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FALL 2015
since 1993
The Barnes Foundation houses what’s been called “The greatest private
collection of Post-Impressionist and early modern art in America.”
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FALL 2015
Winnie’s Le Bus in Manayunk serves American comfort fare, fresh-baked bread
& weekend brunch in a renovated historic mill.
FALL 2015
Area Maps
• Center City Philadelphia . . . . p. 24
• South Philadelphia . . . . . . . ..p. 36
Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4
Daytrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 6
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . p. 18
• Art Museum Area . . . . . . . . .p. 29
• Center City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 18
• Chinatown/
Convention Center . . . . . . . . . p. 38
• Manayunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
• New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
• Old City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 33
• South Philly. . . . . . . . . . . . .. p. 36
• South Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 43
• University City . . . . . . . . . . . p. 29
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12
East Passyunk Avenue . . . . . p. 16
Fairmount & Art Museum. . . . p. 12
Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 11
Gayborhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 8
Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 45
Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 5
Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4
PHONE NUMBERS
• Philadelphia
International Airport (PHL). . . . . . . . . . . 800/PHL-GATE
• Amtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800/872-7245
• SEPTA Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215/580-7800
• Convention & Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . 215/636-3300
• Pennsylvania Convention Center . . . . . . . 800/428-9000
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Cover: Ensemble view. Room 1, west wall. Photo © 2015 The Barnes Foundation
TOURS & SHOPPING
ATTRACTIONS & TOURS
ATTRACTIONS
Adventure Aquarium on the Delaware Waterfront – 1 Aquarium Dr Camden NJ, 866-451AQUA; 800-616-JAWS or 856-365-3300. AdventureAquarium.com.
Independence National Park Old City, between Chestnut and Arch Sts, 2nd and 6th Sts,
215/636-1666. Historic area of Philadelphia, featuring renowned landmarks such as The Liberty
Bell.
The National Constitution Center on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, 525 Arch St 215/4096600 www.constitutioncenter.org The National
Constitution Center is dedicated to honoring the
U.S. Constitution. This dynamic and modern museum tells the story of the constitution through
interactive and multimedia exhibits.
Philadelphia Zoo 34th & Girard Ave 215/2431100.
TOURS
The Big Bus Company Philadelphia Hop on and
hop off these double-decker buses as much as you
like with the today and tomorrow pass, which also
can be used for Philadelphia Trolley Works. Tours
depart frequently from fifth and Market streets
and have 27 stops near 100 attractions in the city.
If you do not want to hop off, just sit back and
soak in the history and sunshine. We offer a courtesy shuttle pickup from all Center City, Airport
and City Line locations. Call 215/389-8687 or visit
www.phillytour.com for tickets and information.
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia Independence Park
& Society Hill 215/413-1997, www.ghosttour.
com Explore the other side of America’s most
historic and most haunted city on Philadelphia’s
most unique and entertaining candlelight walking tour. Costumed tour guides spin tales of mystery and intrigue on a leisurely stroll through
Independence Park and Society Hill on visits to
Washington Square, Pine Street Cemetery, City
Tavern and more. Experience the haunting tales
of plague and pestilence...burial grounds and
potter’s fields...heroes and traitors as we bring
history back to life! $17/person, $10 ages 4-12.
Call 215-413-1997 for Reservations & Ticket
Locations. Save $2 on tickets at ghosttour.com.
Philadelphia Trolley Works Philadelphia’s oldest tour company, serving the city for over 35
years. This is the best way to get to know Philadelphia and all of its history, shopping, culture
and attractions. This hop-on-hop-off tour runs in
conjunction with the Big Bus Company and has
27 stops located near 100 different attractions in
the city. PTW also has a full fleet of vehicles for
private transportation. Call 215/389-8687 or visit
www.phillytour.com for tickets and information.
Taste of Philly at Reading Terminal Market
12th and Filbert Sts, 215/545-8007, www.tasteofphillyfoodtour.com tasteofphillyfoodtour@gmail.
com. Love to eat? You’ll love this 75-minute foodwriter-led walking tour about Philly food favorites
like cheesesteaks, hoagies and pretzels and the
vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re
sold. Also learn about Philly as the birthplace of
the Whitman Sampler, Ernie Keebler and Breyers
Ice Cream – in other words, fun history that has
nothing to do with our government! Check website for special kid tours during the World Meeting
of Families. Private tours also available. Leaves
from the Market welcome desk, 12th and Filbert
Sts., Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 A.M. Reservations required. $16.95 adults; $9.95 kids (inTickets sold on all vehicles
and in the Independence Visitor Center
Experience the History
Trolley Tours
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27 Stops
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90+ Min. Daily Tours
"Today & Tomorrow"
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Carriage Tours
Daytime & Evening
Tours
Private Coaches
215-389-TOUR (8687) | phillytour.com
Fall 2015
Check out our
Speciality Tours
• Amish Country
• Fairmount Park
• Mural Arts ...and More!
Tickets sold on vehicles
and in the Independence Visitor Center
Departs from Philadelphia
Downtown Marriott –
12th and Filbert Streets.
WALKING
TOURS
Fall 2015
PhiLADeLPhiA
Call for FREE shuttle
pick up from
Center City Hotels
FOOTSTEPS
CONVENTION CENTER VISITORS GUIDE
SighTSeeing TOURS Of
"Today & Tomorrow"
Pass
27 Stops
Hop on Hop Off
FRANKLIN’S
ENSEMBLE VIEW. ROOM 1, WEST WALL (DETAIL). THE BARNES FOUNDATION
76 Carriage Company 215/389-TOUR www.
phillytour.com Visitors can enjoy a great Philadelphia Tradition and take a fully narrated tour of the
Historic District and neighborhoods in a horsedrawn carriage. This tour is available year-round.
Starlit evening carriage tours can be arranged by
reservation. Courtesy shuttle pickups at area hotels begins at 10am. We have over 30 years in the
horse and carriage business in Philadelphia. Look
for the “76 Carriage Co” before you board!
The double-decker bus
tours provide amazing
views of the City!
Check out our
Speciality Tours
Amish Country, Ghost
Tours, Duck Tours,
Mural Arts and More!
– The Economist
cludes several small food samples). Private tours
also available.
215-389-TOUR (8687)
phillytour.com
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SHOPPING
SHOPPING
The Bourse Food Court and Specialty Shops
111 S. Independence Mall E. 215/625-0300
www.bourse-pa.com This retail and dining complex across from Independence Hall, makes for a
convenient stop for souvenirs and a great lunch.
Century 21 Department Store 821 Market St.
215/952-2121 This iconic NYC retailer is now in
Philadelphia, a must-see for every shopper. Century 21is known for offering amazing deals on
designer must-haves, from runway-ready labels
to essentials for the entire family. You need to
stop by to see the names that are in store today
(and when you go back home, you can shop deals
24/7 on C21stores.com).Open Monday through
Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday
11am-7pm.
Market Place East 701 Market St 215/5928905. Save on designer labels at Ross Dress
Daytrips
for Less, Dress Barn & Hi-Style Fashions. The
lower level features a food court with atrium.
National Watch Exchange 101 S. 8th St at
Chestnut St on Jeweler’s Row 215/627-WATCH.
www.nationalwatch.com National specializes in
pre-owned, high-end watches.
The Piazza at Schmidts North 2nd St Northern
Liberties. www.atthepiazza.com. Come explore
the 40 spaces that range from clothing designers, custom purses, a magic shop, and galleries
galore.
The Shops at the Bellevue Broad and Walnut
Home to some of Philly’s finest shops including
Nicole Miller, Polo Ralph Lauren and Williams
Sonoma.
The Shops at Liberty Place 1625 Chestnut St
215/851-9055 Over 50 shops and eateries including J Crew and Godiva Chocolatier and one
of Philly’s best food courts.
DAYTRIPS
Lancaster County
Miller’s Smorgasbord & Bakery
If you miss Miller’s, you miss
Lancaster County. The area’s
original smorgasbord restaurant now features a
new menu with specials starting at $7.99. They’re
conveniently located near attractions and outlets
on Rt 30, six miles east of Lancaster (GPS: 2811
Lincoln Highway East, Ronks). Reservations, call
ahead seating, and walk-ins are welcome 1-800669-3568. Miller’s is PA Preferred, a Reader’s
Choice and ServSafe Award Winner. Get the whole
story, and coupons, at www.Millers1929.com
Dutch Wonderland is A Kingdom for Kids! with over 35
kid-friendly rides including two
coasters, Duke’s Lagoon waterplay area, and Exploration Island featuring over 20
animatronic dinosaurs. New for 2015! Bon Voyage
Balloon Chase. 2249 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA, or visit www. dutchwonderland.com.
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AmishView Inn & Suites Luxury
With a View. Located in the heart
of Lancaster County’s Amish
Country on an AAA Scenic Byway. Complimentary hot country breakfast, kitchenettes, incredible
views & more. Entirely non-smoking. Indoor pool,
fitness center, fireplaces, whirlpools, buggy rides,
theater, food, shopping. 1-866-568-1488 • 3125
Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt 340), Bird-in-Hand PA (if
GPS problem, try Ronks PA) Get the whole story at
www.AmishViewInn.com
Plain & Fancy Restaurant
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike
(Rt 340) Bird-in-Hand, PA Select Lancaster’s original, Amish
Farm Feast, as featured on Travel Channel’s Man V.
Food. Or, choose something from the extensive ala
carte menu. On the 10 acre property, you’ll find buggy
rides, theater, homestead, tours, shopping and AmishView Inn & Suites. 717-768-4400. Get the whole story,
and coupons, on their Mobile Friendly website. www.
