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Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
229 S. 45th Street, 215–387–2424.
($) Abyssinia is the place to go if you
are looking for a great atmosphere
as well as a great meal. The food is
flavorful and the wait staff is polite.
Web: abyssiniarestaurantpa.com
Almaz Cafe
140 S. 20th Street, 215–557–0108.
($) At Almaz, not only will you enjoy
the finest custom–roasted Ethiopian
coffee, but also a selection of traditional
American cuisine and authentic
Ethiopian dishes. With about a dozen
dishes split evenly between vegetarian
and meat–based fare, it brings solid
Ethiopian cuisine into Center City at
modest prices. Web: almazcafe.com
Dahlak
4708 Baltimore Avenue, 215–726–
6464. ($$) At Dahlak, eat with your
hands on the mesob, a traditional
small round woven table designed for
people to gather and share a communal
meal. Offers variety of beef, chicken,
lamb and vegetarian (like Gomen
Watt, collard greens in berbere sauce)
entrees. Web: dahlakrestaurant.com
(PLEASE SEE OUR AD, PAGE 16)
Fez Moroccan Restaurant
620 S. 2nd Street, 215–925–5367.
($$$) Pull up a cushion, relax and
prepare for a truly memorable dining
experience. Fez is the perfect place
for a romantic evening out, fun with
friends or family, celebrating a birthday
or any other special event. At Fez
Restaurant, they bring you culinary
delights prepared in the genuine tradition
of Moroccan culture. Web: fezrestaurant.com
Gojjo Restaurant & Bar
4540 Baltimore Avenue, 215–386–
1444. ($$) With such a broad menu
(including Ethiopian cuisine like
chicken/doro served with injera—
homemade pancake bread) it is easy
to see why the Gojjo customer base
is equally diverse. Many new customers
walk in daily, discovering this
international home away from home
that boasts an upstairs bar and dining
room complete with a pool table.
Web: gojjos.com
Kilimandjaro Restaurant
4317 Chestnut Street, 215–387–
1970. ($$) A BYO which serves up
delicious traditional African cooking
in a comfortable environment that will
remind you of home. Known as the
best African restaurant in University
City. Web: yelp.com/biz/kilimandjaro–
restaurant–philadelphia
AMERICAN/CONTINENTAL
10 Arts Bistro & Lounge
10 Avenue of the Arts, The Ritz–Carlton,
Philadelphia, 215–523–8273.
($$$) Under the majestic marble
dome of The Ritz–Carlton Philadelphia,
relax at 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge
by Eric Ripert. The menu, well–executed
by Chef de Cuisine and Top
Chef finalist Jennifer Carroll, has a
delicious local flavor—don’t miss the
pretzel dippers—as well as quality
ingredients like the butter–soft filet.
Chef Carroll uses only the finest and
freshest ingredients locally sourced
from independent farmers and fishermen
who support sustainable harvests.
Web10arts.com
a.kitchen
135 S. 18th St, 215–825–7030.
($$) Craig LeBan gives a.kitchen
three bells! a.kitchen serves gourmet
twists on classic Western cuisine.
Web: akitchenphilly.com
Abner’s
3813 Chestnut Street, 215–662–
0100. ($) Cheese steaks, hoagies and
cheese fries. Also 80 kinds of beer,
chicken steaks and salads. The best
in quality for lunch, dinner and very
late–night snack attacks. Web: abnerscheesesteaks.com
Accu Pizza
4802 Spruce Street, 215–474–7150.
($) Pizza, cheese steaks, strombolis,
gyros, burgers, wings—they’ve got
it all! BBQ ribs, chicken and pasta
dishes too! Broiled and fried seafood.
Web: accupizzeria.com
American Heartland
4207 Walnut Street, 215–222–4200.
($$) Operated by the Restaurant
School at Walnut Hill College. Traditional
American dining with a slightly
upscale twist. Web: walnuthillcollege.
edu/Content1.aspx?cid=5.1.2
Artful Dodger
400 S. 2nd Street, 215–922–1790.
($$) Classic English pub in a historic
building with a lively bar scene during
games and a calmer dining side for
families. The menu strikes a decent
balance between finger food and heftier
grub. Web: artfuldodgerphilly.com
Azalea Room at the Omni Hotel
401 Chestnut Street, 215–931–
4260. ($$$) Dine while overlooking
historic Independence Park. Azalea’s
brunch is excellent. Web: omnihotels.
com/FindAHotel/PhiladelphiaIndependencePark/Dining.aspx
B&J’s Cart
33rd Street and Spruce Street, . ($)
Located near HUP, B&J’s menu includes
sandwiches and hoagies.
