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great falafel, they are well known for<br />

strictly Halal middle–eastern dishes.<br />

For unadventurous eaters, American<br />

options are also available. <strong>Web</strong>: saadhalal.com<br />

Sahara Grill<br />

1334 Walnut Street, 215–985–4155.<br />

($$) A casual Lebanese BYOB open<br />

7 days a week from 11AM to 10PM.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/sahara–grill–philadelphia<br />

Zahav<br />

237 Saint James Place, 215–625–<br />

8800. ($$$) Everything’s hectic and<br />

happy at this determined–to–be–casual<br />

modern Israeli <strong>spot</strong> from Philly<br />

darling chef Michael Solomonov.<br />

The bar serves signature cocktails–<br />

including the lemonnana, a boldly<br />

boozy lemonade– and the food is defined<br />

by clean, bright Middle Eastern<br />

flavors. <strong>Web</strong>: zahavrestaurant.<br />

com<br />

PAN–ASIAN<br />

Buddakan<br />

325 Chestnut Street, 215–574–<br />

9440. ($$$) Stephen Starr’s Buddakan<br />

is a ultra chic restaurant featuring<br />

exotic flavors of modern Asian cuisine<br />

with creativity and drama. Named one<br />

of “America’s Top 50 Restaurants” by<br />

Travel & Leisure and ‘Top Restaurant<br />

for Fun’ by Gourmet, Buddakan has<br />

become one of the country’s most<br />

talked about restaurants. <strong>Web</strong>: buddakan.com<br />

Ken Shin Asian Diner<br />

301 Spring Garden Street, 215–925–<br />

8887. ($$) Restaurateur Kenny Poon,<br />

partnered with his brother Shin, envisions<br />

Ken Shin Asian Diner as a casual<br />

but stylish BYO on the order of Pei<br />

Wei. Menu runs the gamut of familiar<br />

Chinese, Vietnamese, and Japanese<br />

cuisines. <strong>Web</strong>: kenshindiner.com<br />

Koja<br />

38th & Sansom Street, 267–322–<br />

9925. ($) KOJA is known for “having<br />

the friendliest service” and serving up<br />

“some extremely tasty Korean fare.”<br />

They serve both Korean and Japanese<br />

fare. For those new to Korean food,<br />

try the beef bulgoki or the udon soup.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: kojagrille.com<br />

Koja Grille<br />

1600 N. Broad Street, 215–763–<br />

5652. ($$) Koja founder Jae Sim has<br />

gone uptown with his quick–serve Korean<br />

and Japanese fare, and settled<br />

into a sit–down storefront. The menu<br />

covers a satisfying range of tasty<br />

pan–Asian classics, from bibimbop<br />

to build–your–own udon bowls. <strong>Web</strong>:<br />

kojagrille.com<br />

Sampan<br />

124 S. 13th Street, 215–732–3501.<br />

($$$) Sampan impresses with the<br />

perfect balance of ambiance, service,<br />

and fairly priced, inventive dishes with<br />

an Asian spin. Combining masterful<br />

attention to detail with only the freshest<br />

local ingredients and bold Asian<br />

flavors, each of Sampan’s culinary<br />

creations leaves your mouth watering<br />

for more. <strong>Web</strong>: sampanphilly.com<br />

Singapore Restaurant<br />

1006 Race Street, 215–922–3288.<br />

($$) Southeast Asian vegetarian food<br />

including vegetarian dim sum. Food<br />

delivered from Buddhist, Hindu, and<br />

Muslim cooking. Strictly vegetarian<br />

including vegan. Brown rice available.<br />

Free delivery in Center City. <strong>Web</strong>: singaporevegetarian.com<br />

The Real Lee Ahn<br />

36th Street and Spruce Street, 215–<br />

205–7903. ($) Offering everything<br />

from Fried Rice to Pho, it’s not hard<br />

to see why The Real Le Anh is so<br />

popular. The menu has a wide variety<br />

of choices, including Chinese staples<br />

such as General Tsao’s chicken and<br />

Lo Mein, as well as an array of Southeast<br />

Asian favorites. They also offer<br />

Bubble Tea and a variety of drinks.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/the–real–lee–ahn–<br />