PlainAndFancyFarm.com
Fall 2015
Tanger
Outlets
Lancaster is conveniently located along Route 30 in Lancaster
County. With over 60 designer stores including Coach, Nike, Talbots, Polo Ralph Lauren, and
many more, we are committed to bringing you
the ultimate shopping experience. Stop in Shoppers Services for all your necessary information
you need for your visit. Complimentary coupon
books with AAA, AARP or Tanger Club Membership, special store offers, wheelchair and stroller
rentals.
Tanger Outlets is open daily from 9am- 9pm and
Sundays 10-6pm. Think Outlets! Think Tanger!
Philadelphia & Suburbs
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia’s Garden District and designated by Philadelphia Magazine as Philly’s Best
Main Street Shopping, is fabulous in the fall with an
Arts Festival, Clover Market, outdoor dining, boutique
shopping, and even a Harry Potter Festival complete
with Quidditch Tournament. Only 20 minutes from
downtown Philadelphia and easily accessible by public transportation, Chestnut Hill blends the nostalgia
of Main Street with a colorful celebration of autumn.
215-247-6696 or www.chestnuthillpa.com
The James A. Michener Art Museum, in the heart of Doylestown, PA.
Current exhibitions include Herman
Leonard: Jazz Portraits, through
October 11, a photographic record of jazz legends.
Iron and Coal, Petroleum and Steel: Industrial Art
from the Steidle Collection, through October 25,
highlights Pennsylvania’s industrial power and
its proud workers. Veils of Color: Juxtapositions
and Recent Work by Elizabeth Osborne, through
November 15, exquisite works by distinguished
Philadelphia artist. Upcoming exhibitions include
Paul Grand: Beyond the Surface (photography),
October 2–February 7. Opening November 14,
Blanket Statements: New Quilts by Kaffe Fassett
and Historical Quilts from the Collection of the
Quilt Museum and Gallery, York, UK, explores
quilting and textile arts in a contemporary and historical context. For information: 215.340.9800 or
MichenerArtMuseum.org
Fall 2015
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
History LIVES at Fort Mifflin! Site of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution, Civil War prison, 20th century munitions depot. Explore the 50-acre property including
historic buildings, museum exhibits, gift shop,
riverfront picnic area, nature trail and moat. Open
Wed - Sun; 10am to 4pm, Mon & Tues by chance or
appointment. Ghost Tours in October feature TRUE
stories, appropriate for all ages. Siege Weekend
November 14 & 15 includes four scripted battles
and hands-on activities. Fun for the whole family!
Special night-time programs for ghost hunters! Visit
our website for schedule and details at www.FortMifflin.us. Special programs for reserved groups,
schools and Scouts available year-round. Well behaved dogs on leash always welcome. GPS address
4600 Hog Island Road
West Chester Located in the
heart of the scenic Brandywine
Valley just 45-minutes west of Philadelphia, historic
downtown West Chester is a dining destination with
more than 65 restaurants for every taste and budget.
Ranked as a “Walkers Paradise”, browsers can stroll
the historic district with its rich collection of structures dating from 1789 while browsing in the quaint
boutiques and galleries. Visit the Chester County
Historical Society featuring several wonderful exhibits. On weekends, enjoy a ride on an excursion train
as it travels one of the oldest routes in the country.
See events, directories, and information at DowntownWestChester.com.
New Jersey
Wheaton Arts and Cultural
Center. Millville, NJ WheatonArts has served as an arts and cultural crossroads in the heart of South Jersey for four decades.
Whether you are fascinated by glassmaking and
American glass, by the cultural traditions of those
who have shaped our region, or by the artists and
educators who share their unique talents through
classes, workshops and demonstrations, WheatonArts has something for you! Just strolling and
enjoying the beautiful grounds or browsing our
four distinctive Museum Stores is reason for a visit.
Special events, festivals and other exciting programs fill the calendar during every season. AprilDec.,open Tues.-Sun., 10am-5pm. wheatonarts.org.
800-998-4552.
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MUSEUMS
EVENTS
Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy 215/299-1000
ansp. org. Mon-Fri, 10am-4:30pm. Weekends & holidays, 10am-5pm. Adults
$17.95. Children(3-12) $13.95, seniors, &
military with I.D. $14.95. Prices subject to
change. The Academy is a leading natural
history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement
in biodiversity and environmental science.
Enjoy 4 floors of interactive exhibits, come
face-to-face with T.Rex, take a stroll in a
tropical garden filled with butterflies, and
see live animals up close. Special exhibit
Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly gets
visitors eyeball to eyeball with live deadly
snakes, colorful lizards, bizarre turtles,
and rugged crocodilians from around the
world nestled in naturalistic habitats.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia 215-574-0380 www.aampmuseum.
org. The African American Museum in
Philadelphia is located on the corner of 7th
and Arch Streets in Old City Philadelphia.
Visit us to experience the richness and vibrancy of African American heritage and
culture in four magnificent exhibition galleries filled with exciting history and fascinating art. We are open Thursday through
Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 12pm5pm. General admission is $14 for adults,
$10 for children, students and seniors, and
free for members. Visit our website today
to see what’s new!
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MUSEUMS
American Swedish Historical Museum
The first museum in the United States
dedicated to Swedish and Swedish American history and culture, the ASHM also
highlights the impact of Swedes on the
Philadelphia region. A newly renovated
exhibition tells the story of the Delaware
Valley’s earliest European settlers and
their New Sweden Colony (1638-1655).
Other rooms highlight contributions of
Swedes and Swedish Americans including soprano Jenny Lind, feminist Fredrika
Bremer, engineer John Ericsson, children’s
storybook character Pippi Longstocking,
and artists Carl Milles, Carl Larsson and
Birger Sandzén. Special exhibitions feature
contemporary art and design, as well as
Swedish history and culture. Opening September 13, and on view through February
28, 2016: United Stockholms of America, featuring the photography of Charlie Benet.
Also on view through the fall, Workers of
the World, Awaken! The Life and Legacy of
Joe Hill. Tu-F 10-4, Sa-Su 12-4. Closed Mon
& holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students with ID, children 5-11 $4, and children under 5 free. www.americanswedish.
org. 215.389.1776.
The Barnes Foundation Discover why the
Economist calls the Barnes “the greatest
private collection of post-impressionist and
early modern art in America.” Explore thousands of masterpieces, including Renoir,
Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh, plus
African sculpture, Pennsylvania German
Fall 2015
furniture and so much
more. There is nowhere
else like the Barnes.
While most collections
are grouped by chronology, style, or genre,
art at the Barnes is arranged in ensembles
structured according to
light, line, color, and space—principles
that founder Albert Barnes called “the universal language of art.” With tours, exhibitions, workshops, live music, and family
programs, there’s something for art lovers
of all ages! Located at 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Open Wednesday–Monday 10 am–5 pm. Closed Tuesdays
(private tours available). Also open 6–9 pm
with live entertainment every First Friday
and select Friday evenings.
Walk up for tickets or reserve at barnesfoundation.org or 215.278.7200.
The Chemical Heritage Foundation 315
Chestnut Street. 215-925-2222, www.
chemheritage.org. The Museum at CHF
features permanent and changing exhibitions that reveal chemistry’s untold stories, from alchemy to nanotechnology.
Trace scientific progress in the laboratory,
the factory, and the home, and learn how
chemistry continues to shape the modern
world. Discover the chemistry in your life!
Opening October 2: Science at Play, the
first major museum exhibition to explore
the complex history of chemistry sets and
other miniature laboratories for children.
Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm. Seasonal
weekend hours; visit website for details.
Free admission.
Fall 2015
Top left: View of FWM’s shop; FWM publications; Jun Kaneko,
Dash Bag, 1980. Pigment on cotton canvas with handpainting.
Bottom left: Virgil Marti, For Oscar Wilde, 1995. 100% cotton
sateen printed with dyes, yardage 51.5 inches wide. Right: Jeff
Koons, Puppy, 1998. 17.5 x 17 x 11. Ceramic.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
(FWM), 1214 Arch; The New Temporary
Contemporary, 1222 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Museum, Free, Open 7
Days/Week. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun
12pm-5pm. www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org, call 215.561.8888, or email info@
fabricworkshopandmuseum.org.
FWM,
founded in 1977, is recognized as an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum, uniquely distinguished as the only
institution in the U.S. devoted to creating
work in new materials and new media in
collaboration with artists drawn from all
disciplines through its Artist-in-Residence
program. The Museum, free & open 7 days/
week, features: onsite screen-printing and
studio workshops; in-house and touring
exhibitions; a Museum Shop filled with a
multitude of functional objects, multiples
created by artists-in-residence, and FWM
publications; an extensive permanent collection; and comprehensive educational
programming. FWM Fall Exhibitions:
Cynthia Hopkins: Memorabilia (Sept 12-Nov
15, Public reception Oct 2); Nate Young
(Sept 12-Nov 15, Public reception Oct 2).
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MUSEUMS
EVENTS
NLM’s new Welcome to Liberty Gallery featuring interactives,
glass art and an exact replica of the Liberty Bell
National Liberty Museum in the heart
of historic Philadelphia at 321 Chestnut
Street, 215/925-2800, www.libertymuseum.org. This Museum is different from
other historic sites in Philadelphia, because here YOU become part of the story
of liberty. We make the point that liberty
is not a relic of the past, but rather something that is alive and fragile, and dependent on each of us to keep it strong. To
inspire your inner hero, you’ll encounter
sights, sounds, and stories of people from
all walks of life who made a difference. We
even have an exact replica of the Liberty
Bell that you can touch. Open 10am-5pm,
seven days a week. Call for schedule on
holidays. Adults: $7, Seniors: $6, Students:
$5, Children 5-17: $2 with an adult, or $15
for an entire family with two adults and
their children.
