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since 1993 - PhillyVisitor.com
SPRING 2016
since 1993
At The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, you can wander among towering
dinosaur skeletons, discover an indoor tropical butterfly garden, and much, much more.
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SPRING 2016
Come visit Jim’s Steaks, a Philadelphia institution since 1939,
at 4th and South Streets.
SPRING 2016
Area Maps
• Center City Philadelphia . . . . p. 24
• South Philadelphia . . . . . . . ..p. 34
Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4
Daytrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 6
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . p. 19
• Art Museum Area . . . . . . . . .p. 30
• Center City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 19
• Chinatown/
Convention Center . . . . . . . . . p. 40
• Manayunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
• New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 32
• Old City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 33
• South Philly. . . . . . . . . . . . .. p. 34
• South Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 36
• University City . . . . . . . . . . . p. 29
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 18
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
Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 12
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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TOURS & SHOPPING
ATTRACTIONS & TOURS
ATTRACTIONS
TOURS
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
215/409-6600
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. Adults $14.50, Seniors
$13, Children 4-12 $8, Extra charge for some
special exhibits. Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-5,
Sun noon-5.
Philadelphia Zoo 34th & Girard Ave 215/2431100.
Tickets sold on all vehicles
and in the Independence Visitor Center
Experience the History
Trolley Tours
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27 Stops
Stops
90+ Min. Daily Tours
"Today & Tomorrow"
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Carriage Tours
Daytime & Evening
Tours
Private Coaches
Check out our
Speciality Tours
Amish Country, Ghost
Tours, Duck Tours,
Mural Arts and More!
FRANKLIN’S
FOOTSTEPS
WALKING
TOURS
215-389-TOUR (8687) | phillytour.com
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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
SighTSeeing TOURS Of
PhiLADeLPhiA
The double-decker bus
tours provide amazing
views of the City!
"Today & Tomorrow"
Pass
27 Stops
Hop on Hop Off
Call for FREE shuttle
pick up from
Center City Hotels
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.
215-389-TOUR (8687)
phillytour.com
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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.
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 horse-drawn 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!
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
[email protected]. Love to eat? You’ll love this
75-minute food-writer-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 (includes several small food samples). Private tours also available.
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shopping
SHOPPING
The Bourse Food Court and Specialty
Shops 111 S. Independence Mall E. 215/6250300 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. Open Mon–Fri 9am-8pm, Sat
10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm.
Market Place East 701 Market St 215/5928905. Save on designer labels at Ross Dress
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
Daytrips
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.
University City District University City was
Philadelphia’s first suburb, and it remains
home to distinctive, livable urban neighborhoods of wide porches, tree-lined streets, restaurants and cafes, and shops.
DAYTRIPS
Philadelphia & Suburbs
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 Wednesday - Sunday from 10 AM
to 4 PM, Monday and Tuesday by chance or appointment. Living history events on most summer weekends include hands-on activities for
families, guided tours and cannon demonstrations. 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
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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.
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The James A. Michener
Art Museum, (138 S. Pine
Street in Doylestown, PA)
is home to a world-class
collection of Pennsylvania
Impressionist paintings and
an outdoor sculpture garden. Special exhibitions include Linden Frederick: Roadside Tales
(through March 13); Garber in Spring (through
August 7); Holly Trostle Brigham: Sisters and
Goddesses (though May 29), Katherine Steele
Renninger: Craft, Commitment, Community
(March 26 – June 12), and Philadelphia in
Style: A Century of Fashion from the Robert and
Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection, Drexel
University (March 13 – June 26), spotlighting
Philadelphia’s influence on American fashion.
For information: 215.340.9800 or MichenerArtMuseum.org
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia’s Garden District, offers an array of activities
for residents and visitors
alike. Boutique shopping, dining, art, gardens,
architecture and nature can all be enjoyed in
Chestnut Hill. Spring events include the Clover
Market, the Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival and a Plein Air outdoor art competition.
Only 20 minutes from downtown Philadelphia,
Chestnut Hill, named Philly Magazine’s Best
Main Street Shopping in 2012, blends the nostalgia of Main Street with a sophisticated shopping and dining experience. 215-247-6696 or
www.chestnuthillpa.com
Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park America’s
ONLY all-water cavern & wildlife park, located 18 miles east of State
College in rural Centre Hall, PA. This historic natural attraction includes two fully-guided tours:
the all-water limestone cavern tour, given entirely
by boat; & the farm, nature & wildlife tour, given
by bus or tractor tram, featuring native North
American wildlife. Also available: Gemstone panning, large Visitors Center & gift shop, Cave Cafe’
and NEW Miners Maze. “Spend the day!” www.
pennscave.com (814) 364-1664.