philadelphia<br />

Zama<br />

128 S. 19th Street, 215–568–1027.<br />

($$$) This trendy Pod–esque restaurant<br />

is perfect for people watching and<br />

eating sushi. <strong>Web</strong>: zamaphilly.com<br />

(PLEASE SEE REVIEW, PAGE 4)<br />

PUB/TAVERN<br />

Balcony at the Trocadero<br />

1003 Arch Street, 215–922–6888.<br />

($$) Live music with a bar and club<br />

atmosphere with decor that throws<br />

back to the Trocadero’s burlesque theater<br />

origins. Complete with cult and<br />

hip films on Mondays. <strong>Web</strong>: thetroc.<br />

com<br />

Bayou Bar & Grill<br />

4245 Main Street, 215–482–2560.<br />

($) Specializes in hard–shell crabs,<br />

$1.50 each on Mondays and Tuesdays.<br />

Voted “Best of Philly” for its<br />

buffalo wings, which are 20¢ each<br />

on Mondays and Tuesdays and $1.75<br />

Bud Lights. Food and drink specials<br />

every day. <strong>Web</strong>: bayoubar.com<br />

Bishop’s Collar<br />

2349 Fairmount Avenue, 215–765–<br />

1616. ($$) Pub fare with a twist. Vegetarian<br />

sandwiches. No cover. Drink<br />

specials. <strong>Web</strong>: thecollar.us<br />

Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant<br />

247 S. 17th Street, (17th Street and<br />

Latimer Street), 215–545–9473.<br />

($$) An upscale pub in Rittenhouse<br />

Square with 3 floors, a non–smoking<br />

dining room, dart boards and rooms<br />

available for private functions. Features<br />

an extensive scotch/whiskey<br />

selection and 10 beers on draft, seasonal<br />

lunch and dinner menu, and a<br />

pub menu available all day and night.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: theblacksheeppub.com<br />

Blarney Bar and Grill & Hidden<br />

Cafe Hookah Bar<br />

328 South Street, 215–413–8294.<br />

($$) One of the newest, nicest restaurant<br />

on South Street. Elegant decor,<br />

very inexpensive with two bars. Menu<br />

includes seafood, NY strip steak and<br />

Bucky’s famous cream of potato soup.<br />

Now open upstairs: Hookah bar with<br />

Middle Eastern menu. Over 21 flavored<br />

tobaccos. <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/<br />

the–blarney–south–bar–and–grille–<br />

philadelphia<br />

Bob and Barbara’s<br />

1509 South Street, 215–545–4511.<br />

($) Local “institution” bar featuring<br />

$3 special – can of Pabst Blue Ribbon<br />

and shot of Jim Beam whiskey.<br />

Thursday night drag show named the<br />

Best of Philly! <strong>Web</strong>: bobandbarbaras.<br />

com<br />

Bonner’s Irish Pub<br />

120 S. 23rd Street, 215–567–5748.<br />

($) A fun place to hang out with<br />

friends. Serving domestic and imported<br />

beers on tap. Serving Irish<br />

and American cuisine at its very best.<br />

Karaoke on Thursday nights! Home of<br />

Wharton, Penn Law and Penn Medical.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/bonners–irish–<br />

pub–philadelphia<br />

Cavanaugh’s<br />

119 S. 39th Street, 215–386–4889.<br />

($) Casual college crowd with a great<br />

bar, the best wings on campus and lots<br />

of munchies and pizza. Large–screen<br />

TV plus 30 TVs for all sporting events.<br />

Over 100 different beers from all over<br />

the world to enjoy here or take home.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: cavanaughsrestaurant.com<br />

Cherry Street Tavern<br />

129 N. 22nd Street, 215–561–5683.<br />

($$) Enter through the side door of<br />

this wood–paneled haunt and you’re<br />

greeted by two huge sides of roast<br />

beef. Handwritten signs advertise<br />

specials, of both the drink kind and<br />

the “take a ski trip with your fellow<br />

barflies” kind; they’re only outflanked<br />

by Eagles and Sixers paraphernalia.<br />

As for food, the menu lists standard<br />

and inexpensive Philly bar fare: hoagies<br />

and nachos, supplemented by<br />

pepperoni and cheese with crackers.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/cherry–st–tavern–<br />

