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Located on Philly’s famous Avenue of the Arts, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse offers visitors a memorable dining experience.

WINTER 2014/2015Area Maps• Center City Philadelphia . . . . p. 24• South Philadelphia . . . . . . . ..p. 37 Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4Daytrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 8 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 13 • Art Museum Area . . . . . . . . .p. 26• Center City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 13• Chinatown/ Convention Center . . . . . . . . . p. 39• Manayunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 30 • New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 30• Old City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 31• South Philly. . . . . . . . . . . . .. p. 37 • South Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 34• University City . . . . . . . . . . . p. 26

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7 Fairmount & Art Museum. . . . p. 28Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10 Gayborhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 44 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 8Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 45 Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 5Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 7Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4

PHONE NUMBERS• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). . . . . . . . . . . 800/PHL-GATE

• Amtrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800/872-7245

• SEPTA Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215/580-7800

• Convention & Visitors Bureau. . . . . . . . . . 215/636-3300

• Pennsylvania Convention Center . . . . . . . 800/428-9000

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ATTRACTIONSAdventure Aquarium on the Delaware Water-front – 1 Aquarium Dr Camden NJ, 866-451-AQUA; 800-616-JAWS or 856-365-3300. Ad-ventureAquarium.com.

Independence National Park Old City, be-tween Chestnut and Arch Sts, 2nd and 6th Sts, 215/636-1666. Historic area of Philadel-phia, featuring renowned landmarks such as The Liberty Bell.

The National Constitution Center on Phila-delphia’s Independence Mall, 525 Arch St 215/409-6600 www.constitutioncenter.org The National Constitution Center is dedi-cated to honoring the U.S. Constitution. This dynamic and modern museum tells the story of the constitution through interactive and multimedia exhibits. Adults $12, Seniors $11, Children 4-12 $8, Extra charge for some spe-cial exhibits. Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 9:30-6, Sun noon-5.

Philadelphia Zoo 34th & Girard Ave 215/243-1100.

TOURSThe Big Bus Company 215/389-8687 www.phillytour.com. The Big Bus Company has been operating live-guided, open-top sight-seeing tours in London since 1991. Now you can experience the unique history and beauty of Philadelphia from the top of an authentic London Double-decker. This open-top tour of the city offers spectacular views and entertain-ing live commentaries from fully trained and friendly guides. See Philly at your own pace by hopping on and off at any of 20 stops, or just sit back and soak in the history and the sunshine! Frequent departures.

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia Independence Park & Society Hill 215/413-1997, www.ghosttour.com Explore the other side of America’s most historic and most haunted city on Philadelphia’s most unique and enter-taining candlelight walking tour. Costumed tour guides spin tales of mystery and intrigue on a leisurely stroll through Independence Park and Society Hill on visits to Washing-ton Square, Pine Street Cemetery, City Tavern and more. Experience the haunting tales of plague and pestilence...burial grounds and potter’s fields...heroes and traitors as we bring history back to life! $17/person, $10 ages 4-12.Call 215-413-1997 for Reserva-tions & Ticket Locations. Save $2 on tickets at ghosttour.com.

Philadelphia Trolley Works 215/389-TOUR. www.phillytour.com. Philadelphia’s oldest tour company, serving Philadelphia for 30 years! This is the best way to get to know Philadel-phia and all of its history, shopping, culture, and attractions. Visitors will enjoy a 90-min-ute narrated tour with all-day on/off privilege. Courtesy shuttle pickup at area hotels begins at 9:30 am. Be sure to check out our new spe-cialty tours including Mural Arts, Fairmount Park, South Philly, and more.

Spirit of Philadelphia 401 S. Columbus Blvd. 215/923-1419 spiritofphiladelphia.com Experi-ence historic Philly like never before – from the water! Let the Spirit of Philadelphia wow you with contemporary food stations, DJ entertain-ment, and unparalleled views of the skyline

Hop on Hop Off 24 or 48 Hour Pass 21 Stops

Call for FREE shuttle pick up from Center City Hotels

The double-decker bus tours provide amazing views of the City!

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Check out our Speciality Tours

Trolley Tours24 or 48 Hour Pass 21 Stops 90 Min. Daily Tours

Carriage ToursPrivate Coaches Daytime Tours Evening Rides

SightSeeing tourS of PHILADELPHIAFrequent departures From 5th & market streets

Amish Country, Ghost Tours, Duck Tours, Mural Arts and More!

Departs from Philadelphia Downtown Marriott – 12th and Filbert Streets.

FOOTSTEPS FRANKLIN’SWALKING TOURS

Tickets sold on vehicles and in the Independence Visitor Center

and waterfront sites as you cruise down the Delaware River.

Taste of Philly at Reading Terminal Market 12th and Filbert Sts, 215/545-8007, www.tasteofphillyfoodtour.com [email protected]. Love to eat? You’ll love this 75-minute food-writer-led walking tour about Philly food favorites like cheesesteaks, hoa-gies and pretzels and the vibrant Reading Ter-minal Market where they’re sold. Also learn about Philly as the birthplace of the Whitman Sampler, Ernie Keebler and Breyers Ice Cream – in other words, fun history that has nothing to do with our government! Leaves from the Market information desk, 12th and Filbert Sts., Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 A.M. Reservations required. $15.95 adults; $8.95 kids (includes several small food samples). Private tours also available.

76 Carriage Company 215/389-TOUR www.phillytour.com Visitors can enjoy a great Phila-delphia Tradition and take a fully narrated tour of the Historic District and neighborhoods in a horse-drawn carriage. This tour is available

year-round. Starlit evening carriage tours can be arranged by reservation. Courtesy shuttle pickups at area hotels begins at 10am. We have over 30 years in the horse and carriage business in Philadelphia. Look for the “76 Car-riage Co” before you board!

SHOPPINGAllen Edmonds 18th and Chestnut Streets 215/988-1795 www.allenedmonds.com. Founded in 1922, Allen Edmonds Shoe Corpo-ration is a privately-held, U.S. based manufac-turer of premium men’s footwear and accesso-ries. Taking shoemaking to the level of an art form, Allen Edmonds footwear is handcrafted in Port Washington, Wisconsin, using a 212-step production process. Allen Edmonds prod-ucts are available at upscale stores worldwide including our Philadelphia location at 18th and Chestnut, 44 additional Allen Edmonds stores across the United States, and online.

The Bourse Food Court and Specialty Shops 111 S. Independence Mall E. 215/625-0300 www.bourse-pa.com This retail and dining complex, housed in the nation’s first

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commodities exchange building, across the street from Independence Hall, makes for a convenient stop for souvenirs and a great lunch. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.Sunday hours (March-October only)11am-5pm.

Market Place East 701 Market St 215/592-8905. Located three blocks east of the Con-vention Center. Save on designer labels at

Ross Dress for Less, Dress Barn & Hi-Style Fashions. The lower level features a food court with atrium.

Market Place East 701 Market St 215/592-8905. Located three blocks east of the Con-vention Center. Save on designer labels at Ross Dress for Less, Dress Barn & Hi-Style Fashions. The lower level features a food court with atrium.

Liberties Walk While visiting Philadelphia, take a stroll down Liberties Walk, offering an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. In Northern Liberties just north of Old City.

National Watch Exchange 101 S. 8th St at Chestnut St on Jeweler’s Row 215/627-WATCH.www.nationalwatch.com National specializes in pre-owned, high-end watches including Cartier, Rolex and Bre-itling. National has over 500 watches in stock and offers a one-year warranty. National also carries the largest selection of certified dia-monds and mountings in Philadelphia. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 11am-4pm.

The Shops at the Bellevue Broad and Wal-nut Home to some of Philly’s finest shops in-cluding Nicole Miller, Polo Ralph Lauren and Williams Sonoma.

The Shops at Liberty Place 1625 Chestnut St 215/851-9055 Over 50 shops and eateries including J Crew and Godiva Chocolatier and one of Philly’s best food courts.

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November 13-December 31. Franklin Square Holiday Festival & Electrical Spec-tacle Holiday Light Show. Winter nights are joyfully brighter this holiday season with a free holiday nighttime light show that’s bigger and brighter than ever in 2014.

