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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA | | | | | | | 35 S 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-627-6273 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. Warhol couldn't have designed a more intriguing dining room than the one this trendy Indian eatery inhabits. Indeed, the bold, wide-open space matches sharp geometric elements with a color scheme inspired by exotic spices (reds, greens, yellows, oranges), making this one of the hippest gathering spots in the Old City. Menu items include traditional faves like saag paneer, biryani, ginger-flavored lamb chops and veg thali. On Friday and Saturday nights, things eventually get turned over to the late night crowd, which floods in after 11pm for eats, drinks, music and the sexy scenery.
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| 214 Market St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-923-1000 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. What started as a small mom-n-pop grocery back in the 1940s has evolved into one of the signature places on Market to enjoy a Philly Cheesesteak. Is it the best in town? You be the judge. Just know that you're not going to find to find a friendlier place to enjoy the city's signature sandwich. If grilled rib-eye topped with provolone and onions doesn't strike your fancy, don't fret: They also serve up great hoagies and even a few vegetarian options.
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| 600 Wendover St
Philadelphia,
PA
19128
215-482-5407 | | | | | Description: ROXBOROUGH. Modest signage announcing "Steaks Beer-Hoagies" and the simple redbrick facade in no way prepare you for what this Roxborough treasure has in store. Indeed, those in the know claim that Dalessandro's may serve up the area's top cheesesteak there's just something special about the way they cram fried onions, seasoned steak and American cheese into those tasty hoagie rolls. What else sets this place apart from those closer to Center City? Well, at Dalessandro's you can chase your cheesesteak with a cold brew.
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| 400 South St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
215-928-1911 | | | | | Description: SOUTH STREET. It's best to know your P's and Q's before visiting this South Street cheesesteaker, where the grillmen take their choice top round very seriously. At Jim's, all steaks come with onions (that's just how they come, simple as that); subsequent "extras" range from "Whiz" and provolone to roasted bell peppers and mushrooms. Hoagies, soups, salads and even a few breakfast items round out the menu. Even if you're not in Philly, you can still enjoy a bite from Jim's They'll send a sandwich wherever FedEx delivers in the US.
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| 114 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-925-1444 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. One of the Old City's most celebrated restaurants, Karma seeks to beguile patrons with its attractive space, highlighted by the colorful artwork of Shannon Presti and Beth Gordon. Not to be outdone, the staff in the kitchen also delivers its own brand of artistry. Whet your taste buds with an order of tootak (tandoori chicken wings) or naan stuffed with pistachios, raisins and almonds. From there, you've got plenty of flavorful options marinated rack of lamb or shrimp baked in the tandoor, chicken tikka masala, or "kicky" Bend it Like Karma (cauliflower with potatoes and herbs). Be sure to check out the lunch buffet; for the money, it's one of the best deals around.
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| 238 N 9th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19107-1822
215-925-7532 | | | | | Description: CHINATOWN. This eatery can easily be missed upon first glance. With fresh produce hanging in the front, you might miss the restaurant that's on the side next to the big windows. Delicious won ton soup and all the traditional Chinese specialties, such as crisp duck and golden scallion pancakes. Whether you select chicken, beef, pork, or seafood, you can't go wrong. Business casual attire.
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| 932 S 10th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147-3740
215-629-1093 | | | | | Description: SOUTH PHILLY. Judging from the ambience, you may expect to see Rocky in here chowing down on a roast pork sandwich. In point of fact, the joint's as good as any when it comes to serving up a cheese steak. And even though Shank's and Evelyn's is a "hole in the wall," this is also where the locals and the city's politicians gather for home cooked breakfasts. Yo! Hows 'bout two over easy with a side of browns?
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| Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches39 E Oregon Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19148
215-551-5725 | | | | | Description: SOUTH PHILLY. First-timers may ask, "What's an 'Old Philly Style Sandwich?'" The answer is right here, just a stone's throw from the I-95 over-pass. Tony Luke's has garnered accolade after accolade over the years, and its walls are adorned with the faces of celebs who've dined here and enjoyed every last bite of their Cheez Whiz-covered steak and Italian pork sandwiches. Of course, the place has never ceased to connect with its more blue-collared customers the reasonable prices and good-natured staff see to that.
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| 721 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell,
PA
19422
215-641-2660 | | | | | Description: BLUE BELL. Alison Barshak, who was hailed far and wide for her culinary exploits at Striped Bass, opened her cozy Blue Bell, PA eatery in May of 2003, and things in this tiny Philadelphian haven't been the same since. Indeed, Barshak's New American artistry draws curious palates from far and wide, and it's easy to understand why once you've sampled her West Coast halibut with truffled grits, lump crab cakes with warm potato and green bean salad, or grilled Pompano with marinated summer vegetable salad. Adding to the restaurant's small town charm is the fact that Barshak makes frequent passes through the dining room to chat with her guests. If you want to dine on Saturday, try to make reservations one month in advance. $5 corkage per bottle.
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| 217-219 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
215-625-2450 | | | | | Description: OLD CITY. Owner-chef Jose Garces' tantalizing tapas Spanish octopus and garlic shrimp among them give his fabulous lobster paella, suckling pig and other main courses a true run for their money. If you're with a group, for an especial treat let Garces hand-select the tapas for your table; at $45 per person, it's well worth the price. Flamenco dancing is featured every Wednesday, and their sinfully good signature sangrias are available throughout the week.
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