Spring 2016
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 Hwy East,
Ronks). Reservations, call ahead seating, and
walk-ins are welcome 1-800-669-3568. Miller’s
is PA Preferred, a Reader’s Choice and ServSafe
Award Winner. Get the whole story, and coupons, at www.Millers1929.com
AmishView Inn & Suites
Ranked #1 Lancaster County
Hotel by Tripadvisor, and located in the heart of Lancaster’s Amish Country on an AAA Scenic Byway. Family-friendly,
and Adults-only buildings. Complimentary hot
country breakfast buffet, kitchenettes, incredible views & more. Entirely non-smoking. Indoor pool, fitness center, fireplaces, whirlpools,
buggy rides, theater, food, shopping. 1-866568-1488 • 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
The Stockyard Inn 1147 Lititz
Pike 717-394-7975. stockyardinn.com Built in 1750 and
owned by James Buchanan, elegantly restored,
and serving the finest steaks, chops, prime rib
and fresh seafood. Well known for generous hospitality, combining Old-World charm with contemporary American cuisine. Light Fare Menu
also. Business casual. Lunch, Tues-Fri 11:30 to
2:30, dinner, Tues-Sat 4 to 9:30.
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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.
In the Academy’s newest hands-on exhibit,
Tarantulas: Alive and Up Close, you will come
face-to-face with a stunning array of live tarantulas… fangs and all.
MUSEUMS
The African American Museum located on
the corner of 7th and Arch Streets in Old City
Philadelphia. 215/574-0380 Open Thur. – Sat.
10am-5pm, and Sun. 12pm-5pm. General admission is $14 for adults, $10 for children,
students and seniors, and free for members.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
is the first institution built by a major U.S. city
to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans. Experience the richness and
vibrancy of African American heritage and culture come alive in four magnificent exhibition
galleries filled with exciting history and fascinating art. View our permanent exhibit Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia
1776-1876. For more information on upcoming
programs and events visit our website www.
aampmuseum.org
Alive and Up Close
TARANTULAS
NOW THROUGH
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 (16381655). 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. On view through December 2016:
Flowers & Monsters: Hand-carved Furniture
by Karl von Rydingsvärd, featuring a stunning collections of early 20th century furniture. Also on view through the summer of
2016, 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.
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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
Spring 2016
your life! Ongiong exhibit: 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.
Ally on view at The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM).
Image: Janine Antoni and Anna Halprin, Paper Dance, 2013.
Photo credit: Pak Han.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM),
1214 Arch, 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
[email protected]. 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
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EVENTS
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.
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. 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, 215972-7600, 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: Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis, the
first comprehensive overview of Lewis’ work
(through April 3). Group tours available; call
for info.
National Museum of American Jewish
History 215-923-3811 www.nmajh.org, The
National Museum of American Jewish History, located on historic Independence Mall
in Philadelphia, brings to life the 350-year
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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. Don’t miss the
world exclusive exhibition, The Golden Age
of King Midas, featuring ancient treasures
from Turkey, now on view. Watch a conservator at work when you visit In the Artifact
Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies. Relax in
the glass-enclosed Pepper Mill Café. Hours:
Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; Wednesdays to 8 pm.
General Museum admission: $15 adults; $13
seniors (65+), $10 children (5-17) and fulltime students with college ID; free for active
U.S. military, children under 5. Midas exhibition: $5 extra.
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
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Polish American Cultural
Center Museum 308 Walnut St. 215.922.1700, www.
polishamericancenter.com.
Ongoing museum features
displays on Polish history
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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. May-Dec Mon-Sat, Jan-Apr
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free admission. Closed
on holidays.
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permanent collection; and comprehensive
educational programming. FWM Exhibitions:
Ally, April 21–July 31. Public opening reception Thursday, April 21. Collaborative new
works that will occupy four floors of the
Museum, combining installed environments,
sculptures, and repeated movement performances. Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit, FWM Staff exhibition on view through March 31.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
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: Children of Abraham by Abbas, thru March 21, 2016. Expanding the Audience for Art in the 19th Century at The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, April 9 - July
31. Hours: Tues – Fri 10–5; Sat & Sun 12–5.
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Spectator SPORTS
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
saintstephensgreen.com
Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies
play at beautiful Citizens Bank Park.
