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ICHEP08 Guide to Eating Out in What is BYOB? Many restaurants in Where to buy: Beer: Beer in bottles or cans in six-pack quantities may be purchased at some convenience stores. be advised that Beer Distributorships sell beer (and soft drinks) in case lots, but not in six-packs. Wine and Spirits: Both wine and spirits are purchased in State Stores, i.e. liquor stores operated by the Two recommended State Stores: Other State Stores - Center City West Society Hill/Olde City Restaurant Key B Breakfast Bar Bar serving alcoholic beverages and light fare L Lunch D Dinner C Coffee S Snack LN Late Night T Take Out $ Under $15/person $$ $15-$30/person $$$ Over $30/person (Prices do not include tax, gratuity or alcohol) Allegro Pizza Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, domestic and imported beers, largest pizza on campus. (L, D, LN, T, $) 3942 Spruce St. 215-382-8158 Au Bon Pain Delectable croissants, baked goods and sandwiches. (B, L, S, T, C $) 3730 Walnut Street 215-243-9897 Avril 50 Delicious coffee and chocolates; magazines and newspapers from the four corners of the globe. (C, $) Ben and Jerry's Ice cream (S, T, $) Popular place for Chinese favorites (L, D, $) Bubble House Contemporary Asian menu, bubble teas (L, D, C, $) Bucks Local brew coffee, scones, espresso, etc. (L, S, C, $) Chili's Bar and Grill Good burgers, Tex-Mex, etc. in casual setting (L, D, $) Copabanana Part of a mini-chain, this restaurant is known for its magaritas, burgers, and Spanish fries. (L, D, LN, $$) Cosi Sandwich and Coffee Bar Good coffee, espresso, lattes, good sandwiches and pastries - casual and comfortable (B, L, S, $) Distrito Modern Mexican (L, D, $$$) 3945 Chestnut Dunkin' Donuts Wide selection of doughnuts and muffins and good coffee. (B, S, C, $) Fresh Grocer Supermarket with good selection of take-out sandwiches, drinks (T, $) HanWool Restaurant and Sushi Bar Large, Pan-Asian menu including good selection of sushi (L, D, $$) Five eateries in the basement of Houston Hall offering sandwiches, salads, noodles, pizza etc. (B, L, D, $ - closed Saturday in the summer.) Izzy and Zoe's Deli featuring great bagels, sandwiches, knishes (B, L, D, T, $) 224 S. 40th St. 215 382-2328 La Terrasse Classic bistro-style French fare; geat selection of wines. (L, D, LN, T, Bar, $$) Lee’s Hoagie House Winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” award for its custom made hoagies (known elsewhere as submarine sandwiches) (L, D, T, $) Mad Mex Tex-Mex dishes, margaritas, etc. (L, D, Bar $$) A small chain - good, quick, New American food, includes sandwiches and smoothies. (B, L, D, $$) Marbar – upstairs over the Marathon Grill Nightly drink specials, DJ (Bar, LN, $$) Excellent Thai-French fusion food in a quiet, unassuming setting (L Tues.-Fri., D Tues-Sat., $$-$$$) New Deck Tavern Local brews, pub fare, casual tavern (L, D, T, LN, $$) Pattaya Grill Good tasting, good value Thai food. (L, D, $$) Penne Restaurant and Wine Bar Fresh pasta (made in house) cuisine as well as meat, fish, in a contemporary setting. Good choice of vegetarian dishes) (B, L, D, $$-$$$) Philly Diner Cheesesteaks, burgers, big breakfasts, milkshakes etc. - good diner fare (B, L, D, LN, $) Picnic Tiny eat-in cafe. Great gourmet sandwiches and salads to go. Picnic also packs picnics. (B, L, D, Mon-Sat, $) Pizza Rustica Panini, wood-oven pizza, antipasti with outdoor dining (L, D, LN, Bar, $) Pod Modern menu with sushi (L, D, $$) PotBelly Noisy, but great salads and sandwiches, quick service. On the first floor of (B, L, D, Mon- Fri 6am-9pm, Sat, 11am - 7pm $) Qdoba Fast “American – Mexican” food (burritos, tacos, salads). Efficient, friendly service. (L, D, LN, T, $) 230 S. 40th Starbucks The classic espresso, cappuccino, good pastries coffee shop (B, L, C, S, $) 34th and Walnut Streets 215 386-6522 Sitar Great choice of meat, poultry, and vegetarian Indian dishes (L, D. T. $$) Smokey Joe’s The “Pennsititution” serving beer and sandwiches for over 60 years. (Bar, L, D. $$) Thai Singha House Outstanding Thai cuisine, great desserts (L, D, T, $$) The Greek Lady Traditional Greek specialties, and (L, D, T, $) 12 Lounge at the Bridge Bar features pizza, sandwiches, burgers, desserts (L, D, Bar, $$) White Dog Cafe Sophisticated, eclectic cuisine using locally grown produce, meats, and poultry. Good food. (Tails Piano Bar adjoins the White Dog) (L, D, $$) World Cafe Live An excellent