Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Wonderful little place. Dan, the owner, bakes the most delicious blondies. HIs wife paints all of their furniture (which are story book themed.)
Cake and the Beanstalk
1112 Locust StreetWonderful little place. Dan, the owner, bakes the most delicious blondies. HIs wife paints all of their furniture (which are story book themed.)
Amazing lunch specials and the best sushi in the neighborhood.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fat Salmon Sushi
719 Walnut StAmazing lunch specials and the best sushi in the neighborhood.
El Fuego
723 Walnut StBest "cheap" Mexican. Try the chorizo... it's far superior to the Chipotle on 12th St.
Their entire menu is under 500 calories, and all delicious.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FUEL Center City
1225 Walnut StTheir entire menu is under 500 calories, and all delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
GET THE CRAB CHEESE FRIES. My fiance and I frequent this place for their unique American gastropub menu and great craft beers and unique cocktails.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Varga Bar
941 Spruce StGET THE CRAB CHEESE FRIES. My fiance and I frequent this place for their unique American gastropub menu and great craft beers and unique cocktails.
$6 domestic beer pitchers on Saturday nights. Also, its the oldest pub in Philadelphia.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McGillin's Olde Ale House
1310 Drury St$6 domestic beer pitchers on Saturday nights. Also, its the oldest pub in Philadelphia.
Across the alley from McGillan's... and the sausage is delicious. Their beers are all German/ Belgian and awesome.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brü Craft & Wurst
1318 Chestnut StAcross the alley from McGillan's... and the sausage is delicious. Their beers are all German/ Belgian and awesome.
Everything Else
My favorite nail salon. Friendly. Fast. They massage you while your nails dry- 'nuff said. Highly recomend their basic pedicure and gel nails.
Genesis 2
729 Walnut StMy favorite nail salon. Friendly. Fast. They massage you while your nails dry- 'nuff said. Highly recomend their basic pedicure and gel nails.
SEPTA station for regional Rail lines and the Market Frankford subway. Now called "Jefferson Station" but was formerly Market East Station.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jefferson Station
SEPTA station for regional Rail lines and the Market Frankford subway. Now called "Jefferson Station" but was formerly Market East Station.
Walnut-Locust station
200 S Broad StThe other subway in the city.
The birthplace of our country. You have to at least run past it while you're here!
569 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut StThe birthplace of our country. You have to at least run past it while you're here!
My favorite park. It's small but mighty.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Washington Square
210 W Washington SquareMy favorite park. It's small but mighty.
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StIconic and beautiful.
Sweet Box Bakeshop
339 S 13th Stmy favorite cupcakes in the city
Shopping
My favorite local shop in the city. They have gourmet chocolates and clothing and my favorite lotions.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Verde
108 S 13th StMy favorite local shop in the city. They have gourmet chocolates and clothing and my favorite lotions.
Duross & Langel
240 S 13th StHandmade soaps, which last forever.
Essentials
Fresh produce. Too many stands to comment upon. Buy your fish at John Yi. Produce at Iovine or OK. Buy meats from the Amish and whoopie pies from Flying Monkey.
739 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StFresh produce. Too many stands to comment upon. Buy your fish at John Yi. Produce at Iovine or OK. Buy meats from the Amish and whoopie pies from Flying Monkey.