November 27-December 28. Christmas Vil-lage in Philadelphia. An outdoor Holiday market featuring vendors in over 60 wooden booths. Love Park on the west side of City Hall.

November 27-January 1 Comcast Holiday Spectacular. A must-see holiday tradition in the lobby of the Comcast Center, this 15 min-ute video experience takes visitors on a fes-tive musical journey.

November 27-January 11. A Longwood Gardens Christmas. Kennett Square PA 19348-0501, 610/388-1000. Longwood blends all the ingredients for a memorable holiday celebration—exquisite decorations, spectacular lights, festive music, and color-ful displays—within one fantastical garden. Thousands of brilliant poinsettias, lavishly decorated trees, and fragrant flowers flourish inside the heated Conservatory, while daily concerts, fountain shows, and evening light displays heighten the holiday splendor. Daily 9am-9pm.

November 28-January 4. A Brandywine Christmas. The museum celebrates the sea-son with fabulous holiday displays includ-ing an extensive O-gauge model railroad, an elaborate Victorian dollhouse, and thousands

of whimsical “critter” ornaments on holiday trees. 9:30am-4:30pm. Daily. Brandywine River Museum, US Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 610/388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org.

November 28-December 31. Christmas Light Show. Macy’s Center City is the site of a spectacular holiday light show and organ concert. . Shows on the hour. Store hours vary during the holidays. 215/241-9000.

January 1. Mummer’s Day Parade. The New Year’s Day Tradition features over 20,000 Mummers in breathtaking costumes. Starts at Broad Street & Washington at 9am. Ends at City Hall at 6pm. 215/336-3050.

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December 17-January 5. Mummersfest. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Mummers preparations, try on some makeup and cos-tumes. The PA Convention Center, 800/428-9000.

January 17-19 and 23-25. Philadelphia Home Show. The Home Show is a great mar-ketplace for buyers and sellers of remodeling, decorating, and gardening products. The PA Convention Center, 800/428-9000.

January 31-February 8. Philadelphia Inter-national Auto Show. International automo-tive manufacturers display their latest offer-ings. Other entertainment includes celebrity appearances, kids activity room, and vintage and exotic vehicle displays. The PA Conven-tion Center, 800/428-9000.

spectator sports

Basketball The Philadelphia 76ers promise to keep fans on the edges of their seats again this year. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. 215/339-7676.

Football The Philadelphia Eagles, under Coach Chip Kelly make a run for the Super Bowl. Lincoln Financial Field. Broad St and Pattison Ave 215/463-1000.

Hockey The Philadelphia Flyers make an-other run for the Stanley Cup. Wells Fargo ,3601 S. Broad St. 215/755-9700.

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Chestnut Hill, designated by Philadelphia Magazine as Philly’s Best Main Street

Shopping, is fabulous in the fall with an Arts Festival, Clover Market, wonderful shopping and dining, and even a Harry Potter Festival complete with Quidditch Tournament. Only 20 minutes from downtown Philadelphia and easily accessible by train, Chestnut Hill blends the nostalgia of Main Street with a colorful celebration of autumn . 215-247-6696 or www.chestnuthillpa.com

WheatonArts and Cultural Center Mill-

ville, NJ 800-998-4552. www.wheatonarts.org WheatonArts is one of southern New Jersey’s premier cultural destinations located less than an hour from Philadelphia. The Museum of Ameri-can Glass has the most comprehensive collec-tion of American glass in the country with over 7,000 objects on display. Watch world-class art created in the Glass Studio. Interact with the art-ists in the Ceramics and Flameworking Studios. Enjoy special exhibits, programs and events. Browse the award winning museum stores with one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gift items. Free to shop and stroll. April-Dec.: Open Tues. through Sun., 10am to 5pm.

Fort Mifflin on the Delaware History LIVES at Fort Mif-

flin! Site of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution, Civil War prison, 20th cen-tury munitions depot. Explore the 50-acre prop-erty including historic buildings, museum exhib-its, gift shop, riverfront picnic area, nature trail and moat. Open Wed-Sun from 10 AM to 4 PM, Mon and Tues by chance or appointment. Special night-time programs for ghost hunters! Visit our website for schedule and details at www.FortMif-flin.us. Special programs for reserved groups, schools and Scouts available year-round. Well behaved dogs on leash always welcome. GPS address 4600 Hog Island Road.

The James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown pres-ents Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography, the first major exhibition to treat as-

trophotography as fine art: through February 8, 2015, and A Sense of Place – Paintings by Ranulph Bye, one of America’s foremost water-colorists: through March 1, 2015. Rodin: The Human Experience, a stunning installation of bronzes featuring work from the artist’s entire career: opens February 28, 2015. Permanent Exhibitions include George Nakashima, master woodworker’s Reading Room, James A. Mi-chener: A Living Legacy and the magnificent Outdoor Sculpture Garden. For information: 215.340.9800 or MichenerArtMuseum.org

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Miller’s Smorgasbord & Bakery If you miss Miller’s, you miss Lancaster County.

The area’s original smorgasbord restaurant now features a new menu with specials start-ing at $7.99. They’re conveniently located near attractions and outlets on Rt 30, six miles east of Lancaster (GPS: 2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks). Reservations, call ahead seating, and walk-ins are welcome 1-800-669-3568. Miller’s is PA Preferred, a Reader’s Choice and ServSafe Award Winner. Get the whole story, and cou-pons, at www.Millers1929.com

AmishView Inn & Suites Luxury With a View. Located in the heart of Lancaster

County’s Amish Country on an AAA Scenic Byway. Complimentary hot country breakfast, kitchenettes, incredible views & more. Entirely non-smoking. Indoor pool, fitness center, fire-places, whirlpools, buggy rides, theater, food, shopping. 1-866-568-1488 • 3125 Old Phila-delphia Pike (Rt 340), Bird-in-Hand PA (if GPS problem, try Ronks PA) Get the whole story at www.AmishViewInn.com

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www.fabricworkshopandmuseum.org, call 215.561.8888, or email [email protected]. FWM founded in 1977, is recognized as an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum, uniquely distin-guished as the only institution in the U.S. devoted to creating work in new materials and new media in collaboration with artists drawn from all disciplines through its Artist-in-Residence program. The Museum, free & open 7 days/week, features: an onsite screen-printing and studio workshops; in-house and touring exhibitions; a Museum Shop filled with a multitude of functional objects, mul-tiples created by artists-in-residence, and FWM publications; an extensive permanent collection; and comprehensive educational programming. FWM Winter Exhibitions: Joy Feasley and Paul Swenbeck: A Hatchet to Kill Old Ugly (Oct 2-Jan 4, 2015); New Editions, Multiples, and Videos (Nov 28-Dec 28, 2014); Allora & Calzadilla: Intervals (Dec12-Apr 5, 2015); Workshop Residence (Jan 10-Feb 28, 2015).

National Museum of American Jewish His-tory 215-923-3811 www.nmajh.org, The National Museum of American Jewish His-tory, located on historic Independence Mall in Philadelphia, brings to life the 350-year his-

tory of Jews in America. Tracing the stories of how Jewish immigrants became Jewish Amer-icans, the Museum is an open door for all, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to share their own stories and reflect on how their histories and identities shape and are shaped by the American experience. Our architectur-ally distinguished building located on historic Independence Mall features more than 1,200 artifacts, 30 original films, and 13 interactive displays. Major Special music installation on view: ’Twas The Night Before Hanukkah.

Museum Hours: Tues-Fri 10am–5pm; Sat & Sun 10am–5:30pm. Closed most Mon-days and various Jewish & federal holidays. (Check website for details). Adults $12; Se-niors (65+) $11; Youth (13-21) $11; Active military and Children (12 & under) Free.

