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34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 Dining Guide
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on the menu, wings, cheesesticks
and desserts, D.P. Dough is a late–
night staple, offering delivery to
all parts of Center City and University
City. Web: dpdoughphilly.com
(PLEASE SEE OUR AD, PAGE 21)
Dalessandro’s Steaks
600 Wendover Street, 215–482–
5407. ($) Dalessandro’s is best
known for its juicy, tender and flavorful
cheesesteaks. Also sells a wide
assortment of domestic and imported
beers and gourmet soda. Offers a
hometown crowd and real–deal Philly
atmosphere. Web: dalessandros.com
Day By Day
2101 Sansom Street, 215–564–
5540. ($) A Philadelphia catering institution,
Day by Day offers a charming
luncheon spot with innovative and
delicious salads, sandwiches, entrees
and luscious desserts. “Consistently
yummy comfort food freshly prepared!”
Web: daybydayinc.com
Delmonico’s Steakhouse
4200 City Avenue, 215–879–4000.
($$$) Delmonico’s Steakhouse is located
at the Hilton on City Avenue.
Featuring an open–hearth kitchen and
specializing in prime aged Western
beef, Delmonico’s has received great
reviews from critics and diners alike
for its prime steaks and quality service.
Web: hiltonphiladelphiacityave.
com/Delmonicos.html
Derek’s
4411 Main Street, 215–483–9400.
($$) Indulge yourself in local grown
organic cuisine or just have a glass of
wine and a snack at the bar. Watch local
sporting events on big screen TV’s
in the bars or have an intimate dinner
for two in cozy booths. Be it a great
burger, a dry aged steak or the finest
cult California Cabernet, Derek’s has
it all. Web: dereksrestaurant.com
Devil’s Alley
1907 Chestnut Street, 215–751–
0707. ($$) Hands down the best
comfort food in Philadelphia. A strong
selection of local brews on tap and
an excellent collection of reasonably
priced wines to pair with your dinner.
Saturday and Sunday Brunch is a special
treat! Web: devilsalleybarandgrill.
com
Domino’s Pizza
4438 Chestnut Street, 215–662–
1400. ($$) The national pizza chain
that delivers mouth–watering taste at a
jaw–dropping value. Web: dominos.com
(PLEASE SEE OUR AD, PAGE 6)
Down Home Diner
51 N. 12th Street, 215–627–1955.
($) Although this diner is located
inside the Reading Terminal Market,
it nonetheless bears the trappings
of a genuine diner, including plenty
of chrome trim and waitresses who
might address you as “hon.” Customers
line up at breakfast and lunch to
chow down on dishes such as meat
loaf, smashed potatoes with the skins
attached, large portions of scrapple
plus grits and gravy—–an homage
to good ol’ southern cooking. Web:
philadelphia.menupages.com/restaurants/down–home–diner
Drexel Pizza
107 N. 33rd Street, 215–222–4722.
($) Fast–food restaurant with a small
Greek selection and a variety of Italian
dishes. Best sellers include Brandywine
chicken fingers and fries, grilled
chicken caesar wraps and black Angus
wells burgers. Wide selection of
domestic and imported beers. Web:
yelp.com/biz/drexel–pizza–restaurant–philadelphia
Dwight’s Southern Bar–B–Que
4345 Lancaster Avenue, 215–879–
2497. ($$) Dwight’s pork ribs are beyond
reproach—seared on the outside
and tender at the bone. The beef ribs
are succulent and flavorful. Save room
for side dishes like candied yams,
collards and a truly superior mac and
cheese that combines Longhorn cheddar,
sharp cheddar and parmesan.
Web: yelp.com/biz/dwights–southern–
bar–b–que–philadelphia
Eat–A–Pita
128 S. 12th Street, 215–925–7482.
($$) Eat–A–Pita lets you create your
perfect pita, by picking a protein,
produce and salad dressing. Offers
a wide selection of produce and lean
proteins to satisfy every healthy craving.
Web: eatapitaphilly.com
Ed’s Buffalo Wings & Pizza
3513 Lancaster Avenue, 215–222–
4000. ($) Just North of Penn and
West of Drexel, Ed’s serves up high
quality pizza with fresh ingredients.
Buffalo wings are available with eight
unique sauces. Ed’s also offers salads,
wraps, sandwiches, gyros, strombolis,
calzones, burgers and more.
Also serving Ranas Middle Eastern
food! Web: edswings.com
Famous Dave’s Bar–B–Que
1936 S. Columbus Blvd, Columbus
Commons, 215–339–0339. ($$) Stop
by Famous Dave’s for Award–Winning
St. Louis Style Ribs with Tasty Tempting
Side Dishes. This is the kind of
home–cooked, finger–lickin’–good
meal you won’t find anywhere else!