Broad Street and Pattison Ave. Schedule
and ticked info 215/463-1000 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.
Hockey The Philadelphia Flyers make
another run for the Stanley Cup. Wells
Fargo 3601 S. Broad St. 215/755-9700.
SALVATION
BY THE PINT.
Award winning restaurant
and historic bar in the
art museum area
GREAT BEERS & PUB FARE.
FARE
RESTAURANT AND BAR
MONDAY - SUNDAY 11AM-2AM • SUNDAY BRUNCH 11 TO 4
24TH & FAIRMOUNT PHILADELPHIA 215.765.1616
2028 FAIRMOUNT AVE
267.639.3063
WWW.FARERESTAURANT.COM
SOCCER The Philadelphia Union bring
their exciting brand of soccer to PPL
Park in Chester Pa, just a few miles south
of Philly. 610/497-1657.
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DAYTRIPS
SPORTS
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.
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BREAKFAST• LUNCH• BYOB
GOLF COURSES
Ron Jaworski’s Riverwinds Golf and
Tennis Club 270 Eagle Point Rd, West
Deptford, NJ 08086, 856/848-1033. riverwindsgolfandtennis.com. This world
class golf course on the water was nominated for Golf Week’s 2009 “Best Places
to Play” in NJ. This public 18 hole championship course layout stretches to over
7,100 yards with a par of 72. The course
was expertly designed by Pete Fazio.
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Ron Jaworski’s Running Deer Golf
Club 1111 Parvin Mill Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ,
08318. 856/358-2000. runningdeergolfclub.com. Con- sidered the “Crown Jewel”
of Ron Jaworski’s growing list of championship golf courses, the 18 holes of Running Deer are spread over 300 acres with
6 sets of tees ranging from 5,510 yards to
an unyielding 7,174 yards.
HUGE ROOF TOP DECK
254 S. 12TH STREET • PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 • (267) 324-3500
Ron Jaworski’s Valleybrook Country
Club 200 Golfview Dr, Blackwood, NJ
08012. 856/227-3171. valleybrookgolf.
com Valleybrook Country Club is an 18
hole, public golf club located in Blackwood, NJ, just 15 minutes from Philadelphia. This championship golf course presents challenges to every level of golfer.
Voted best golf course in South Jersey by
the Courier Post 2006, 2007, & 2008.
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Ron Jaworski’s Blue Heron Pines Golf
Club 550 Country Club Dr, Egg Harbor
City, NJ 08215. 609/965-1800. Blue Heron Pines opened in 1993 and has quickly
been recognized as the best 18 hole
course at the Jersey Shore.
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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.
Italian
Dining
with a
Montreal
Flare
1909 E. Passyunk Avenue
267-319-1678
noirrestaurantandbar.com
Mamma Maria’s
Ristorante
THERE ARE
NO MENUS AT
MAMMA MARIA'S.
Mamma personally
selects the freshest
ingredients every
day from the Italian
market and creates
a daily menu.
7 course dinner
$55/person,
or try our new
Mini Menu for
$35/person.
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www.mammamaria.info
215-463-6884 • 1637 E Passyunk Ave
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EVENTS
DINING
March 5-13. Philadelphia International
Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention
Center,12th & Arch Streets. This year’s theme
is “Explore America” in celebration of the centennial of the National Park Service and our
country’s majestic natural landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. 215/988-8899. www.
theflowershow.com
SEE RESTAURANT LOCATOR
MAP PP. 24-25
CENTER CITY
May 13-14. Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta. The
premier rowing event for American and Canadian College crews is held on the Schuylkill River.
www.dadvail.org
April 28-30. Penn Relays. Held at the renowned
Franklin Field in America’s most historic city,
fans can get a chance to see the finest track and
field athletes from ages eight to 80. 877/9689466. www.pennathletics.com
May 7. South Street/Headhouse Spring Festival. The festival will be a free all-ages celebration of the beginning of the festival season with
the best tastes, sounds and sights that the district has to offer. 11am-8pm southstreet.com
June 3-5. 89th Annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art
Show at Rittenhouse Square,
18th and Walnut Streets.
Come to The Original Art Show
at this beautiful and historic
park and enjoy the artwork.
