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for the annual ItalIan Market FestIval. italianmarketfestival.com.

summer. It’s very accurately named and a ton of fun. universitycity.org.

the art star CraFt Bazaar brings curated clothing, jewelry, arts and crafts and more to the Delaware River waterfront. artstarcraftsbazaar.com.

july

the PhIlly CraFt Beer FestIval brings more than 75 breweries to the Navy Yard, with unlimited sampling included in the ticket price. phillycraftbeerfest.com.

east Passyunk Car show and street FestIval: Classic and custom cars, live music and

hIdden CIty FestIval: Every four years, the Hidden City Festival explores forgotten parts of the city with a month of performances, talks, tours and more. hiddencityphila.org. For one night each month, May through October, the nIght Market highlights the vibrancy of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and their individual takes on food, entertainment and art. Think blocks and blocks of food trucks. thefoodtrust. org/night-market. the kensIngton kInetIC sCulPture derBy is Weird Philly at its best: Bike-powered mobile creations tour Frankford Avenue, then crash into a mud pit. kinetickensington.org. Running in conjunction with it is the trenton avenue arts FestIval, which draws thousands to celebrate the art,history and culture of the neighborhood. trentonaveartsfest.org.

june the roots PICnIC: The only time you’re going to see De La Soul and tUnE-yArDs on the same bill. okayplayer.com/rootspicnic. the Manayunk arts FestIval draws artists, collectors, buyers and designers from across the country for the tri-state’s largest outdoor juried arts festival. manayunk.com. the solow FestIval is an 11-day explosion of weird, fun creativity, and all performances are pay-what-you-can. solowfest.com. Holler for a dollar with West Philly merchants at the BaltIMore avenue dollar stroll . universitycity.org.

the awesoMe Fest: A summer-long, citywide celebration of everything, well, awesome (and free) in film. Think outdoor movie screenings in parks. theawesomefest.com.

the Clark Park MusIC and arts FestIval is held twice a year, on the closest Saturday to the summer solstice and the fall equinox, bookending your summer festivities with local art, music and entertainment. facebook.com/clarkparkfest. 40th street suMMer serIes is a series of free outdoor concerts held along 40th Street each

takes place. Self explanatory. Keep your ear to the ground for details. Prepare for genitals. philadelphianakedbikeride.wordpress.com.

During the FrInge FestIval, the whole city turns into an alt-theater/dance/performance festival for three weeks. fringearts.com.

South Philly eats. visiteastpassyunk.com.

PhIlly 4th oF July JaM: Birthplace of America. Red, white and blue. Free concert. Music acts who are most likely a big deal. Crowds on the Parkway. Fireworks. “’Murica,” etc. welcomeamerica.com.

XPonentIal MusIC FestIval features local radio station WXPN’s favorite bands, and if you venture over to Camden to see the show, they’ll be your favorite bands, too. xpn.org/xponential-music-festival. Get wild (but not too wild, boozehound) with the animals at the PhIladelPhIa zoo’s suMMer ale FestIval, philadelphiazoo.org.

october the 215 FestIval brings a ton of literary events. 215festival.org.

the MIdtown vIllage Fall FestIval is probably the only chance you’ll have to sumo wrestle in the heart of the city. midtownvillage.org.

november

BlaCkstar FIlM FestIval is an annual celebration of black cinema replete with film screenings, movie premiers and panel discussions. blackstarfest.org.

shakesPeare In Clark Park is an annual rite for Philly’s diehard fans of The Bard. Grab a blanket and pick a spot early to enjoy these excellent outdoor performances. shakespeareinclarkpark.org.

august You can twerk as much as you’d like at Diplo and friends’ annual Mad deCent BloCk Party at Festival Pier. maddecentblockparty.com. Head to nearby Schwenksville for the PhIladelPhIa Folk FestIval and take in the sights and guitar riffs. pfs.org/folk-festival. Northern Liberties’ 2nd street FestIval brings lots of folk acts for free, plus booze and bites. 2ndstfestival.org.

FIrst Person FestIval, a celebration of storytelling. firstpersonarts.org.

The 1.4-mile thanksgIvIng day Parade, whichbegins at 8:30 a.m., is the oldest in the country, and fills the Ben Franklin Parkway with spectators from all over the country. visitphilly.com.

december the BIlenky Junkyard CyCloCross bike race/ obstacle course is far away, but fun for participants and spectators. bilenky.com. New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Delware River, the Rittenhouse Square Christmas Tree Lighting, ice skating at the Piazza at Schmidt’s, Waterfront Winterfest, Christmas Village at LOVE Park — get to Googling PhIladelPhIa holIday events, as there are simply too many to count. God bless us, everyone.

the BudweIser Made In aMerICa FestIval was founded by Jay-Z in 2012, and features various hip-hop, EDM, rock and alternative acts throughout Labor Day weekend. If it’s too loud, you’re too old. madeinamericafest.com.

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Green Street coffee. 262 S. 19th St., 215-545-6655, metropolitanbakery.com.

a.kItCHen [neW amerICan] | $$$ Eli Kulp and the Fork crew have taken over the kitchen at the AKA Hotel restaurant and tricked it out with ambitious wood-fired fare, a stand-up cocktail program and a wine list filled with small production finds. 135 S. 18th St., 215-825-7030, akitchenandbar.com.

mOnk’s CaFÉ [BeLGIan] | $$ A dark, crowded Belgian joint with a staggering selection of international beers. Don’t miss their frites with bourbon mayonnaise. 264 S. 16th St., 215-545-7005, monkscafe.com.

aLma De CuBa [LatIn] | $$$ The modern Latin offering from Stephen Starr’s empire. 1623 Walnut St., 215-988-1799, almadecubarestaurant.com. auDreY CLaIre [meDIterranean/BYOB] | $$ Fresh ingredients in an airy setting. 276 S. 20th St., 215-731-1222, audreyclaire.com. aVanCe [neW amerICan] | $$$ Out with the old and in with the new, this redux of the former Le Bec space is doing high-end and high-thinking tasting menus. 1523 Walnut St., 215-405-0700, avancerestaurant.com. BarCLaY PrIme [steakHOuse] | $$$ Dedicated to the decadence of rare prime rib eyes, dry-aged porterhouses and turning burly machismo on its ear in the process. 237 S. 18th St., 215-732-7560, barclayprime.com. ButCHer & sInGer [steakHOuse] | $$$$ A Mad Men aesthetic creates a toasty backdrop for another manly meat menu.1500 Walnut St., 215732-4444, butcherandsinger.com.