philadelphia<br />

Chubby’s<br />

5826 Henry Avenue, 215–487–<br />

2575. ($) Established since 1987,<br />

Chubby’s has been known to serve<br />

mouth–watering cheesesteak sandwiches<br />

to Philadelphia locals. In addition<br />

to what they are best known<br />

for, they also serve Hoagies, french<br />

fries, and a variety of beer selections<br />

to accompany your sandwich dining.<br />

Casually dine with your friends late<br />

into the night in Chubby’s warm and<br />

inviting atmosphere. <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/<br />

biz/chubbys–philadelphia<br />

Dark Horse Pub<br />

421 S. 2nd Street , 215–928–9307.<br />

($$) A cozy, laid back pub reminiscent<br />

of the great pubs of Ireland and<br />

England. The menu reflects all that a<br />

good pub should offer: house made<br />

steak & mushroom pie, bangers &<br />

mash smothered in onion gravy, and<br />

shepherd’s pie with a side of H.P.<br />

sauce (to name a few). However, if<br />

you’re in the mood for something a<br />

little more American, check out their<br />

selection of sandwiches, steaks, and<br />

salads. <strong>Web</strong>: darkhorsepub.com<br />

Dawson Street Pub<br />

100 Dawson Street, 215–482–5677.<br />

($) Dawson Street Pub, located in the<br />

Manayunk section of Philadelphia<br />

Pennsylvania, has been a haven for<br />

beer enthusiasts for nearly two decades.<br />

The pub also features live music<br />

on Thursday, Friday and Saturday<br />

nights. The menu consists of standard<br />

pub favorites, including fresh–cut<br />

french fries, as well as interesting<br />

weekly specials. <strong>Web</strong>: dawsonstreetpub.com<br />

Devil’s Den<br />

1148 S. 11th Street, 215–339–0855.<br />

($$) This Belgian–inspired gastropub<br />

has an extensive beer list, with 16 on<br />

tap and hundreds of bottles. The varied<br />

menu offers everything from sandwiches,<br />

flatbreads, coffee and dessert<br />

to mussels and entrees like Roasted<br />

Cod or Flat Iron Steak. <strong>Web</strong>: devilsdenphilly.com<br />

Dirty Frank’s Bar<br />

347 S. 13th Street, 215–732–5010.<br />

($) This popular corner taproom’s<br />

foreboding ambience belies its friendliness.<br />

The clientele is pleasantly diverse.<br />

Burly bikers knock back mugs<br />

of cheap Yuengling next to frail,<br />

chain–smoking art students. Everybody<br />

seems like a regular. Arrive before<br />

9pm to grab a table; the place<br />

starts to fill up with drinkers and<br />

smoke around 10pm. <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/<br />

biz/dirty–franks–bar–philadelphia<br />

Dock Street Brewing Co<br />

701 S. 50th Street, 215–726–2337.<br />

($$) This West Philly brewery and<br />

restaurant features handcrafted specialty<br />

beers of the Dock Street Brewing<br />

Co., brewed on premises. The<br />

restaurant’s offering is best described<br />

as “wood fired gourmet pizza, salads,<br />

and grille.” Vegetarian– and vegan–<br />

friendly. <strong>Web</strong>: dockstreetbeer.com<br />

(PLEASE SEE REVIEW, PAGE 11)<br />

Doobie’s<br />

2201 Lombard Street, 215–546–<br />

0316. ($) Pub–type atmosphere with<br />

an eclectic jukebox. Kitchen open until<br />

1 a.m. Lots of dinner specials with<br />

a variety of ethnic type meals. Best<br />

nachos in the city! <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/<br />