National Museum of American Jewish
History 215-923-3811 www.nmajh.org,
The National Museum of American Jewish
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
History, located on historic Independence
Mall in Philadelphia, brings to life the
350-year history of Jews in America. Tracing the stories of how Jewish immigrants
became Jewish Americans, the Museum is
an open door for all, inviting visitors of all
backgrounds to share their own stories and
reflect on how their histories and identities
shape and are shaped by the American experience. Our architecturally distinguished
building located on historic Independence
Mall features more than 1,200 artifacts, 30
original films, and 13 interactive displays.
Major Special Exhibition: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile & Friends: The Art of Bernard Waber,
Aug 27 through Nov 1, 2015. Museum
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am–5pm; Sat & Sun
10am–5:30pm. Closed most Mondays and
various Jewish & federal holidays. (Check
website for details). Adults $12; Seniors
(65+) $11; Youth (13-21) $11; Active military and Children (12 & under) Free. Admission to the Museum’s first floor gallery
is FREE!
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia,
215-972-7600, www.pafa.org. The nation’s first museum and school of fine arts,
housing one of the world’s finest American
art collections. Hours: Tues Thurs & Fri
10am-5pm; Wed 10am-9pm, Sat & Sun
11am-5pm. Admission: adults $15; seniors
(60+) and students with ID $12, youth
(13-18) $8. Free for members and children
under 12 (excl. groups). On View: Traction
Company, an innovate collective of PAFA
alumni (through Oct. 11); Procession: The
Art of Norman Lewis, the first comprehensive overview of Lewis’ work (opens Nov.
13). Group tours available.
Fall 2015
Philadelphia History Museum 15 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tues-Sat, 10:30 a.m.-4:30
p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors,
$6 students & teens (1318), children 12 & under free. Just steps
from the Liberty Bell, the Museum showcases an array of historical objects, art, and
artifacts that tell the story of Philadelphia,
from its founding in 1682 to present day. The Museum features eight renovated galleries, containing stunning items from its
vast holdings, and provides various interactive elements to enhance the visitor experience. On view are items ranging from
George Washington’s 1790s writing desk
to Joe Frazier’s 1970s Championship boxing gloves. Visitors can also tour the city
by walking on the world’s largest map of
Philadelphia.
Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, 215.898.4000, www.penn.museum
This world-renowned museum features
three gallery floors with extraordinary art
and artifacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia, North and Central America,
the Mediterranean World, and Africa. Visit
Sacred Writings: Extraordinary Texts of the
Biblical World and In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies. The weekly Unearthed in the Archives program, Fridays at
1:30 pm, is free with Museum admission.
Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; first Wednesdays to 8 pm. Admission: $15 adults; $13
seniors (65+), $10 children (6-17) and fulltime students with college ID; free for children 5 and under.
Fall 2015
Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308
Walnut St. 215.922.1700,
www.polishamericancenter.com. Ongoing museum features displays
on Polish history and
culture and paintings of
Great Men and Women of Poland, a pictorial display of Poland at Arms, with World
War II photographs from 1939-1944. MayDec Mon-Sat, Jan-Apr Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
Free admission. Closed on holidays.
GALLERIES
Arthur Ross Gallery 220
S. 34th Street 215-8982083,
www.upenn.edu/
ARG Housed in a National
Landmark Building, The
Arthur Ross Gallery presents multi-media
exhibitions featuring art and artifacts from
antiquity to the present. Gallery Schedule:
Courtly Treasures: The Collection of Thomas
W. Evans, Surgeon Dentist to Napoleon III
Thru Nov. 8. Children of Abraham by Abbas.
Nov. 21, 2015-Mar 21, 2016. Hours: Tues –
Fri 10–5; Sat & Sun 12–5.
ON VIEW AUG. 15 - NOV. 7
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EVENTS
September 3-19. Philadelphia Fringe and
Live Arts Festivals. The Festival features
some of the most talked-about performing
arts events in Philadelphia. Productions
fall within, between and sometimes beyond
the standard categories of theater, dance,
performance art, music, poetry and puppetry. 215/413-1318. www.fringearts.net
September 18-November 7 (select nights).
Terror Behind the Walls. Called “perfect
for Halloween” by the New York Times
and ranked No. 5 in the nation by A.O.L.
Digital City, Terror Behind the Walls is the
region’s premier haunted attraction. Group
and Family rates available. Eastern State
Penitentiary, 22nd St & Fairmount Ave
215/236-3300. Easternstate.org.
October. National Polish American Heritage Month, The Polish American Cultural
Center, 308 Walnut St 215/922-1700 www.
polishamericancenter.org. Throughout the
month, the museum will host special guided group tours. Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm. Free.
Closed holidays.
October 11. 8th Annual Philadelphia Kidney Walk. This non-competitive one-mile
walk at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
benefits the National Kidney Foundation.
Family-friendly fun at the walk will include
face painting, mascots from local sports
teams, games, prizes and much more! Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Ben Franklin
Parkway. kidney.org
November 12-15. The 39th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center in center
city Philadelphia. See the best of contemporary American craft by 195 artists from
across the country. All proceeds benefit the
Museum. www.pmacraftshow.org.
November 26. Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Don’t miss this holiday extravaganza in
Center City Philadelphia.
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DINING SECTION
FAIRMOUNT & THE
ART MUSEUM AREA
Located on the northwest outskirts of Center
City, Fairmount is home to many diverse restaurants, bars and shops, the Barnes Foundation,
Eastern State Penitentiary, and of course, the
world-famous Philadelphia Museum of Art.
One Of
Philly’s Finest
Gastro Pubs!
2301 Fairmount Ave. • Philadelphia • 215.978.4545
www.londongrill.com
1701 Green St • 215-769-5000
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Award winning restaurant
and historic bar in the
art museum area
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24TH & FAIRMOUNT PHILADELPHIA 215.765.1616
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267.639.3063
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THE GAYBORHOOD
The hub of Philadelphia gay life is centered in an area
of the city fondly called the Gayborhood, from Chestnut
to Pine Streets between 11th and Broad. The area is
peppered with great shops, restaurants, bars, clubs,
coffee shops, and book stores.
Philadelphia Outfest: Sunday October 11. A National
Coming Out Day that attracts over 30,000 people to the region.
The annual block party embraces the GLBT community.
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Baseball
The Philadelphia Phillies play at beautiful
Citizens Bank Park. Broad Street and Pattison Ave. Schedule and ticket info 215/4631000 or Phillies.com.
Basketball
The Philadelphia 76ers promise to keep
fans on the edges of their seats again this
year. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.
215/339-7676.
UNIQUE NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCE
Football
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The Philadelphia Eagles, under Coach Chip
Kelly, make a run for the Super Bowl. Lincoln Financial Field Broad Street and Pattison Ave. 215/463-1000.
HUGE ROOF TOP DECK
254 S. 12TH STREET • PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 • (267) 324-3500
Hockey
The Philadelphia Flyers make another run
for the Stanley Cup. Wells Fargo Center,
3601 S. Broad St. 215/755-9700.
GOLF
Ron Jaworski’s Riverwinds Golf and Tennis Club 270 Eagle Point Rd, West Deptford, NJ 08086, 856/848-1033. riverwindsgolfandtennis.com.
Ron Jaworski’s Running Deer Golf Club
1111 Parvin Mill Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ,
08318. 856/358-2000. runningdeergolfclub.com.
Ron Jaworski’s Valleybrook Country Club
200 Golfview Dr, Blackwood, NJ 08012.
856/227-3171. valleybrookgolf.com.
Ron Jaworski’s Blue Heron Pines Golf
Club 550 Country Club Dr, Egg Harbor
City, NJ 08215. 609/965-1800.
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EAST PASSYUNK AVENUE
EAST PASSYUNK
AVENUE
East Passyunk Avenue is the
cultural and commercial heart of
South Philadelphia. This retail
and entertainment destination
offers a variety of women’s and
men’s clothing shops, jewelry
stores, children’s boutiques and
salons. There is no better place
to experience true South Philly
dining than “Restaurant Row” in
the 1600 and 1900 blocks of the
Avenue.
EAST PASSYUNK AVE
RESTAURANT ROW
Located just a few minutes from Center City
Philadelphia, East Passyunk Avenue was
named by Food & Wine Magazine as one of
the 10 Best Foodie Streets in America.
Featuring award winning
Chef Christopher Kearse
1911 East Passyunk Ave
215.271.7683
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Shop. Dine. Discover!
Explore 150+ independently-owned
shops & restaurants,
just minutes from Center City.
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1919 East Passyunk Avenue • 215-551-2243
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4550 Mitchell Street • 215-483-3947
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1318 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
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D1 Bru 1318 Chestnut St 215/800-1079
D2
bruphilly.com Bru is a modern American
gastropub meets “indoor German biergarten”
located 3 blocks from the Convention Center
in Midtown Village. Featuring 38 American
Craft & German drafts, a large bottled beer
selection from around the world, and a creative kitchen offering a local interpretation
of German favorites serving full menu from
11am ‘til 1am daily. Please check us out on
Facebook for a list of upcoming events @
www.facebook.com/BRUphilly.
D2 BurgerFi 44 N. 12th St. (Home2Suites
Hotel). Everything we do, we try to do it better. That includes our natural Angus beef
burgers, hand-cut fries, double-battered onion
rings, frozen custard, and craft beer and wine.