nOm nOm ramen [JaPanese] | $ Broth, pork belly, veggies and noodles. 20 S. 18th St., 215-988-0898, nomnomramen.com. OYster HOuse [seaFOOD] | $$$ The fried oysters with chicken salad is a lesser-known Philly specialty. 1516 Sansom St., 215-567-7683, oysterhousephilly.com. ParC [FrenCH] | $$$ Watching the sun strike the open windows of Stephen Starr’s high-end French restaurant is a beyond-elegant moment. 227 S. 18th St., 215-545-2262, parc-restaurant.com. PHILaDeLPHIa CHutneY CO. [InDIan] | $ This quick-serve, vegetarian spot serves up mainly the South Indian crepes called dosas. 1628 Sansom St., 215-564-6446, philadelphiachutneyco.com. PuB & kItCHen [neW amerICan] | $$ A stellar booze selection, neighborhood vibes and U.K.inspired fare. 1946 Lombard St., 215-545-0350, thepub-andkitchen.com. Pure Fare [sanDWICHes] | $$ The calorie-con-

scious menu items were vetted by a professor of nutrition education. 119 S. 21st St., 267-318-7441, purefare.com. raCHaeL’s nOsHerI [DeLICatessen] | $$ Stellar counter service and towering sandwiches at this throwback deli. 120 S. 19th St., 215-568-9565. rOtIsseur [neW amerICan] | $$ Cage-, hormoneand antibiotic-free rotisserie chicken paired with classic American sides. 102 S. 21st St., 215-4969494, rotisseur.net. sBraGa [neW amerICan] | $$$ After winning season 7 of Top Chef, Kevin Sbraga brought his vision of upscale and innovative comfort food to Broad Street. 440 S. Broad St., 215-735-1913, sbraga.com. sHake sHaCk [BurGers] | $$ A local outpost of the much-lauded New York burger joint, with a Philly-centric spin. 2000 Sansom St., 215-8091742, shakeshack.com. sPreaD BaGeLrY [BreakFast] | $$ Montreal-style wood-fired bagels. The wait is worth it. 262 S. 20th St., 215-545-0626, spreadbagelry.com. tIntO [taPas] | $$$ Jose Garces’ Tinto follows a Spanish tapas model straight out of San Sebastian. 114 S. 20th St., 215-665-9150, tintorestaurant.com. tWentY mannInG GrILL [neW amerICan] | $$$ A bistro/lounge offering a casual American menu

CaFÉ LuteCIa [FrenCH] | $ This tiny spot serves up Gallic appreciation — its crowning glory is the tomato bisque. 2301 Lombard St., 215-790-9557. DI BrunO BrOs. [sPeCIaLtY FOODs] | $$ With more olive oils than you can shake a stick at, Di Bruno’s is the place for your upscale ingredients and fancy deli fare. 1730 Chestnut St., 215-6659220, dibruno.com. eL reY [meXICan] | $$ The walls are filled with trippy Mexican prison art; in the back is a covert cocktail bar. 2013 Chestnut St., 215-563-3330, elreyrestaurant.com. eraWan tHaI CuIsIne [tHaI] | $$ In a city with a scarcity of Thai spots, this is one of the few, and is quite tasty. 123 S. 23rd St., 215-567-2542, erawanphilly.com. HIPCItYVeG [VeGetarIan/VeGan] | $ The Ziggy, a smoked tempeh burger, one-ups the Big Mac with its special sauce. 127 S. 18th St., 215-278-7605, hipcityveg.com. La COLOmBe [CaFÉ] | $ Euro-bohemia meets Rittenhouse chic at the flagship shop of the richest java in town. 130 S. 19th St., 215-563-0860, lacolombe.com. mama PaLma’s [PIZZerIa] | $$ An aesthetically pleasing pizzeria that’s all about wood-fired toasty tastes. 2229 Spruce St., 215-735-7357, mamapalmas.yolasite.com. metrOPOLItan CaFÉ [sanDWICHes/BakerY] | $ Pot pies, mini pizzas and salads complemented by

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restaurants/markets and fresh rotating “plates of the day.” 261 S. 20th St., 215-731-0900, twentymanning.com. unDerDOGs [HOt DOGs] | $ Encased meats done up a couple dozen ways. 132 S. 17th St., 215-6658080, underdogsphilly.com. VernICk FOOD & DrInk [neW amerICan] | $$$ After prepping spots for major-leaguer JeanGeorges Vongerichten, Gregory Vernick returned home with a menu reflecting his travels. 2031 Walnut St., 267-639-6644, vernickphilly.com. VILLaGe WHIskeY [neW amerICan/BurGers] | $$ Jose Garces’ amalgam of swing-era ambience and Southern comfort food — with one of the best damn burgers in the city. 118 S. 20th St., 215-665-1088, villagewhiskey.com.

gayborhood/ midtown village/ avenue of the arts 13tH street PIZZa [PIZZa] | $ Colloquially known as “Gay Pizza,” it’s one of the few places to get munchies after hours in the area, so the hordes stumbling out of the clubs after last call tend to end up here. 209 S. 13th St., 215-546-4453, 13thstreetpizza.com. amÍs [ItaLIan] | $$$ At Marc Vetri’s super sleek Roman-style trattoria, Sal’s Sunday prix-fixe is the way to go. 412 S. 13th St., 215-732-AMIS, amisphilly.com. BarBuZZO [meDIterranean] | $$$ The Mediterranean-influenced menu touches on seafood (grilled octopus with piri piri oil; wood-roasted Portuguese sardines) plus housemade pastas, pizza and charcuterie. 110 S. 13th St., 215-546-9300, barbuzzo.com. CaPOGIrO GeLatO [Dessert/CaFÉ] | $$ Quite possibly the best gelato in Philly, if not the world. The sea salt and Mexican chocolate are not to be missed. 119 S. 13th St., 215-351-0900, capogirogelato.com. CHeu nOODLe Bar [asIan] | $$ Unapologetically inauthentic Asian. Killer noodles and dumplings. 255 S. 10th St., 267-639-4136, cheunoodlebar.com. Dream meXICan GrILL [meXICan] | $$ Affordable, tasty BYOB Mexican. 1214 Walnut St., 215-5462009, dreammexicangrill.com. eat-a-PIta [neW amerICan/meDIterranean] | $ A quick healthy option, with a hefty selection of pitas and salads. 128 S. 12th St. (215) 925-7482, eatapitaphilly.com. GarCes traDInG CO. [neW amerICan] | $$ The Iron Chef ’s foray into the gourmet market game plus a sit down dining room and well-curated wine shop. 1111 Locust St., 215-574-1099, garcestradingcompany.com. Green street COFFee rOasters [CaFÉ] | $ Locally roasted, smartly sourced joe from a pair of brothers with serious coffee cred. 1101 Spruce St., greenstreetcoffee.com.

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JamOnera [sPanIsH/WIne Bar] | $$$ Spanish tapas with an extensive selection of wines, sherries and vermouths. 105 S. 13th St., 215-922-6061, jamonerarestaurant.com. Last DrOP [COFFee & tea] | $ This coffee shop is a historical hangout for future big names in the Philly music scene. 1300 Pine St., 215-893-9262, thelastdropcoffeehouse.com. maraBeLLa meatBaLL CO. [ItaLIan/sanDWICHes] | $ Mouth-watering meat, also some veggie options. 1211 Walnut St., 215-238-1833, marabellameatballco.com. mIXtO [LatIn amerICan/CarrIBean] | $$ These guys make a mean mojito. 1141 Pine St., 215-5920363, mixtorestaurante.com. nOmaD rOman [PIZZa] | $$ Thin, Roman-style pies are the go-to here at the Midtown Village outpost of this pizza truck and restaurant. Bonus points for the $5 pizza happy hour. 1305 Locust St., 215-644-9287, nomadpizzaco.com.

