Philadelphia is a must-visit for food lovers, featuring diverse restaurants and unique local chefs. Highlights include Double Knot, Friday Saturday Sunday, and Parc, each offering distinctive dining experiences. The city’s evolving food scene showcases everything from sushi to French classics, making it an unparalleled destination for culinary enthusiasts.
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Ambra, a hidden gem in Philadelphia, offers contemporary Italian cuisine with a changing pre-fixe menu. The intimate 16-seat space surprises diners with between-course additions like fava bean ravioli and raw tuna tart. The dishes, such as anise-scented duck and lemon cheesecake, impress with unexpected flavors. Despite the dark ambience, Ambra delivers an unforgettable dining experience.
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Louie Louie in Philly, founded by the team behind White Dog Cafe, boasts a European-style bistro with an art nouveau design. The French-American menu offers a mix of traditional and regional fare, with standout dishes like warm monkey bread and a croissant breakfast sandwich. While the food impresses, service and noise levels diminish the overall experience.
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Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia offers a picturesque setting with historic cobblestone streets, charming shops, and great dining. The Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting House features the Skyspace, an artwork by James Turrell, providing a tranquil space for reflection and a unique sunset light show. This mesmerizing installation offers a cleansing and relaxing art experience.
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ITV Philly, Chef Nicholas Elmi’s bistro-style restaurant, offers delectable small plates and a tempting wine bar. The menu impresses with items like Puffed Pork Chips and Wagyu Tartare, and the Happy Hour is a great deal. Meeting Chef Elmi was a highlight, showcasing his care and thoughtfulness. An Instagram giveaway for a $25 Opentable gift card is ongoing until April 3, 2017.
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Res Ipsa, a small café near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, offers a clean, simplistic ambiance and delicious food. The Italian breakfast, featuring eggs, fennel sausage, and house-made English muffin, impressed with flavorful beans and broccoli rabe. The café’s signature root cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, was a delightful treat. With its unique ambience and culinary offerings, Res Ipsa is a cafe worth revisiting.
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FRIEDA is a cafe with a diverse, community-oriented concept. The menu featured mushroom bisque, oeuf á la coque, and almond orange cake, all enjoyed in a serene, inclusive setting. Charming space and enjoyed the space’s mission.
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian-American eatery in Philadelphia’s Fishtown. Led by Executive Chef Chris Painter, the restaurant is housed in a restored whiskey bottling building. The ambiance is reminiscent of a Wes Anderson movie, offering a striking look and delectable dishes like seafood mixto, pumpkin pizza, porcini cavatelli, and coffee pot de creme.
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