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White tablecloths, off-white walls with original art and subtle opera fills the space. The hospitable owner spends most of his time patrolling the dining room and kissing regular customers on their way in and out. The chef occasionally peeks his head out of the closet-size kitchen to ee who the owner is schmoozing. Classic Italian: carpaccio, Caesar salad, mussels in plum tomato sauce, pappardelle alla porcini, grilled chicken in a balsamic vinegar sauce.
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Widely acclaimed as one of the best restaurants in the area, YangMing is a gorgeous 450-seat true dining destination. Producing a menu of delights, the finest authentic Chinese and sublime Fusion cuisine has earned national praise. The popular lunch menus, which feature sandwiches and salads, and the main line tradition of Happiness Hour draws their crowd from a wide variety of clientele looking for impeccable service and a mix of ambience and menu highlights.
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You are invited to a sumptuous feast in traditional Moroccan style. Fez is the place where the eye and the palate are treated to the beauty and delicacies of Morocco. While dining, you can recline on an abundance of pillows as you become a part of another culture with belly dancers dancing to authentic Moroccan music. At Fez Restaurant we bring you culinary delights prepared in the genuineradition of Moroccan culture. We serve you a variety of delightful soups, salads, and hearty entrees, and then finish off your meal with a soothing cup of sweet herbal mint tea with delicate …
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The home-syle cooking of Ms. Tootsie's include enormous portions of fried chicken and turkey chops with sides of buttery cabbage, collard greens and six-cheese mac. Wrought-iron candelabras give the dining room an artful elegance, along with the neo-soul music, creating a warmth and welcoming feel.
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One of Stephen Starrs hotspots, the glamorous Washington Square features a dynamic entrance way which leads into the beautifully landscaped courtyard which offers prime people watching and a list of crisp, fruity wines. The main dining room itself is covered in various shades and textures of black giving a very chic feeling. The menu, which has been described as global street food, features signature dishes like oysters on the half shell and fried ricotta balls.
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Named for Chef Perrier’s hometown of Lyon, France, a city world-renowned for its cuisine and legion of culinary masters, this cozy nook has the ambiance of an intimate French bistro and the reputation of being one of Philadelphia's "best kept secrets." Located in the downstairs of Le Bec-Fin, Le Bar Lyonnais is the ideal spot for a happy hour cocktail, a glass of champagne prior to dining upstairs, or to enjoy its own signature menu for lunch or dinner any day of the week.
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Ernesto's 1521 Café has been serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch to a hip neighborhood clientele in its historic rowhouse, since its opening in 1992. Try the succulent and signature osso buco and seafood cioppino. Freshly prepared Italian selections with daily specials are presented by Chef Lewis Rice, Jr. with desserts lovingly created and prepared from decades old family recipes by Livia, Ernesto's mother.
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Dimitri's operates on a simple premise: Grill it and they will come. From the pita bread to the whole fish, just about everything gets plopped on the grill. Even after all the years of success you still can't beat the prices of the city's favorite BYOB. It gets crowded early -- even before opening, a line of patrons waits at the door. The open kitchen is right up front of this modest-sized restaurant.
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With an extensive selection of champagne, chocolate fondue on the appetizer menu, and a bar that was modeled after the dream sequence in the Nutcracker, Swanky Bubbles is no ordinary restaurant. Here diners are dazzled by chef Raul Bacordo’s visionary Asian-inspired family-style dishes, which include such creations as edamame gnocci, curried chicken dumplings, and Japanese mac & cheese. An equally dazzling array of maki rolls, sashimi, and nigiri allows diners to mix and match sushi, appetizers, and entrees for the ultimate dining experience.
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If eating inexpensive Italian favorites in a family atmosphere is your desire, then Spaghetti Warehouse is a restaurant you might want to consider. Located in Lower North Philadelphia, Spaghetti Warehouse offers a menu full of dishes that remind one of home, like Spaghetti and Meatballs and Baked Penne. This “warehouse,” decorated with antique merchandise signs, is large enough to accommodate the most extended of families. With features such as a full bar for those who want to enjoy a few drinks and a trolley car in which the kids can eat and play conductor, this spot has a little something …
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Casablanca offers a truly authentic dining experience fit for kings. The setting is sensual and relaxing, with soft lighting, vibrant textiles, and plush booths. Belly dancers and live music transport guests away from the present, evoking traditions and rich pleasures from the other side of the continent. The set menus, either regular or vegetarian, offer an ideal way to sample traditional Moroccan fare: seven courses beginning with soup, concluding with mint tea, and in between offering an abundance of flavorful, aromatic, and traditional Moroccan dishes. To cap off the delightfully traditional dining experience, be sure to order one of the …
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Konak, translates to luxurious mansion, is an experience in Turkish royalty. Guests are pampered and indulged, all while enjoying the very best in sights, sounds, tastes and scents. 18-foot ceilings, skylights, Turkish music, Atay family heirlooms, needlepoint drapes, cast-iron candleholders, hookahs, engraved antiques, embroidered satin pillows and to top it all off, award-winning Turkish cuisine. Voted "Best Mediterranean" in Philadelphia three years running by Fox TV, as well as various other accolades, Konak serves the finest in traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Reminiscent of the extravagant palaces that are located in the heart of Istanbul, Konak restaurant has transformed Philly’s Old City …
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Offering creative contemporary Mexican cuisine and specialty drinks, Zocalo features housemade corn tortillas with award winning guacamole, margaritas along with 35 tequilas for diners to choose from. The upscale menu is classic Mexican including three basic spinach or chicken enchiladas, shredded pork tacos, and carne asada or more modern classics like fresh shrimp in chile sauce.