Restaurants in Philadelphia
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Koreana
Koreana satisfies students and others interested in good, inexpensive Korean fare; enter from the parking lot in the back of the shopping plaza.
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Horizons
One of the few restaurants in Philly to satisfy the vegan gourmand, Horizons serves healthy, guilt-free dishes made of soy and veggies.
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Jim's Steaks
If you can brave the long lines - which bust out of the front door and snake around the side of the shiny art-deco building - you'll be in for a treat at this Philly institution, which serves mouthwatering cheesesteaks and hoagies (plus soups, salads and breakfasts).
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Amada
One of several Spanish tapas places to have opened in Philly in the last few years, Amada is run by renowned restaurateur Jose Garces - weekend dinner reservations are hard to come by. The long communal tables foster a bustling, happening and loud atmosphere and the combination of bold and traditional flavored dishes (try the crab-stuffed peppers) are phenomenal.
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Farmicia
Dedicated to simply crafted, local and organic foods, the meals at this BYOB spot - including an organic Angus burger with caramelized onions, and Alaskan salmon with roasted beets and lentils - are creative and soul satisfying. Vegetarians are well-cared-for, with a variety of tofu, pasta and veggie-and-grain plates to choose from. Weekend brunch rocks, too.
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Capogiro Gelato Artisans
Whatever you do, if you're up for dessert, don't skip Capogiro, which is not your average ice cream shop. The design here is slicker than a Barcelona nightclub, and the gelato, in dozens of outrageous flavours - like cilantro-lime and black walnut, all made from hormone-free cows - is perfection. Moo!
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White Dog Cafe
This 24-year-old institution is the kind of funky-yet-upscale place that college students get their visiting parents to take them to for special dinners or brunch. The local, largely organic menu offers creative interpretations of meat and fish dishes.
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La Viola
Facing off across the street from one another are the old and new La Violas - both BYOB. The former is a cramped and unpretentious dining room, while the latter is larger and more modern; the cuisine at both, however, is fresh and reasonably priced.
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Maoz Vegetarian
This tiny storefront, actually an outpost of a chain from Amsterdam, is always packed with healthy hipsters wanting in on the cheap, fresh falafel sandwiches, which you can pile high with marinated veggies, toppings and sauces.
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Pod
Part of the restaurateur Stephen Starr's empire, this space-age-looking theme restaurant has pan-Asian treats including dumplings and some of the best sushi in Philly, plus plenty of quirky cocktails and original desserts.
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South Street Souvlaki
South Street Souvlaki is one of the best places for Greek food in the city.
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Continental
A stylized old-fashioned diner, the specialties here are hip crowds, eclectic tapas and specialty martinis - as indicated by the huge speared martini olives that hang from the ceiling.
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Derek's
Main St is a bustling restaurant row and Derek's takes pride of place, cooking up quality seasonal dishes, with the three-course lunch or dinner a tasty budget option. Arrive a little early for one of Philadelphia's best cocktails or if you like your Sunday's very laidback drop by as the entire wine list is half-price.
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Lolita
This always-packed BYOB offers up tasty takes on the Mexican-fusion trend, such as epazote tamales and duck breast stuffed with fat cherries, plus a variety of margarita mixes you can pour into your BYO tequila. A lesbian-owned establishment, it's especially popular with the pre-nightclub gay crowd.
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Trolley Car Diner
Housed in a classic art-deco diner (moved here from its former site in Wilkes Barre, PA), this old-fashioned, family-style diner serves all the comfort food: club sandwiches, patty melts, fried shrimp, salads and a homemade, white-bean 'peanut butter' sandwich.
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Sam's Morning Glory Diner
With its bright indoor wall mural, sunny service and creative fare - try the asparagus-salmon frittata, tofu scramble or homemade pancakes - this is the perfect place to kick start your day. Fresh salads and sandwiches also make it a great lunchtime pit-stop.
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La Locanda del Ghiottone
The name means 'the Place of the Glutton, ' and Chef Giussepe and Joe the head waiter encourage overeating. Small and modestly designed, unlike other nearby trendy spots, this place the gnocchi, mushroom crepes and mussels are recommended. BYOB.
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Cuba Libre
Colonial America couldn't feel further away at this festive, multistoried Cuban eatery and rum bar. The creative and inspired menu includes Cuban sandwiches, guava-spiced BBQ, and savory black beans and salads tossed with smoked fish.
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Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches
The Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches,famous for its roast pork or roast beef with hot peppers; it's a typical spot out by the sports stadiums with picnic tables and an ordering window.
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Paradiso
An elegant airy part of South Philly's Restaurant Row, Paradiso turns out upscale Italian feasts such as pistachio-crusted lamb chops, homemade gnocchi and New York strip steak glazed with anchovy butter.
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Cereality
Indulge your inner-child at this bright and whimsical snack shop, popular with students. Just pick two cereals, a topping from fruit to candy, and milk (including soy). Fun!
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Cresheim Cottage
The Cottage is a local-sustainable adherent, and you can tell by the freshness of the delicious dishes, like seafood stew and the unique chicken meatloaf muffin for dinner.
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Franklin Fountain
One of the more romantic date spots in the city, especially on weekend nights, this very-old-school ice-cream parlor features locally grown fruit and top-flight sundaes.
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Mama Palmas
This small BYOB place serves up some of the best thin-slice brick-oven pizza in the city. It does have a reputation for not tolerating little tykes - if they're rowdy.
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Rangoon
Try this Burmese spot in Chinatown, offering a huge array of tantalizing specialties from spicy red-bean shrimp and curried chicken with egg noodles to coconut tofu.
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