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OPa [Greek] | $$ Modern Greek cuisine in the front, happening beer garden in the back. 1311 Sansom St., 215-545-0170, opaphiladelphia.com. PetruCe et aL. [neW amerICan] | $$$ The brothers Petruce are making wood-fired magic in their well-reviewed new Walnut Street spot. The beverage program is one of the best in the city with draft ciders, natural wines and expertly crafted cocktails. 1121 Walnut St., 267-225-8232, petrucephilly.com. samPan [asIan FusIOn] | $$$ It’s hard to beat the $3-$4 happy hour at Sampan with signature bites like edamame dumplings, pork bao buns and Korean fried chicken. Check out Graffiti Bar just down the alley while you’re at it. 124 S. 13th St., 215-732-3501, sampanphilly.com. VeDGe [VeGetarIan/VeGan] | $$$ Next-level vegan cuisine with killer cocktails and wine.Leave all preconceived notions about meat-less dining at the door. 1221 Locust St., 215-320-7500, vedgerestaurant.com.

behold. Book a table and sit back for 14 plus courses of performance-worthy plates. 300 S. Broad St., 215670-2303, philadelphia.volverrestaurant.com. ZaVInO [ItaLIan] | $$ At Zavino’s polished, narrow space, check out pies like the polpettini (red sauce, provolone, mini veal meatballs) or the Joey (Berkshire pork sausage, crushed tomato, chili flakes, garlic). 112 S. 13th St., 215-732-2400, zavino.com.

old city/society hill/ south street east/ washington square west amaDa [taPas] | $$$ Tapas with a touch of style, combining traditional dishes with innovative techniques. 217 Chestnut St., 215-625-2450, amadarestaurant.com. BIstrOt La mInette [FrenCH] | $$$ An enchanting Francophilian restaurant that should delight anyone in search of le refuge. 623 S. Sixth St., 215-925-8000, bistrotlaminette.com. BLaCkBIrD [PIZZa/VeGan] | $ Philly-inspired pizzas and sandwiches that are 100 percent vegan and kosher. 507 S. Sixth St., 215-625-6660, blackbirdpizzeria.com. BuDDakan [asIan FusIOn] | $$$ Stephen Starr’s Buddakan provides a glam backdrop for the young and the restless and all who appreciate delicious Pan-Asian fare. 325 Chestnut St., 215-574-9440, buddakan.com. tHe COntInentaL [neW amerICan] | $$ Ever had a Tang cocktail? You can, now, here. 138 Market St., 215-923-6069, continentalmartinibar.com. COOPeraGe [GastrOPuB/neW amerICan] | $$ Wine, whiskey and Southern food. 123 S. Seventh St., 215-226-2667, cooperagephilly.com. COPaBanana [amerICan/meXICan] | $$ The southern neighbor location of the UCity Mexican joint. 344 South Street, 215-923-6180, copabanana.com. FamOus 4tH street DeLICatessen [sanDWICHes] | $$ Nobody knows Jewish-Euro noshing like this deli just south of South. Average-sized stomachs go home with literal quarts of leftovers. 700 S. Fourth St., 215-922-3274. FOrk [neW amerICan] | $$$ The flagship restaurant of one of Food & Wine’s best new chefs in the US. 306 Market St., 215-625-9425, forkrestaurant.com.

VetrI [ItaLIan] | $$$$ Marc Vetri’s eponymous restaurant is still one of the hottest tickets in town. 1312 Spruce St., 215-732-3478, vetriristorante.com.

FrankLIn FOuntaIn [ICe Cream] | $$ The Franklin Fountain is a throwback corner ice cream saloon in Old City, frequently staffed by guys with oldtimey mustaches. 116 Market St., 215-627-1899, franklinfountain.com.

VOLVer [neW amerICan] | $$$ Chef Jose Garces’ foray into the world of ticketed dining is an experience to

Han DYnastY [sZeCHuan] | $$ Han Dynasty considers proper Szechuan spicing its raison d’être.

restaurants/markets Now in new larger Old City digs. 123 Chestnut St., 215-922-1888, handynasty.net. HIGH street On market [neW amerICan] | $$ Eli Kulp’s reimagining of Fork Etc. is genius morning, noon and night with mind-blowing breads and breakfasts, creatively composed sandwiches and salads for lunch and one of the most forward thinking dinner menus in town. 308 Market St., 215-625-0988, highstreetonmarket.com. HOt DIGGItY [HOt DOGs] | $ Hot dogs go haute with hand-crafted toppings, artisan sodas and thick-cut fries at this South Street dog house. 630 South St., 267-886-9253 thehotdiggity.com. kaneLLa [Greek] | $$ The Cypriot menu is based around gimmick-free simplicity: organic, freerange meats, from quail and rabbit to lamb and goat, plus locally sourced fish daily. 1001 Spruce St., 215-922-1773, kanellarestaurant.com. LIttLe FIsH [seaFOOD] | $$$ Once voted one of the top three seafood restaurants in America. 746 S. Sixth St., 267-455-0127, littlefishbyob.com. menaGerIe [COFFee] | $ A sleek and comfortable place to pour over a pour over and a croissant. 18 S. Third St., menageriecoffee.wordpress.com. mOrImOtO [JaPanese] | $$$$ Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s Philadelphia outpost is home to the most stellar sushi in town. Go for the omasake. 723 Chestnut St., 215-413-9070, morimotorestaurant.com.

taLuLa’s GarDen [neW amerICan] | $$$ 210 W. Washington Square, 215-592-7787, talulasgarden.com. WeDGe + FIG [WIne anD CHeese] | $$ This cheese bistro packs its menu with light lunch items and sweet treats. 160 N. Third St., 267-603-3090, wedgeandfig.com. ZaHaV [IsraeLI] | $$$ Small plates like raw ground lamb punched up with allspice or a flavorful Moroccan-style chicken stew; the hummus is absurd. 237 St. James Place, 215-625-8800, zahavrestaurant.com.

