Food scene
This place is not fancy or expensive, just delicious. When Anthony Bourdain (RIP) was in Philadelphia recording an episode of "The Layover," he said this was some of the best pho he'd ever eaten. And helped cure his hangover. Order the deluxe pho - it's got all the tasty cuts in it.
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Pho 75
1122 Washington AveThis place is not fancy or expensive, just delicious. When Anthony Bourdain (RIP) was in Philadelphia recording an episode of "The Layover," he said this was some of the best pho he'd ever eaten. And helped cure his hangover. Order the deluxe pho - it's got all the tasty cuts in it.
Coffee that's really good. And really well made espresso. And it's less than two blocks away.
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Rival Bros Coffee Bar
1100 Tasker StCoffee that's really good. And really well made espresso. And it's less than two blocks away.
Want to do some cooking with hard-to-find Asian ingredients while you're visiting? This is a 10 minute walk and has all that you need.
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Hung Vuong Supermarket
1122 Washington AveWant to do some cooking with hard-to-find Asian ingredients while you're visiting? This is a 10 minute walk and has all that you need.
Ember & Ash
1520 East Passyunk AvenueWorld class, snout-to-tail, wood-fired seasonal restaurant with delicious drinks.
Two of the best meals I've ever eaten have been right here. And it's less than two blocks from the front steps.
River Twice
1601 East Passyunk AvenueTwo of the best meals I've ever eaten have been right here. And it's less than two blocks from the front steps.
Located on the top floor of an old high school, this restaurant, and the Bok Bar across the hall, offer amazing views of the city and delicious Sicilian fare.
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Irwin's
800 Mifflin StLocated on the top floor of an old high school, this restaurant, and the Bok Bar across the hall, offer amazing views of the city and delicious Sicilian fare.
A much-buzzed-about Mexican hot spot located in South Philly’s Italian Market — chef Cristina Martínez’s (a recent James Beard award winner) legendary cooking takes the spotlight, just as it has on Chef’s Table, Bon Appetit and more.
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South Philly Barbacoa
1134 S 9th StA much-buzzed-about Mexican hot spot located in South Philly’s Italian Market — chef Cristina Martínez’s (a recent James Beard award winner) legendary cooking takes the spotlight, just as it has on Chef’s Table, Bon Appetit and more.
Nightlife
If you like to dance but don't like traditional dance clubs (for the myriad of reasons one might not) this uber-inclusive club/ bar is a fantastic place to shake your tail feathers. It's also only a block and a half away. This spot is, truly, a neighborhood gem.
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The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad StIf you like to dance but don't like traditional dance clubs (for the myriad of reasons one might not) this uber-inclusive club/ bar is a fantastic place to shake your tail feathers. It's also only a block and a half away. This spot is, truly, a neighborhood gem.
Sightseeing
If you're in the neighborhood anytime around the Christian holidays, and even if you don't celebrate them, you have to experience the nationally famous Miracle on South 13th Street. It's less than a block away, it's bright, it's full of smiling children and adults, and is quite a thing to behold
Miracle On South 13th Street
1700 S 13th StIf you're in the neighborhood anytime around the Christian holidays, and even if you don't celebrate them, you have to experience the nationally famous Miracle on South 13th Street. It's less than a block away, it's bright, it's full of smiling children and adults, and is quite a thing to behold
Rocky ran through here on his way to the art museum steps. Sometimes there's barrels on fire. There's tons of delicious food. There's ethnic ingredients from all over the world you can't find anywhere else. There's even a butcher with meats that you didn't know existed. Truly a piece of Philadelphia history.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StRocky ran through here on his way to the art museum steps. Sometimes there's barrels on fire. There's tons of delicious food. There's ethnic ingredients from all over the world you can't find anywhere else. There's even a butcher with meats that you didn't know existed. Truly a piece of Philadelphia history.