Roselena's

1623 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Holly L. writes: I took my grandmother here for lunch for her birthday and she LOVED it, as did I. My grandmother is allergic to tree nuts and told the waitress and immediately the owner came out and assured my g-mom that she would hand make my g-mom's lunch.…

More Than Just Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1119 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Paige W. writes: Friendly to pets: check
Friendly to friends' babies: check
Friendly to impossible to please father: check
Friendly to my belly: check

Cafe Ole
Neighborhood: Olde City

147 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Carrie E. writes: Live blogging my Cafe Ole experience:

So here I sit, a non-fat latte in my belly and a cup of hot, freshly-made lentil soup on the table before me. My friend is tappity-tapping on her computer to my right thanks to the free wi-fi and I am doing the…

Happy Rooster
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

118 S. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Marissa B. writes: it's small and dark and the chairs are thick leather so you'll feel important.

my dad always told me that it's the kind of place that a man would take his mistress, and as i'm typing this, i'm wondering why he thought that.

shit.

Ray's Happy Birthday Bar

1200 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147

MiRIAM w. writes: Considering that the topic of this week's Philadelphia Weekly Yelp (available here: http://www.yelp.com/we...) was dive bars, a visit to Ray's Happy Birthday Bar last night seemed not only appropriate but downright necessary.

Two dollars dropped into…

Fleisher Art Memorial
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

719 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Alexandra S. writes: i hesitate to write this because i don't want classes to get more crowded.  but i love fleisher!!!  

i'm taking a 12 week sculpture class for $10 with teachers who also teach at U. Arts, Moore, and various other art schools around the city.  TEN…

Wegman's

2100 Rte 70 W
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Marcello D. writes: I used to love Good Eats. Whenever Alton would go grocery shopping, the employees at the Whole Foods store were always super friendly and the butchers would bend over backwards for him. On top of that, he never had any trouble finding any item in the…

Nunzio's Ristorante Rustico

706 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108

Michael R. writes: We have been going here for years and we always have a great time.  They food is excellent and it is BYOB.  I enjoy the whole fish of the day that they will fillet table side.  They make everything here including desserts. I love the fact that Nunzio…

Sugarmom's
Neighborhood: Olde City

225 Church St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Elizabeth R. writes: Dude, for serious.  Half priced samiches and dollar 16 oz. PBR on Sundays.  That, and tots wid wizz.

What is lost in hearing capacity and breathable air is gained in the pocketbook.  You will NOT go home hungry, thirsty, or poor after a night out at…

National Constitution Center

Independence Mall
525 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

sara w. writes: i liked this place because of some of their displays. such as the liberty bell and the level of craftsmanship that must have gone into it. i also like their new exhibit featuring various items that once belonged to former presidents' wives. another…

Shiroi Hana
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

222 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Lene P. writes: Ate here once and loved the sushi! I ordered a delicious squid appetizer and my boyfriend got chicken teriyaki because he doesn't like sushi. Too bad the price is out of our range to eat here more often but if I could afford it, I would totally make…

Blue Sage Vegetarian Grille

772 2nd Street Pike
Southampton, PA 18966

Tina C. writes: Blue Sage is this meat-lover's very favorite Vegetarian restaurants (and is up there for restaurants, period)!

I was EXTREMELY skeptical when my mom wanted to take us to this restaurant for lunch (check out my reviews, they're mostly steakhouses). So…

The Rotunda
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

4014 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

eric f. writes: I've only been here once but it was one of the most magical shows I've ever heard.  If you were at that show, you know what I mean.  

Mum is a relatively obscure Icelandic band that (to my knowledge) never before toured in the States.  They were…

Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse
Neighborhood: Mayfair

7500 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Aaron O. writes: There is one man who bravely cooks ribs to perfection using his own sauces and serving things so tender, they would make a Vegan rethink their life style. Unfortunately, that man is my dad....and he doesn't sell ribs.

Side question - what does it say…

Balkan Express Restaurant
Neighborhood: Graduate Hospital

2237 Grays Ferry Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146

cherie c. writes: After yet another fabulous meal here, I learned another cool thing about Balkan Express.  Many of the dishes feature produce from their garden.  My dish featured tomato and peppers that they'd grown.  

If they have a special, I recommend ordering it…

Shiao Lan Kung Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

930 Race St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Marian R. writes: oh where to begin....i love this place, it has served the best chinese food in philly ever since i can remember (have been going there for at least 15 years). service is always friendly (seriously), the food is always delicious and it is a great…

La Lupe Restaurant

1201 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Alina A. writes: Go here for the tacos.

When we first moved to Philly from San Francisco we went in for a burrito - we didn't go back for a year.  Not so good.

But when we came back from a month in Mexico (mostly D.F.) we went in for tacos...they are amazing.

I think it…

Astral Plane
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1708 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Stephanie M. writes: Sadly, Astral Plane is now closed. However, I must review it in order to include it on a list I'm making. I loved the atmosphere and everything I ever ordered there was yummy. But none of that matters since it is now defunct, so instead I will share…

The Latest Dish
Neighborhood: Queen Village

613 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Carrie E. writes: The Dish was good. I'm not going to compose a love poem to it or anything, but I had a nice time there and left feeling pretty happy. The spicy scallops really live up to their name...man, were they spicy! So be warned...you may need to smuggle some…

Termini Brothers Bakery

1523 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Tara H. writes: It's places like this that make Philly what it is.  This is why we all love this town.  Termini's is authentic, un-fucked-with, and honest.  