venue for live music from both established and up and coming bands. Full menu. (Bar, D, LN, $$) Street Vendors – Trucks - Carts There are numerous trucks and carts around the Penn campus supplying fresh fruit, sandwiches, and all manner of ethnic foods. There is a large concentration of trucks on both Two vendors/carts especially recommended: Frita's Very popular with Penn physicists for over 30 years. Food cooked to order. Good breakfast and lunch sandwiches and snacks. (B, L, S, $) Magic Carpet Good vegetarian food. (L, D, $) Southeast corner of 34th and Walnut Sts. Alma de Cuba Very good food, sleek surroundings, dimly lit, Cuban and Latin menu. (L, D, $$) Audrey Claire - BYOB Mediterranean cuisine: lamb, couscous, flatbreads, grilled fish, outdoor dining at Two locations (L, D, $$$ cash only) Branzino - BYOB Classic old world Italian restaurant specializing in seafood, seasonal pastas and meat dishes. (L, Mon.-Fri., D Sun.-Thurs. $$) Brasserie Perrier New French cuisine, excellent professional staff, three course menu on Sundays. (L, D, $$$) Excellent seafood, known for its crabcakes. (L, D, LN, $$$) D’Mitri’s BYOB Good grilled seafood, great hummus, somewhat noisy. This small restaurant doesn’t take reservations; the wait can be up to two hours. (D, LN, Sun. Brunch, $$) Fontana della Citta - BYOB Fine Italian cuisine. Saturday reservations require one day notice. (L, D, $$) Genji Delicious Japanese food with very fresh sushi. (L, D, $$$) 1720 Sansom St. 215 564-1720 Hausbrandt Café Excellent espresso, good breakfast pastries (B, L, C $$) 207 S. 15th La Colombe Coffeehouse of well known coffee roaster. Some consider La Colombe the best coffee in the city. (C, $) Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Elegant dining, New French cuisine- menu lists of three, four, and five course choices. Reservations required, jacket and tie preferred. (B, L, D, $$$$) 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq. 215 790-2533 Le Bec-Fin The top of the top (L, D, $$$$$) Le Bus Gourmet sandwiches on homemade bread. (B, L, D, $) Little Pete’s Coffee Shop/Diner Good breakfasts, fast, and delicious. (B, L, D, LN, open 24 hours, cash only) Mama Palma's Gourmet Pizza - BYOB Wood fired, brick oven traditional and gourmet pizzas. BYOB wine only. Restaurant has draft and bottled beer. (D, $) Metropolitan Bakery Good breads, pastries, and coffee at several locations around the city. (S, C, $) Miel Patisserie Good if expensive pastries, good espresso in Euro style café. Known for its chocolate croissants. (B, L, C, $$) Monk's Cafe Hundreds of beers from around the world, including a great selection of Belgian beers. Good food including the famous (L, D, $$) Porcini - BYOB Classic Italian cooking in a small restaurant. Zagat rated. Reservations are a must. (D, $$ closed Sunday.) Prime Rib “Top of the line” steaks in a quiet setting with piano bar. Jackets required in the main dining room. (D, $$$) Rouge Good food, nice beer selections, al fresco dining overlooking (L, D, Sunday Brunch, $$$) Popular, traditional oyster house with “excellent” raw bar, according to some; others give it mixed reviews. (L, D, $$) Smith & Wollensky Excellent beef in this chain steak house. Attentive service. (L, D, LN, $$$) 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq. (at the Rittenhouse Hotel) 215 545-1700 SnackBar American, eclectic menu, tapas, small plates, trendy atmosphere. (B, L, D, $$$) Tinto Basque inspired Northern Spanish - and excellent- food in a cozy setting (L Mon.-Fri., D Thurs.-Sun., Sunday brunch, $$$) Tria A cafe with excellent wine, beer, and cheese selections along with sandwiches and snacks. Cheeses are offered by the piece, wines by the glass. (L, D, $$) 123 S. 18th Good value, good breakfast, good sandwiches, good coffee, but does not allow reading or studying in the café according to some reviewers. (L, D, C, $) 222 W. Rittenhouse Sq. 215 772-0605 Farther from the Penn Campus The Geno's (Open 24 hours daily, $) Pat's King of Steaks (Open 24 hours daily, $) These two cheesesteak emporia have had an ongoing rivalry for over 30 years. Each owner claims that his cheesesteak is the best in the city, if not the world. It should be noted that Joey Vento, the owner of Geno's, created some controversy two years ago with a sign requiring that English be spoken when ordering at Geno's stand. Jim's Steaks (B, L, D, daily $) Not South Philly, but also a contender for the best Frita’s (see |