You see, we don’t adhere to the practices of
industrialized fast food giants. BURGERFI
Join us for the area’s freshest
premium seafood delivered daily,
Prime steaks, an impressive wine
cellar and our signature sweet
drop biscuits. Enjoy menu bests
including award-winning jumbo
lump crab cakes and char crusted
Hawaiian ahi tuna, and sip on
unique handcrafted cocktails like
our lemon basil Manhattan or
cucumber dill martini.
MON - THU • 11AM - 11PM
FRI - SAT • 11AM - 2AM
SUN • 11AM - 10PM
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PER CUSTOMER. NOT TO BE USED WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR OFFERS. OFFER NOT VALID WITH
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ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC.
D4 Cibo 1227 Walnut St 215/923-8208
D4
cibophiladelphia.com Cibo, pronounced “Chee-bo,”
means food in Italian, but it’s more than a
feast for the senses. Cibo is a collaboration
producing a most spectacular result featuring Antonio Cardillo as Master Chef with an
all new menu, extended operating hours and
PERFECT FOR SPECIAL
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D3 Chima Brazilian Steakhouse 1901 John
F.Kennedy Blvd.(corner of 20th St. and JFK)
215/525-3233. chimasteakhouse.com. Chima
provides authentic Brazilian cuisine served
rodizio style. Experience 17 kinds of meat
served by authentic Gauchos. Meals include
an all-inclusive salad bar with more than 40
items. Valet parking is available. Open MonThu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm,
Sun 4pm-9pm.
most exciting live music performed by our
diligent serving staff. Cibo offers the complete dining experience that satisfies every
need. In addition to the wonderful food, be
treated to nostalgic as well as contemporary
music performances in a relaxed and magical
atmosphere. Lunch 11am-3pm daily. Dinner
and bar hours, Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri & Sat
5pm-11pm.
Cooperage 601 Walnut St in the Curtis Center (entrance off 7th and Sansom) 215/226COOP (2667) www.cooperagephilly.com For
great domestic craft beer, and extensive wine
and whiskey selections, head to Cooperage, a
New American gastropub located in the historic Curtis Center, just north of Washington
Square. Coop’s kitchen puts a fun twist on
comfort food, and a refreshing focus on slow
food, like oysters on the half shell, and cheese
and charcuterie boards put together from
small American farms. Adjacent is a small
take-away café, where guests visiting nearby
historical attractions may grab a salad, sand-
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44 NORTH 12TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
267.928.3882
was started in a gourmet kitchen, by gourmet
chefs. These chefs didn’t know fast food, so
our back-of-house looks less like a burger
joint, and more like a five-star restaurant.
We cut, we chop, we mix. We #trysomebetter.
www.BURGERFI.com.
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wich, or delicious cup of coffee to take with
them on their excursions! Café Mon-Fri 7am6pm, Coop’s kitchen Mon-Fri 11am-1am, Sat
12-1am, Sunday 5pm-2am. Bar open all day
‘til 2:00am.
D5
D5 Devon Seafood Grill 225 S 18th St
215/546-5940 devonseafood.com. The menu
at this Rittenhouse Square restaurant changes constantly to reflect the fresh seafood
brought in daily from both coasts. Specialties
include award-winning Maryland-style crab
cakes and bottomless sweet biscuits. Open
Tue-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat 11ammidnight, Sun and Mon 11am-10pm. Reservations accepted.
D6 Fergie’s Pub 1214 Sansom St 215/ 9288118. Fergies.com Nestled in the heart of
Center City, Fergie’s Pub is home to all the
best of a real Irish Pub: warm, friendly atmosphere and some of the best Guinness on tap
in the city. Voted the Best Neighborhood Bar
in Philadelphia. Our traditional Irish menu
includes shepherd’s pie, fish and chips and
burgers sure to please. We also specialize in
some barbeque fare featuring dry rubbed pork
spare ribs, beef brisket, and west Carolina
pulled pork, hickory smoked for 16 hours.
Thursday nights showcase the local favorite
Quizo game. Traditional Irish Music Session,
Saturday 4-7. Irish Ballad session Sunday
4-7. A variety of live music can be seen here
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at no charge. For info on the brand new
beer garden next door, go to fergiesbeach.
fergies.com. Open 7 days from 11:30am-2am
Kitchen open til midnight every night.
Facebook for a list of upcoming events @
http://www.facebook.con/finnsphilly.
Fogo De Chão 1337 Chestnut Street
215/636-9700. Fogo De Chão features continuous service of 15 different delectable cuts
of beef, pork, lamb and chicken. Our concept
also offers a sumptuous buffet of gourmet
salads and fresh cut vegetables, and a variety
of traditional side dishes to compliment the
meats. Fogo De Chão is open for lunch and
dinner and is ideal for both business and leisure meals. It awes it’s patrons with quality,
delicious food and excellent service, while
keeping the culinary tradition alive. Weekdays: Lunch 11:30-2:30 and dinner 5:30-10.
Dinner only Saturday, 4:30-10:30. Dinner only
Sunday 4-9:30.
D7
D8 Franky Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St.,
corner of Juniper and Chancellor, 215/7350735 A nostalgic and eclectic restaurant and
bar in the heart of Center City, Franky Bradley’s serves up a feast for the senses. Great
craft beer and cocktails, as well as a unique
wine list compliment an engaging menu.
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Finn McCool’s 118 S. 12th St
215/923/3090 finnmccoolsphilly.com. Finn
McCool’s is your “local Irish pub” located in
the heart of Center City. Finn’s offers a mix of
local craft beers and Irish pub staples on draft.
Visit us for our vibrant Happy Hour (Mon-Fri
5-7), stop by for our gameday specials, book
a private event upstairs in Room 12 Lounge,
or stop by late night to enjoy a Philly Cheesesteak with a pint! Please check us out on
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Items such as Lobster Pierogies, a Duck Cuban Sandwich and a Pan-roasted Lamb Chop
are just some of the unique takes on classics
you’ll find at extremely reasonable prices. .
The full menu is served every day until 1am.
On the weekends, the second floor club offers
DJs, bands and dancing. Open daily at 5pm.
D9
D9 Fratelli’s Italian Bistro 1339 Chestnut
St 215/731-0700 fratellisib.com Casual Italian Dining in an upscale setting for the Center
City crowd. Fratelli’s does all the classics,
balances this with a contemporary spread of
appetizers and flatbreads, and tops it off with
a nice wine list as well. Happy hour specials
daily Monday thru Friday from 3-7pm. Try
the new $25 prix-fixe menu or order from
an extensive menu featuring pasta, seafood,
chicken, veal and more pasta! Leave room to
try one of the homemade desserts like tiramisu or Oreo cheesecake. Serving lunch and
dinner 7 days a week.
D10 Grace Tavern 23rd & South Sts (2229
Grays Ferry Ave) 215/893-9580. A lovingly
restored neighborhood tavern that features
great wine and spirits. Menu highlights include Jambalaya, Oyster Po’ Boy with remoulade sauce, fresh sausage sandwiches, and
pomme frites with Monk’s Bourbon Mayo.
Full menu 11:30 am-2am daily.
Hard Rock Café Corner of 12th and Market Streets 215/238-1000 hardrock.com
Our roots are in the southern cooking of our
founder’s home town of Memphis Tennessee!
Enjoy great food, awesome merchandise, authentic memorabilia, and the best music the
city has to offer! Rock Shop open daily at
10am, Café daily at 11am. Rock this way!
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D11 IHOP 1320 Walnut St 215/732-1726
www.ihop.com For over 50 years, IHOP has
been one of America’s favorite destinations
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ranked Zagat’s 2009 No. 1 best breakfast . IHOP is just
3 blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. In addition to their world famous
breakfast, IHOP also offers a huge selection
of burgers, sandwiches, signature soups and
salads, plus entrees ranging from seafood to
steaks! Open daily from 7am-2:30am.
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D12 Maggiano’s Little Italy 1201 Filbert St
215/567-2020 maggianos.com. Maggiano’s
blends the tradition of family, good time with
friends, and authentic Italian cuisine. In a
vibrant dining atmosphere, filled with the
nostalgic Italian charm of red-checked tablecloths, and surrounded by walls covered in
family portraits, we welcome you to come celebrate and enjoy the Maggiano’s experience.
We work in a “made from scratch” kitchen,
replicating everyday recipes that have been in
our families for many, many years. Maggiano’s
offers an enticing menu full of Old and New
World Italian recipes, irresistible desserts, a
full list of select wines, and popular house
specialties. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri, Sat
11:30am-11pm, Sun 12-10pm.
D13 Midtown II Restaurant 122-124 S. 11
St. 215-627-6452 and 215/627-5568 www.
midtown2restaurant.com Family owned and
operated and proudly serving Philadelphia
since 1974. Conveniently located in Midtown
Village, we are walking distance from many
hotels, theatres, and shopping areas. Our
menu offers a wide variety of entrées from
breakfast, to sandwiches, salads, sauté dishes, seafood, pasta, comfort foods, desserts,
and more, just like mama used to make. And
our homemade soups are legendary! Visit us
online at to check out our daily specials. Free
delivery is always available within 5 blocks.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including all holidays, bet that you can always
count on us to satisfy your hunger with affordable prices and generous portions. So stop by
and say hello. There’s never a dull moment at
the Midtown!
