Sarah's Guidebook
Food Scene
White Yak
6118 Ridge AvenueExcellent authentic Tibetan food
Great spot for drinks and 360 views of the city.
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Jean-Georges Philadelphia
One N 19th StGreat spot for drinks and 360 views of the city.
Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory
4369 Main StExcellent local ice cream spot. Way better than C&C in my opinion.
Super cute spot in the middle of Wissahickon Valley Park. Great food and views.
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Valley Green Inn
6885 Valley Green RdSuper cute spot in the middle of Wissahickon Valley Park. Great food and views.
My favorite restaurant in Center City Philadelphia. Excellent cheese plates and food here never disappoints.
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Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareMy favorite restaurant in Center City Philadelphia. Excellent cheese plates and food here never disappoints.
Make reservations in advance! Delicious Israeli food. The hummus is a must-try.
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Zahav
237 St James PlMake reservations in advance! Delicious Israeli food. The hummus is a must-try.
Super cool restaurant and an excellent tasting menu. During the day, they serve casual lunch and happy hour upstairs. Dinner is downstairs for delicous Japanese fare. Romantic and speakeasy atmosphere.
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Double Knot
120 S 13th StSuper cool restaurant and an excellent tasting menu. During the day, they serve casual lunch and happy hour upstairs. Dinner is downstairs for delicous Japanese fare. Romantic and speakeasy atmosphere.
No frills Chinese restaurant. They take card but I would pay with cash. Hands down the best roast duck.
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Ting Wong
138 N 10th StNo frills Chinese restaurant. They take card but I would pay with cash. Hands down the best roast duck.
Excellent Thai cuisine ‐ my favorite Thai spot in the city!
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JJ Thai Cuisine
2028 Chestnut StExcellent Thai cuisine ‐ my favorite Thai spot in the city!
Delicious Indian fare, great for lunch (buffett), happy hour, or dinner. Really yummy cocktails too. And don't forget the rice pudding!
Veda - Modern Indian Bistro
1920 Chestnut StreetDelicious Indian fare, great for lunch (buffett), happy hour, or dinner. Really yummy cocktails too. And don't forget the rice pudding!
Cute cafe in Old city. The macarons and pastries here are amazing and worth every penny.
ICI Macarons & Cafe
11 Arch StCute cafe in Old city. The macarons and pastries here are amazing and worth every penny.
Sightseeing
All the food you need under one roof! Easily one of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
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Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StAll the food you need under one roof! Easily one of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
Just minutes away this park is easily accessible by walking, biking, or by car. Great for leisurely hiking or bike riding.
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Wissahickon Valley Park
Valley Green RoadJust minutes away this park is easily accessible by walking, biking, or by car. Great for leisurely hiking or bike riding.
Visit the Rocky Steps and the extensive collection at the Philadelphia Art museum. One of my favorite pieces is found here! (Nude descending a staircase by Duchamp)
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyVisit the Rocky Steps and the extensive collection at the Philadelphia Art museum. One of my favorite pieces is found here! (Nude descending a staircase by Duchamp)
Lots of historic sites, including Independence Hall and Elfreth's Alley (America'soldest street and still residential!). Great for walking around, lots of bars and restaurants, and boutique shops.
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Old City District
231 Market StLots of historic sites, including Independence Hall and Elfreth's Alley (America'soldest street and still residential!). Great for walking around, lots of bars and restaurants, and boutique shops.
Great for families, lots of activities for all ages. During the summer, there are food vendors and hammocks. The park lights up at night.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdGreat for families, lots of activities for all ages. During the summer, there are food vendors and hammocks. The park lights up at night.
Very diverse range of Asian flavors - Chinese, Taiwanese, Szechuan, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Shanghainese just to name a few.
Penang, Ting Wong, Dim Sum Garden, Tea-Do, and Pho Xe Lua are a few of my favorites.
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China Town
Very diverse range of Asian flavors - Chinese, Taiwanese, Szechuan, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Shanghainese just to name a few.
Penang, Ting Wong, Dim Sum Garden, Tea-Do, and Pho Xe Lua are a few of my favorites.
Bars
1 Tippling Place
2006 Chestnut StAwesome cocktails
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StSpeakeasy with excellent cocktails.