queen village/ pennsport DmItrI’s [meDIterranean] | $$ The perfect BYOB for flawless seafood — cash only and it doesn’t take reservations, but it’s worth the trouble. 795 S. Third St., 215-625-0556, dmitrisrestaurant.com. essene market + CaFé [VeGetarIan] | $$$ Providing organic and gluten-free grub for this hood’s vegan and hippie sets. 719 S. Fourth St., 215-9221146, essenemarket.com. FeDeraL DOnuts | $ The business plan is simple: offer three highly addictive foods — coffee, doughnuts and fried chicken — and make them better

than anything you’ve ever tasted. 1219 S. Second St., 267-687-8258, federaldonuts.com. FOr Pete’s sake [PuB Fare] | $$ A cozy Queen Village neighborhood pub. 900 S. Front St., 215462-2230, forpetessakepub.com. GOOeY LOOIes [sanDWICHes] | $ The biggest and occasionally best hoagies around. 231 McClellan St., 215-334-7668. GrInDCOre HOuse [VeGetarIan/CaFé] | $ The coffee’s delicious, the baked goods are vegan and the soundtrack is metal. 1515 S. Fourth St., 215839-3333, grindcorehouse.com. InternatIOnaL smOkeLess BBq [VIetnamese BBq] | $$ Tucked away in the New World Shopping Plaza, this place is a meat-lover’s Eden. $16 gets you a plate of unlimited meat for D.I.Y. at-the-table grilling and all the side sauces you can squeeze on your plate. 600 Washington Ave., 215-599-8844. kennett [neW amerICan GastrOPuB] | $$ This sustainability-focused spot brings a creative edge to the neighborhood food scene. 848 S. Second St., 267-687-1426, kennettrestaurant.com. O’neaLs PuB [IrIsH PuB] | $ 611 S. 3rd St., 215574-9495, onealspub.com PHILaDeLPHIa JaVa CO. [CaFé] | $ This La Colombe brewer is dog-friendly and offers free Wi-Fi for

PerCY street BarBeCue [sOutHern BBq] | $$ Aside from brisket, Percy’s does pork spare ribs, pork belly, chicken and a killer sausage. 900 South St., 215-625-8510, percystreet.com. PIZZerIa steLLa | $$ 215 Lombard St., 215-3208000, pizzeriastella.net. reDWOOD [amerICan/BIstrO] | $$ Bottomless mimosas and bloodies at lunch for $15. 340 South St., 215-238-1512, redwoodphilly.com. rOsa BLanCa [CuBan] | $$ Chef Jose Garces has transformed the shuttered Chinese-Peruvian Chifa into Rosa Blanca, a shiny new Cuban diner that’s mixing mean mojitos and pressing the best Cuban sandwiches in town. 707 Chestnut St., 215-925-5555, rosablancadiner.com. serPICO [neW amerICan] | $$$ Thanks to Stephen Starr, Philadelphia now boasts its very own Momofuku alum. Peter Serpico is serving a innovative and really exciting menu at this sleek South Street spot. 604 South St., 215-925-3001, serpicoonsouth.com. sIP-n-GLO JuICerY [CaFé] | $ Ever had a beet, carrot, celery, lemon and ginger juice? Give it a shot, for your health. 932 South St., 267-273-0639, sipnglo.com. sOutH street sOuVLakI [Greek] | $$ Healthy Mediterranean from a place that’s been on South Street since Dead Milkmen roamed it. 509 South St., 215-925-3026.

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restaurants/markets the study-buddy crowd. Try the hot apple cider in winter. 852 S. Second St., 215-339-8248 sHOt tOWer COFFee [CaFÉ] | $$ Across the street from the actual shot tower, this is where to get your Stumptown-coffee fix. 542 Christian St., 267-886-8049, shottowercoffee.com.

bella vista/ italian market/ passyunk square CantIna LOs CaBaLLItOs [meXICan] | $$ Chips and salsa and endless pitchers of frozen margaritas make Cantina the perennially packed Passyunk place to be.1651 E. Passyunk Ave., 215755-3550, cantinaloscaballitos.com. DI BrunO BrOs [meat/CHeese] | $$ Where cheese lovers go to die. Of happiness. 930 S. Ninth St., 215-922-2876, dibruno.com. Green aIsLe GrOCerY [sPeCIaLtY FOOD] | $$$ Locally grown goods plus a line of house pickles and preserves at this jewel box locavore grocery.1618 E.Passyunk Ave., 215-465-1411, greenaislegrocery.com. GaraGe [Bar] | $ Killer canned beer and indoor food truck with a rotating schedule of pop-ups from restaurants and chefs all over town. 1231-1233 East Passyunk Ave., garagephilly.com. Green eGGs CaFÉ [BrunCH] | $$ Lines are never not long at this EXP brunch haven. Chicken and waffles benedict and red velvet pancakes are two reasons why. 1306 Dickinson St., 215-226-EGGS, greeneggscafe.net. kHmer kItCHen [CamBODIan] | $ Cambodian cuisine at its finest at this South Philly BYO mom and pop. The banana flower isn’t for beginners. 700 S. Sixth St., 215-755-2222. L’etaGe [FrenCH] | $$ If you want to dance but want a chiller vibe than Old City, this is a good place to go. And there are crepes downstairs! 624 S. Sixth St., 215-592-0656, creperie-beaumonde.com.

Le VIrtu [ItaLIan] | $$$ Travel to Abruzzo without leaving Passyunk Avenue. Go for the salumi and the single strand maccheroni a la mugnaia. 1927 East Passyunk Ave., 215-2715626, levirtu.com. Pat’s kInG OF steaks [sanDWICHes] | $ The Cheesesteak Capital of the Universe. 1237 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-468-1546, patskingofsteaks.com. PLaZa GarIBaLDI [meXICan] | $ Huitlacoche and squash blossoms! Takeout! 935 Washington Ave., 215-922-2370, plazagaribaldiphilly.com. saBrIna’s CaFÉ [neW amerICan] | $$ Arguably the best brunch in town.Almost certainly the longest wait. 910 Christian St., 215-574-1599, sabrinascafe.com. statesIDe [neW amerICan] | $$ Cocktails with a view of the avenue plus smart small plates. 1536 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-551-2500, statesidephilly.com. taQuerIa VeraCruZana [meXICan] | $ Serious Mexican breakfasts, tons of tortas and late night hours with plenty of Italian Market flavor. 908 Washington Ave., 215-465-1440. tOWnsenD [FrenCH] | $$$ The brightest new addition to the ever expanding Passyunk Avenue restaurant scene, Townsend is bringing gorgeously prepared French fare back in vogue. 1623 East Passyunk Ave., 267-639-3203, townsendrestaurant.com.

south philly BOmB BOmB Bar-B-Q [BBQ] | $$ This ribs joint was officially renamed in the ’90s to reflect its decades-old neighborhood name: Bomb Bomb. It had been called that for more than half a century, after two sets of explosives were detonated on the front steps in 1936, supposedly the work of local racketeers. Newspaper clippings recounting the bombings hang on the walls today. 1026 Wolf St., 215-463-1311, bombbomb-restaurant.com. CaCIa’s [BakerY/PIZZa] | $ This fourth-generation brick-oven bakery has expanded its franchise in recent years, but South Philly is still its home base. Grab a cannoli. 1526 W. Ritner St., 215-334-1340, caciabakery.com.