This is the oldest and one of the top art shows
of original artwork in the country and features
over 140 professional artists. Friday 11-7, Saturday 11-7, Sunday 11-5 610/299-1343 RittenhouseSquareArt.com
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The Brewers Association developed the bi-annual
World Beer Cup Competition in 1996 to celebrate
the art and science of brewing. This global competition
continues to create greater consumer awareness
about different beer styles and flavor profiles while
promoting international brewing excellence.
5:30pm : Pre-Awards Ceremony beer-paired dinner
•
7:45pm: Awards Ceremony
1318 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA
40 BEERS ON TAP • 6 SELF-SERVE DRAFTS
INDOOR BIERHALL • FULL KITCHEN ‘TIL 1 AM
D2 BurgerFi 44 N. 12th St (Home2Suites
Hotel) 267/928-3882 BurgerFi.com BurgerFi
BURGERS and CHEESEBURGERS—Freerange, never-frozen, never-microwaved Angus
beef (the best there is), with absolutely no hormones, no antibiotics, no chemicals, and no
BRUPHILLY.COM •
/BRUPHILLY
P. 215.800.1079
$5 OFF
The Most Prestigious Beer Competition in the World
•
D1 Bru 1318 Chestnut St 215/800-1079
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.
WITH PURCHASE OF $25.*
(ticket purchase required—limited capacity)
AWARDS CEREMONY / MAY 6, 2016
America’s Largest Craft Brewing Industry Gathering
Philadelphia | May 3-6, 2016
The Craft Brewers Conference is the premier craft brewing industry
educational event bringing together more than 11,000 of the world’s
leading brewers, brewery owners, brewery/brewpub marketing and
management, and brewing supply professionals.
BrewExpo America is the main trade show for American craft brewers
with more than 600+ vendors in one location.
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PHILADELPHIA
SUN - THURS • 11AM - 10PM
44 NORTH 12 ST • 19107
FRI - SAT • 11AM - 12AM
267.928.3882
DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE
PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER.
*Valid at this location only. Coupon required at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Not to be used with any other coupons or offers. Offer not valid with
gift card or alcohol purchases. Void where prohibited. State sales tax applicable. Cash value 1/100¢. Offer expires 06.30.16. ©2016 BURGERFI International, LLC.
BURGERFI® and the BURGERFI® logo are registered trademarks of Restaurant Development Group,
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additives. That means better flavor that’s better for you. BurgerFi FRIES—fresh-cut with
parmesan, chili, cheese, and a bunch of other
incredible toppings. BurgerFi DRINKS—local craft beer and wine, plus Coca-Cola soda
available without high fructose corn syrup.
BurgerFi DESSERTS—frozen, delicious custards, concretes, and a whole lot more. The
BurgerFi MENU—All natural from top to bottom.It’s better tasting, and a whole lot better
for you. BurgerFi mantra- “All Natural Tastes
Better”. Join the Burgerfication of the Nation!
D3
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.
Cibo 1227 Walnut St 215/923-8208 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
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.
D4
D4 Cooperage 601 Walnut St in the Curtis Center (entrance off 7th and Sansom)
215/226-COOP (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
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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, sandwich, or delicious cup of coffee to
take with them on their excursions! Café MonFri 7am-6pm, Coop’s kitchen Mon-Fri 11am1am, Sat 12-1am, Sunday 5pm-2am. Bar open
all day ‘til 2:00am.
Devon Seafood Grill 225 S 18th St 215/5465940 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 11am-midnight, Sun
and Mon 11am-10pm. Reservations accepted
esteak with a pint! Please check us out on
Facebook for a list of upcoming events @
http://www.facebook.con/finnsphilly.
D7 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’s midtown village, 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. Items such as Lobster Piero-
D5 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. Live music every night at no charge.
Open 7 days from 11:30am-2am Kitchen open
til midnight every night.
D6
D6
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,
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VARIETY OF BEERS • LOCAL BEERS ON TAP
CLASSIC IRISH PUB FARE • WARM ATMOSPHERE
118 S. 12TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA
+FINNMCCOOLSPHILLY.COM •
/FINNSPHILLY?
P. 215.923.3090
gies, a Duck Cuban Sandwich and a Panroasted New York Strip Steak are just some
of the unique takes on classics you’ll find.
The full menu is served every day until 1am.