Baby Blues BBQ
3402 Sansom Street, 215–222–
4444. ($$) At Baby Blues, the smell
of apple and hickory wood meat
smoke surrounds you, while owner
Steve Fischer’s childhood family dining
table creates a cozy feeling like
you’re sitting in your living room. Fischer
describes Baby Blues’ style as a
hybrid of multiple American barbecue
traditions, as they offer Memphis–
style long bone pork ribs, dry–rubbed
babybacks and Texas beef ribs as well
as Carolina–style pulled pork, beer–
braised beef brisket and a bunch of
seafood. Web: babybluesphilly.com
Back Home Café & Catering
1515 Fairmount Avenue, 215–232–
6311. ($) Back Home Cafe is a delicious
job initiative of Project Home.
They offer formerly homeless men and
women an opportunity in the entry
level job force. Fresh organic greens,
daily lunch specials and a variety of
Green Mountain Coffees. Come study
in our sunny atrium and art gallery. Catering
also available. Web: allmenus.
com/pa/philadelphia/261698–back–
home–cafe––catering/menu
Bistro 7
7 N. 3rd Street, 215–931–1560.
($$$) Local, farm–fresh ingredients
form the basis for eclectic, contemporary
American bistro dishes. Web:
bistro7restaurant.com
Bleu Martini
24 S. 2nd Street, 215–940–7900.
($$$) Located in Philadelphia’s
bustling nightlife district, the blue
neon lights of Bleu Martini are hard
to miss. They offer an eclectic blend
of Asian, American and Fusion cuisine
combined with a vast variety of
mouth–watering martinis. Web: bleumartinionline.com
Bliss
220 S. Broad Street, 215–731–1100.
($$$) Chef Francesco Martorella, formerly
of Ciboulette and Brasserie Perrier,
brings contemporary cuisine with
Asian, Italian and French influences.
Great for theatre–goers. Web: bliss–
restaurant.com
Bobby’s Burger Palace
3925 Walnut Street, 215–387–0378.
($) Bobby Flay’s empire reaches University
City. Order from a menu of ten
delicious burgers that run the culinary
gamut from Philly (Whiz, onions
and hot peppers) to Dallas (Monterey
Jack, coleslaw and BBQ sauce) to
L.A. (cheddar, avocado relish and
watercress). The buns are old–school
sesame seed; the patties, juicy, grill–
flavored and exceptionally well seasoned.
For extra oomph, crunchify
your burger. For sides, add the crispy,
slightly spicy fries or one of the rich
milkshakes. Web: bobbysburgerpalace.com
Brauhaus Schmitz
718 South Street, 267–909–8814.
($$) Located on historic South
Street, Brauhaus Schmitz specializes
in all things German; food,
service, music and of course beer.
Brauhaus Schmitz features a selection
of 20 imported draught beers as
well as an additional 100 to choose
from in bottle representing every
major beer producing country in the
world. Web: brauhausschmitz.com
(PLEASE SEE REVIEW, PAGE 12)
Bridget Foy’s South Street Grill
200 South Street, 215–922–1813.
($$) Turbocharged American cuisine
on Philadelphia’s hippest fairway—
South Street! Bridget Foy’s newly redecorated
dining rooms feature items
like big, fat, juicy burgers, quesadillas,
oak grilled sirloin steaks and fresh
seafood. Outdoor café, handcrafted
beers on tap, mad martinis and a
specially selected California wine
list. Sunday “Bloody Mary Brunch,”
lunch, dinner, late night menu. Frequent
diners reward program. Web:
bridgetfoys.com
Bridgewater’s Pub
2955 Market Street, (30th Street Sta-
tion), 215–387–4787. ($$) Bridgewater’s
Pub in 30th Street Station
is the one bar and grill stop that you
have to make. They have an incredible
selection of domestic beers and other
drinks and authentic Philly food. Their
menu changes monthly so no one gets
bored! Web: thepubin30thstreetstation.com
Bridgid’s
726 N. 24th Street, (24th Street
between Aspen Street & Fairmount
Avenue), 215–232–3232. ($$) Continental
menu served in a cozy dining
room. Specialties include duck
breast with Mango Chutney. Filet
mignon Roquefort and Red Snapper
with shrimp in scallops leek sauce.