GennarO’s tOmatO PIe [ItaLIan] | $$ A ’40s-style BYOB pizzeria serving tomato pies, a Philly special in which the sauce goes over the cheese. They also have other great pies, most with a crispy thin crust. 1429 Jackson St., 215-462-5070, gennarostomatopie.com. JOHn’s rOast POrk [sanDWICHes] | $ John’s cheesesteaks are coveted for a reason: The fresh rolls are key, but it’s really about the masterful folding of onions and cheese into the meat during grilling. 14 E. Snyder Ave., 215-463-1951, johnsroastpork.com. InDustrY [Bar] | $ Finally a bar and restaurant for the industry and by the industry, meaning late -night kitchen hours and a discount on your bill if you happen to work in the restaurant biz. 1401 E. Moyamensing Ave., 215-271-9500, theindustrybar.com. La rOsa PIZZerIa | $ South Philly has a reputation for producing delicious pizzas that don’t conform to the American idea of what a pie looks like. La Rosa, right off the Snyder stop on the Broad Street subway line, makes square, Roman-style pizza; their most famous varietal is a white pie with sliced potatoes and rosemary. 2106 S. Broad St., 215-271-5246. LOs GaLLOs [meXICan] | $ This LoMo (that’s Lower Moyamensing) spot boasts incredibly cheap, incredibly delicious Mexican fare, from tacos and quesadillas to football-sized tortas. 951 Wolf St., 215-551-1245. meLrOse DIner | $ As anyone who grew up here can hum for you, “Everybody who knows ... goes to Melrose.” Because it’s open 24 hours, and sometimes you desperately need hash browns at 4 a.m. The first in the triumvirate of famous South Philly diners. 1501 Snyder Ave., 215-467-6644, melrose-diner.com. neW PHnOm PenH [VIetnamese/CamBODIan] | $ Homey food in a homely setting; known for their amazingly inexpensive pho-like but distinctly Cambodian noodle soup. 2301 S. Seventh St., 215-389-2122. OreGOn DIner | $ The second member of the South Philly diner triumvirate. 302 W. Oregon Ave., 215-462-5566, oregondinerphilly.com. PenrOse DIner | $ The third member of the South Philly diner triumvirate. 2016 Penrose Ave., 215465-1097, penrosediner.com. skY CaFÉ [InDOnesIan] | $ It’s a trek from Center City, but the amount of great Indonesian you get for under $10 is worth it. 1540 W. Ritner St., 215271-1983, skycafe215.com. teXas WIeners [amerICan] | $ Don’t giggle — this 90-year-old South Philly standby (“Texas” refers to the spicy chili plopped on top, not the state of origin) serves split hot dogs that will wipe that smirk right off your face. Try the secret-recipe “Greek Sauce,” so popular that it’s also sold wholesale for $3.25 a quart. 1426 Snyder Ave., 215-465-8635, texaswieners.com. tOnY Luke’s [sanDWICHes] | $ Self-styled Renaissance man Tony Luke has dipped his toe into movies and music, but nothing draws a crowd like his cheesesteaks. 39 E. Oregon Ave., 215-551-5725, tonylukes.com.

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restaurants/markets

graduate hospital/ south street west/ point breeze/ grays ferry

sub-continent. 501 S. 42nd St., 215-386-1999, desichaathouse.com.

CIrCLes, tHaI/VeGetarIan] | $$ Cheap Thai for the masses. 1514 Tasker St., 267-387-1778, circlesnewbold.com.

Fat Ham [sOutHern] | $$ Top Chef Kevin Sbraga’s take on Southern comfort includes crazy good hot chicken and penty of bourbon-centric cocktails. 3131 Walnut St., 215-735-1914, sbragadining. com/fatham.

FItLer DInInG rOOm [neW amerICan] | $$$ Breezy vibes and cozy banquettes outfit this lovely corner room where chef Rob Marzinsky turns out elegant plates of airy gnocchi and pristine oysters. 2201 Spruce St., 215-732-3331, fitlerdiningroom.com. GOVInDa’s VeGetarIan [VeGan/VeGetarIan] | $ Proving that vegetarian food doesn’t have to be healthy, this South Street mainstay churns out meat-free versions of cheesesteaks, chicken salad and filet-o-fish. 1408 South St., 215-985-9303, govindasvegetarian.com. HarDena [InDOnesIan] | $ Amazing, authentic, veggie-friendly, dirt-cheap Indonesian food. 1754 S. Hicks St., 215-271-9442, hardenas.com. JamaICan Jerk Hut [CarrIBean] | $$ Jerk chicken tastes better outside with a cooler of BYO Red Stripes and a Peter Tosh soundtrack. 1436 South St., 215-545-8644, jajerkhut.com.

DIstrItO [meXICan] | $$$ The hot-pink interior, VW-Beetle booth and wall of luchador wrestling masks should tip you off to the fun, frenetic vibe at Jose Garces’ Mexican small-plater. 3945 Chestnut St., 215-222-1657, distritorestaurant.com.

Han DYnastY [CHInese] | $$ The first spinoff of the original Old City Szechuan restaurant has much more space and much better decor, but the same face-scorching dedication to chili oil. 3711 Market St., 215-222-3711, handynasty.net. kunG Fu HOaGIes [VeGan/VeGetarIan/FOOD truCk] | $ One of the many lunch trucks that have branched out from bacon-egg-and-cheese, KFH serves vegan Vietnamese, notably the titular tofu banh mi. The truck migrates all over, but regularly shows up in University City for lunch during the school year. 38th and Sansom streets, 267-344-6259, twitter.com/kungfuhoagies. LOVers anD maDmen [CaFÉ/BrunCH] | $$ 28 S. 40th St., 215-243-9851, loversandmadmencoffee.com.

mIZu [susHI Bar] | $$ A student favorite for its BYO policy (bring white wine or sake) and cheap takeout sushi. 111 S. 40th St., 215-382-1745, mizusushibar.com. POD [asIan FusIOn] | $$$ There’s cheaper sushi just around the corner, but this Stephen Starr Asian-fusion restaurant is all about the fun atmosphere with its outrageous décor and glowing, color-shifting booths. 3636 Sansom St., 215-3871803, podrestaurant.com. saBrIna’s [BrunCH/neW amerICan] | $$ This third Sabrina’s outpost brought fancy French toast to an area sorely in need of brunch options. 227 N. 34th St., 215-222-1022, sabrinascafe.com. WHIte DOG CaFÉ [neW amerICan] | $$ A longstanding figurehead in the fair-trade, organic and sustainable-business community. 3420 Sansom St., 215-386-9224, whitedog.com. ZaVInO [PIZZa] | $$ UCity’s newest go-to for woodfired pies, interesting by-the-glass pours and the bet ricotta in town. 3200 Chestnut St., 215-823-6897.