Saturday and Sunday Brunch is served from
11am – 4pm.All the usual Brunch staples as
well as brunch-centric drinks are served in the
eclectic and comfortable confines of Franky’s
main dining room and bar. On the weekends
and select weekdays, the second floor club
offers DJs, bands and dancing. Open daily at
5pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 11am.
D8 Fratelli’s Italian Bistro 1339 Chestnut
D8
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.
D9 Grace Tavern 23rd & South Sts (2229
D9
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!
D10 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
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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.
Irish Pub 1123 Walnut St 215/925-3311 and
2007 Walnut St, 215/568-5603. High ceilings, carved cherrywood bar, stained glass
and signed photos of Irish-American celebrities enhance the decor. Irish-American fare.
Private room available for functions. Reservations for parties of 7 or more. DJ 9pm-11pm,
Wed- Sat. Mon-Sat, lunch 11am-2pm; dinner
2pm-1am. Sunday brunch 10am-2pm (2007
Walnut).
D11 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.
D12 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.
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HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm
SIDEWALK DINING
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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CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA
CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA
DINING MAP
CURTIS
CENTER
THE GAYBORHOOD
CENTER CITY
SEE AD
D1 Bru................................................p. 19
D2 Burger Fi.......................................p. 19
D3 Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.........p. 20
D4 Cooperage.....................................p. 21
D5 Fergie’s Pub..................................p. 21
D6 Finn McCool’s................................p. 22
D7 Franky Bradley’s...........................p. 22
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D8
D9
D10
D11
D12
D13
D14
D15
Fratelli’s Italian Bistro................p. 23
Grace Tavern...............................p. 27
IHOP............................................p. 26
Maggiano’s..................................p. 28
Midtown II Restaurant...............p. 28
Monk’s Café................................p. 27
Shiroi Hana.................................p. 28
The Tavern..................................p. 29
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D16 U-Bahn........................................p. 29
D17 UBar............................................p. 30
D18 Xiandu Thai Fusion.....................p. 30
OLD CITY
SEE AD
O1 Karma...........................................p. 33
O2 The Victoria Freehouse.................p. 33
UNIVERSITY CITY
SEE AD
U1 The Restaurant School.................p. 31
SOUTH STREET
SEE AD
S1 The Boyler Room..........................p. 36
S2 Brauhaus Schmitz.........................p. 36
S3 Copabanana...................................p. 37
S4 His and Hers..................................p. 36
ART MUSEUM AREA
SEE AD
A1 The Belgian Café...........................p. 31
A1 Gyu Kaku......................................p. 48
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S5
S6
S7
S8
Kanella Cypriot Restaurant...........p. 39
Johnny Rockets..............................p. 37
Jim’s Steaks...................................p. 38
Reef Restaurant & Lounge............p. 38
CHINATOWN
SEE AD
C1 Asian Cuisine-Nan Yang................p. 42
C2 Banana Leaf..................................p. 40
C3 E Mie.............................................p. 41
C4 Imperial Inn..................................p. 41
C5 Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant...............p. 41
C6 Lee How Fook...............................p. 41
C7 Nine Ting Hot Pot & Korean BBQ...p. 42
C8 Penang—Malaysian Cuisine.........p. 42
C9 Pho 20..........................................p. 43
C10 Red Kings 2 Restaurant...............p. 43
C11 Tai Lake Restaurant....................p. 44
C12 Vietnam Palace............................p. 44
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Misconduct Tavern 1511 Locust St 215/7325757 , 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 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.
CENTER CITY
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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D13 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
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.
D14 Shiroi Hana 222 S. 15th St 215/7354444 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,
Everything you ♥ about breakfast
1320 Walnut Street • 215-732-1726
3 blocks from the Convention Center
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crispy tempura and their famous special maki,
all served by a helpful and efficient staff. Serving lunch Mon-Fri & dinner 7 nights.
BIG FLAVOR IN
EVERY BITE.
12th & Filbert
215-567-2020
LUNCH | DINNER | BANQUET
CARRYOUT | DELIVERY
maggianos.com
OPEN 24/7
215-627-6452 • 122 S. 11th St
(2 blocks from the Convention Center)
www.midtown2restaurant.com
Serving Extraordinary
Japanese Cuisine
Since 1984
222 S. 15th St | 215-735-4444
shiroihana.com
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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.
D15 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.
keep the beer rotating on weekly basis and
you will find a good variety of styles of beers
featured on their 8 drafts that focus on local
and European brewers. One of the best happy
hours in the neighborhood from 4 to 6 with
$2 off any regular drink. Lively crowd nightly
after 9p.