The storefront is filmworthy, and lets passers-by know that something not-of-this-time is goin' on beyond…

Dimitri's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

225 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Barb .. writes: Expect a crowd, expect loud, expect a walk across the street for a drink or five while you wait.  Face it, it's just what you have to do in life if want good grilled octopus - plain and simple.

Primo Hoagies
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2043 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Steve M. writes: Hi. I'm Steve M. and I'm a sandwich freak. Not just a sandwich freak, but a sub-lover. I know you all call them "hoagies" down here, so that is what I'll do my best to do as to referring to them in the following review:

Anyways... OMFG! These are the…

NJ State Aquarium

1 Riverside Dr
Camden, NJ 08103

Lidia B. writes: I used to be hooked on the Baltimore aquarium..  WHY?  no idea.  That placed SUCKS! compared to Adventure Aquarium.  I bought my daughter a passport here last fall, and we've definitely made good of it!  Everyone raves about the hippo tank and the…

Pinot
Neighborhood: Olde City

227 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19195

cherie c. writes: I'm glad Pinot exists, but their merchandise just doesn't suit my tastes.  The owner is very friendly and inviting.  They have some great events.  If I need a gift, this might be a good place to go. But for myself, I don't see myself buying much…

Pho 75 Restaurant
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

1122 Washington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Lidia B. writes: I remember when this place was a whole in the wall in Virginia.  It was in this horrible warehouse place and you sat at tables that resembled lunch room tables in high school.. The wait was RIDICULOUS!  But the wait is well deserved, this place is…

Satellite Cafe
Neighborhood: Cedar Park

701 S 50th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Bill M. writes: I'll stand by anything Stinking Lizaveta is involved with. One of my all time favorite West Philly bands, and their bassist Alexi Papadopoulos and his wife just happen to be the owners of Satellite. Of course the fact that they make good coffee and…

The Cave
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties

700 N Delaware Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Vanessa W. writes: I was just here last weekend for a bachelorette party. I agree with Mia's review - the guys were pretty sweet, but the host was annoying. Being from out of town, I was a bit nervous about safety - and apparently there were some questionable…

Ron's Ribs
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1627 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Susan L. writes: Holy Moly.

Wa-wa-we-wa.

Give me Ron's, or give me death.

This place rocks.

We had the half chicken, red beans and rice, slaw, and cornbread.  The chicken literally melted in my  mouth.
The red beans and rice were so phenomenal that my bf took the…

The Alley Hair Salon

1223 Mifflin St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Marcello D. writes: I have a confession to make. I've cut my own hair for years. Worse yet, I'm really bad at it. My hair has looked like ass for ages. I blame bad experiences.

Growing up in South Philly, I went to a barber that had pictures of kids with spikes, mullets,…

Tla Video

763 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Lauren H. writes: Their ten dollar DVD bin is one of my favorite places in the world. It's also the only way I could justify buying "Center Stage" and "Showgirls".

Aside from letting me indulge my guilty pleasures, TLA has a great selection of new releases,…

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

824 W. Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Cella S. writes: This is pretty much the BEST place to catch a film.  And I love the fact that I can just walk to this place from my apartment.  I used to go here a lot by myself back when I first moved to Bryn Mawr and didn't know anyone else around.  The theatre…

Philadelphia Magic Gardens
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1022 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Bill M. writes: I have an uncanny amount of respect for Isaiah Zagar. when businesses came around and tried to buy out  old South Street establishments many eventually gave into pressure and left. But Zagar has held his ground, and even though he has needed to raise…

Nick's Old Original Roast Beef

2149 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Marian R. writes: the best roast beef sandwich around. we've been eating here for years (me plus my family = since it opened) and my favorite thing about my pool league is that two bars are right around the corner and i get to sneak away for a nick's every now and…

Blackfish

119 Fayette St
Conshohocken, PA 19428

point p. writes: I agree with the others. Quite good cooking at Blackfish Restaurant. Chef is running a tight ship here, certainly more polished than many of Philly's BYOBs.

The dishes tracked along classical lines with good precision and pristine ingredients.

…

Lee How Fook Tea House

219 N 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Courtney Y. writes: I didn't realize this before, but 11th is the hippest street in Ctown. Lee How Fook is the first comtemporary style Chinese restaurant that I've ever been to and it's right at home nestled amongst Vietnam, Zen, and Yakitori Boy.

The decor mimics the…

Alfa Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1709 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Carrie E. writes: I met an associate here recently for drinks, and it took me a good 20 minutes to remember that I had actually been here before, a few months earlier, on one of those wacky "girls nights out" you've been hearing so much about. You know, those nights,…

Tastykake Inc

2801 W Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19129

Adam W. writes: What jives with milk best
Is a peanut butter Kandy Kake
How I wish they'd grow west
For my own darn sake

Darling's Coffeehouse & Cheesecake
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

404 S 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Bill M. writes: The name Darling's is fitting because it's such a darling little cafe. It's the perfect ambiance for a coffeehouse, perfect for breakfest, alright for lunch, and AMAZING for dessert!

In case you haven't noticed in their name cheesecake is their…

Vietnam Palace

222 N 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

jenn h. h. writes: literally across the street from vietnam restaurant, its mortal enemy, is this slightly bigger and less swanky, but still sort of fancy vietnamese spot.  i've always been a vietnam restaurant loyal, but did have a chance to eat here once.  and you…

Wawa Food Markets
Neighborhood: Chinatown

1038 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Karen K. writes: you can't give wawa any less than 3 stars no matter where it is because come on, they are generally open 24-7, have no fees for using the MAC machine and make delicious hoagies, always served with a side of baditude, my favorite of course being the…