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D14 Misconduct Tavern 1511 Locust St
215/732-5757 , and now open, their 2nd location at 18th and JFK Blvd. misconduct-tavern.
com Located between Rittenhouse Square
and the Avenue of the Arts, Misconduct Tavern offers freshly prepared foods in a neighborhood atmosphere, making it a destination
for people of all ages and interests. A popular
spot for locals and tourists alike, Misconduct
has something for everyone. Offering 12 rotating draft beers featuring seasonal and local favorites as well as 50+ bottled beers, There are
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1339 Chestnut Street
(Broad & Chestnut)
215-731-0700
www.fratellisib.com
2 blocks from the Convention Center
3 blocks from the Academy of Music
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D1 Bru................................................p. 18
D2 Burger Fi.......................................p. 18
D3 Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.........p. 20
D4 Cibo Ristorante Italiano................p. 21
D5 Devon Seafood Grille...................p. 19
D6 Fergie’s Pub..................................p. 21
D7 Finn McCool’s................................p. 22
D8 Franky Bradley’s...........................p. 22
D9 Fratelli’s Italian Bistro..................p. 23
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Grace Tavern..............................p. 27
IHOP............................................p. 26
Maggiano’s..................................p. 26
Midtown II Restaurant...............p. 28
Misconduct Tavern.....................p. 28
Monk’s Café................................p. 27
Olive Garden...............................p. 29
Shiroi Hana.................................p. 30
The Tavern..................................p. 30
U-Bahn........................................p. 29
D20 Xiandu Thai Fusion.....................p. 30
UNIVERSITY CITY
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U1 The Restaurant School.................p. 31
ART MUSEUM AREA
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A1 The Belgian Café...........................p. 31
CHINATOWN
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C1 Asian Cuisine-Nan Yang................p. 39
C2 Banana Leaf..................................p. 38
C3 E Mie.............................................p. 38
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Four Rivers Szechuan Cuisine......p. 38
Imperial Inn..................................p.
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Lee How Fook...............................p. 39
Nom Wah Tea Parlor.....................p. 42
Penang—Malaysian Cuisine........p. 40
Pho 20..........................................p. 40
Red Kings 2 Restaurant...............p. 41
Tai Lake Restaurant....................p. 41
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C14 Tea-Do.........................................p. 40
C15 Vietnam Palace............................p. 41
C16 Xi’an Sizzling Woks.....................p. 41
OLD CITY
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O1 2nd Story Brewing Company........p. 34
O2 Karma...........................................p. 33
O3 Nick’s Roast Beef.........................p. 35
O4 The Victoria Freehouse.................p. 35
O5 Xi’an Cuisine and Bar...................p. 34
SOUTH STREET
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S1 The Boyler Room..........................p. 43
S2 Brauhaus Schmitz.........................p. 43
S3 Copabanana...................................p. 44
S4 His and Hers..................................p. 43
S5 Jim’s Steaks...................................p. 44
S6 Johnny Rockets..............................p. 45
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D15 Monk’s Café 264 S 16th St 215/5457005 www.monkscafe.com Consistently rated
“One of the Area’s Best” by Zagat, and winner
of more than a dozen “Best Of Philly” awards.
If you’re visiting Philadelphia, you must stop
by Monk’s Café. Inspired by cozy Belgian brasseries, this casual, affordable neighborhood
BIG FLAVOR IN
EVERY BITE.
12th & Filbert
215-567-2020
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10 HD flat screen TVs, carefully positioned to
ensure great sight-lines for sporting events
including the NFL, MLB and NHL packages.
Open from 11:30am-2am daily, serving food
until 1:30am every day.
bistro is a great place to grab a quick burger
and fresh cut fries, or relax over gourmet delicacies like steamed mussels, cured salmon,
poached turbot, rack of lamb, grilled steaks,
duck breast, and vegetarian fare. Choose from
over 200 world-class beers, or sample one of
the 20 Belgian Ales on tap – the largest selection of its kind in the country. Sun brunch
11am-5pm. Kitchen open 11:30am- 1am nightly. Bar open 11:30am-2am nightly.
D16 Olive Garden 1346 Chestnut Street
215/546-7950 olivegarden.com. Whether
you’re traveling for business or pleasure,
you’ll feel right at home here. You’ll get the
same great food and friendly service you’re
accustomed to at your hometown Olive Garden. At Olive Garden, Italy is the root of our
inspiration and Passion! All of Olive Garden’s
chefs study in Tuscany learning how to combine fresh ingredients to create authentic Italian foods that you’ll enjoy sharing with family
and friends. Try our classic Italian dishes like
lasagna, eggplant Parmigiana, and five-cheese
ziti, or enjoy one of our steak, chicken, seafood, or fish entrees. Open Sun-Thu 11-10, Fri
& Sat 11-11.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House 260 S Broad St
215/790-1515 and 220 N. Gulph Rd, King of
Prussia 610/992-1818. www.ruthschrissteakhouse.com. Tender, flavorful steak, never
frozen. Richly marbled, corn-fed, US prime
beef hand-cut daily, broiled to perfection and
served sizzling. Serving seafood, fresh vegetable dishes, and eight kinds of potatoes. Select
from an assortment of wines and homemade
desserts. Open daily from 5pm-late. All major
credit cards accepted. Valet parking available.
D17 Shiroi Hana 222 S. 15th St 215/735D17
4444 shiroihana.com Since 1984, Shiroi Hana
has been serving extraordinary Japanese cuisine in the heart of Center City and the esteemed Theater District. Shiroi Hana offers
impeccably fresh fish at the full-scale sushi
bar, amazing appetizers, flavorful teriyaki,
crispy tempura and their famous special maki,
all served by a helpful and efficient staff. Serving lunch Mon-Fri and dinner 7 nights.
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Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar 200 S 12th St
(between Walnut & Locust St) 215/964-9675
tabuphilly.com Tabu was created to serve one
of the most diverse neighborhoods in Philadelphia. A sports bar alongside a lounge, both
serving some of the finest local craft beers
and comfort food. Tabu is located in walking
distance to the convention center, several local theaters, as well as Antique Row. Nestled
in the heart of the “Gayborhood”, Tabu opens
its doors to a wonderful mixed crowd where
EVERYONE is welcome. Open 7 days a week
noon to 2am. Kitchen open noon to 10pm.
OPEN 24/7
215-627-6452 • 122 S. 11th St
(2 blocks from the Convention Center)
www.midtown2restaurant.com
D18 The Tavern 243 South Camac St
215/545-1102 TheTavernPhilly.com Graze,
Imbibe & Relax. The Tavern Features fresh
American bar fare from Chef Mackenzie Hilton. Menu highlights include Pork Belly Sliders, Fried Monkfish “Po Boys”, and Braised,
Shredded Duck Sandwich. Classic cocktails,
local brews, reasonable wines. Open Sun,
Mon, Wed and Thu 6pm-1am, Fri and Sat
6pm-2am. Closed Tuesday.
D19 U-Bahn 1316 Chestnut St U-Bahn is
a local/regional bar, drawing heavy inspiration from the abundance of Pennsylvania craft
breweries that thrive on brewing German style
beer, and with a gastropub menu that pays
homage to Philadelphia’s favorite cuisine.
D20 Xiandu Thai Fusion 1119 Walnut St.
215/940-8855 xianduthai.com Enjoy Philly’s
finest Thai cuisine prepared by renowned
Chef Aung Thu, recently of Café Asean, in
New York’s West Village. Offering a fullservice bar with an amazing selection of specialty cocktails. Open for lunch 11:30-3 daily.
Dinner Sun-Thu 3-10:30, Fri and Sat 3-11:30.
University City
U1 The Restaurant School 42nd and Walnut Sts 215/222-4200 walnuthillcollege.edu.
The hospitality leaders and chefs of tomorrow staff four theme restaurants: The Italian
Trattoria (Tue-Sat 6-9:30pm): The American
Heartland Restaurant (Tue-Sat 6-9:30pm);
The European Courtyard (Tue-Sat 5:3010pm) and the Great Chefs of Philadelphia
Restaurant (Tue-Sat 6-9pm). Visit our pastry
shop open Mon-Sat 7:30am-6pm. Complimentary on-site parking. Reservations suggested.
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Bishops Collar 2349 Fairmount Ave 215/7651616. With an ever-changing selection of microbrews, 20-oz. pints of Guinness & Bass,
and a great jukebox, you know you’re at the
right place! This Art-Museum-Area bar provides a cozy atmosphere and an inexpensive,
creative pub fare menu. Tues-Sun, 11-2am.
Mon 3pm-2am. Sun Brunch 11am-4pm. Open
daily for lunch, dinner and late night.
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Serving Extraordinary
Japanese Cuisine
Since 1984
222 S. 15th St | 215-735-4444
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A1 The Belgian Café 21st & Green Sts,
215/235-3500. This latest addition to the
popular Art Museum area restaurant scene
brings an astounding selection of over 200
bottled beers, a dozen well tended drafts,
fine spirits, and great wines by the glass and
bottle. The old world bar serves a delicious
Belgian-inspired menu in a beautiful dining
room showcasing nouveau-style painting, or
outside in the large wrap-around sidewalk
café. Full menu served 11:30am- Midnight
daily. Saturday and Sunday brunch served
11am-5pm. Bar is open until 2am nightly.
Doma 1822 Callowhill St 215/564-1114
domarestaurant.com. At Doma, we serve contemporary Japanese cuisine and world-class
sushi in a vibrant and contemporary ambience, ideal for a casual meal with friends or
for entertaining special guests. From sushi
to handrolls, tempura to teriyaki, you’ll discover your new favorite Japanese dish here.