D18 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.
DATE
4.30.15
Sunday – Friday ∙ 4PM – 2AM
Saturday ∙ 12PM – 2AM
15 Rotating Pennsylvania
Craft Drafts & Cider
CLIENT
Ubahn
PROJECT
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Visitor’s Guide
3 Draft Cocktails
20+ Craft Bottles & Cans
Live Music
JOB NO.
U-21796
COLOR
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University City
Baby Blues BBQ 3402 Sansom St 215/2224444 babybluesbbq.com The first East Coast
location of a West Coast barbecue legend is
in the heart of University City. Brothers Steve
& Danny Fischer specialize in house-smoked
meats done Memphis & Texas styles. Open
daily for lunch, dinner and late night.
SIZE
2.125” x 3.54
U-21796 Conv. Center Visitors Guide 2.125x3.545.indd4/30/15
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3:37 PM
Tir Na Nog Philadelphia at the Phoenix 1600
Arch St. 267/514-1700 tirnanogphilly.com Tir
Na Nog is voted “The Best Guinness Pint”
and voted “Best After Work Happy Hour” by
City Search. So come join us for a few pints or
drinks, dine in our cozy cottage by the warmth
of our fireplace, or sit on our outdoor patio
with great views of the city. Fri 11:30am-2am,
Sat 10am-2am, Sun 10-am-1am.
D16
D16 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.
D17 UBar 1220 Locust St 215/546-6660
ubarphilly.com A good time, no nonsense
neighborhood bar serving up a good talk, a
strong drink and a great buy! Casual & fresh
bar fare served most days until 9pm, featuring a daily $5 lunch special 11a to 4p. They
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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.
ART MUSEUM
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. Relax outside with a
drink, or sip a beer or wines by the glass inside as you enjoy great music. Tues-Sun, 112am. Mon 3pm-2am. Sun Brunch 11am-4pm.
Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.
A1 The Belgian Café 21st & Green Sts,
A1
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
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.
CASUAL FRESH BAR FARE SERVED FROM 11AM EVERY DAY!
1220 LOCUST ST • PHILA, PA 19107
215 546/6660 • www.UBarPhilly.com
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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.
A2 Gyu-Kaku 1901 Callowhill St 267 603A2
9482 gyu-kaku.com Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Restaurant provides a fun and interactive
dining experience. Cook you own beef, pork,
poultry, seafood, vegetables and even desserts on your own in-table roaster. With over
650 locations world-wide, Gyu-Kaku specializes in delivering happiness through the food
and dining experience. Full service bar plus a
great selection of Sake. Open for dinner SunThu 5-9, Fri and Sat 5-10.
MANAYUNK
Smokin’ John’s Bar-B-Que 4258 Main St.
smokinjohnsmanayunk.com From the people
who brought you Winnie’s Le Bus, Smokin’
John’s offers a full complement of ‘cue –
ribs, rotisserie chicken, brisket, salmon –
all cooked with fruit wood in a Cookshack
Catering Available
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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.
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. Breakfast: Mon-Fri, 7am-11am; Lunch: Mon-Fri
11am-4pm. Dinner: Mon-Sun 5pm; Brunch:
Sat, Sun 8-2:30pm.
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
brisket, 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, FriSat11-10.
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4266 Main Street, Manayunk
215.487.2663
www.lebusmanayunk.com
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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 & late-night bites.
See more at 2ndstorybrewing.com.
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
flowing and dining was more than a necessity,
it was an experience. Come and enjoy a taste
of history! Open daily. Lunch begins 11:30am.
Dinner from 4pm Mon-Sat; Sun from 3pm.
Wed 12pm-11pm, Thu 12pm-12am, Fri-Sat
12pm-late night, Sun 11am-12am.
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 & nightlife upstairs. Their
amazing menu features handmade noodles,
seafood, beef, pork and chicken dishes plus a
full bar. Weekday happy hour 5-7pm offering
50% off appetizers and $3 craft beers. $5 off
purchase of $50 or more.
Dave & Busters 325 N. Columbus Blvd.
215/413-1951 daveandbusters.com 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. Hungry yet? With a full menu featuring burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads
and more, you’re sure to find something that
satisfies.
O1 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.
O2 The Victoria Freehouse 10 S. Front St
O2
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 MonSpring 2016
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P1
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.