National Liberty Museum in the heart of historic Philadelphia at 321 Chestnut Street, 215/925-2800, www.libertymuseum.org. You’ll enjoy an inspirational walk through freedom, as you discover the stories of 2,000 heroes of liberty from around the world, an original collection of glass art, and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. Highlights include a 21-ft. Flame of Liberty by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, a 3-story tribute to the heroes of 9/11, two life-size children made of jellybeans, and a new immersive theater experience. Open 10am-5pm 7-days a week. daily, except closed Mon. during the school year. Call for schedule on holidays. Adults: $7, Seniors: $6, Students: $5, Children 5-17: $2 with an adult, or $15 for an entire family with two adults and their children.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-972-7600, www.pafa.org. Visit the nation’s

Top left: View of FWM’s shop; FWM publications; Jun Kaneko, Dash Bag, 1980. Pigment on cotton canvas with handpainting. Bottom: Virgil Marti, For Oscar Wilde, 1995. 100% cotton sateen printed with dyes, yardage 51.5 inches wide. Right: Jeff Koons, Puppy, 1998. 17.5 x 17 x 11. Ceramic.

Academy of Natural Sciences Museum 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy 215/299-1000 ansp. org. Mon-Fri, 10am-4:30pm. Weekends & holi-days, 10am-5pm. Adults $15.95. Children (3-12), seniors, & military with I.D. $13.95. Prices subject to change. The Academy is a world-class natural history museum dedi-cated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity & environ-mental science. Enjoy 4 floors of interactive permanent exhibits, come face-to-face with T. Rex and other prehistoric creatures, take a stroll in a tropical garden filled with fluttering butterflies, and see living, breathing animals up close. Special exhibit Oct 11, 2014–Jan 24, 2015: Chocolate: The Exhibition races the in-triguing story of this “food of the gods” from its origin as a unique rainforest tree to the sensuous sweet millions of people crave to-day. Please visit ansp.org for the most up to date information.

American Swedish Historical Museum The first museum in the United States dedicated to Swedish and Swedish American history and culture, the ASHM also highlights the impact of Swedes on the Philadelphia region. A newly renovated exhibition tells the story of the Delaware Valley’s earliest European settlers and their New Sweden Colony (1638-1655). Other rooms highlight contributions of Swedes and Swedish Americans including so-prano Jenny Lind, feminist Fredrika Bremer, engineer John Ericsson, inventor Alfred Nobel, and artists Carl Milles, Carl Larsson and Birger Sandzén. Special exhibitions fea-ture contemporary art and design, as well as Swedish history and culture. Tu-F 10-4, Sa-Su 12-4. Closed Mon & holidays. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students with ID, children 5-11 $4, and children under 5 free. www.american-swedish.org. 215.389.1776.

The Barnes Foundation, located at 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway houses one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive holdings of works by Renoir, Cézanne, Ma-tisse, Picasso, Rousseau and Modigliani as well as American and Old masters, important examples of African sculpture and Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles, and more. Open Wednesday–Monday 9:30 am–6 pm, and until 10 pm on Fridays with live en-tertainment. For tickets, call 215.278.7200 or visit barnesfoundation.org.

The Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut Street, 215-925-2222, www.chem-heritage.org. Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm, and until 8pm First Fridays Mar–Dec. Free admission. The Museum at CHF features permanent and changing exhibits that reveal chemistry’s un-told stories, from alchemy to nanotechnology. Trace scientific progress in the laboratory, the factory, and the home, and learn how chem-istry continues to shape the modern world. Discover the chemistry in your life! Opening December 5: Books of Secrets: Writing and Reading Alchemy, an original exhibit that ex-plores the written word in alchemical practice through CHF’s collections of late medieval manuscripts, paintings, and early printed books.

The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM), 1214 Arch; The New Temporary Contem-porary, 1222 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Museum, Free, Open 7 Days/Week. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm.

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first Museum and School of Fine Arts, hous-ing one of the world’s finest American art collections. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Admission: Adults $15, Seniors (60+) & Students with I.D. $12, Youth ages (13-18) $8. FREE for members & children under 12 (excl. groups). On view: David Lynch: The Unified Field, the first major U.S.museum exhibition of international filmmaker and PAFA alumnus, David Lynch (through Janu-ary 11). Peter Blume: Nature & Metamorphosis, gorgeous allegorical paintings and virtuoso drawings by an American Modernist (Novem-ber 14, 2014 – April 5, 2015); followed by The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement, 1887-1920 (February 12 – May 24, 2015).

Penn Museum 3260 South Street, Philadel-phia, 215.898.4000, www.penn.museum This world-renowned museum features three gal-lery floors with rare and fascinating art and artifacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia, North and Central America, the Mediter-ranean World, and Africa. Visit In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies! Opening February 7: Beneath the Surface: Life, Death, and Gold in Ancient Panama. Hours: Tues-Sun 10am–5pm; first Wednesday of the month un-til 8pm. Admission: $15 adults, $13 seniors (65+), $10 children (6-17) and full-time stu-dents with college ID; free for children 5 and under.

Philadelphia History Museum 15 South 7th Street Philadel-phia, PA 19106 Tues-Sat, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students & teens

(13-18), children 12 & under free. Just steps from the Liberty Bell, the Museum showcases an array of historical objects, art, and arti-facts that tell the story of Philadelphia, from its founding in 1682 to present day. The Mu-seum features eight renovated galleries, con-taining stunning items from its vast holdings, and provides various interactive elements to enhance the visitor experience. On view are items ranging from George Washington’s 1790s writing desk to Joe Frazier’s 1970s Championship boxing gloves. Visitors can also tour the city by walking on the world’s largest map of Philadelphia.

Polish American Cultural Center Museum 308 Wal-nut St. 215.922.1700, www.polishamericancenter.com. Ongoing museum features displays on Polish history and culture and paintings of

Great Men and Women of Poland, a pictorial display of Poland at Arms, with World War II photographs from 1939-1944. May-Dec Mon-Sat, Jan-Apr Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Free admis-sion. Closed on holidays.

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Arthur Ross Gallery 220 S. 34th Street 215-898-2083, www.upenn.edu/ARG Housed in a National Landmark Building, The

Arthur Ross Gallery presents multi-media exhibitions featuring art and artifacts from antiquity to the present. Gallery Schedule: Henrique Oliveira: Adenocalcinoma Poliresidual Through January 15, 2015. Hours: Tues – Fri 10–5; Sat & Sun 12–5.

Follow conservators as they protect, restore, and preserve pieces of ancient Egyptian history.

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D3 Chima Brazilian Steakhouse 1901 John F.Kennedy Blvd.(corner of 20th St. and JFK) 215/525-3233. chimasteakhouse.com. Chima provides authentic Brazilian cuisine served rodizio style. Experience 17 kinds of meat served by authentic Gauchos. Meals include an all-inclusive salad bar with more than 40 items. Valet parking is available. Open Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sun 4pm-9pm.

D4 Cibo 1227 Walnut St 215/923-8208 cibophiladelphia.com Cibo, pronounced “Chee-bo,” means food in Italian, but it’s more than a feast for the senses. Cibo is a collaboration producing a most spectacular result featur-ing Antonio Cardillo as Master Chef with an all new menu, extended operating hours and most exciting live music performed by our dil-igent serving staff. Cibo offers the complete dining experience that satisfies every need. In addition to the wonderful food, diners will be treated to nostalgic as well as contemporary music performances in a relaxed and magical atmosphere. Lunch 11am-3pm daily. Dinner and bar hours, Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm.

Davio’s 111 South 17th St; 2nd floor of the Provident Bank Building 215/563-4810. www.davios.com Four time winner, Best of Philly™. This “Northern Italian Steakhouse” brings a deliciously unique flair to a city fa-mous worldwide for its Italian restaurants. Davio’s offers exquisite food, expertly pre-

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D5 Devon Seafood Grill 225 S 18th St 215/546-5940 devonseafood.com. The menu at this Rittenhouse Square restaurant chang-es constantly to reflect the fresh seafood brought in daily from both coasts. Specialties include award-winning Maryland-style crab cakes and bottomless sweet biscuits. Open Tue-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat 11am-midnight, Sun and Mon 11am-10pm. Reserva-tions accepted.