We take pride in our awesome food and our
heartwarming service. Come and experience
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Japanese food at its most exquisite. Open for
lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner 7 nights.
Fare 2028 Fairmount Ave., 267/639-3063.
www.farerestaurant.com Fare is a restaurant
and bar offering a variety of freshly prepared
options while keeping our mission to use
Local, Sustainable, Organic, Artisan, and
Crafted foods. Our menu features American
cuisine with many seafood options. For a
quick bite, try our featured flatbreads, fresh
cut parmesan truffle fries, or crispy tuna roll.
Enjoy perfectly prepared entrees including
pasta, steak, and fresh fish, with specials
daily. Relax with one of our artfully made
cocktails, or choose from our great selection
of beer, wine, and spirits. Dine on the patio
to enjoy our unique vertical garden. Serving
Lunch; Mon. –Fri. 11:00am – 3:30pm; Dinner; Sun. – Thurs 4:30pm – 10:00pm; Dinner: Fri & Sat 4:30pm – 11:00pm; Brunch:
Sat & Sun 9:00am – 3:30pm; Bar: Menu 7
days a week 11:00am to close.
Water Works Restaurant and Lounge 640
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terworksrestaurant.com. Built in 1812, the
Fairmount Water Works was an architectural
and engineering marvel. Today, this National
Historic Landmark is home to world-class
cuisine and the magical dining experience.
Dine beneath the high barrel-vaulted ceiling
of the Engine House or the glass enclosed Solarium. Enjoy intimate dining in the Breezeway and cocktails in the Caretaker’s Lounge.
Our Riverside Veranda offers breathtaking
views of the Schuylkill River & famed Boathouse Row. Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30am-3pm;
Dinner: Tue-Thurs 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat till
11pm & Sunday till 9pm. Brunch: Sat & Sun
11am-2pm.
of family, good times with friends, and authentic Italian cuisine. In a vibrant dining
atmosphere, filled with the nostalgic Italian
charm of red-checked tablecloths, and surrounded by walls covered in family portraits,
we welcome you to come celebrate and enjoy the Maggaino’s experience. We work in a
“made from scratch” kitchen, replicating everyday recipes that have been in our families
for many, many years. Maggiano’s offers an
enticing menu full of Old and New World Italian recipes, irresistible desserts, a full list of
select wines, and popular house specialties.
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri, Sat 11:30am11pm, Sun 12-10pm.
South Jersey
Whole Hog Café 2321 Route 70 West Cherry
Hill 856/910-8060 WholeHogCafe.com. Located just minutes across the Ben Franklin
Bridge from Center City Philly, Whole Hog
Café serves up their World Champion Barbeque featuring award-winning ribs, beef
bri sket, smoked sausage and more. Top it
off with one of seven different Whole Hog
Barbecue Sauces. Then try some of their
amazing sides like potato salad, coleslaw
and baked beans. BYOB. Open Sun-Thu 11-9,
Fri-Sat11-10.
Maggiano’s Little Italy 2000 Route 38
#1180, Cherry Hill 856/792-4470 maggianos.com Maggiano’s blends the tradition
John’s offers a full complement of ‘cue –
ribs, rotisserie chicken, brisket, salmon –
all cooked with fruit wood in a Cookshack
smoker. Serving dry-rub with sauce on the
side. Choose your food at the counter, get it
weighed, pay, and eat in a communal seating.
A great selection of craft beer too!
Winnie’s Le Bus 4266 Main St 215/4872663. Hip restaurant located on Main Street.
BARBEQUE & ROTISSERIE • WHISKEY • CRAFT BEERS
4258 MAIN STREET, MANAYUNK, PA 19127
MANAYUNK
PHONE: (267) 858-3000
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O1 2nd Story Brewing Company: A craft
brewery and restaurant located at 117 Chestnut St. (267-314-5770) At 2nd Story, our
passion is crafting good beer, good food, and
enjoying it all with friends. We feature 10+
house beers all brewed on premises, plus a
full bar with wine and hand-crafted cocktails.
Our kitchen is open for lunch, dinner and latenight bites. See more at 2ndstorybrewing.
com.
ment seven nights a week. Sunday Brunch
and a full kids menu.
City Tavern 2nd & Walnut Sts 215/413-1443.
Follow us back to the 18th century to a time
when a revolution was brewing, the ale was
OLD CITY
2321 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill NJ 08002
856-910-8060 • WholeHogCafe.com
Smokin’ John’s Bar-B-Que 4258 Main St.
smokinjohnsmanayunk.com From the people
who brought you Winnie’s Le Bus, Smokin’
The best crab cakes in town, interesting salads, great burgers, great selection of desserts
and artisan breads. Outdoor seating available
to watch the sights on Main Street. Serving
Sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinners.
Casual yet interesting menu. Mon-Fri Breakfast, 9am-11am; Lunch 11am-3pm. Dinner
Sun-Thurs 4:30-10pm; Fri, Sat 4:30-11pm.
Brunch Sat, Sun 9-3.
4 Fathers Philadelphia 319 Market St
215/574-8880 4fatherphilly.com Come visit
the only bar and restaurant in the city dedicated to Philly history and the Founding Fathers.
Try the Betsy Ross Burger, the Washington
Wedge Salad, or Ben’s Beer Battered Shrimp.
Offering a huge selection of local and craft
beers plus signature cocktails. Live entertain-
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flowing and dining was an experience. Our
authentically garbed staff await your arrival.
Come and enjoy a taste of history! Open daily.
Lunch begins 11:30am. Dinner from 4pm
Mon-Sat; Sun from 3pm.
Dave & Busters 325 N. Columbus Blvd.
215/413-1951 daveandbusters.com Ready!
Set! HAVE FUN! There’s so much fun at
Dave and Busters, you could get lost before
you even get going! We’ve got more than 200
games in our Million Dollar Midway. Win tickets playing our games and turn them in for
great prizes in the Winner’s Circle. Hungry
yet? Grab an appetizer at the bar, or head into
our dining room for awesome dishes created
by our fun-loving chefs. With a full menu featuring burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads
and more, you’re sure to find something that
satisfies.
O2 Karma Indian Restaurant and Bar 114
Chestnut St 215/925-1444 This Best of Philly
winner in the Old City restaurant district
serves authentic Indian cuisine. Executive
Chefs Dev Singh and Harman Singh have
created a special menu, blending traditional
classic and nouvelle influences. Daily lunch
buffet from 11:30am-3:30pm. Then serving
dinner until 10pm Sun-Thu and until 11pm
Fri & Sat.
O3 Nick’s Roast Beef Bar and Grille 16
South 2nd St 215/928-9411. Famous for
roast beef and roast pork sandwiches, our
menu also features Philly cheesesteaks along
with a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches. Also serving a selection of entrees featuring pasta and seafood available after 4:00
pm daily. Daily 11-2am. All major credit cards
accepted.
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O4 The Victoria Freehouse 10 S. Front St
215/543-6089 victoriafreehouse.com. We are
about authentic British food and craft brews.
We want to bring you the whole British experience, from pub snacks to curries to a fullon Sunday roast, coupled with pub-friendly
wines, brews, and a friendly football match on
the telly. We are passionate about good food
and good beer. Spread the word and bring a
friend down to the old Victoria! Open MonWed 12pm-11pm, Thu 12pm-12am, Fri-Sat
12pm-late night, Sun 11am-12am.
O5 Xi’an Cuisine and Bar 120 Chestnut St
215/627-1688 www.xiancuisine.com Located
right in the heart of Historic Old City, Xi’an
Cuisine and Bar offers the finest in Chinese
cuisine downstairs and the finest in nightlife upstairs. Their amazing menu features
handmade noodles, seafood, beef, pork and
chicken dishes plus a full bar. Private Karaoke rooms and KTV upstairs. Weekday happy
hour 5-7pm offering 50% off appetizers and $3
craft beers. $5 off purchase of $50 or more.
BEER BREWED ON PREMISES
FULL BAR • LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT MENU • WEEKEND BRUNCH
PHONE: 267-314-5770
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9th from Christian to Wharton Sts 215/9235637. From the makings of travel freddo to the
workings of a ravioli machine, Philadelphia’s
Italian Market features more than 100 shops
that reflect the Italian heritage of the original
founders of the market, as well as vendors
from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. TueSat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-2pm.
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P1 Dante and Luigi’s Corner of 10th and
Catherine Sts 215/922-9501 danteandluigis.
com Philadelphia’s oldest Italian restaurant
established in 1899. Winner of Philadelphia
Magazine’s “Best of Philly 2010.” Operating
continually for 115 years, serving traditional
homemade dishes, including their 20oz. veal
chop and specialty osso buco, making this a
“MUST STOP.” Come dine in a charming old
world parlor atmosphere of yesterday. Private
room for parties up to 50. Discount for cash
payment. Tues-Thurs 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri
11:30am-10:30pm, Sat 3pm-10:30pm, Sun
3pm-9:30pm.
P3 Ralph’s Italian Restaurant 760 S 9th St
215/627-6011. Ralph’s has been in business
since 1900. Five generations of the same family have owned and operated the restaurant
since its inception. One hundred years later,
they work as hard as Francesco Dispigno and
his son Ralph did to maintain the tradition
that has been built for a century. Others may
claim it but Ralph’s is the oldest family-owned
restaurant in the country. Everything is made
to order with the finest ingredients used in
recipes that have been passed down from one
generation to another. Nightly specials. Room
available for parties up to 60 persons. Lunch
and Dinner and daily.
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P4 The Victor Café 1303 Dickinson St.