Web: famousdaves.com
Farm and Fisherman
1120 Pine Street, 267–687–1555.
($$$) This cozy BYOB offers exquisite
dining. In order to provide customers
with the best tasting food, Farm and
Fisherman changes their menu seasonally.
The menu features sustainably
sourced meat, fish and poultry.
Web: thefarmandfisherman.com
Farmicia
15 S. 3rd Street, 215–627–6274.
($$$) Located in Philadelphia’s historic
Old City, FARMiCiA is a 122–seat
restaurant & bar serving breakfast,
lunch, an afternoon meal, a relaxed
dinner & even brunch on the weekends.
Metropolitan Cafe, in the front
of Farmicia, offers early morning coffee,
pastries, breakfast & lunch. Farm
Bar hosts a lively & sophisticated
environment for those who seek out
places to dine & socialize in the evening.
Web: farmiciarestaurant.com
Fitzwater Cafe
728 S. 7th Street, 215–629–0428.
($$) A BYOB serving breakfast, lunch,
and weekend brunch along with dinner
Wednesday through Saturday.
Warm atmosphere, great food and
quality service. Web: yelp.com/biz/
fitzwater–cafe–philadelphia
Fiume Bar
45th and Locust St, . ($) This low–
key bar is located above Abyssinia at
229 S. 45th Street. Patrons discuss
everything from favorite bands to favorite
political candidates, all within
a funky atmosphere. Web: yelp.com/
biz/fiume–philadelphia
Five Guys
1527 Chestnut Street, 215–972–
1375. ($) This restaurant is a great
place to sit and eat quality American
fare. Aside from their burgers, Five
Guys is known for their really good
fries and milkshakes. Web: fiveguys.
com
Fond
1537 S 11th St, 215–551–5000.
($$) A contemporary American BYOB
in the heart of South Philadelphia.
Web: fondphilly.com
Fork
306 Market Street, 215–625–9425.
($$$) A stylish neighborhood bistro,
Old City’s Fork was described by the
Philadelphia Inquirer as “gently sophisticated,
yet careful to preserve
the artsy, urban feel of Old City.” Its
inventive seasonal menu has received
accolades including Zagat’s Award of
Distinction, Philadelphia Magazine’s
Best of Philly Brunch, Lunch, Place
to Take Out of Towners. Fork offers
sandwiches, salads, entrées and carefully
selected artisanal products to
enjoy at home, school or the office.
Web: forkrestaurant.com
Fountain Restaurant
1 Logan Square, Four Seasons Hotel
Philadelphia, 215–963–1500.
($$$$) Acclaimed as one of the top
25 restaurants in America and number
one in Philadelphia according to
Zagat survey. Beautiful view of Swann
Fountain and Logan Square. The cuisine
features a classic technique and
global influence, with a focus on local
resources. A children’s menu is provided.
Attire: Breakfast and Lunch:
Smart Casual; Dinner: Jacket. Web:
www.fourseasons.com/philadelphia/
dining/restaurants/fountain_restaurant
Freshii
1414 S. Penn Square, 215– 977–
7123. ($$) Freshii focuses on making
fresh, healthy food accessible. The
new location inside of the Ritz– Carlton
is clean, cool, and environmentally
sustainable. Web: freshii.com
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
261 S. 21st Street, 215–546–4232.
($$$) Delicious American food in Center
City’s most intimate and romantic
restaurant. Menu includes roast duck,
sautéed tilapia, rack of lamb. Desserts
are great, too. Excellent for a
special occasion. All bottles of wine
are priced $10 over cost. Also, half
price happy hour at the tank bar on
weekdays. Web: frisatsun.com
Frita’s
33rd Street and Walnut Street, (Between
Locust and Walnut), 267–699–
8095. ($) Grab breakfast or a sandwich
at this food cart outside DRL.
Serving American favorites. Web:
yelp.com/biz/fritas–philadelphia
Geno’s Steaks
1219 S. 9th Street, 215–389–0659.
($) Since 1966, Geno’s has been
serving up his famous Philly Cheese
steaks. The ingredients are simple,
exacting and never greasy––thinly
sliced rib–eye steak, melted cheese,
oven–fresh baked bread and delicately
grilled onions. Be prepared and know
how to order, because the service is
fast and the line keeps moving! Web:
genosteaks.com
Global Fusion
3800 Locust Walk, . ($) Located in
1920 Commons, on the middle floor.
Offers eats such as rotiserrie chicken,
whole pizzas or slices, and made–to–
order custom entrees. Plenty of fresh
ingredients are available, including
chicken, tofu, vegetables, and pasta.
Web: diningatpenn.com/penn/cafes/
retail/commons
Good Karma Cafe
331 S. 22nd Street, 215–546–1479.
($) A positive–energy, socially responsible
neighborhood espresso café. All
decisions are made with a preference
for organic, sunstainably grown coffee,
tea, produce, and dairy products.