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D8 Fogo De Chão 1337 Chestnut Street 215/636-9700. Fogo De Chão features con-tinuous service of 15 different delectable cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken. Our concept also offers a sumptuous buffet of gourmet salads and fresh cut vegetables, and a variety of traditional side dishes to compliment the meats. Fogo De Chão is open for lunch and dinner and is ideal for both business and lei-sure meals. It awes it’s patrons with quality, delicious food and excellent service, while keeping the culinary tradition alive. Week-days: Lunch 11:30-2:30 and dinner 5:30-10. Dinner only Saturday, 4:30-10:30. Dinner only Sunday 4-9:30.

D9 Fratelli’s Italian Bistro 1339 Chestnut St 215/731-0700 fratellisib.com Casual Ital-ian Dining in an upscale setting for the Center City crowd. Fratelli’s does all the classics, balances this with a contemporary spread of appetizers and flatbreads, and tops it off with a nice wine list as well. Happy hour specials daily Monday thru Friday from 3-7pm. Try the new $25 prix-fixe menu or order from an ex-tensive menu featuring pasta, seafood, chick-en, veal and more pasta! Leave room to try one of the homemade desserts like tiramisu or Oreo cheesecake. Serving lunch Mon-Sat and dinner nightly.

D10 Grace Tavern 23rd & South Sts (2229 Grays Ferry Ave) 215/893-9580. A lovingly re-stored neighborhood tavern that features great wine and spirits. Menu highlights include Jam-balaya, Oyster Po’ Boy with remoulade sauce, fresh sausage sandwiches, and pomme frites with Monk’s Bourbon Mayo. Full menu 11:30 am-2am daily.

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D11 Maggiano’s Little Italy 1201 Filbert St 215/567-2020 maggianos.com. Maggiano’s blends the tradition of family, good time with friends, and authentic Italian cuisine. In a vibrant dining atmosphere, filled with the nostalgic Italian charm of red-checked tablecloths, and surrounded by walls cov-ered in family portraits, we welcome you to come celebrate and enjoy the Maggiano’s ex-perience. We work in a “made from scratch” kitchen, replicating everyday recipes that have been in our families for many, many years. Maggiano’s offers an enticing menu full of Old and New World Italian recipes, ir-resistible desserts, a full list of select wines, and popular house specialties. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri, Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 12-10pm.

D12 The Melting Pot 1219 Filbert St, Phila-delphia 215/922-7002 and 150 Allendale Road, King of Prussia 610/265-7195 www.meltingpot.com. What’s new in Fondue? Well, quite a lot…it’s much more than just cheese and chocolate. The Melting Pot res-taurant features a relaxed yet upscale at-mosphere with private tables and attentive service. A terrific blend of dinner and enter-tainment. A four-course dinner consists of cheese fondue prepared tableside, followed by a choice of fresh salads. The entrée selec-tion features steak, chicken, seafood, pasta and vegetables. Finish off with a delectable dessert array of fresh fruit, rice krispies treats, brownies, cheesecake and marshmal-lows served with choices of decadent choco-late fondue. Individual entrees also featured. And don’t forget our extraordinary wine list. Reservations are highly encouraged.

Mercato 1216 Spruce St, 215/985-BYOB. Located in a beautiful historic building, Mer-cato is a new BYOB that focuses on market-fresh food. While the menu has Italian ac-cents such as piadine – a pizza that is grilled, rather than baked – and fresh pasta made in-house, it is not limited to strictly Italian cuisine. Mercato is a cash-only BYOB, open seven days a week: Mon-Thurs, 5-10:30pm; Fri, Sat 5-11pm; Sun 5-10pm. Reservations

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D13 Midtown II Restaurant 122-124 S. 11 St. 215-627-6452 and 215/627-5568 www.midtown2restaurant.com Family owned and operated and proudly serving Philadelphia since 1974. Conveniently located in Midtown Village, we are walking distance from many hotels, theatres, and shopping areas. Our menu offers a wide variety of entrées from

breakfast, to sandwiches, salads, sauté dish-es, seafood, pasta, comfort foods, desserts, and more, just like mama used to make. And our homemade soups are legendary! Visit us online at to check out our daily specials. Free delivery is always available within 5 blocks. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in-cluding all holidays, bet that you can always count on us to satisfy your hunger with af-fordable prices and generous portions. So stop by and say hello. There’s never a dull moment at the Midtown!

D14 Misconduct Tavern 1511 Locust St 215/732-5757 misconduct-tavern.com Located between Rittenhouse Square and the Avenue of the Arts, Misconduct Tavern offers freshly prepared foods in a neighborhood atmosphere, making it a destination for people of all ages and interests. A popular spot for locals and tourists alike, Misconduct has something for everyone. Offering 12 rotating draft beers fea-turing seasonal and local favorites as well as 50+ bottled beers, There are 10 HD flat screen

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TVs, carefully positioned to ensure great sight-lines for sporting events including the NFL, MLB and NHL packages. Open from 11:30am-2am daily, serving food until 1:30am every day.

D15 Monk’s Café 264 S 16th St 215/545-7005 www.monkscafe.com Consistently rated “One of the Area’s Best” by Zagat, and winner of more than a dozen “Best Of Philly” awards. If you’re visiting Philadelphia, you must stop by Monk’s Café. Inspired by cozy Belgian bras-series, this casual, affordable neighborhood bistro is a great place to grab a quick burger and fresh cut fries, or relax over gourmet deli-cacies like steamed mussels, cured salmon, poached turbot, rack of lamb, grilled steaks, duck breast, and vegetarian fare. Choose from over 200 world-class beers, or sample one of the 20 Belgian Ales on tap – the largest se-lection of its kind in the country. Sun brunch 11am-5pm. Kitchen open 11:30am- 1am night-ly. Bar open 11:30am-2am nightly.

D16 Olive Garden 1346 Chestnut Street 215/546-7950 olivegarden.com. Whether

you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll feel right at home here. You’ll get the same great food and friendly service you’re accustomed to at your hometown Olive Gar-den. At Olive Garden, Italy is the root of our inspiration and Passion! All of Olive Garden’s chefs study in Tuscany learning how to com-bine fresh ingredients to create authentic Italian foods that you’ll enjoy sharing with family and friends. Try our classic Italian dishes like lasagna, eggplant Parmigiana, and five-cheese ziti, or enjoy one of our steak, chicken, seafood, or fish entrees. Open Sun-Thu 11-10, Fri & Sat 11-11.

D17 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 260 S Broad St 215/790-1515 and 220 N. Gulph Rd, King of Prussia 610/992-1818. www.ruthschris-steakhouse.com. Tender, flavorful steak, nev-er frozen. Richly marbled, corn-fed, US prime beef hand-cut daily, broiled to perfection and served sizzling. Serving seafood, fresh veg-etable dishes, and eight kinds of potatoes. Se-lect from an assortment of wines and home-

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D19 Xiandu Thai Fusion 1119 Walnut St. 215/940-8855 xianduthai.com Enjoy Philly’s finest Thai cuisine prepared by renowned Chef Ung Thu, recently of Café Asean, in New York’s West Village. Full bar offering an amazing cocktail selection plus an impressive beer and wine list. Open Sun 12 noon-10pm, Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am-11:30pm.

D20 Zio’s Brick Oven Pizza 111 S. 13th St 215/627-1615 ziosbrickoven.com Located right in the heart of center city a just a few blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Zio’s serves the city’s finest pizza plus a huge selection of cheesesteaks, hoa-gies, burgers, wraps, paninis, panzarotti and so much more! Corporate accounts wel-come. BYOB. Open Mon-Wed 10am-9pm, Thu 10am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10am-12am, Sun 11am-9pm.

made desserts. Open daily from 5pm-late. All major credit cards accepted. Valet parking available.

Shiroi Hana 222 S. 15th St 215/735-4444 shiroihana.com Since 1984, Shiroi Hana has been serving extraordinary Japanese cuisine in the heart of Center City and the esteemed Theater District. Shiroi Hana offers impec-cably fresh fish at the full-scale sushi bar, amazing appetizers, flavorful teriyaki, crispy tempura and their famous special maki, all

served by a helpful and efficient staff. Serving lunch Mon-Fri and dinner 7 nights.

Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar 200 S 12th St (between Walnut & Locust St) 215/964-9675 tabuphilly.com Tabu was created to serve one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Phila-delphia. A sports bar alongside a lounge, both serving some of the finest local craft beers and comfort food. Tabu is located in walking distance to the convention center, several lo-cal theaters, as well as Antique Row. Nestled in the heart of the “Gayborhood”, Tabu opens its doors to a wonderful mixed crowd where EVERYONE is welcome. Open 7 days a week noon to 2am. Kitchen open noon to 10pm.

D18 The Tavern 243 South Camac St 215/545-1102 TheTavernPhilly.com Graze, Imbibe & Relax. The Tavern Features fresh American bar fare from Chef Mackenzie Hil-ton. Menu highlights include Pork Belly Slid-ers, Fried Monkfish “Po Boys”, and Braised, Shredded Duck Sandwich. Classic cocktails,

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Tir Na Nog Philadelphia at the Phoenix 1600 Arch St. 267/514-1700 tirnanogphilly.com Tir Na Nog, ranked by Zagat as the 4th greatest Irish Pub in the country, is located in the heart of center city just 2 blocks from the Conven-tion Center. Voted “The Best Guinness Pint” and voted “Best After Work Happy Hour” by City Search. So come join us for a few pints or drinks and dine in our cozy cottage by the warmth of our fireplace. Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 10am-2am, Sun 10-am-1am.

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Baby Blues BBQ 3402 Sansom St 215/222-4444 babybluesbbq.com The first East Coast location of a West Coast barbecue legend, run by former Philadelphians, has landed in the heart of University City. Brothers Steve and Danny Fischer specialize in house-smoked meats done Memphis and Texas styles. Try their famous pulled pork, baby back ribs, brisket, catfish, or chicken. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.

U1 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College 42nd and Walnut Sts 215/222-4200 walnuthillcollege.edu. The hospitality lead-ers and chefs of tomorrow staff four theme restaurants: The Italian Trattoria (Tue-Sat 6-9:30pm): The American Heartland Restaurant (Tue-Sat 6-9:30pm); The European Courtyard (Tue-Sat 5:30-10pm) and the Great Chefs of Philadelphia Restaurant (Tue-Sat 6-9pm). Visit our pastry shop open Mon-Sat 7:30am-6pm. Complimentary on-site parking. Reservations suggested. Closed July and August.

St. Declan’s Well 3131 Walnut St. 215/883-0965 stdeclanswell.com Come visit the finest Irish Pub and Restaurant in Philadelphia, with beautiful décor inspired by pubs found in Ireland. Conveniently located in University City just a few blocks from Center City. Offer-ing traditional Irish favorites and American cuisine plus a vast array of international, do-mestic and craft beers on tap. The warmest of Irish hospitality and the perfect pint. Slainte!

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Bishops Collar 2349 Fairmount Ave 215/765-1616. With an ever-changing selection of mi-crobrews, 20-oz. pints of Guinness & Bass, and a great jukebox, you know you’re at the right place! This Art-Museum-Area bar pro-vides a cozy atmosphere and an inexpensive, creative pub fare menu. Relax outside with a drink, or sip a beer or wines by the glass in-side as you enjoy great music. Tues-Sun, 11-2am. Mon 3pm-2am. Sun Brunch 11am-4pm. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night.

A1 The Belgian Café 21st & Green Sts, 215/235-3500. This latest addition to the popular Art Museum area restaurant scene brings an astounding selection of over 200 bottled beers, a dozen well tended drafts, fine spirits, and great wines by the glass and bottle. The old world bar serves a delicious Belgian-inspired menu in a beautiful dining room showcasing nouveau-style painting, or outside in the large wrap-around sidewalk café. Full menu served 11:30am- Midnight

daily. Saturday and Sunday brunch served 11am-5pm. Bar is open until 2am nightly.

Doma 1822 Callowhill St 215/564-1114 domarestaurant.com. At Doma, we serve contemporary Japanese cuisine and world-class sushi in a vibrant and contemporary ambience, ideal for a casual meal with friends or for entertaining special guests. From sushi to handrolls, tempura to teri-yaki, you’ll discover your new favorite Japa-nese dish here. We take pride in our awe-some food and our heartwarming service. Come and experience Japanese food at its most exquisite. Open for lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner 7 nights.

Fare 2028 Fairmount Ave., 267/639-3063. www.farerestaurant.com Fare is a restau-rant and bar offering a variety of freshly prepared options while keeping our mission to use Local, Sustainable, Organic, Artisan, and Crafted foods. Our menu features Amer-ican cuisine with many seafood options. For

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A2 Gyu-Kaku 1901 Callowhill St 267 603-9482 gyu-kaku.com Gyu-Kaku Japa-nese BBQ Restaurant provides a fun and interactive dining experience. Cook you own beef, pork, poultry, seafood, veg-etables and even desserts on your own in-table roaster. With over 650 locations world-wide, Gyu-Kaku specializes in de-livering happiness through the food and dining experience. Full service bar plus a great selection of Sake. Open for dinner Sun-Thu 5-9, Fri and Sat 5-10.

Water Works Restaurant and Lounge 640 Waterworks Dr; 215/236- 9000; www.thewaterworksrestaurant.com. Built in 1812, the Fairmount Water Works was an architectural and engi-neering marvel. Today, this National His-toric Landmark is home to world-class cuisine and the magical dining experi-ence. Dine beneath the high barrel-vault-ed ceiling of the Engine House or the glass enclosed Solarium. Enjoy intimate dining in the Breezeway and cocktails in the Caretaker’s Lounge. Our Riverside Veranda offers breathtaking views of the Schuylkill River & famed Boathouse Row. Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30am-3pm; Din-ner: Tue-Thurs 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat till 11pm & Sunday till 9pm. Brunch: Sat & Sun 11am-2pm.

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O1 4 Fathers Philadelphia 319 Market St 215/574-8880 4fatherphilly.com Come visit the only bar and restaurant in the city dedicated to Philly history and the Found-ing Fathers. Try the Betsy Ross Burger, the Washington Wedge Salad, or Ben’s Beer Bat-tered Shrimp. Offering a huge selection of lo-cal and craft beers plus signature cocktails. Live entertainment seven nights a week. Sunday Brunch and a full kids menu.

City Tavern 2nd & Walnut Sts 215/413-1443. Follow us back to the 18th century to a time when a revolution was brewing, the ale was flowing and dining was more than a necessity, it was an experience. En-joy George Washington Ale made from an authentic recipe. Our authentically garbed staff await your arrival. Come and enjoy a taste of history! Open daily. Lunch begins 11:30am. Dinner from 4pm Mon-Sat; Sun from 3pm.

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Adobe Café 1919 East Passyunk Ave 215/551-2243 & 4550 Mitchell St Roxborough 215/483-3947 www.adobecafephilly.com The Adobe serves high quality, moderately priced Southwestern cuisine. They also offer a com-plete vegetarian menu. Open Thu-Sun 11:30 for lunch through dinner, Mon-Wed open 4pm, Happy hour Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30.

Smokin’ John’s Bar-B-Que 4258 Main St. smokinjohnsmanayunk.com Coming soon to Manayunk from the people who brought you Winnie’s Le Bus, Smokin’ John’s will of-fer a full complement of ‘cue: ribs, rotisserie chicken, brisket, salmon; all cooked with fruit wood in a Cookshack smoker. Serving dry-rub with sauce on the side. Choose your food at the counter, get it weighed, pay, and eat in a communal seating. A great selection of craft beer too!

Winnie’s Le Bus 4266 Main St 215/487-2663. Hip restaurant located on Main Street. The best crab cakes in town, interesting sal-ads, great burgers, great selection of desserts and artisan breads. Outdoor seating available to watch the sights on Main Street. Serving Sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinners. Casual yet interesting menu. Mon-Fri Break-fast, 9am-11am; Lunch 11am-3pm. Dinner Sun-Thurs 4:30-10pm; Fri, Sat 4:30-11pm. Brunch Sat, Sun 9-3.