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P2 Monsú 901 Christian St. 215-440-0495. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Historic
Italian Market, this quaint BYO delivers the
bold and vibrant flavors of Sicily through an
authentic and diverse menu. The menu boasts
seasonal ingredients, gluten free options, and
everything is made in house. Bring wine and
an appetite. Reservations are strongly recommended. MonsuPhilly.com
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.
ITALIAN MARKET
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.
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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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P3 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.
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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.
S3 Copabanana 4th & South Sts 215/923-6180
Good times and good food are right 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.
Dine Al Fresco at Reef Restaurant & Lounge, featuring
Caribbean Cuisine
SOUTH STREET
S1 The Boyler Room 328 South Street
S1
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.
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
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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 Kanella Cypriot Restaurant 757 S. Front
St 215/644-8949 www.kanellarestaurant.com
Kanella, formally a BYOB, is newly relocated
and expanded in Queen Village—featuring a
full lovely old bar, wood burning oven and open
grill and rotisserie. The bar is separate to the
dining room with a carefully crafted wine and
cocktail list. Kanella remains a neighborhood
restaurant featuring refined and traditional
food from the birthplace of Aphrodite.
S6
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 9am-11pm. Thurs 9am-midnight. Fri,
Sat 9-2am.
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S7 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 & Hots! Located on the corner of 4th & South Sts close
to the historic district. Great people-watching
too! Jim’s is open Mon-Thu 10am-1am, Fri-Sat
10am-3am, and Sun 11am-1am.
Photograph by Allen Chien
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S8 Reef Restaurant & Lounge 605 South
3rd St 215/629-0102 www.phillyreef.com Caribbean cuisine includes seasonings & spices
from all over the world. Here at Reef, we put
it all together for you to create a unique flavor
second to none. Some of our choices are Oxtail,
Jerk Salmon, & Curry Chicken, which have our
customers coming back several times weekly.
Come get the experience! Open Mon-Thu 4pm12am, Fri 4pm-1am, Sat 3pm-1am, and Sun
3pm-11pm. Late night lounge menu Fri & Sat
12am-1am.
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C1
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 11am-2am, 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.
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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
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Bar-Ly 101 N 11th St 215/922-2688 Bar-ly.
com Conveniently located across from the
Convention Center, Bar-Ly is a unique Asian
Pub, boasting 60 different beers on tap, with
over 20 TVs to watch all your favorite sporting events. Enjoy a daily Happy Hour from
3:30 to6:30, or come out for our “Late Night
@ Bar-Ly Sun-Thu 10pm-12am. Swing by for
our Monday Night Raw “Industry Night” or
bring your friends out to play Quizzo on Tuesdays! Private events are also available. Ask
about our discount parking. Open Mon-Fri
3:00pm-2:00am, Sat & Sun 11:30am-2:00am.
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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 11am-2am, 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.
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C3 Emei 915 Arch St 215/627-2500 PhilaC3
delphia 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 Mon-Thu 11am-10:30 pm, FriSat 11am-11pm, Sun noon-10pm.
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”
by Zagat’s Guide. Three-course lunch specials
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.
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1026 Race Street • 215-592-7227/7226/7228
Four Rivers Szechuan Cuisine 936 Race
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
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Pao Chicken. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10:30pm,
Fri and Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10:30pm.
C4
C4 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
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2 blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. Open Sun-Thu 11am-12am, Fri & Sat
10:30 am-1am.
C5
C5 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.
C6 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-andsour 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. TuesSun 11:30am-10pm. Closed Mondays.
C7 Nine Ting Hot Pot & Korean BBQ 926
Race St. 215/238-9996 www.nineting.com
Come visit one of Chinatown’s newest additions featuring their amazing all-you-can-eat
Hot Pot and Korean BBQ. Start with a pot of
simmering stock at your table, like Fondue
Bourguignonne. Order whatever you like and
create your own favorite dish. Choose from a
variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, mushrooms and dumplings. Then toss your ingredients into the broth. Talk with your friends
as you watch your food cook right in front of
you. Enjoy the aromas and experience the joy
of cooking and eating together. Open Sun-Thu
12 noon-1 am, Fri and Sat 12 noon – 2am.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor 218 N 13th St 267/5192889 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
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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 10:30-10,
Sun 10:30-9.
C8
C8 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.
est restaurants, serving dinner and late night
7 days a week, and serving some of the finest
Sichuan cuisine in the city. Sichuan is known
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 4pm2am, Fri and Sat 4pm-3am.