215/468-3040 This “music lovers rendezvous” has been family owned and operated
since 1918 and features live opera performed 7
nights a week. All ages come for Northern Italian cuisine ranging in price from $8-$30. Special events may be booked for lunch or dinner.
Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors
d’oeuvres may be arranged. Come upstairs and
visit our romantic lounge.
P2 Mekong River 1120 S. Front St 215/4676100 mekongriverphilly.com The Ma family has been serving traditional Vietnamese
cuisine to Philadelphians for over 2 decades
and now has opened their second restaurant,
Mekong River. The vision for Mekong River is
simple – authentic food, comfortable environment, great service and reasonable prices..
Some signature dishes include Pork Chop and
Rice, Pho (beef noodle soup). Open Sun-Thu
10am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10:30am-10:30pm.
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C1 Asian Cuisine-Nan Yang 932 Race St
215/238-1288 Nan Yang offers a variety of
Asian cuisines such as Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese. House specialties include Prawn Mee: Egg noodles with shredded
pork, shrimp, vegetables, and bean sprouts in
shrimp broth, Duck Salad (Thai Style): pineapple, cucumber, minced leaf and onion with
a mild spicy flavor, Tomyam Fried Rice: Peas,
carrots bean sprouts, onions with chicken and
shrimp, Sambala Spicy Chicken: Breaded boneless chicken with dried pepper and Coconut
Prawns: Breaded Jumbo Shrimp with coconut
and mayonnaise .For dessert, try their amazing
home-made coconut pudding. KTV. Karaoke
Lounge upstairs. BYOB. Open Mon-Thu 11am2am, Fri & Sat 11am-4am, Sun 11am-2am.
C2 Banana Leaf 1009 Arch St 215/592-8288.
Located next to the Pennsylvania Convention
Center in Philadelphia’s Chinatown section.
Come and enjoy our dining and open-kitchen
environment that will leave you refreshed.
Open for lunch, dinner and late-night. Banana
Leaf offers authentic Malaysian Cuisine such
as homemade Roti Canai dip with Curry sauce.
Or, try our Mango chicken or shrimp made with
fresh mango.Try our coconut pudding or one
of our other homemade desserts. Our famous
ABC drink is made with milk, plum seeds,
red rose syrup and jelly. BYOB. Open 7 days
11am-1am. Smoke-free environment. Visa, MC
accepted.
C3 Emei 915 Arch St 215/627-2500 Philadelphia Weekly raves about Chinatown’s newest
restaurant, saying “Emei is at its best when it
lets its Szechuan flag fly and it doesn’t hold
back on the fireworks that make this kind of
food so special.” House specialties include
Sliced Beef and Tripe, Hot and Sour Soup, and
Smoked Pork with Garlic Shoot. Open MonThu 11am-10:30 pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun
noon-10pm.
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925 Arch St. 215.922.7135
C4 Erawan Thai Cuisine 925 Arch St 215/9227135 www.erawanchinatown.com Take your
taste buds on an Asian excursion by making a
trip to Erawan Thai Cuisine, voted “Excellent”
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cials starting at $8.00+tax Mon-Fri. Erawan
is famous for their amazing Crispy Duckling
with red curry sauce. Other house specials
include Chicken Satay, and Imperial Golden
Bag, a famous Thai specialty appetizer. BYOB
Open Mon-Fri, lunch 11:30am-3:00pm, dinner
4:00pm-10:00 pm, Sat 12 noon -10:30pm, Sun
12noon-10pm.
Dim Sum
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Chinese Restaurant
Cantonese~Szechuan~Mandarin
1026 Race Street • 215-592-7227/7226/7228
C5 Four Rivers Szechuan Cuisine 936 Race
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St 215/629-8385 fourriverschinatown.com
Come to Four Rivers for some of Chinatown’s
finest cuisine. Four Rivers offers authentic
Szechuan dishes such as Kongming Toasted
fish, or try their amazing Peppercorn Chicken
with Dough Twist. Also featuring American
style Chinese food such as General Tso’s
Shrimp or Chicken, Hunan Beef and Kung Pao
Chicken. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10:30pm, Fri
and Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10:30pm.
soup, Singapore noodles, and abalone and
duck soup. Zagat’s calls the fare “some of
Chinatown’s finest…everything on the extensive menu is unbelievably great.” A lot of
what you’ll find on the menu can’t be had at
any other restaurant in town. BYOB. Tues-Sun
11:30am-10pm. Closed Mondays.
C9 Nom Wah Tea Parlor 218 N 13th St
C9
267/519-2889 nomwah.com NYC Chinatown’s
first dim sum parlor is now in Philadelphia!
Minutes away from the Convention Center,
this is the perfect locale for lunch or dinner.
Must-haves include shrimp and snow pea leaf
dumplings, house special roast pork bun, and
the famed egg roll. Don’t forget to top the meal
off with alcoholic libations or a selection of one
of our many teas. Mon-Fri 11:30-10, Sat 10:3010, Sun 10:30-9.
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C6 Imperial Inn 142 N. 10th St 215/6275588 Come visit a Philadelphia institution,
serving traditional, authentic Chinese cuisine
to visitors and locals alike for over 40 years.
Imperial serves some of the finest Dim Sum
in Philly plus has a huge selection of beef,
chicken and seafood dishes. Full bar with a
great selection of cocktails, beer and wine.
Located right in the heart of Chinatown just
2 blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. Open Sun-Thu 11am-12am, Fri & Sat
10:30 am-1am.
C10 Penang Malaysian Cuisine 117 N 10th
St, 215/4132531. Experience authentic Malaysian cuisine in an exciting contemporary setting. You can count on a very knowledgeable
staff to help guide you through the extensive
menu filled with taste sensations. The famous
roti canai is a must to start! Recommended:
Jumbo Prawns or Steamed Fish with a selection of sauces, Yampot, Mango Chicken. Be
sure and cap off your meal with a succulent
peanut pancake. Seven days, lunch and dinner. Open 11:30 am-1 am daily. Beer and wine
served. Visa, MC, AMEX.
C7 Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant 1026-28 Race
St, 215/592-7226/7227/7228. All authentic
Chinese cuisine are served: Cantonese, Szechwan, and Mandarin. Dim Sum 7 days a week.
Full bar for table service. Impressive Imperial Chinese decor and an economically priced
menu. Dine where the Chinese dine out most.
Banquet and Convention facilities accommodate up to 400 people in one room with a stage.
Mon- Thurs 11am-Midnight. Fri, Sat 11-1am;
Sun 10:30am - Midnight.
C11 Pho 20 234 N 10th St 215/413-2020
Come visit one of the newest additions to
Philly’s Chinatown scene for some of the best
Pho you’ve ever had! House specialties include
Banh Xeo, a Vietnamese crepe with shrimp and
pork or chicken. Or try one of their 20 varieties
of Pho (beef noodle soup). Top it off with one of
their specialty coffees or teas, or one of their
amazing seasonal fruit smoothies. Delivery
available. Open late on weekends. Sun-Thu
10am-11pm. Fri and Sat 10am-3am.
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C8 Lee How Fook 219 N 11th St 215/9257266 www.leehowfook.com. This is the archetypal family-owned Chinese restaurant. It’s
small and unassuming, and serves signature
favorites like salt-baked squid, hot-and-sour
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C12 Red Kings 2 Restaurant 11006 Race
St 215/238-1392 www.facebook.com/redkingsrestaurantinc Visit one of Chinatown’s newest restaurants, serving dinner and late night
7 days a week, and serving some of the finest
Sichuan cuisine in the city. Sichuan is known
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C13 Tai Lake Restaurant 134 N 10th St
C13
215/9220698. tailakeseafoodrest.com Recently named one of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the country by Chinese Restaurant
News. The best seafood in Chinatown, Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines, Hong Kong style,
variety of cocktails. Featuring striped bass,
live shrimp, frog and more. Banquet rooms for
up to 120. Open 7 days, 4pm3am.
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C14 Tea-Do 132 N 10th St 215/925-8889 TeaDo.com Tea Do is a contemporary tea house
located right in the heart of Chinatown, offering a wide variety of Bubble Teas, onigiri, appetizers, salads and desserts. A great place to
hang out and play Jenga too!
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C15 Vietnam Palace 222 N 11th St 215/5929596. vietnampalace.net . Located a half-block
from the Convention Center, this Vietnamese
gem serves some the most delicious Southeast
Asian cuisines. Try the “Soft Shell Crabs,”
Chicken sauteed with lemon grass or even
the traditional “Pho Tai,” a beef noodle soup
hearty enough to satisfy as a meal. Full bar
with an amazing selection of specialty drinks
plus an extensive beer and wine list. Banquet
room seats up 120 people. Rated highly by
Zagat. MC, Visa, Amex, Discover. Sun-Thurs
11am-9:30pm. Fri, Sat 11am-10:30pm.
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C16 Xi’an Sizzling Woks 902 Arch St
215/9251688 xian-sizzlingwoks.com Xi’an Sizzling Woks serves what many have called “the
best Chinese food I’ve ever tasted”! Offering
an amazing selection of seafood, beef pork,
chicken and vegetarian dishes. House specialties include Biang Baing Noodles served with
a refreshing ginger and scallion sauce. Also
try the Ma-La Hot, an amazing combination of
vermicelli, beef, broccoli and cabbage in a simmering red sauce. Open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm,
Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. $5 off purchase of $50
or more.
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S1 The Boyler Room 328 South Street
215/413-8294 TheBoylerRoom.com Good
Food, Good Friends and Good Times! Located
right in the heart of South Street, The Boyler
Room offers traditional pub fare with a Philly
twist! Build your own burger, 5 kinds of grilled
cheese sandwiches and no visit to Philly is
complete without their amazing cheesesteak!
