Uncles
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1220 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Nicole R. writes: Uncle's is exactly what you would expect from a place called Uncle's.  It's a pretty seedy little divey gay bar with an older clientele.  My friend Bob and I hit up Uncle's on my birthday just for the fun of it.  And it was pretty fun.  We played…

Pathmark
Neighborhood: Grays Ferry

3021 Grays Ferry Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146

rachel d. writes: if you have a car it's easy to get to, of not, it's on the 64 bus route.  it's open 24 hours.  stuff is pretty cheap and if you have a savings card you will come out saving 3 to 5 bucks each time you shop.  

the produce is decent, they have a good…

Simon Pearce Restaurant

1333 Lenape Rd
West Chester, PA 19382

Dan G. writes: Went with a group for an after Grad W Chester party for lunch on a cold windy Saturday afternoon...  they had a glass blowing demonstration in progress and that warmed us up very quickly...

Now for the glass itself, it was a really cool demonstration…

Yards Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties

901 Delaware Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123

John P. writes: Yards Philly Pale Ale always does me right...tastes awesome, its at most quality establishments, and puts my mind and body at ease. They make a bunch of other great brews: ESA(Extra Special Ale), Saison, IPA, and Love Stout- Just to name a few. I…

Phila Cigar Co
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Welsh Rd & Roosvlt B
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Jon L. writes: I'm definitely not a cigar smoker (and definitely not an aficionado), but I give Phila Cigar Co 4-stars for it's lovable atmosphere.

You walk in the door, and there's a giant, bear-like dog snoozing on a beaten up old leather couch. Across from the…

Tacos Lucas

7340 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Jon L. writes: Taco update! Taco update!

As I've said before, I recently moved back from Mexico City, and I feel like I've been doing a lot of complaining about the lack of of good, authentic Mexican food around here. But I tried Tacos Lucas today, and I no longer…

Holmesburg Bakery
Neighborhood: Torresdale

7935 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Susan G. writes: This place is so small!   It's a whole in the wall.  They do fantastic window displays, are always hiring and make the most fantastic pound cake ever!  It's like this preserved little space, considering it's beside a childcare center and tattoo…

McKenna's Tavern
Neighborhood: Fairmount

24th and Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

stephen c. writes: This place is old school.

Like so old school there's a separate entrance for ladies only and they sell Schaefer by the can.  

Come to think of it, Schaefer's pretty good.

Anthonys Pizza & Italian Restaurant

127 W King
Malvern, PA 19355

lee c. writes: The crowd at this place is what really entertains me while I'm eating the great big Italian-American servings here.

The patrons of this place were polar opposite between graying retirees and young punk high-schoolers skipping class (at an Italian…

Blue Fountain Diner

2029 E Lincoln Hwy
Langhorne, PA 19048

Nicole E. writes: This is our favorite breakfast spot in the area.  There is a well sheltered non-smoking section (which you can't always find in diners) and friendly service.  I've tried nearly everything on the breakfast menu and have always been pleased.  I have…

Nail Polish
Neighborhood: Society Hill

519 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Caitlin C. writes: This is not a spa, but really just a nail place. However, don't expect 80's logos or neon signs on the outside; this establishment is aimed toward a picky crowd. The outside sign is brushed metal and the store front has huge windows letting passersby…

Butcher Boys Delicatessen

7342 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: Good meats, good eats. What I like about this place, aside from the name, is that the front of the building makes it look like you're walking into a meat freezer. It's not clear whether this was ever intentional.

I don't know that Butcher Boys is a…

Kum Lin Restaurant

Blue Grass Plaza
2417 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: Relaxed atmosphere for Chinese in the Bluegrass Plaza, off Welsh. Nothing really to say about this place that makes it tremendously different than other good local Chinese, but the room and the service make it one of the nicer places to go in the…

Richboro Pub

1034 2nd Street Pike
Richboro, PA 18954

Jon L. writes: Smoking is still legal out here, a few miles outside of the city limits, and people still take advantage. It only takes about 10 minutes in The Pub to start smelling like an ashtray, but at least the dining area in the back is smoke free.

My friends…

Jacks Camera
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2135 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Jake P. writes: There was a time in my life (which I'd like to forget) where I was shooting worlds of film. I tried numerous places in the city, and never was satisfied with service or price...

Until I discovered Jack's. The prices are unbeatable, you get free…

Buca Di Beppo
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

258 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Cliff C. writes: After the fabled tour of the restaurant which I assume Anthony Bourdain would roll eyes at assuming he thinks of eating at such a place..you shove the pasta on your mouth and there your mind goes....Too sour , i know its Italian but compared to…

Trolley Car Diner
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill

7619 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Kimberly H. writes: I really like this place.  Since I've been having a hard time finding really good and not super expensive food in G-town and Mt. Airy (without traveling to Chestnut Hill)  I was so happy to eat here.  They have really great mostly seasonal offerings…

H&L Auto Service Center

4119 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jake P. writes: If you drive the Philly streets enough, you will pop a flat. H&L is classic because they sell used tires for @ 20-30 dollars. They're much friendlier and have a better inventory than the used tire huts on Lancaster Avenue.