Offers a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Web: thegoodkarmacafe.com
Happy Rooster
118 S. 16th Street, 215–963–9311.
($$$) This legendary Philadelphia
bistro offers fine food in an intimate
and warm interior featuring dark wood
and leather. Originally an exclusive
‘Old Boy’s Club,’ Happy Rooster now
caters to everyone with upscale American
cuisine. Closed Sunday. Web:
thehappyrooster.com
Hard Rock Café
1131–31 Market Street, 215–238–
1000. ($$) Hard Rock Café Philadelphia
serves up the best down–home,
American food with a healthy dose of
rock ’n’ roll and an entertaining and
interactive staff. A glass–enclosed
function room is also available for private
parties. Web: hardrock.com
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar
40th & Walnut Street, 215–662–
1100. ($$) Features a local, farm
fresh, seasonal menu with multiple
items under 500 calories. Harvest offers
a variety of organic wines, beers,
and specialty cocktails. Upscale yet
casual atmosphere. Web: harvestseasonalgrill.com
Hemo’s
36th Street and Spruce Street, . ($)
There are multiple food trucks in various
locations around Penn’s campus.
The menu includes a variety of hot
sandwiches (such as Italian meatball),
hot dogs, fries, hamburgers, and
steaks. Web: yelp.com/biz/hemos–
philadelphia
Honey’s Sit–N–Eat
800 N. 4th Street, 215–925–1150.
($) Honey’s is a NoLibs mishmash
of a dining room whose menu items
are born from the odd place where
Southern and Jewish genres intersect.
The turkey on that Reuben is house–
roasted and juicy, and the side slaws
are more vinegar– than mayo–based.
A Best of Philly Breakfast. Web: honeys–restaurant.com
Jack’s Firehouse
2130 Fairmount Avenue, 215–232–
9000. ($$) Classic Philadelphia
Landmark Restaurant, serving steaks,
seafood, and fresh fish prepared with
many local farm raised ingredients.
Great bar with casual dining menu, in-
cluding BBQ ribs, burgers, and hand–
cut fries. Terrific outdoor dining by
the firehouse fountain. Discounts for
Penn student groups of 20 or more.
Web: jacksfirehouse.com
Jake’s and Cooper’s Wine Bar
4365 Main Street, 215–483–0444.
($$$) Features innovative seasonal
new American cuisine. Specialties include
crab cakes, barbecued salmon,
grilled seafood, lamb loin and veal
tournedos. Outrageously delicious
homemade desserts. Web: jakesrestaurant.com/
JG Domestic
2929 Arch Street, 215–222–2363.
($$$) The latest in Jose Garces’ restaurant
empire, JG Domestic serves
artisinal food and drink, all sourced
from the United States. A sampling of
the entrees include Mt. Saint Helens
Porcini Mushrooms, Colorado Lamp
Spareribs, Texas Wild Boar, and Wood
Oven Flatbread. Keeping Philadelphia
and “all–domestic” focus in mind, the
bar serves Philadelphia–brewed beers
and cocktails named for famous train
lines. Web: jgdomestic.com
Jim’s Steaks
400 South Street, 215–928–1911.
($) The original cheesesteak palace of
delight. Located at 4th & South, Jim’s
has been a local tradition since 1939.
Enjoy the magic of South Street and
a true taste of Philadelphia. Web:
jimssteaks.com
John’s Lunch Cart
3401 Spruce Street, . ($) Located
near HUP (Penn’s hospital), Nick and
John’s menu includes sandwiches
and hoagies.
John’s Roast Pork
14 Snyder Avenue, 215–463–1951.
($) Our Roast Pork is completely
homemade. We use only top–choice
pork and bone the meat right on
premises. The pork is seasoned according
to an old family recipe and is
roasted in our commercial oven daily.
Try a real homemade roast pork sandwich!
John’s Roast Pork (also known
as John’s Lunch, The Snyder Avenue
Lunch Bar, and The Shack) has been
on the corner of Weccacoe and Snyder
Avenue since 1930 and has been a
family business for three generations.
Web: johnsroastpork.com
(PLEASE SEE REVIEW, PAGE 8)
Johnny Rockets
443 South Street, 215–829–9222.
($) ‘50’s Style Malt Shop. Appetizing
Fried. Nickel Juke Boxes. Dancing
Servers. Web: johnnyrockets.com
Jon’s Bar and Grille
300 South Street, 215–592–1390.
($$) Dine on South Street, either in
the open air or in the glass–enclosed
greenhouse. Homemade soup, sandwiches,
salad and pasta specials daily.
Largest outside dining in the city!
Web: jonsbarandgrille.com
Jones
700 Chestnut Street, (215) 238–
9600. ($$) A Stephen Starr enterprise
featuring traditional dishes,
such as Thanksgiving dinner and fried
chicken in a basket. Comfort foods at
its best. The menu is served all day
Monday – Friday. Brunch and dinner
served on the weekends. Web: jones–
restaurant.com