Articles Archive for September 2008

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Locals may not spend the night at the Rittenhouse Hotel, but they sure know about its restaurant. Lacroix is a gorgeous dining room set in candles, truly a perfect spot for a romantic night for two. Dine on lobster or butter-roasted wild boar. …

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Sometimes you’re looking for something a little more casual, but still want great food. We suggest trying the bar inside Le Bec-Fin. Le Bar Lyonnais has incredible dishes a la carte. We love the steak tartare and drilled Dover sole. The desserts are …

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Make some new friends at this cozy Eritrean eatery. If you’ve never tried the cuisine, it’s definitely worth a taste. You’ll beak bread with other diners and try truly exotic faire. The chef’s know how to do it right. We wouldn’t be surprised …

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Feast on global delights at this chic restaurant in Old City. Continental does its dishes tapas style so you don’t have to choose just one. They’re known for a fun twist on favorites like the grilled octopus or crab pad Thai. Don’t be …

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There might be dozens of Italian choices in South Philly, but nothing beats a family-owned joint.  Scannicchio’s is one of our favorites. Order the stuffed calamari or lobster ravioli. The rich dishes are fantastic and will keep you filled up all day.

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Marc Vetri’s second restaurant is equally as good as the ever-popular Vetri. Dine on gourmet pizzas, pasta or pork Milanese. Each of the dishes is unique and perfected to become your favorite.

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You’ll love to browse the walls at this renowned steakhouse  known for its generous surf and turf portions and ingenious celebrity caricatures all over the walls. The over sized lobster is behemoth, the steak is daunting to even the most famished of bellies, …

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This place has the best legs in town…crab legs that is. An unassuming seafood restaurant and pub are set back from the street in a low-ceiling room decorated with Christmas lights. Draft beers, fried shrimp, and Chicago accents that are the real deal are …

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Industry and advertising heavyweights congregate here to indulge in the menu that boasts 35 daily seafood specials–all of which are displayed in a case near the open kitchen. Steaks, stir fry, and chicken are also an option. Asian-inspired sauces are used generously throughout. …

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Seasonal seafood daily flown in from the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts accounts for the cuisine’s notable caliber. The New Orleans-themed oyster bar knows a thing or two about mollusks, and Oyster Hour, Monday through Friday from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. is another tasty …