west/southwest philly aBYssInIa [etHIOPIan] | $$ Ethiopian and

PumPkIn [neW amerICan] | $$$ A beacon of BYOB excellence. 1713 South St., 215-545-4448, pumpkinphilly.com. rIVaL BrOs. [COFFee] | $ Locally roasted coffee with a close-to-home lean featuring dairy from Lancaster’s Trickling Springs Creamery, breads from High Street on Market and jams from Green Aisle Grocery. 2400 Lombard St., rivalbros.com. saWatDee [tHaI] | $$ That’s Thai for “hello.” 1501 South St., 215-790-1299, sawatdeephilly.com.

university city BOBBY’s BurGer PaLaCe | $$ Bobby Flay’s burger joint tries to put a twist on everything, from sandwiches with chips on top to spiked milkshakes. 3925 Walnut St., 215-387-0378, bobbysburgerpalace.com. CaPOGIrO GeLatO [ICe Cream/CaFÉ] | $$ 3925 Walnut St., 215-222-0252, capogirogelato.com. COPaBanana [amerICan/meXICan] | $$ Great burger, $5 margaritas. 4000 Spruce St., 215-3821330, copabanana.com. COZara [JaPanese] | $$ The newest spot from Rittenhouse favorite, Zama, is forgoing sushi in favor of Japanese pub grub. 3200 Chestnut St., 267-233-7488, cozaraphilly.com. DesI CHaat HOuse [InDIan] | $ A pan-South Asian comfort food, chaat is an array of savory snackies and condiments sold from street carts across the

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restaurants/markets dishes in the state. 4371 Main St., 215-483-1979, chabaathai.com. COuCH tOmatO CaFÉ [PIZZa/ItaLIan] | $ Crowdpleasing gourmet pizzas. 102 Rector St., 215-4832233, manayunktomato.com. DaLessanDrO’s steaks anD HOaGIes [sanDWICHes] | $ Hoagies and cheesesteaks filled to the brim, plus a nice beer selection. 600 Wendover St., 215482-5407, dalessandros.com. tHe GOat’s BearD [amerICan/COmFOrt FOOD] | $$ Go here for tapas, whiskey and craft beers. 4201 Main St., 267-323-2495, thegoatsbeardphilly.com. Jake’s anD COOPer’s WIne Bar [amerICan/ WIne Bar] | $$ Bruce Cooper’s extensive menu is committed to local farmers and sustainable practices. 4365-67 Main St., 215-483-0444, jakesrestaurant.com. LaXmI’s InDIan GrILL [InDIan] | $$ There are three ways to enjoy Laxmi’s Indian fare: dine in, take out or delivery. 4425 Main St., 215-508-2120, 3492 Tilden St., laxmisindian.com. manaYunk BreWerY anD restaurant [neW amerICan] | $$ In addition to a full food menu, Manayunk Brewery features a variety of tasty house brews. 4120 Main St., 215-482-8220, manayunkbrewery.com

DrauGHt HOrse PuB [amerICan/PuB] | $$ If you want to hang out with Temple students who are drinking Yuengling lager, this is the place to do it. Shoot a game of pool while you’re at it. 1431 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 215-235-1010, draughthorse.com. FreDDY & tOnY’s [sPanIsH] | $ Freddy & Tony’s is a longtime favorite within the city’s Puerto Rican community. 201 W. Allegheny Ave., 215-634-3889. Green sOuL [JuICe Bar/CaFÉ] | $ Soul food + organic food = collards smoothie. 8229 Germantown Ave., 215-242-2300, greensoulliving.com. IsLa VerDe [DanCe CLuB] | $$ Nuevo Latin cuisine (with several ceviches and tapas on offer) plus, on the weekends, a South Beach-wannabe lounge and nightclub with DJs and live bands. 2725 N. American St., 215-426-3600. kIm’s restaurant [kOrean] | $$ Don’t wear anything dry-clean-only to Kim’s or Seorabol; everything that enters leaves smelling like (delicious) Korean BBQ. 5955 N. Fifth St., 215-927-4550. kOJa GrILLe [kOrean/JaPanese] | $$ The Korean and Japanese offerings at Koja include Koreanstyle wings, stone pots and udon. 1600 N. Broad St., 215-763-5652, koja-grille.com. masters Bar & restaurant [Bar] | $ This appropriately named Temple bar and grill is serving

students nu classic Philly bar fare like cheesesteak spring rolls, disco fries and breakfast burgers. 1535 N. Carlisle St., 267-787-9933, mastersphilly.com. nOsHerY GOurmet CaFÉ [sanDWICHes] | $ Sandwiches and paninis that come packed with good ingredients. 1600 N. Broad St., 215-769-1289. POrkY’s POInt [LatIn amerICan] | $ The specialty here is the simple, satisfying Puerto Rican roastpork sandwich. 3824 N. Fifth St., 215-221-6243. PuB WeBB [amerICan/PuB] | $ A college bar with college-bar specials: Depending on the night, you might get $1 Bud Lights to fuel the karaoke. 1527 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 267-687-8256, pubwebb.com. reLIsH [sOutHern/CaterInG] | $$ The food of the South, way, way up North. Try the iron-skillet buttermilk fried chicken or the all-night-braised short ribs of beef. Mmm. 7152 Ogontz Ave., 215276-0170, relishphiladelphia.com. rOLInGs BakerY | $ Though slightly over the border, this kosher bakery is the only place to get truly great bagels. 7847 Montgomery Ave., 215-635-5524. seOraBOL [kOrean] | $$ Korea and Japan are equally well represented on Seorabol’s extensive menu: the appetizers alone range from sushi and sashimi platters to Korean pancakes, including

taQuerIa FeLIZ [meXICan] | $$ Tacos make everyone happy and chef Lucio Palazzo’s are some of the best in the city. Bonus points for muy grande nachos. 4410 Main St., 267-331-5874, taqueriafeliz.com. uGLY mOOse [amerICan/Bar] | $$ Order Fried Mooserella or Duck Stickers at this kid-friendly Manayunk eatery. 443 Shurs Lane, 215-482-2739, theuglymoose.com. WInnIe’s LeBus [amerICan] | $$ Winnie’s serves LeBus artisan breads in the morning, house specialties like “Mom’s Meatloaf ” in the afternoon and dinner entrées paired with local brews in the evening. 4266 Main St., 215-487-2663, lebusmanayunk.com.

north philly/temple BOB’s HOuse OF CraBs [seaFOOD market] | $$$ Guess what they serve here? Crabs, crab cakes, crab platters — plus a slew of other seafood options. 2933 W. Lehigh Ave., 215-223-8927, bobshous-eofcrabs.com. eL BOHIO [LatIn amerICan] | $ A family-owned eatery with authentic Puerto Rican specialties like tostones and morcilla. 2746 N. Fifth St., 215425-5991. CaFÉ sOHO [asIan FusIOn/kOrean] | $$ There’s a crack-like quality to the Korean fried chicken at Café Soho, worth the hike to East Oak Lane and the near half-hour wait for the wings. 468 W. Cheltenham Ave., 215-224-6800.