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Maggiano’s Little Italy 2000 Route 38 #1180, Cherry Hill 856/792-4470 maggianos.com Maggiano’s blends the tradition of family, good times with friends, and authentic Ital-ian cuisine. In a vibrant dining atmosphere, filled with the nostalgic Italian charm of red-checked tablecloths, and surrounded by walls covered in family portraits, we welcome you to come celebrate and enjoy the Mag-gaino’s experience. We work in a “made from scratch” kitchen, replicating everyday recipes that have been in our families for many, many years. Maggiano’s offers an enticing menu full of Old and New World Italian recipes, irresist-ible desserts, a full list of select wines, and popular house specialties. Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri, Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 12-10pm.

Whole Hog Café 2321 Route 70 West Cherry Hill 856/910-8060 WholeHogCafe.com. Lo-cated just minutes across the Ben Franklin Bridge from Center City Philly, Whole Hog Café serves up their World Champion Bar-beque featuring award-winning ribs, beef bris-ket, smoked sausage and more. Top it off with one of seven different Whole Hog Barbecue Sauces. Then try some of their amazing sides like potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans. BYOB. Open Sun-Thu 11-9, Fri-Sat11-10.

dishes, a full bar and an extensive wine list. LaScala’s serves lunch & dinner, and features indoor and outdoor café style dining. Reser-vations accepted and large parties welcome. Free parking weekdays after 3pm and all day on weekends.

Nick’s Roast Beef Bar & Grille 16 South 2nd St 215/928-9411. Nick’s is a moderately priced neighborhood restaurant and bar lo-cated in the heart of the nation’s most historic square mile since 1969. Famous for roast beef and roast pork sandwiches, our menu also fea-tures Philly cheesesteaks along with a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches. Try our famous ground Bacon Burger. Also serving a selection of entrees featuring pasta and sea-food available after 4:00 pm daily. Lunch and dinner specials daily. Families welcome. Daily 11-2am. All major credit cards accepted.

Spirit of Philadelphia 401 S Columbus Blvd 215/923-1419 spiritofphiladelphia.com En-tertaining Philly for 30 years and counting! The Spirit of Philadelphia delivers the city’s most unique combination of dining, dancing, entertainment and waterfront views. Cruising year-round from Penn’s Landing, Spirit Cruis-es offers Lunch, Dinner, Moonlight Cruises and more. Enjoy contemporary food stations and unparalleled skyline views set to a lively soundtrack of Top 40 hits and old-school fa-vorites. All for one great price. For your next special occasion or a unique way to experi-ence Philadelphia, come aboard today!

O5 The Victoria Freehouse 10 S. Front St 215/543-6089 victoriafreehouse.com. We are about authentic British food and craft brews. We want to bring you the whole British expe-rience, from pub snacks to curries to a full-on Sunday roast, coupled with pub-friendly wines, brews, and a friendly football match on the telly. We are passionate about good food and good beer. Spread the word and bring a friend down to the old Victoria! Open Mon-Wed 12pm-11pm, Thu 12pm-12am, Fri-Sat 12pm-late night, Sun 11am-12am.

O6 Xi’an Cuisine and Bar 120 Chestnut St 215/627-1688 www.xiancuisine.com Located right in the heart of Historic Old City, Xi’an Cuisine and Bar offers the finest in Chinese cuisine downstairs and the finest in nightlife upstairs. Their amazing menu features hand-made noodles, seafood, beef, pork and chicken dishes plus a full bar. Private Karaoke rooms and KTV upstairs. Weekday happy hour 5-7pm offering 50% off appetizers and $3 craft beers. $5 off purchase of $50 or more.

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O6O2 Dave & Busters 325 N. Columbus Blvd. 215/413-1951 daveandbusters.com .Ready! Set! HAVE FUN! There’s so much fun at Dave and Busters, you could get lost before you even get going! We’ve got more than 200 games in our Million Dollar Midway. Win tick-ets playing our games and turn them in for great prizes in the Winner’s Circle. Hungry yet? Grab an appetizer at the bar, or head into our dining room for awesome dishes created by our fun-loving chefs. With a full menu fea-turing burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and more, you’re sure to find something that satisfies.

O3 JJ Bootleggers 35 S 2nd St 215/923-3300 jjbootleggers.com JJ Bootleggers, one of Pennsylvania’s first moonshine-themed res-

taurants and bars, is located in the country’s birthplace, Old City Philadelphia. The bar of-fers a great selection of libations but likes to focus on moonshine and moonshine signature cocktails. We did not forget about the beer lovers as we offer 10 rotating drafts and a wide selection of canned and bottled beers. Our menu, created by Chef Santino, was de-signed to offer some of your favorite comfort foods with an optional moonshine twist. The menu and atmosphere is perfect for a nice sit down dinner or for partying with a group of friends, choosing several different small bites to sample and share.

O4 Karma Indian Restaurant and Bar 114 Chestnut St 215/925-1444 This Best of Philly winner in the Old City restaurant dis-trict serves authentic Indian cuisine. Execu-tive Chef Ramprasath Giarola has created a special menu, blending traditional classic and nouvelle influences. Daily lunch buffet from 11:30am-3:30pm. Then serving dinner until 10pm Sun-Thu and until 11pm Fri & Sat.

LaScala’s 615 Chestnut St (corner of 7th & Chestnut) 215/928-0900 www.lascalasphilly.com. LaScala’s, located in the heart of his-toric Philadelphia, is just around the corner from Independence Park. La Scala’s offers a vast menu of Italian American Home-style


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SOUTH STREETS1 The Boyler Room 328 South Street 215/413-8294 TheBoylerRoom.com Good Food, Good Friends and Good Times! Located right in the heart of South Street, The Boy-ler Room offers traditional pub fare with a Philly twist! Build your own burger, 5 kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches and no visit to Philly is complete without their amazing cheesesteak! A large selection of local and imported beers. Daily specials. Open 11am-2am daily.

S2 Brauhaus Schmitz 718 South Street 267/909-8814 brauhausschmitz.com. Brau-haus Schmitz is Philadelphia’s only authentic German Bierhall and Restaurant. Located on historic South Street, Brauhaus Schmitz is the perfect place to bring family and friends for an enjoyable afternoon or evening in the city. We specialize in all things German; food, service, music and, of course, beer. We feature a selection of 30 imported draught beers (16 exclusively German) as well as 100 bottled beers. The menu is also sure to please with


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traditional German fare sure to make anyone a fan of German cuisine. Try our bratwurst, made in-house and sold by the meter, and our Rotisserie Schweinshaxe. Our atmosphere promises to leave everyone who visits with a feeling of Gemutlichkeit. Also visit Wurst-haus Schmitz, our German delicatessen in the Reading Terminal Market at 12th and Filbert.

Cavanaugh’s Headhouse 421 S. 2nd St. 19147 215/928-9307 CavsPhilly.com Cava-naugh’s Headhouse is a charming traditional pub located right off South Street across from historic Headhouse Square. Visit Cavsphilly.com for more info.

S3 Copabanana 4th & South Sts 215/923-6180 Good times and good food are right around the corner. People watching is the favorite pastime at this tropical neon fantasy bar and grill overlooking South Street. Tex-Mex food, gourmet burgers and upbeat music make this a hot spot. 11:30 2am daily. No res-ervations.

S4 Johnny Rockets 443 South St 215/829-9222. Voted “Top 10 Best Family-Friendly Restaurant” and “Top 10 Best Hamburger” by Citysearch. Johnny Rockets was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a place where they can experience food, fun, and friendliness. Guests enjoy the All-American diner look and feel, servers who know the se-cret to getting the ketchup out of the bottle, and tabletop jukeboxes that belt tunes for a nickel. The All-American menu includes juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped malts and shakes, and freshly baked apple pie. Sun-Wed 9am-11pm. Thurs 9am-midnight. Fri, Sat 9-2am.