Pho Cali Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
1000 Arch St 215/629-1888 Located in the
heart of Chinatown and just one block from
the Convention Center, Pho Cali provides a
blend of Vietnamese cooking and the opportunity to enjoy popular Vietnamese comfort
foods in a relaxed atmosphere. Pho, the house
specialty, is a beef noodle raised to the ‘n’th
degree. Pho noodles are made from the finest white rice and mung beans. Open Sun-Thu
10:30am-10:30pm, Fri & Sat 11:am-11pm.
Visa, Master Card (min. $15) accepted.
C9
C9 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.
C10 Red Kings 2 Restaurant 1006 Race St
215/238-1392 www.facebook.com/redkingsrestaurantinc Visit one of Chinatown’s new-
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C11 Tai Lake Restaurant 134 N 10th St
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.
Tango 1021 Arch St 215/925-8100 tangophilly.com Come visit Chinatown’s newest
and largest restaurant and entertainment
venue. Featuring a Sports Bar and private
Karaoke rooms and 2 floors of entertainment.
Philly’s best Karaoke! Try their amazing Noodle Bar, serving until 4am weekends and 3am
weeknights. Located right next to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Tea-Do 132 N 10th St 215/925-8889 Tea-Do.
com Tea Do is a contemporary tea house located right in the heart of Chinatown, offering
a wide variety of Bubble Teas, onigiri, appe-
Nightlife
tizers, salads and desserts. A great place to
hang out and play Jenga too!
C12 Vietnam Palace 222 N 11th St 215/5929596. vietnampalace.net . Located a halfblock from the Convention Center, this Vietnamese gem serves some the most delicious
Southeast Asian cuisines. Try their amazing
Charbroiled Lamb Chops with Creamy Lemongrass Sauce, their famous Soft Shell Crabs, or
the traditional “Pho Tai,” a beef noodle soup
that is hearty enough to satisfy as a meal.
Full bar with an amazing selection of martinis and 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.
Yakitori Boy 211 N. 11th St 215/923-8088
www.yakitoriboy-japas.com Recently crowned
“Best of Philly” by Philadelphia Magazine for
their famous Karaoke. Yakitori, Sushi, and
traditional bites such as okonomyaki are all
served Tapas style. The open kitchen, gracious staff, and a beautiful modern ambiance
exceed the typical dining experience. Food and
Drink are just accessories here…the real gem
is upstairs. Sing Karaoke in the Sake Lounge
or book a private room for those rockstars-intraining! Dinner served daily from 5pm-2am.
Private Rooms fully equipped with karaoke.
Reservations highly suggested.
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 SunThu 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. $5
off purchase of $50 or more.
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CLUBS & PUBS
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. Full menu served 11:30amMidnight daily. Saturday and Sunday
brunch served 11am-5pm. Bar is open until
2am nightly.
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, a
large selection of local 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 on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Copabanana 4th & South Sts (215/9236180), 40th and Spruce Sts (215/3821330), and 1619 Grant Ave (215/3821330). Good times and good food are right
around the corner. 11:30 2am daily. No
reservations.
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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.
Fergie’s Pub 1214 Sansom St 215/9288118. 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.
Howl at the Moon 258 S 15th St. 215/5464695 HowlAtTheMoon.com. With amazing
drinks, food and music, Howl at the Moon
is truly the Dueling Piano Bar That Rocks!
Howl’s entertainers perform nightly on
pianos, guitars and more in a high energy
show that never stops.
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Irish Pub 11123 Walnut St 215/925-3311
and 2007 Walnut St, 215/568-5603. IrishAmerican 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 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
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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.
U-Bar 1220 Locust St 215/546-6660
ubarphilly.com A good time, no nonsense
neighborhood bar serving up a good talk,
a strong drink and a great buy! One of the
best happy hours in the neighborhood from
4 to 6 with $2 off any regular drink. Lively
crowd nightly after 9p.
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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Free Admission
(with Hotel Key)
Call for Free Pick-up
(within city limits)
Free lunch
Happy Hour
Couch & Champagne rooms
Full Dinner Menu with
Daily Specials
Cigar Menu,
Smoking Permitted
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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 location: rte. 413 & Ford rd., Bristol, PA 215-781-6361
Free
Lunch
Hour 5-7pm
• All Sports
HD TV
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