Over 100 different Belgian and microbrewed
beers. Web: bridgids.com
Bui’s Lunch Truck
38th Street and Spruce Street,
856–630–7269. ($) Consistent good
quality and the use of fresh ingredients
make Bui’s a popular food truck
year round. Menu features a variety of
breakfast and lunch options including
breakfast sandwiches, hot sandwiches,
steaks, hoagies and burgers. Web:
yelp.com/biz/buis–philadelphia
Chickie’s & Pete’s
1526 Packer Ave, 215–218–0500.
($$) Huge bar, huge televisions, huge
servings—get the idea? Web: chickiesandpetes.com
Chloe
232 Arch Street, 215–629–2337.
($$$) In the kitchen, chef–owners
Mary Ann Ferrie and Dan Grimes
excel at new American favorites and
upscaled comfort foods, like grilled
pizza topped with fig jam, Gorgonzola,
applewood–smoked bacon and thyme.
Web: chloebyob.com
Chris’ Cart
33rd Street and Spruce Street, Near
Hospital Parking Lot. ($) Located near
HUP (Penn’s hospital), Chris’s menu
includes sandwiches and hoagies.
Chris’ Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom Street, 215–568–
3131. ($$) Diligent music fans who
find Chris’ will feel like jazz insiders
as they nestle into a booth in the unassuming
lounge. The atmosphere is
like a jazzhead’s basement hangout:
warm, dark and smoky. Chris’ books
a packed roster of local and national
acts. The menu is eclectic if a bit unfocussed.
Salads and burgers share
the menu with spring rolls, Asian noodles,
seafood and sandwiches named
after jazz greats. Web: chrisjazzcafe.
com
City Tap House
3925 Walnut Street, 215–662–0105.
($$) Located on The Radian Balcony,
City Tap House boasts one of Philadelphia’s
most extensive draft beer lists.
Paired with a menu of New American
Pub Fare, guests dine in a rustic dining
room adjacent to an open kitchen.
Featuring extensive outdoor seating
on terraces and stone fire pits overlooking
Walnut Street, City Tap House
combines great food and great beer in
a comfortable, energized, eco–friendly
atmosphere. Web: citytaphouse.com
City Tavern
138 S. 2nd Street, 215–413–1443.
($$$) Eighteenth century tavern
ambiance offers a unique classic
American dining experience. Menu
items include fresh fish, prime beef
and fowl accompanied by a selection
of wines and spirits. Featuring
the exclusive George Washington Ale
brewed from original “home–brew”
recipes—truly a taste of history. Web:
citytavern.com
Coco’s
112 S. 8th Street, 215–923–0123.
($) This quiet hangout for businessmen
and older folks has reinvented
itself by revamping its gastropub cuisine
and by adding brunch. Extending
its hours hasn’t hurt, either. The dark,
woody haunt still attracts its regulars,
but now hipsters and 30–somethings
crowd the place to nosh on crab quesadillas,
Chesapeake crab cakes and
Kobe beef burgers while swaying to
rock tunes. Dessert favorites are a
New York–style cheesecake and a
fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Web: cocosphilly.com
Colonial Pizza
400 S. 43rd Street , 215–387–7702.
($) Inexpensive hand–tossed pizza and
Italian foods. Cheese steaks, grinders,
strombolis, hoagies, side orders, buffalo
wings and much more. Web: yelp.
com/biz/colonial–pizza–philadelphia
Continental Midtown
1801 Chestnut Street, 215–567–
1800. ($$) Continental Midtown
draws crowds with retro decor booths
made from baby–blue vinyl car seats,
a sunken dining room with curvy seats
and wicker basket chairs hanging from
the ceiling. After dark, a more boisterous
party set takes over. Each item
from the rainbow–decorated menu is
meant for sharing, including extra–
tall calamari salad, Thai noodles, vegetarian
dumplings, lobster mac and
cheese, lamb meze and homemade
cotton candy. Web: continentalmidtown.com
Continental Restaurant and Martini
Bar
138 Market Street, 215–923–6069.
($$) A set of dice bedecks the roof,
while giant cocktail olives doubling
as lamps hang above window booths.
New American–Asian fare brings bar–
side dining to a higher level. The sirloin
burger with Jack and cheddar on
a plump egg roll never disappoints.
Entree standouts include tender and
sweet teriyaki filet mignon; light,
crispy panko–crusted scallops; and
peanut–savory Thai chicken skewers.
Philly’s original and best martini bar.
Web: continentalmartinibar.com
Copabanana University City
4000 Spruce Street, 215–382–
1330. ($) Known for award–winning
margaritas, Spanish fries,
and gourmet burgers, Copabanana
takes pride in handmade food made
fresh daily. Web: copabanana.com
(PLEASE SEE OUR AD, PAGE 14)
D.P. Dough
33 S. 40th Street, 215–796–9809.
($) With over 50 types of calzones
Dining Guide
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