S5 Istanbul Lounge 216 South Street 267/639-3214 istanbullounge.us Located right in the heart of South Street, Istanbul Lounge offers extraordinary Turkish and Mediter-ranean cuisine in a vibrant setting. The large menu features organic lamb, chicken, Top Choice Black Angus Steaks, fresh seafood as well as traditional vegetarian dishes. Istanbul Lounge is known for the best Kebabs in the city! Open Sun-Thu 11am-12am, Fri and Sat 11am-3am.

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East Passyunk Avenue is the cultural and com-mercial heart of South Philadelphia. This retail and entertainment destination offers a variety of women’s and men’s clothing shops, jewelry stores, children’s boutiques and salons. There is no better place to experience true South Philly dining than “Restaurant Row” in the 1600 and 1900 blocks of the Avenue.

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9th from Christian to Wharton Sts 215/923-5637. From the makings of travel freddo to the workings of a ravioli machine, Philadel-phia’s Italian Market features more than 100 shops that reflect the Italian heritage of the original founders of the market, as well as vendors from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-2pm.

DININGP1 Dante and Luigi’s Corner of 10th and Catherine Sts 215/922-9501 danteandluigis.com Philadelphia’s oldest Italian restaurant established in 1899. Winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly 2010.” Operating continually for 115 years, serving traditional homemade dishes, including their 20oz. veal chop and specialty osso buco, making this a “MUST STOP.” Come dine in a charming old

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P2 J&J’s South Philly Pizza 1177 S 9th St 215/551-1234 j-jpizza.com Located at the most exciting intersection in South Philly, J&Js serves Philly’s greatest pizza plus a huge selection of cheesesteaks, hoagies, panzarot-ti, and much, much more! No visit to Philly is complete without a trip to J&Js! Open Sun-Thu 8am-12am, Fri and Sat 8am-1am.

P3 Mekong River 1120 S. Front St 215/467-6100 mekongriverphilly.com The Ma fam-ily has been serving traditional Vietnamese cuisine to Philadelphians for over 2 decades and now has opened their second restaurant, Mekong River. The vision for Mekong River is simple – authentic food, comfortable envi-ronment, great service and reasonable prices.. Some signature dishes include Pork Chop and Rice, Pho (beef noodle soup). Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10:30am-10:30pm.

Ralph’s Italian Restaurant 760 S 9th St 215/627-6011. Ralph’s has been in business since 1900. Five generations of the same fam-ily have owned and operated the restaurant since its inception. Others may claim it, but Ralph’s is the oldest family-owned restaurant in the country. Everything is made to order with the finest ingredients used in recipes that have been passed down from one genera-tion to another. Nightly specials. Room avail-able for parties up to 60 persons. Lunch and Dinner and daily.

P4 The Victor Café 1303 Dickinson St. 215/468-3040 This “music lovers rendez-vous” has been family owned and operated since 1918 and features live opera performed 7 nights a week. All ages come for Northern Ital-ian cuisine ranging in price from $8-$30. Spe-cial events may be booked for lunch or dinner. Cocktail hours with hot and cold butlered hors d’oeuvres may be arranged. Come upstairs and visit our romantic lounge.

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C6 Asian Cuisine-Nan Yang 932 Race St 215/238-1288 Nan Yang offers a variety of Asian cuisines such as Malaysian, Thai, Viet-namese and Chinese. House specialties in-clude Prawn Mee: Egg noodles with shredded pork, shrimp, vegetables, and bean sprouts in shrimp broth, Duck Salad (Thai Style): pine-apple, cucumber, minced leaf and onion with a mild spicy flavor, Tomyam Fried Rice: Peas, carrots bean sprouts, onions with chicken and shrimp, Sambala Spicy Chicken: Breaded boneless chicken with dried pepper and Co-conut Prawns: Breaded Jumbo Shrimp with coconut and mayonnaise. KTV. Open Mon-Thu 11am-2am, Fri & Sat 11am-4am, Sun 11am-2am.

C2 Banana Leaf 1009 Arch St 215/592-8288. Located next to the Pennsylvania Con-vention Center in Philadelphia’s Chinatown section. Come and enjoy our dining and open-kitchen environment that will leave you re-

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freshed. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night. Banana Leaf offers authentic Malaysian Cui-sine such as homemade Roti Canai dip with Curry sauce. Or, try our Mango chicken or shrimp made with fresh mango.Try our co-conut pudding or one of our other homemade desserts. Our famous ABC drink is made with milk, plum seeds, red rose syrup and jelly. BYOB. Open 7 days 11am-1am. Smoke-free environment. Visa, MC accepted.

Bar-Ly 101 N 11th St 215/922-2688 Bar-ly.com Conveniently located across from the Convention Center, Bar-Ly is a unique Asian Pub, boasting 60 different beers on tap, with over 20 TVs to watch all your favorite sport-ing events. Enjoy a daily Happy Hour from 3:30 to6:30, or come out for our “Late Night @ Bar-Ly Sun-Thu 10pm-12am. Swing by for our Monday Night Raw “Industry Night” or bring your friends out to play Quizzo on Tues-days! Private events are also available. Ask about our discount parking. Open Mon-Fri 3:00pm-2:00am, Sat & Sun 11:30am-2:00am.

C3 Emei 915 Arch St 215/627-2500 Phila-delphia Weekly raves about Chinatown’s newest restaurant, saying “Emei is at its best when it lets its Szechuan flag fly and it doesn’t hold back on the fireworks that make this kind of food so special.” House special-ties include Sliced Beef and Tripe, Hot and Sour Soup, and Smoked Pork with Garlic Shoot. Open Mon-Thu 11am-10:30 pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun noon-10pm.

C4 Hippot Shabu Shabu 1002 Arch St 215/928-8838 hippotpa.com Want to enjoy a terrific meal with family and friends? Hippot Shabu Shabu serves you Hot Pot, the most traditional Chinese stew with our fresh se-lected ingredients and tasty dipping sauces in a welcome and fun environment. Not only will you enjoy an amazing meal but you get to be the chef too! Start with perfectly mar-bled meats, mushrooms, handmade noodles, vegetables, seafood, add it to our deliciously prepared broths and create an amazing meal.

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C5 Imperial Inn 142 N. 10th St 215/627-5588 Come visit a Philadelphia institution, serving traditional, authentic Chinese cuisine to visitors and locals alike for over 40 years. Imperial serves some of the finest Dim Sum in Philly plus has a huge selection of beef, chicken and seafood dishes. Full bar with a great selection of cocktails, beer and wine. Located right in the heart of Chinatown just 2 blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Open Sun-Thu 11am-12am, Fri & Sat 10:30 am-1am.

C6 Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant 1026-28 Race St, 215/592-7226/7227/7228. All authen-tic Chinese cuisine are served: Cantonese, Szechwan, and Mandarin. Dim Sum 7 days a week. Full bar for table service. Impressive Imperial Chinese decor and an economically priced menu. Dine where the Chinese dine out most. Banquet and Convention facilities ac-commodate up to 400 people in one room with a stage. Mon- Thurs 11am-Midnight. Fri, Sat 11-1am; Sun 10:30am - Midnight.

C7 KTop Asian Fusion & KTV Lounge 911 Race St. 267/909-9306 www.k-top911.com At KTop Asian Fusion, we pride ourselves on serving only the freshest and highest quality foods. Our diverse menu includes sizzling Ko-rean BBQ, plus Thai, Chinese and Japanese style dishes. We serve uncommonly fresh ap-petizers and soups, as well as hot noodle and rice dishes. For Chinatown’s most exciting nightlife and Karaoke, come upstairs to KTV Lounge. Open Mon-Thu 4pm-3am, Fri 4pm-4am, Sat 4pm-4am, Sun 4pm-3am.

C8 Lee How Fook 219 N 11th St 215/925-7266 www.leehowfook.com. This is the ar-chetypal family-owned Chinese restaurant. It’s small and unassuming, and serves signa-ture favorites like salt-baked squid, hot-and-sour soup, Singapore noodles, and abalone and duck soup. Zagat’s calls the fare “some

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C12 Simply Shabu 1023 Cherry St. 267/225-4075 simplyshabu.com Simply Shabu is the first Hot Pot-only restaurant in Chinatown that highlights fresh and local ingredients. Hot Pot is an Asian-style fondue in which various meats, seafood, and vegetables are cooked in a broth and eaten with a dipping sauce. Good for meat-eaters, seafood lovers, vegetarians and those with gluten allergies. BYO. Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm.