doobies–philadelphia<br />

Downey’s Restaurant<br />

526 S. Front Street, 215–625–9500.<br />

($$) To experience Philadelphia, you<br />

must experience Downey’s. A Philadelphia<br />

institution since 1976 and a<br />

favorite <strong>spot</strong> for sports stars and other<br />

celebrities. Occasional live music acts<br />

upstairs. <strong>Web</strong>: downeysrestaurant.<br />

com<br />

Drinker’s Pub<br />

1903 Chestnut Street, 215–564–<br />

0914. ($) Drinker’s Pub, Center<br />

City’s neighborhood bar, appeals to<br />

all types. Whether you’re looking to<br />

chill out, order dinner, play pinball, or<br />

watch sports on our HDTVs, we have<br />

what you are searching for. A comfortable<br />

crowd, tons of Elvis memorabilia,<br />

nightly drink specials, and a killer<br />

rock ‘n roll jukebox. <strong>Web</strong>: drinkerspub215.com<br />

Drinker’s West<br />

3900 Chestnut Street, 215–397–<br />

4693. ($) Drinker’s West brings<br />

plenty of excitement and good times<br />

to University City with a fun energetic<br />

atmosphere that can’t be beat!<br />

Whether you’re looking to meet up for<br />

happy hour or a full night of partying,<br />

Drinker’s West will exceed all your expectations<br />

and have you coming back<br />

for more. <strong>Web</strong>: drinkerswest215.com<br />

East End Tavern<br />

128 East Street, 215–482–4944.<br />

($) If you’ve got $2 ,you can settle<br />

down at the large wooden bar in the<br />

center of the room and order a pint.<br />

The beer’s filthy cheap, while the hot<br />

and cold sandwiches are just right<br />

for a tavern. The East End also offers<br />

delicious and cheap hot food specials<br />

each night. <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/east–<br />

end–tavern–philadelphia<br />

Eulogy Belgian Tavern<br />

136 Chestnut Street, 215–413–<br />

1918. ($$) With over 21 beers on<br />

tap and 300 available in the bottle,<br />

you definitely won’t leave this pub<br />

thirsty. A wide variety of traditional<br />

Belgian food is also available. The<br />

second floor features a “coffin room”<br />

decorated with burial caskets. Philly’s<br />

only real Belgian owned bar and restaurant.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: eulogybar.com<br />

Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant<br />

1500 Locust Street, 215–893–9700.<br />

($$) Traditional Irish fare. At Fado,<br />

they are telling the tale of Ireland’s<br />

rich and celebrated pub culture —<br />

hearty food and drink, good music,<br />

warm hospitality, and friendly banter.<br />

Nightly entertainment includes traditional<br />

Irish music, with the occasional<br />

American folkie, and televised rugby<br />

and soccer matches. <strong>Web</strong>: fadoirishpub.com<br />

Fat Tuesday<br />

431 South Street, 215–629–5999.<br />

($$) This Mardi Gras–themed bar is<br />

decorated with neon beer signage,<br />

steel seating and televisions. Live<br />

bands occasionally perform for customers<br />

sipping on fruity drinks and<br />

MGDs. Finger foods are offered for<br />

those interested in fries with their<br />

pina colada, and in the summertime,<br />

al fresco drinking offers the opportunity<br />

to take in the sights and smells of<br />

South Street. <strong>Web</strong>: fat–tuesday.com/<br />

site.php<br />

Fergie’s Pub<br />

1214 Sansom Street, 215–928–<br />

8118. ($$) Fergie’s Pub is a very<br />

reasonable, very friendly, Irish–owned<br />

pub in Center City. The fare includes<br />

fish and chips, shepherd pie, as well<br />

as American favorites. The kitchen is<br />

open till midnight, the bar till 2 a.m.<br />

Fergie’s Pub is open seven days a<br />

week with entertainment nightly. The<br />

entertainment includes Quizo, Irish<br />

music and local bands. <strong>Web</strong>: fergies.<br />

com<br />

Finnigan’s Wake<br />

537 N. 3rd Street, 215–574–9317.<br />

($$) Philly’s hottest night <strong>spot</strong>. Live<br />

entertainment nightly. <strong>Web</strong>: finnigans.com<br />

Flat Rock Saloon<br />

4301 Main Street, 215–483–3722.<br />

($) A classic, enjoyable tavern. Nightly<br />

specials feature all–you–can eat<br />

mussels, chicken wings or roast beef<br />

sandwiches. <strong>Web</strong>: flatrocksaloon.com<br />

Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Tavern<br />

1501 Spruce Street, 215–732–<br />

8610. ($$) Burgers, barbecue, and<br />

lots of cold beer on tap. Dozens of<br />

TVs show every game, every night.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: fhrg.com<br />

Frankford Hall<br />

1210 Frankford Ave, 215– 634–<br />

3338. ($$) Yet another Stephen<br />

Starr restarant! Frankford hall serves<br />

up German pub food a casual atmosphere<br />

with picnic tables for all. <strong>Web</strong>:<br />

frankfordhall.com<br />

Good Dog<br />

224 S. 15th Street, 215–985–9600.<br />

Dining Guide<br />

34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013<br />

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