Lovely local park with playing fields, a playground, a dog park, and benches for relaxing.
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Columbus Square
1200 Wharton StLovely local park with playing fields, a playground, a dog park, and benches for relaxing.
In the heart of the Italian Market -- more ball fields and a playground, right by the "Cheesesteak Times Square" as my friends call it.
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Capitolo Playground
900 Federal StIn the heart of the Italian Market -- more ball fields and a playground, right by the "Cheesesteak Times Square" as my friends call it.
Pricey, yes, but a great selection of local, organic produce, meats, and prepared foods.
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Green Aisle Grocery
1618 E Passyunk AvePricey, yes, but a great selection of local, organic produce, meats, and prepared foods.
A lovely place to spend time in the evening, in the center of the East Passyunk buzz! This avenue is home to great shopping and dining - something for everyone.
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The Singing Fountain
1538 S 11th StA lovely place to spend time in the evening, in the center of the East Passyunk buzz! This avenue is home to great shopping and dining - something for everyone.
I know, I know, but I have a weakness for Swedish meatballs and flat-pack furniture. In case you don't have one nearby where you live!
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IKEA
2206 S Christopher Columbus BlvdI know, I know, but I have a weakness for Swedish meatballs and flat-pack furniture. In case you don't have one nearby where you live!
If you need to pick up a bottle of wine or whisky, this is your place.
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StIf you need to pick up a bottle of wine or whisky, this is your place.
I'm ashamed to say I haven't visited yet, but it's on my must-see list. Gorgeous mosaics galore in this urban fantasy garden. If you have the time, I hear it's beautiful!
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Волшебные сады Филадельфии
1020 South StI'm ashamed to say I haven't visited yet, but it's on my must-see list. Gorgeous mosaics galore in this urban fantasy garden. If you have the time, I hear it's beautiful!