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Warsaw Cafe: Wonderful Polish food
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    • Pawtuxet
  • By Pawtuxet on December 8, 2004
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    • Restaurants - Philadelphia
    by Pawtuxet
    WE had a marvelous meal in this intimate little restaurant. . . starting with a martini made with the smoothest Polish vodka. Mmmmmm. The service was personable and friendly...the food excellent and the prices reasonable. Definately want to go back again. I highly recommend it.
    P.S. several items on menu that were not Polish but from the region...you are sure to find something you like. Excellent borsch, by the way.

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  • Theme: Eclectic/International
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 16th St. in Rittenhouse District
  • Directions: Between Spruce and Pine Streets....watch carefully....It's very small. Sweet.
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    Philadelphia Fish & Co.: Great lunch special
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    • acemj
  • By acemj on April 21, 2004
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    by acemj
    This place is just around the corner from my brother-in-law and sister's office (they work together . . . ain't that sweet). The seafood is served fresh daily and the food is consistently good. They often have excellent soups and their salad dressings are always fresh and homemade from scratch.

    The big draw for me, however, is their Executive Lunch Special. For only $10 you get a soup, salad and a different entree each day based on whatever is fresh. Last time I was here it was a grilled blue fish served with a remoulade over fresh green beans and roasted, mashed red potatoes. It was delicious.

    **The average price for a meal here is going to be higher for dinner, so my price categorization is based on that.

    Lunch:
    Mon.-Fri. 11:30-4:00
    Sat. 12:00-3:00

    Dinner:
    Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-10:30
    Fri. 5:00-12:00
    Sat. 4:30-12:00
    Sun. 4:00-10:30

    The seafood is served fresh and seasonally, so bring your appetite. The pear tartlette with mascarpone and white chocolate anglaise is great for dessert ($7).

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  • Theme: Seafood
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 207 Chestnut St.
  • Phone: 215-625-8605
  • Directions: Old City
  • Website: philadelphiafish.com
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    Race Street Cafe: Great neighborhood pub
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    • acemj
  • By acemj on April 21, 2004
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    by acemj
    Some neighborhood pubs are atmospheric, serve good beer and attract fun and interesting people. Race Street does all of these, but it also happens to have a really friendly staff and some excellent food. We usually go here in the late afternoon in order to beat the crowds. Even my little nephew enjoys the atmosphere although he doesn't care much for Guinness!

    What did I have last time? Hmmm. I know the burgers and salads and beer are good!

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  • Theme: Pub/Brewery
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 208 Race Street
  • Phone: 215-627-6181
  • Directions: Race between 2nd and 3rd
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    Don Shula's Steakhouse Philadelphia: Steak fit for a Football Great!
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    • machomikemd
  • By machomikemd on July 10, 2007
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    • Deelicous! - Philadelphia
    Deelicous!
    by machomikemd, 1 more photos
    Dining at Shula's Steak House in Philadephia, considered one of the finest steak houses in America, is excellent choice I made. The Philadelphia Branch is located at Windham Plaza in 18th street. This elegant, upscale restaurant is filled with memorabilia from Don Shula's perfect 17-0 season as coach of the Miami Dolphins. Shula's serves the very best Certified Angus Beef®, fresh seafood and live Maine lobsters, but what really distinguishes the restaurant are its warm, professional service and the really "huge" oversized portions of food! especially the 48 ounce Porterhouse Steak!

    The Steakhouse also houses Shula's No Name Bar!
    The "No Name Bar" in Shula's Steak House is named for the Miami Dolpin's 1972 Defensive Team (The No Name Defense). It is the perfect place to kick back and relax daily, from 11:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.

    Maine Lobsters! they are terrific but expensive at 10 USD a pound and My Other favorite is the 48 Ounce Porterhouse Steak at 90 USD but I could not finish it since it is HUGE (Hence I can't be a Member of the 48 Club). Their Steaks are Better than Ruth Chris or Morton's.

  • Theme: Steakhouse
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Windham Plaza, 18th Street, Philadelphia
  • Website: www.donshula.com
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    Down Home Diner: American Diner Food at its Best
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    • emilienoelle
  • By emilienoelle on February 1, 2005
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    • Inside the Reading Terminal Market - Philadelphia
    Inside the Reading Terminal
    Market
    by emilienoelle
    The Down Home Diner is located inside of the Reading Terminal Market, but unlike most the eateries in there, the diner has it's own seating where you can get table serivce or can sit at the counter and be waited on there. The menu features basic diner fare: Burgers, sandwiches, soups, meatloaf, egg dishes of all types, and breakfasts big enough for 3, but the best thing about this diner is that all of the food here meets gourmet standards. It is amazing. Even the breads they use are bakery fresh. They get all of their ingredients from the market itself and it shows.