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restaurants/markets one with a hot pepper and scallion and another with kimchee. 5734 Old Second St., 215-924-3355, philadelphiakoreanrestaurant.com. tIerra COLOmBIana [LatIn amerICan] | $$ Latin American and Caribbean dishes fill a multipage menu that will challenge you when you’re deciding what to order. How to choose? 4535 N. Fifth St., 215-324-6086, tierracolombianarestaurant.com.

the northeast aLBert’s CaFÉ [ItaLIan] | $ Albert’s serves classics like chicken marsala and hot roast beef, plus standard pub grub like mozz sticks and buffalo wings. 3180 Grant Ave., 215-673-7200, albertscafe.com. BOBO’s sPOrts Bar [kOrean/karaOke] | $$ Women referring to themselves as “Aunties” rule the grill at this authentic Korean barbecue joint, but their variety of spicy stir-fries, hot pots and kimchi will have you screaming “uncle!” 6424 Castor Ave., 215-743-9900. CHICkIe’s & Pete’s [sPOrts Bar/seaFOOD] | $$ The original location of Chickie’s and Pete’s features a menu of gut-busters like crab fries, chickencutlet parm and mussels marinara. 4010 Robbins Ave., 215-338-3060, chickiesandpetes.com. DattILO’s DeLICatessen [DeLI] | $ Dattilo’s has long been the go-to hoagie joint for the Northeast lunch rush, but this Italian deli has even more if you’ve got the time. 8000 Horrocks St., 215-7252020, dattilosdeli.com. FInk’s [sanDWICHes] | $$ Fink’s claim to fame is the Original Italian, made with cotechino (fresh pork sausage) and accented with Fink’s own olive spread. No wonder their tagline is “King of Gourmet Hoagies.” 4633 Princeton Ave., 215-335-2828, finkshoagies.com. JOe’s steaks & sODa sHOP [CHeesesteaks] | $ Joe’s Steaks (formerly Chink’s) serves up oldschool cheesesteaks to locals and tourists willing

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to make the trek. 6030 Torresdale Ave., 215-5359405, chinksteaks.com.

for work and reading. 217 W. George St., 215-6271620, 1shotcoffee.wordpress.com.

HaeGeLe’s BakerY | $ You should call ahead to guarantee a slab of butter cake from this famous bakery tucked away on a quaint neighborhood street. According to some, the crunchier crust makes for much cleaner fingers, but you’ll have to try it yourself to decide. 4164 Barnett St., 215624-0117.

Bar FerDInanD [sPanIsH/Bars] | $$$ The food here is straight, beautifully crafted tapas — hot and cold salads, bocadillos and pinchos. 1030 N. Second St., 215-923-1313, barferdinand.com.

makIman susHI [JaPanese/susHI] | $$ The elusive Makiman rocks wicked sushi rolls in the shadows of CVS and Dunkin’ Donuts. 7324 Oxford Ave., 215-722-8800, makimanonline.com. maYFaIr BakerY | $ Butter cake purists will approve of Mayfair Bakery’s classic, no-frills version — they’ve been putting junk in the Northeast’s trunk since 1965, and their recipes haven’t changed. 6447 Frankford Ave., 215-624-7878, mayfairbakery.com. maYFaIr DIner | $ Mayfair Diner is a mainstay for Neasties — maybe it has something to do with the fact that it’s BYOB. 7373 Frankford Ave., 215624-4455, mayfairdiner.com. WHIte eLePHant [tHaI] | $$ White Elephant offers a three-course Thai lunch menu that’ll beat the fancy pants off your average Center City money pit. 759 Huntingdon Pike, 215-663-1495, whiteelephant.us. WIt Or WItOut [sanDWICHes] | $ John Tumolo entered the cheesesteak fray with this Wit or Witout location in Northeast Philly. 9970 Roosevelt Blvd., 215-437-1681, witorwitout.com.

the river wards (northern liberties/fishtown/ kensington/port richmond) One sHOt COFFee [COFFee/BrunCH] | $$ This bi-level coffeehouse has great decor and is comfy

BrOWn BettY Dessert BOutIQue [BakerY/Dessert] | $$ This mother-daughter operation churns out killer cupcakes, dreamy pies and a host of other thigh-thickening treats. 722 N. Second St., 215629-0999, brownbettydesserts.com. CaFe La mauDe [CaFÉ/BreakFast/BrunCH] | $$ Middle Eastern flavors mingle with French fare in this lovely cafe, where you can breakfast on a croque madame or foul madamas. 816 N. Fourth St., 267-318-7869, cafelamaude.com. CantIna DOs seGunDOs [meXICan/Bar] | $$ Go for the deadly frozen margarita pitchers, stay for the creative Mexican menu with plenty of southof-the-border vegan options. 931 N. Second St., 215-629-0500, cantinadossegundos.com. CIrCLes [tHaI/VeGetarIan] | $$ The NoLibs outpost of this South Philly Thai favorite offers up a few extras including mocktail mixers for BYOers and four- and five-course custom tasting menus. 812 N. Second St., 267-687-1309, circlesthai.com. tHe FOODerY [DeLI/Beer] | $$$ The roomier northern outpost of Pine Street’s iconic beer bottle shop; choose from a jaw-dropping array of domestic and imported beer, available by the bottle, six pack or mixed six. 837 N. Second St., 215-238-6077, fooderybeer.com. DarLInG’s DIner [amerICan/DIner] | $$ Get your eggs-toast-hashbrowns-and-coffee fix at this Piazza diner. 1033 N. Second St., 267-239-5775, darlingsdiner.com. DmItrI’s [Greek/meDItterranean] | $$ Dmitri Chimes, who owns long-successful restaurants in Queen Village and Fitler Square, is now in NoLibs with Dmitri’s No. 3. 944 N. Second St., 215-5924550, dmitrisrestaurant.com.