I've come here three or four…

Pub on Passyunk East

1501 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dan K. writes: It has an awkward name like Los Angles Angles of Anahiem or Oriole Park at Camden Yards. But most just call it the Pope or the Pub. Whatever you end up calling it, you will find this British Isle hybrid style bar has some the best ambiance in the…

Monkey Bar
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2029 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Mark P. writes: Steve and Alex, the owners have done a great job with this spot. They keep adding to it and constantly sawitching it up. I have had the pleasure of playing here several times and it is always a blast and I never leave sober for some reason. This is…

Anastasi Seafood
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

1101 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Susan G. writes: Though I haven't eaten in the Restaurant part of Anastasi, I have in fact purchased seafood there.
We picked up some really nice Cod and Blue Fish just today.  I was pretty surprised actually because the last time that I was in there I wouldn't have…

Beaux Arts Video
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1000 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Stephanie M. writes: Back when I used to live right around the corner from it, I was a regular at Beaux Arts. It always made me think of the movie Clerks for some reason, probably the slightly smirking attitude of the staff and the snarky notes taped up around the…

Dining With Mr Bar Stool
Neighborhood: Olde City

167 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Russ C. writes: "Mr. Bar Stool I presume?"
"When you assume you make an ass out of u and me."
"I said PREsume. Jack!"
"You treat me with respect when you speak to me son. It's Mr. to you!"
"Do I look like your son? Do I look like I have copious amounts of Bar Stools…

Atomic City Comics
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

640 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

pearl l. writes: gary gygax would have loved to have chilled in this place with fellow larpers, warhammer, vampire masquerade, pokemon, magic the gathering players. (for you D&D fans, such as myself, RIP to gary gygax, the adventure continues).

this comic place is not…

Cascamorto
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square

1939 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Carrie E. writes: Wow - this place is awesome. How come everyone in Philly isn't going here?

People of the world, listen up as I share my tale of singing at a piano bar at Cascamorto, one of my new favorite hangouts in the city. It starts with me driving past it at…

The Book Trader
Neighborhood: Queen Village

514 Bainbridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Nicole R. writes: I am a sucker for a bookstore with cats.  Back in the day, I would say in the middle of South Street's decline, Book Trader had a prominent and very large South Street location.  Now it's up in Old City, which probably isn't a bad place for it.  It's…

Liberty Boards Surf, Snow, Skate
Neighborhood: Market East

30 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

karla g. writes: Bye bye Liberty..I'll miss you.

Now to find Liberty's gear you have to head to Haddonfield, where even one of their other stores also closed.

Liberty was always convenient for some snowboarding gear I needed before a ski trip or just to get some cool…

Olde City Food Market
Neighborhood: Olde City

202 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Russ C. writes: What the Olde City Market is: conveniently located near my apartment.
What the Olde City Market is not: inexpensive. ($2 more on average than larger stores)

What the Olde City Market has: a larger than expected selection
What the Olde City Market…

McFadden's at the Ball Park

1001 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Michelle P. writes: Show your ticket on game night, and hang out in the bar, flat screens every where, full bar service, food is availalbe, friendly bartenders and people.  Alhough, the drinks were pretty pricey.  I think I spent $30 with tip on 2 drinks.  Ouch!  I miss…

Relapse Records Inc
Neighborhood: South Street District, Queen Village

608 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

ezekial f. writes: death to false metal! and all that . i love metal and even if those chain stores could survive in philadelphia proper, they could never have a metal selection one tenth as good as relapse. if you just havent heard good metal in a long time, you…

Pagoda Noodle Cafe

125 Sansom Wk
Between S Front & S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bill M. writes: I wanted to like this place more, but as Anthony said the food was pretty mediocre, and the service was lack luster at best. Aside from reaching over our table to hand a bill to the table across from us, there wasn't a single attempt to refill any…

Urban Outfitters Inc
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1809 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

David F. writes: Urban is a huge inspiration for us and had a huge impact on me when they first opened years ago.  Now they are part of the local pop culture and deservedly so.  They set the tone for all urban inspired stores and continue to blaze new ones.  I do,…

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Neighborhood: Market East

700 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Michael E. writes: I have never been one for sea cruising, but after a dinner at the Oceanaire, I may have to reconsider.

We went on an invitation to celebrate the start of halibut season and their last delivery of king crab. The chef David Wiederholt presented each…

Kisso Sushi

205 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

pearl l. writes: tucked away in old city, lies this cute sushi place owned by koreans. yes, sushi prepared by koreans. (i only know this because my best friend knows the owners and she is korean, so..)

the restaurant has a bar for people who wanna eat by their…

New Golden Palace
Neighborhood: Bella Vista, Avenue of the Arts South

801-21 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Caitlin C. writes: How could you not try this place when it looks like it's right from the Las Vegas Strip (read: huge building outfitted in gold and large letters)? The inside looks more like a dance hall or place for a Bar Mitzvah than a restaurant (there's a stage…

Erawan Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

123 S 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

alexis g. writes: Answer: You call (215) 567-2542 at least once a week for take out.

Question: What happens when you live a block and a half away from Erawan Thai Cuisine.  

I think their pad thai is a little "meh" but everything else is great.  I'm pretty sure my…

Bridget Foy's
Neighborhood: Society Hill

200 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

James D. writes: Easilly the classiest eats on South Street (which these days, ain't saying much), Foy's menu items are time tested - woderfully fried calamari, solid burger, surprisingly tasty chimichangas - with an always top-notch beer selection on tap.  Soups…

Drake Apartments
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1512 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Mark W. writes: I used to live in the Drake in the 1980's. A very cool building with some rich Philadelphia history. The building was turned to condos in the mid 1980's, but they only sold a dozen or so off, then rented as apartments currently, with a few owners…