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Can’t decide between eating seafood, sushi, steak, or Peking duck? Royal Buffet and Grill has a wide variety of all-you-can-eat options to choose from, including Chinese, American and Japanese cuisine. Their interior is equipped especially for the most serious buffet fans, with specific dining sections such as an Open Kitchen, Open Grill, Open Hibachi, Long Sushi Bar, Chef’s Special Bar, Hot Food Bar, Dessert Bar, Salad Bar, and Fruit Bar. Serving over 200 items daily, Royal Buffet and Grill was voted Best Buffet Restaurant by Main Line Times and named one of the Top 10 Buffet Restaurants in the USA …
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One of the hippest and hottest places in Philadelphia isn’t exactly a nightclub, but more of a traditional restaurant with a twist. At Dolce, traditional table service and real Italian food are flipped with a very chic, modern, and dimly lit ambiance. When paired together, it’s an Old-World meets New-World match made in heaven. Each dish, crafted by Italian chef Alfonso Valentino, is made with the freshest Italian ingredients and an attention to detail. They also offer options for private parties inside their banquet facilities. Grab a drink and some friends next time you want Italian food, because at Dolce, …
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Enter the state-of-the-art nightlife bar with a full entertainment system. Patrons can enjoy drinks and appetizers in a bright atmosphere full of neon lights and plenty of TV action on the walls. But, the real treat is the numerous game systems that are set up in individual apecs, which are like private booths. Grab friends and jam out for some Rock Band or Super Mario. A great place for the “newly turned twenty one” crowd who are looking for some extra fun with their drinks.
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In Philadelphia’s prestigious Midtown Village, stands the historic PSFS Building which is regarded by many as a striking achievement in modernist design. This 12th and Market Street landmark is currently home to Loews Philadelphia Hotel, which proudly offers the diverse and imaginative seafood restaurant, SoleFood. Since 2006, Solefood has been introducing Philadelphia to a new, fresh and modern way of looking at seafood. This ground floor restaurant uses a fusion of seafood and cutting edge culinary expertise to keep diners curious and excited. While the restaurant specializes in dishes like Organic Scottish Salmon and Chilean Sea Bass, there are several …
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Not only is the Kimmel Center home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, it is also the home of Cadence restaurant. Voted “Best Roof Deck” in Philadelphia by Philadelphia Weekly, Cadence offers a spectacular view of Broad St. and the Avenue of the Arts from two-tiers up. Serving Contemporary French cuisine in a retro-chic atmosphere, this restaurant is open for lunch or dinner on days when the Verizon Hall hosts performances. Cadence’s menu changes seasonally, ensuring that guest’s receive the freshest, in-season ingredients.
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Privé blends the historical allure of the Mediterranean with a hip, urban cosmopolitanism. A minimalist décor with bold color accents is juxtaposed by projections and reproductions of Classical Greco-Roman sculpture to create an appealing postmodern pastiche. Executive Chef Peter Karapanagiotis’s menu is a similar blend of tradition and the avant-garde, offering classic “mezzes” like Octopus and Haloumi as precedents for more whimsical entrees like the Salmon Paillard with caramel olive glaze and tzatziki with truffle essence and a sumptuous Lamb Burger with Mediterranean flavors. For those too wracked with indecision at Privé’s extensive and diverse offerings, the Chef’s Tasting menu …
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As the only cash-only BYOB restaurant in the city, Bibou is a simple French restaurant with both comfort and class. This café-sized eatery packs a good, clean punch of extravagant yet modest French food, serving up exotic and high-end dishes at a reasonable price. Looking for foie gras, marrow, escargot, and pheasant isn’t such a challenge to find anymore, as Bibou plates each dish with architectural flair and taste. Chef Pierre Calmels, formerly a chef at Le Bec Fin, has perfected his skills and showcases then with sophistication and charm. They also feature tasting menu, fit for foodie fans as …
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Celebrating the unique melding of cultures and cuisines, Chifa presents guests with a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience that showcases a Peruvian/Cantonese fusion menu. In the 19th century, with the presence of a Chinese community quickly growing in Peru, both cultures benefited from a sharing of culinary technique and history. The result is a deliciously vibrant fusion cuisine that showcases South American cooking techniques and ingredients, complemented by intricate Asian flavor profiles and texture combinations. Dishes like the Chaufa – made with stir fried rice, chorizo, mango, edamame, and scallops – illustrate this tasty union of cultures, and prove that food …
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Ultra hip Patou is truly a place to see and be seen. Located on Market Street amidst Old City’s most popular restaurants, Patou stands out for serving gourmet French food with chic style. Acclaimed Head Chef and owner Patrice Rames (creator of the successful Bistro St. Tropez) styles his fare after his hometown in the French Riviera and serves it in an atmosphere that exudes trend and style. French food that lacks pretentiousness while thriving in flavor, an extensive list of fine French wines and fruity cocktails, complete with innovative interior design and attentive service, Patou has given Rames—and Philadelphia—another …