A large selection of local and imported beers.
Daily specials. Open 11am-2am daily.
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as the “heavenly country” due to its abundance
of food and natural resources. Some of Red
Kings’ house specialties include Dan Dan Noodle, Boiled Fish Fillet in Chile Sauce, Crispy
Whole Sea Bass in Sweet and Sour Sauce, and
Szechuan Beef Tenderloin. BYOB. Karaoke
and VIP Room. Open Sun-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri
and Sat 4pm-3am.
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S2 Brauhaus Schmitz 718 South Street
S2
267/909-8814 brauhausschmitz.com. Brauhaus Schmitz is Philadelphia’s only authentic
German Bierhall and Restaurant. Located on
historic South Street, Brauhaus Schmitz is
the perfect place to bring family and friends
for an enjoyable afternoon or evening in the
city. We specialize in all things German; food,
service, music and, of course, beer. We feature
a selection of 30 imported draught beers (16
exclusively German) as well as 100 bottled
beers. The menu is also sure to please with
traditional German fare sure to make anyone
a fan of German cuisine. Try our bratwurst,
made in-house and sold by the meter, and our
Rotisserie Schweinshaxe. Our atmosphere
promises to leave everyone who visits with a
feeling of Gemutlichkeit. Also visit Wursthaus
Schmitz, our German delicatessen in the Reading Terminal Market at 12th and Filbert.
Cavanaugh’s Headhouse 421 S. 2nd St.
19147 215/928-9307 CavsPhilly.com Cavanaugh’s Headhouse is a charming traditional
pub located right off South Street across from
historic Headhouse Square. With multiple bar
rooms for drinking, eating, darts and more,
Cav’s Headhouse is the spot for everything
from happy hours to private affairs. Featuring Cavanaugh’s famous gastropub favorites
along with hearty UK staples, Cavanaugh’s
Headhouse is easily accessible from Society
Hill, Queens Village, and Penn’s Landing. Visit
Cavsphilly.com.
S3 Copabanana 4th & South Sts 215/923S3
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around the corner. People watching is the
favorite pastime at this tropical neon fantasy
bar and grill overlooking South Street. TexMex
food, gourmet burgers and upbeat music make
this a hot spot. 11:30 2am daily. No reservations.
S4 His and Hers Restaurant and Bar 216
South Street 267/639-3214 hishersrestaurantbar.com We offer Turkish (his) and Italian
(hers) cuisine at our fabulous restaurant. Our
motto is “Good Food is Love”. Incredible food
is not an art or science, it’s an expression of
the heart, a relationship between your tastes
and dreams. Come to his and hers to celebrate
your special occasion or for your private party.
Serving dinner nightly.
S5 Jim’s Steaks 400 South St 215/928-1911.
Serving Philadelphia’s best cheesesteaks is
more than just a local tradition, it is a happening. As you order directly from the Grill-Man,
thinly sliced USDA Choice BLACK ANGUS
steak is cooked to sizzling perfection. Tell him
your choice of cheese and toppings including;
Fried Onions, Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers,
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pizza Sauce and Hots! Located on the corner of 4th and South Streets
close to the historic district. Great peoplewatching too! Jim’s is open Mon-Thu 10am1am, Fri-Sat 10am-3am, and Sun 11am-1am.
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S6 Johnny Rockets 443 South St 215/8299222. Voted “Top 10 Best Family-Friendly
Restaurant” and “Top 10 Best Hamburger”
by Citysearch. Johnny Rockets was founded
on the belief that everyone deserves a place
where they can experience food, fun, and
friendliness. Guests enjoy the All-American
diner look and feel, servers who know the secret to getting the ketchup out of the bottle,
and tabletop jukeboxes that belt tunes for a
nickel. The All-American menu includes juicy
hamburgers, hand-dipped malts and shakes,
and freshly baked apple pie. Sun-Wed 9am11pm. Thurs 9am-midnight. Fri, Sat 9-2am.
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4 Fathers 319 Market St 215/547-8880
4fathersphilly.com A Philadelphia historythemed restaurant and pub located in the
heart of Old City Philly, featuring a large selection of cocktails, plus craft and local beers.
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The Belgian Café 21st & Green Sts, 215/2353500. This latest addition to the popular
Art Museum area restaurant scene brings
an astounding selection of over 200 bottled
beers. Full menu served 11:30am-Midnight
daily. Saturday and Sunday brunch served
11am-5pm. Bar is open until 2am nightly.
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The Boyler Room 328 South Street 215/4138294 TheBoylerRoom.com Good Food, Good
Friends and Good Times! Located right in the
heart of South Street, the Boyler Room offers
traditional pub fare, a large selection of local
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and imported beers and daily specials. Open
11am-2am daily.
Con Murphy’s Irish Pub 1700 Ben Franklin
Parkway 267/687-1128 Serving perhaps the
best pint of Guinness in town, a classy yet
comfortable pub awaits you. Live acoustic
music every Thursday night. Kitchen open
late every night. Outdoor patio.
Copabanana 4th & South Sts (215/9236180), 40th and Spruce Sts (215/382-1330),
and 1619 Grant Ave (215/382-1330). Good
times and good food are right around the corner. 11:30 2am daily. No reservations.
Dave & Buster’s 325 N. Columbus Blvd.
215/413-1951. Daveandbusters.com. Ready!
Set! HAVE FUN! You’re sure to have a great
time at this huge restaurant, bar and entertainment venue. Open 7 days.
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Fergie’s Pub 1214 Sansom St 215/928-8118.
Nestled in the heart of Center City, Fergie’s
Pub is home to all the best of a real Irish Pub:
warm, friendly atmosphere and some of the
best Guinness on tap in the city. Open 7 days.
Franky Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St,
215/735-0735 Right off the bustling 13th
St corridor is Franky Bradley’s, an eclectic
bar, restaurant and nightclub featuring craft
beer, classic cocktails and a unique wine list.
Check out their exciting upstairs lounge and
cabaret.
Grace Tavern 23rd & South Sts (2229 Grays
Ferry Ave) 215/893-9580. A lovingly restored
neighborhood tavern that features great wine
and spirits. Full menu 11:30 am-2am daily.
Irish Pub 1123 Walnut St 215/925-3311 and
2007 Walnut St, 215/568-5603. Irish-American fare. DJ 9pm - 11pm, Wed - Sat. Mon - Sat,
lunch 11am-2pm; dinner 2pm - 1am.
JJ Bootleggers 35 S 2nd St 215/923-3300 jjbootleggers.com JJ Bootleggers, Philly’s only
Welcome to
NIGHTLIFE
NIGHTLIFE
moonshine-themed bar and restaurant, located in the heart of Old City, offers a great selection of libations but like to focus on moonshine and moonshine signature cocktails.
Monk’s Café 264 S 16th St 215/545-7005
www.monkscafe.com. Consistently rated
“One of the Area’s Best” by Zagat, and winner
of more than a dozen “Best Of Philly” awards.
Kitchen open 11:30am-1am nightly. Bar open
11:30am-2am nightly.
Tango 1021 Arch St 215/925-8100 tangophilly.com Chinatown’s largest restaurant and
entertainment venue featuring 2 floors of fun.
Philly’s best Karaoke lounge with private Karaoke rooms. Noodle Bar open ‘til 4am weekends and 3am weekdays.
U-Bahn 1316 Chestnut St U-Bahn is a local/
regional bar, drawing heavy inspiration from
the abundance of Pennsylvania craft breweries that thrive on brewing German style beer,
and with a gastropub menu that pays homage
to Philadelphia’s favorite cuisine.
Philadelphia
FREE Admission with Hotel Key
Call for FREE Pick-up
(within city limits)
Couch & Champagne Rooms
Free Lunch & 1/2 Price Happy Hour
Full Dinner Menu with
Daily Specials
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
Club Risque 1700 S. Columbus Blvd., (1 mile
south of Penns Landing and minutes from the
sports complex). 215-463-6900. THE DELAWARE VALLEY’S PREMIER GENTLEMEN’S
CLUB. Not sure what a Premier Gentlemen’s Club looks like? Come and see it for
yourself. CLUB RISQUE features the most
dynamic, sensuous and exotic entertainers,
in fact our entertainers are NUMBER ONE
on the entire planet. Our atmosphere of outstanding entertainment, a lively and friendly
staff, drink specials, and happy hour specials
Monday through Friday from 5-7pm including delicious Hot Hor D’Oeuvres makes us a
must stop on your visit to the City of Brotherly Love. And don’t forget FREE LUNCH
every weekday. Club Risque is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am until 2AM. We’re open until 4 AM every Friday and Saturday nights. And don’t forget Club Risque’s
other locations, Rt. 413 Bristol, Pa. And 5921
Tacony St., Northeast Philadelphia just minutes from the Bridge Street exit off I-95. All
major credit cards honored. Visit us on the
web at www.clubrisque.com.
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Cigar Menu, Smoking Permitted
Delaware Valley’s Premier Gentlemen’s Club
CLUBRISQUE.COM
1700 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 215-463-6900
Open M-T 11:30am-2am; Fri 11:30am-4am
Sat 3pm-4am; Sun 3pm-2am
5921 Tacony Street
Philadelphia, PA 215-289-6969
Open M-F 11:30am-2am;
Sat & Sun 1pm-2am
Other Locations: Rte. 413 & Ford Rd., Bristol, PA 215-781-6361
Rt.130 S. Burlington, NJ 609-747-8996
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