C13 Tai Lake Restaurant 134 N 10th St 215/9220698. tailakeseafoodrest.com Re-cently named one of the top 100 Chinese res-taurants in the country by Chinese Restaurant News. The best seafood in Chinatown, Can-tonese and Szechuan cuisines, Hong Kong-style, variety of cocktails. Featuring striped bass, live shrimp, frog and more. Banquet rooms for up to 120. Open 7 days 4pm3am.

C14 Tango 1021 Arch St 215/925-8100 tan-gophilly.com Come visit Chinatown’s newest and largest restaurant and entertainment venue. Featuring a Sports Bar and private Karaoke rooms and 2 floors of entertainment. Philly’s best Karaoke! Try their amazing Noo-dle Bar, serving until 4am weekends and 3am weeknights. Located right next to the Penn-sylvania Convention Center.

C15 Vietnam Palace 222 N 11th St 215/592-9596. vietnampalace.net . Located a half-block from the Convention Center, this Viet-namese gem serves some the most delicious Southeast Asian cuisines. Try the “Soft Shell Crabs,” Chicken sauteed with lemon grass or even the traditional “Pho Tai,” a beef noodle soup that is hearty enough to satisfy as a meal. Full bar with an amazing selec-tion of martinis and specialty drinks plus an extensive beer and wine list. Banquet room seats up 120 people. Rated highly by Zagat. MC, Visa, Amex, Discover. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm. Fri, Sat 11am-10:30pm.

C16 Xi’an Sizzling Woks 902 Arch St 215/9251688 xian-sizzlingwoks.com Xi’an

Sizzling Woks serves what many have called “the best Chinese food I’ve ever tasted”! Of-fering an amazing selection of seafood, beef pork, chicken and vegetarian dishes. House specialties include Biang Baing Noodles served with a refreshing ginger and scallion sauce. Also try the Ma-La Hot, an amazing combination of vermicelli, beef, broccoli and cabbage in a simmering red sauce. Open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm. $5 off purchase of $50 or more.

of Chinatown’s finest…everything on the ex-tensive menu is unbelievably great.” A lot of what you’ll find on the menu can’t be had at any other restaurant in town. BYOB. Tues-Sun 11:30am-10pm. Closed Mondays.

C9 Penang Malaysian Cuisine 117 N 10th St, 215/4132531. Experience authentic Ma-laysian cuisine in an exciting contemporary setting. You can count on a very knowledge-able staff to help guide you through the ex-tensive menu filled with taste sensations. The famous roti canai is a must to start! Recom-mended: Jumbo Prawns or Steamed Fish with a selection of sauces, Yampot, Mango Chick-en. Be sure and cap off your meal with a suc-culent peanut pancake. Seven days, lunch and dinner. Open 11:30 am-1 am daily. Beer and wine served. Visa, MC, AMEX.

C10 Pho Cali Authentic Vietnamese Res-taurant 1000 Arch St 215/629-1888 Located in the heart of Chinatown and just one block from the Convention Center, Pho Cali provides a blend of Vietnamese cooking and the oppor-tunity to enjoy popular Vietnamese comfort foods in a relaxed atmosphere. Pho, the house specialty, is a beef noodle raised to the ‘n’th degree. Pho noodles are made from the finest white rice and mung beans. Open Sun-Thu 10:30am-10:30pm, Fri & Sat 11:am-11pm. Visa, Master Card (min. $15) accepted.

C11 Red Kings 2 Restaurant 1006 Race St 215/238-1392 www.facebook.com/redking-srestaurantinc Visit one of Chinatown’s new-est restaurants, serving dinner and late night 7 days a week, and serving some of the finest Sichuan cuisine in the city. Sichuan is known as the “heavenly country” due to its abun-dance of food and natural resources. Some of Red Kings’ house specialties include Dan Dan Noodle, Boiled Fish Fillet in Chile Sauce, Crispy Whole Sea Bass in Sweet and Sour Sauce, and Szechuan Beef Tenderloin. BYOB. Karaoke and VIP Room. Open Sun-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri and Sat 4pm-3am.


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THE GAYBORHOOD

The hub of Philadelphia gay life is centered in an area of the city fondly called the Gayborhood, from Chestnut to Pine Streets between 11th and Broad. The area is peppered with great shops, restau-rants, bars, clubs, coffee shops, and book stores.

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4 Fathers 319 Market St 215/547-8880 4fathersphilly.com.

The Belgian Café 21st & Green Sts, 215/235-3500. Full menu served 11:30am-Midnight daily. Saturday and Sunday brunch served 11am-5pm. Bar is open un-til 2am nightly.

The Boyler Room 328 South Street 215/413-8294 TheBoylerRoom.com Lo-cated right in the heart of South Street, the Boyler Room offers traditional pub fare, a large selection of local and imported beers and daily specials. Open 11am-2am daily.

Cavanaugh’s Headhouse 421 S 2nd St 215/928-9307 cavsphilly.com Cavanaugh’s Headhouse is a charming traditional pub located right off South Street featuring multiple bar rooms for drinking, eating, darts and more.

Con Murphy’s Irish Pub 1700 Ben Frank-lin Parkway 267/687-1128 A classy yet comfortable pub awaits you. Live acoustic music every Thursday night. Kitchen open late every night.

Copabanana 4th & South Sts (215/923-6180), 40th & Spruce Sts (215/382-1330), and 1619 Grant Ave (215/382-1330). Good times and good food are right around the corner. 11:30-2am daily. No reservations.

Dave & Buster’s 325 N. Columbus Blvd. 215/413-1951. Daveandbusters.com. Ready! Set! HAVE FUN! You’re sure to have a great time at this huge restaurant, bar and entertainment venue. Open 7 days.

Fergie’s Pub 1214 Sansom St 215/928-8118. Nestled in the heart of Center City, Fergie’s Pub is home to all the best of a real Irish Pub: warm, friendly atmosphere and some of the best Guinness on tap in the city. Open 7 days.

Grace Tavern 33rd & South Sts (2229 Grays Ferry Ave) 215/893-9580. A lov-ingly restored neighborhood tavern that features great wine and spirits. Full menu 11:30 am-2am daily.

Irish Pub 1123 Walnut St 215/925-3311 and 2007 Walnut St, 215/568-5603. Irish-American fare. DJ 9pm - 11pm, Wed - Sat. Mon - Sat, lunch 11am-2pm; dinner 2pm - 1am.

JJ Bootleggers 35 S 2nd St 215/923-3300 jj-bootleggers.com JJ Bootleggers, Philly’s only moonshine-themed bar and restaurant offers a

great selection of libations but likes to focus on moonshine and moonshine signature cocktails.

Monk’s Café 264 S 16th St 215/545-7005 www.monkscafe.com. Consistently rated “One of the Area’s Best” by Zagat, and winner of more than a dozen “Best Of Philly” awards. Kitchen open 11:30am-1am nightly. Bar open 11:30am-2am nightly.

Tango 1021 Arch St 215/925-8100 tangophilly.com Chinatown’s largest restaurant and enter-tainment venue featuring 2 floors of fun. Philly’s best Karaoke lounge. Noodle Bar open ‘til 4am weekends and 3am weekdays.

Varga 10th and Spruce 215/627-5200 Come visit the latest from the folks who brought you Valanni and Mercato. Varga Bar features a great selection of beer, liquors and wine, plus a late-night menu.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Club Risque 1700 S Columbus Blvd (1 mile south of Penn’s Landing). 215/463-6900. Phila-delphia’s newest Gentleman’s Club. Our atmo-sphere of FUN, FUN, FUN will make this your favorite spot. Tidbits are given during cocktail hour 5-7pm, Mon through Sat, except holidays. All this for you and your associates to enjoy, 7 days a week from 11:30am to 2am. Also, visit us at our other location on Rt 413, Bristol, 1/4-mile of exit 26, Interstate 95. All major credit cards accepted.

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