To a food lover's delight, Thanksgiving now comes all year round in NoLibs, at the former Hong Kong street food-inspired space. Now, with less panda art and more exposed brick, a husband-and-wife-r... read more
Public face of the private and posh Arrow Swim Club. Dangerously delicious all-you-can-eat $20 brunch on weekends with unlimited mimosas and Blood Marys. Be seen lounging out back in the barbecue o... read more
El Camino Real does two things, and they do them well. This taqueria/cowboy bar has everything for the Southwestern fan: the menu is divided into Mexico (burritos/enchiladas) and Texas (BBQ chicke... read more
WineO's passion for wine: commendable. In times of excessive imbibing being frowned upon, WineO flaunts its love of the grape. Superlative wine list runs three pages, with nightly specials acting ... read more
When we heard that a couple of the guys from East Village's notorious Lit were decamping to Philly to open a bar, our minds flashed back to all the fun and hangovers that the NYC dive had provided ... read more
Decamped Manhattanite Ali McCloud opened Arcadia to cater to her eco-mania, and it's proven to be fabulously successful. Combining the best in sustainable fashion brands and new designers, this bou... read more
Great idea. Snag an old diner, you know, formica tables, lots of vinyl. Bring in a chef who knows his ratatouille from his ramen. Add a bar with fancy drinks and an event space where you book hip... read more
Regaled as one of the best new restaurants of the year upon it's inception, Bar Ferdinand continues to impress with its true-to-form Spanish tapas menu (sizzling shrimp, Serrano ham, etc.), impo... read more
Gone are the days of Ralph Kramdon escaping Alice's clutches for the bowling alley. Bowling is cool, and Ralph would have to compete with martini-swilling hipsters if he wants a lane, now. Philly's... read more
After a long night out, getting all gussied up and going to a 'nice' place for brunch is way too much trouble. Honey's demands no such commitment from it's regulars, although the potentially long w... read more
The words Pura Vida have magical resonance for those that have been to Costa Rica, where the phrase is the South American versions of 'It's all good.' Well Philly might not have the black sand beac... read more
Combining hair salon and other enterprises is always an inspired idea. Closet Fever's name doesn't do itself justice — yes, there's plenty of cool stuff to buy, from funky shirts to art by lo... read more
Actually North Third is only a hipster filmmaker hang on Tuesdays when they screen short films by local cineastes, the rest of the week it's just a cool bar/resto with a hard to pin down menu. Ho... read more
A music venue first, but also a great place for a late afternoon beer as that night's bands are setting up. The booking policy is liberal so you'll see anyone from an up-and-coming hip-hopper to a ... read more
A Firkin is an old English unit of volume, and it's most often associated with the size of beer kegs. No other knowledge of beer is needed, however, you can leave the rest to Fishtown's Standard Ta... read more
Hot spot for artists and musicians who would never be caught dead in Old City or South Street (at least on weekends). For them, the 700 Club is one of the approved hangouts. Clientele capitalizes o... read more
So traditional it's almost a cliché—with beer, sports, four-leaf clovers, and an Irish DJ named Jimmy—you won't find a more "Irish bar" in a hundred miles. Huge space with multip... read more
A landmark gentlemen's club that attempts couture while bluntly giving you “naughty” girl next door. Plush wraparound couches, zebra printed decor, private cabanas for lap dances, '70s-... read more
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The regal name and royal crown signage fits the prices but not the atmosphere at this casual American grill and sportsbar. Pricey filet mignon, chilean sea bass, rack of lamb and ribeye. Brick-oven... read more
The esteemed food and drink teams of Supper and Franklin Mortgage a...
Ralph Berarducci's 38-year-old theater district mainstay, Portofino...
Chef Matt Zagorski, previously of Rouge and 500º, ta...
Seasoned Philly chef Al Paris goes back to the basics with his 50-s...
Philly food scene vet Arthur Cavaliere, a Starr and Garces pro...