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Restaurants in Philadelphia

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Romantic Dining Options for Lesbian and Gay Travellers in Philadelphia


Food for thought, beer for cheap, and an idea of where to go in the City of Brotherly Love – LGBT friendly spots in and outside of the Gayborhood.

Today, we are going to look at places that serve up a portion of love along with there meals. Sometimes a meal isn’t about eating, sometimes its about sex and seduction. Here are 4 unique places that offer some intangible spice ...

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Lolita Offers Delicious Mexican Fair to the Gringos of Philadelphia


BAD GIRL, GOOD FOOD
Vladimir Nabokov's scandalous novel Lolita shocked the world with its innovative style and controversial subject. The protagonist, the tragically named Humbert Humbert, becomes sexually obsessed with a pubescent lass. True to its name, the Philadelphia eatery Lolita is sultry and sensual with a daring, might I say risque, menu. This nymphette begs to be violated.

Accenting the open-air kitchen are warm walls of black contrasted by exposed brick. ...

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Night Life in Philadelphia - Dinner, Dancing and More in Old City


Old City has just about everything a person could want for a big night on the town. A variety of restaurants, bars, theaters, art galleries and indie movie theaters ensure you'll have a great time, no matter what you're in the mood for. Here are five sample nights in Old City:

First Friday
On the first Friday of each month, Old City art galleries extend their hours and the sidewalks ...

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

Great Beer in Philadelphia: Eulogy, Monk's, Ludwig's and The Foodery


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There's nothing worse than visiting a new city and getting stuck in some cheesy tourist trap when I'm unable to find a good bar, usually because the good bars tend to be a bit outside the main tourist drag, and require some exploring to find. As we Philadelphians know, there are a ton of bars in this city, ranging from new and nice to ...

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

Philadelphia Pho Restaurants: The cheapest, best meal in town


pho.bmpIf you don't know what Pho is then I'll forgive you for now, because until last spring I didn't either, but unless you're vegan (it uses beef broth and actual meat) it is something you must try.  Pho (pronounced 'fah̵ ;) is a traditional Vietnamese soup with noodles and meat, of which you get to pick and choose 2 or 3 different cuts from around 10 ...

Monday, February 5th, 2007

How about giving one of Stephen Starr's hot spots a visit?


Pod, The Continental, The Continental Mid-Town, Jones, El Vez, Morimoto, Washington Square, Tangerine, Alma de Cuba, Buddakan, Striped Bass, Barclay Prime

(Reservations needed in advance for some, some require proper dress, menus vary at each place, and some offer valet parking. Prices range from high to low.)

His specialty restaurants offer everything from good old American home-style foods, fresh sushi, family style eating, roof top drinks, old time photo booths, filets, tacos, ...

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Strolling down South Street


Stop in Trend Cafe at Front and South for some nostalgic candy or a protein smoothie. Also, serving a variety of coffees/cappuccino's, snacks, games and a relaxed atmosphere to sit down and chat for a few.

Any good or bad recommendations for candy/coffee spots?