Philadelphia?

Someone wrote:
: I will be in Philadelphia this Wednesday night.  I have two questions:

: 1.) Can anyone suggest restaurants?  I am interested in anybody's :     favorite, but I am most interested in something unique to :     Philadelphia or particularly Philadelphia-style, whatever that :     might mean.  Within reason, price is not an issue, but a good :     wine selection at good prices would be a major plus. The cheese steak is Philadelphia's major contribution to the culinary arts. If you're interested, try Jim's Cheese Steaks, at 4th and South, very near to Penn's Landing.

If you're in the mood for slightly more upmarket fare, try Le Bec Fin, which is a nationally recognized French restaurant. My favorite restaurants in the city:
            * Magnolia Cafe: Cheap Cajun, pleasant surroundings,
                         tasty food.
            * Upstairs at Varelli: Moderate Italian, excellent bread,
                          pasta, carpaccio, etc.
            * Cobble Fish: In Manyunk, you'll need a car to get
                          there. Terrific seafood, byo.

: 2.) Anybody know the area of town called Penn's Landing? :     I am staying in an area called Penn's Landing.  Restaurants in the :     area or sights to see in the area (or comments on the area) would :     be greatly appreciated.

      Penn's landing is the historical area along the Delaware river.
Near the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, South Street (kind of the Grenwich Village of Philly, and not far from center city.

Have fun.

Someone wrote:
: I will be in Philadelphia this Wednesday night.  I have two questions:

: 1.) Can anyone suggest restaurants?  I am interested in anybody's :     favorite, but I am most interested in something unique to :     Philadelphia or particularly Philadelphia-style, whatever that :     might mean.  Within reason, price is not an issue, but a good :     wine selection at good prices would be a major plus.

- There are some outstanding Italian restaurants in Philly - probably one of the best is La Famiglia - not far from Penn's Landing and an unbelievable wine list - but very pricey and a pretty formal atmosphere - our other two favorite Italian restaurants are Saloon in S. Philly and La Veranda on the waterfront (near Penn's Landing).  There are also several less formal and very good Italian restaurants particularly in S. Philly

-For French with excellent wine list and not quite as pricey as Le Bec Fin try Ciboulette - on Broad St.

-On of our all time favorites is an american french place out in a little suburb called Morton (on rt 420 near Springfield)  It's called the American Bistro - it's a BYO so the wine list is whatever you bring (don't count on Philly wine and spirits stores for an excellent selection though - unless you go to Rittenhouse Square)

-another unique place is Jack's Firehouse by the art museum - great game and other American specialties, we also like London's (in the same area - a little more casual and not as expensive)

Bon Appetite

Cindy

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> hi... would anybody tell me what restaurants are good in philadelphia
> area?...thank you!!
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Susanna Foo's Restaurant is one of the best in Chinese!

I just caught this thread today, so don't shoot me if I mention some place that have already been mentioned.  Here are some:

      Magnolia Cafe (New Orleans cuisine), Center City
      Sonoma (California-Italian), Manayunk
      Carolina's (American eclectic), Center City and Radnor
      WHite Dog Cafe (American eclectic), University City
      Joe's Peking Duck House (cheap chinese), Chinatown
      Cafe Zesty (Greeka and Roman), Manayunk
      Mainly Desserts (the best desserts), Manayunk
      Sweet Daddy's ( an ice cream place that has the best and most creative
flavors           of ice cream), Wayne

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> Someone wrote:
> : hi... would anybody tell me what restaurants are good in philadelphia
> : area?...thank you!!
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> there's a fairly lengthy list!  what type/price range?
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> current favorites:
> Cafe Nola (3rd & South)
> Hurricaine Alley (South btw 3 & 4)
> Bridget Foy's South Street Grill (2nd & South)
> Tang Yean (10th & Race)
> DiNardo's (3rd & Race)
> Quissett (Haverford)(had to get that one in there ;-) )
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I saw someone else's list, but here's mine:
1) Marrakesh - Moroccan food, great dining experience.  Make reservations early!
2) Cedars- Middle Eastern.  Try anything with the garlic sauce and the dried yogurt appetizer
3) South Street Souvlaki - only ate there once, but it was great Greek food.
4) Silk of Siam - excellent Thai food out on Lancaster Ave in Bryn Mawr.

Audrey

On 30 Apr 1996, T.G.I.F. #2 wrote:

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