    I had a grilled eggplant sandwich and homemade tomato basil soup which was good enough to be served in any fine restaurant. My husband had the Jambalyah, and I swear that it was better than any I have ever had in New Orleans. I hate to say it, but it's true.

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  • Theme: Diner
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Reading Terminal Market (12th and Arch)
  • Directions: Filbert Street Side
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    Pizzicato: Lunch, Dinner, or Just a Snack
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    • Sue08080
  • By Sue08080 on April 30, 2006
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    by Sue08080
    This restaurant is just a few steps from Franklin Court and Independence Hall, the perfect place to stop after seeing historical sites or after a movie at the Ritz III at the Bourse.

    In the surrounding few blocks there are many fine restaurants, but Pizzicato offers excellent value for the money. The varied menu meets every need. Outdoor dining on the sidewalk is fun on a nice Philly day.

    It's often crowded but the tables turn over quickly. It's worth the wait.

    Pasta, salads, soups, pizza, panini...luscious Italian favorites at reasonable prices.

    My favorites include gnochi, pizza, Caesar salad, cannoli.....all with a Pinot Grigio and a coffee.

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  • Theme: Italian
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: on the corner of 3rd and Market
  • Directions: Historic area, one block from Franklin Court, 3 blocks from Independence Hall
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    Cafe Spice: Trendy Indian cuisine
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    • acemj
  • By acemj on April 21, 2004
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    by acemj
    This is the place to see all the young, trendy Indians in Philly. Located in a great space in Old Town, Cafe Spice is actually part of a small chain limited to a few locations in New York, one in Jersey and this one in Philadelphia. Although it has been rated as Philly's best Indian restaurant, I would completely disagree as I think, would most Indians. However, the food is creative and really good (just not necessarily the most authentic).

    The have good, mostly North Indian specialties (although not exclusively North Indian). Try the Cornish Hen Kali Murch, an interesting invention of cornish game hens served in a spicy, yogurt-based sauce. It's really pretty creative.

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  • Theme: Indian
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 35 S. 2nd Street
  • Phone: 215-627-6273
  • Directions: Old City
  • Website: cafespice.com
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    Maoz Falafel: And I thought I had to cross the ocean . . .
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    • acemj
  • By acemj on May 13, 2004
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    by acemj
    OH MY!! If you've visited my Barcelona or my Amsterdam pages, you know that I love this place and I couldn't believe I saw it here on South Street in Philadelphia. If you like falafels or if you just want to try a vegetarian alternative to cheese steaks and burgers, then this is the place. And you'll be hard pressed to spend more than 5 bucks or so!

    A falafel piled high with hot sauce, tahini and all those other colorful sauces they have. Yum.

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  • Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Directions: Between 2nd and 3rd on South Street
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    Independence Brew Pub: Microbrewery and Pub
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    • emilienoelle
  • Updated By emilienoelle on February 1, 2005
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    • Independence Brew Pub - Philadelphia
    Independence Brew Pub
    by emilienoelle
    This pub has good beer and a nice, atmosphere for dining. Their bar is large and roomy enough for standing as well as sitting down and chatting with groups of friends. My only issue here was the smoking which was not really confined to its own smoking area and which made our dinner less than enjoyable.

    They serve basic pub food which was pretty good and also have a kids 'menu. Live music on weekend nights. If there hadn't been so much smoke, it would have been great.

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  • Theme: Pub/Brewery
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Filbert Street
  • Directions: Across from Reading Terminal Market
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    Kabobeesh: Spicy and good
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    • acemj
  • By acemj on April 21, 2004
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    • leftovers from Kaobeesh - Philadelphia
    leftovers from Kaobeesh
    by acemj
    This place is great. They have Halal items and specialties from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, India, Iran, Sri Lanka and other places yummy destinations. The day we ate here, the owner was boasting of his Sri Lanka style fish curry and it was great. Most of the time, when I go out for curry, it's not hot enough, but this stuff cleared out my sinuses.

    The interior is very basic. It's slightly bigger than a hole-in-the wall, but the place definitely has the feel of a hidden gem.

    I've only been here once, but the fish curry, spinach and peas and daal were all great.

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  • Theme: Kosher/Halal
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: 1420 Cecil B. Moore Ave
  • Phone: 215-235-0999
  • Directions: Temple University area, by the Barnes and Noble near the Cecil B. Moore subway stop (take the Broad Street line).
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