restaurants/markets eL CamInO reaL [meXICan/BBQ/teX-meX] | $$ The restaurant celebrates food from both sides of the Tex-Mex border with two separate but equally hunger-inducing menus on offer. 1040 N. Second St., 215-925-1110, bbqburritobar.com. GarDen VarIetY [POP uP] | $/$$ This open-air market hosts mobile eats like Little Baby’s Ice Cream, The Dapper Dog and more. 900 N. Second St., gardenvarietyphiladelphia.com. Green eGGs CaFÉ [BreakFast/BrunCH] | $$ Warning: You’ll have to wait in the brunch line here on weekends, but when chicken-and-waffles Benedict and tiramisu french toast are on the menu, no one’s complaining. 719 N. Second St., 215-922-3447, greeneggscafe.com. Gunners run [neW amerICan] | $$ This restaurant at the Piazza has vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan menu options. 1001 N. Second St., 215-9234600, gunnersrun.com. HOneY’s sIt ‘n eat [sOutHern/traDItIOnaL] | $$ This quintessential, always-packed NoLibs brunch spot serves Jewish home cooking with a sweet Southern drawl. 800 N. Fourth St., 215925-1150. IL CantuCCIO [ItaLIan/BYOB] | $$ Grab a few bottles of Chianti and tuck into Italian classics like penne arrabbiata and mozzarella in carozza. 701 N. Third St., 215-627-6573. PaesanO’s [sanDWICHes] | $ Incredible, cheap and, most importantly, huge sandwiches. The Arista is the stuff that pork dreams are made of. 152 W. Girard Ave., 215-886-9556, paesanosphillystyle.com . PIZZerIa BeDDIa | $ No chairs and no cards at this one-man-show pizzeria. But within the nononsense confines of Pizzeria Beddia, owner and sole employee Joe Beddia is churning out the best pizzas in the city. 115 E. Girard Ave., pizzeriabeddia.wordpress.com. Pura VIDa [LatIn amerICan] | $$ BYO sangria to this Latin-American NoLibs spot. 527 Fairmount Ave., 215-922-6433, pura-vidaphilly.com. P.Y.t. [BurGers/Bar] | $$ Drinking an entire adult milkshake at this lively burger joint/dance party will put you to sleep long before you meet any pretty young things. 1001 N. Second St., 215964-9009, pytphilly.com. tHe ranDOm tea rOOm [CaFÉ/tea] | $ Tea aficionados and casual consumers of hot drinks alike will delight in Random Tea Room’s selection of artisanal teas and house-made herbal infusions. 713 N. Fourth St., 267-639-2442, therandomtearoom.com. rustICa PIZZa [ItaLIan] | $ While you end up paying more than you would at other shops, Rustica’s superior ingredients form one magnificent chicken cheesesteak. 903 N. Second St., 215-627-1393. sPrInG GarDen market [GrOCerY] | $ You’ll see it all in these aisles — mock duck and abalone, instanoodle bowls, pre-packed dumplings, Mikawaya

ice cream, bizarro-world Lotte candies … we could go on. 400 Spring Garden St., 215-928-1288. stanDarD taP [GastrOPuB] | $$ A founding father of Philly’s beer scene, Standard Tap has been changing its huge chalkboard menus of alllocal, all-draft beers for more than 15 years. 901 N. Second St., 215-238-0630, standardtap.com. stOCk [VIetnamese] | $ This tiny Vietnamese joint is the brainchild of a Zahav alum. Prices are on par with Washington Avenue but the execution, ingredients and flavors are world away. 308 E. Girard Ave., stockphilly.com. tIFFIn [InDIan] | $$ Delicious Indian food as takeout, sit-down or delivery, specializing in the long-term box-lunch delivery service in Indian cities that gives Tiffin its name. 710 W. Girard Ave., 215-922-1297, tiffinstore.com. trIOs trattOrIa [ItaLIan] | $$ Entering this shop fills you with the smells of a freshly baked margherita pizza, and that’s only the beginning. 342 W. Girard Ave., 215-627-1000, newtriostrattoria.com. CZerW’s kIeLBasY [meat sHOP/POLIsH] | $$ A taste of Port Richmond’s old-school Polish roots. If it’s near the holidays, you’ll want to call ahead and reserve your sausage. 3370 Tilton St., 215423-1707, kielbasyboys.com. ekta InDIan CuIsIne [InDIan] | $$ The Indian fare at Ekta is amazing, even if the storefront isn’t much to look at. 250 E. Girard Ave., 215-426-2277, ektaindianrestaurant.com. GreensGrOW Farms [Farmers market/nurserY] | $$ A locavore’s dream, Greensgrow sells plants in spring, is a one-stop farmers market in peak season and has CSA shares year-round. 2501 E. Cumberland St., 215-427-2702, greensgrow.org. JOVan’s PLaCe [amerICan/austrIan] | $$ Both food and hospitality at this Slavic spot are honest, generous and rustic. 2327 E. York St., 215-6343330, jovansplace.com. LOCO PeZ [meXICan/teX-meX] | $$ Hosts $1 taco nights. 2401 E. Norris St., 215-886-8061, locopez.com. marIan’s BakerY [BakerY/eurOPean] | $$ Since 1959, Port Richmond’s Polish population has been lining up outside Marian’s for a hit of the sweet stuff: cheese babka and makowiec, a poppyseed swirl cake rolled up with or without walnuts. 2615 E. Allegheny Ave., 215-634-4579. mILkCrate CaFÉ [COFFee/BrunCH] | $ This spot cranks out on-point breakfast fare and doubles as a record store. 400 E. Girard Ave., 267-909-8348, milkcratecafe.com. PIZZa BraIn [PIZZa] | $$ A Guinness-record-holding pizza memorabilia museum that also makes a mean slice. 2313 Frankford Ave., 215-291-2965, pizzabrain.org. rOCket Cat CaFÉ [COFFee/BrunCH] | $ The Thai

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restaurants/markets iced coffee is a godsend for those who’ve built up a caffeine tolerance. 2001 Frankford Ave., 215739-4526. sketCH [BurGers] | $$ Figure-watchers, grab a turkey or vegan burger. Everyone else, you can get truffle butter as a topping. Contribute a construction-paper crayon drawing to the walls while you wait. 413 E. Girard Ave., 215-634-3466, sketch-burger.com.

art museum/ fairmount/ brewerytown aLLa sPIna [ItaLIan] | $$ Modeled on an Italian gastropub, Alla Spina’s menu is clever and rich. 1410 Mount Vernon St., 215-600-0017, allaspinaphilly.com. Butters sOuL FOOD tO GO [sOuL FOOD] | $$ Barbecue, ribs, corn-bread stuffing and desserts baked by owner Kevin Bell’s mother. 2821 W. Girard Ave., 215-235-4724, butterssoulfood.com.

19th-century firehouse are propped open. 2130 Fairmount Ave., 215-232-9000, jacksfirehouse.com. LOnDOn GrILL + ParIs WIne Bar [neW amerICan] | $$ London Grill is a friendly neighborhood institution, with a sister wine-bar venue right next door. 2301 Fairmount Ave., 215-978-4545, londongrill.com. muGsHOts COFFeeHOuse [COFFee/tea] | $$ Locations on Fairmount and Girard avenues cater to coffee-sippers of all stripes. 1925 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, 2831 W. Girard Ave., 215-717-3327, mugshotscoffeehouse.com. OCF COFFee HOuse [COFFee/BrunCH] | $ A newcomer to the neighborhood caffeine market. 2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-773-8081, ocfcoffeehouse.com. PIZZerIa VetrI [PIZZa] | $$ Vetri’s venture into the world of pizza has brought serious pies, excellent pizza by the slice but most of all the rotolo, a savory bun filled with pistachios, ricotta and mortadella. 1939 Callowhill St., 215-600-2629, pizzeriavetri.com. remBranDt’s restaurant & PuB [traDItIOnaL/Bar] | $$ A longtime, popular neighborhood dweller. 741 N. 23rd St., 215-763-2228, rembrandts.com.

CaFÉ L’auBe [FrenCH/CaFÉ] | $$ Micro-batchroasted coffee and a variety of crepes, both sweet and savory. 1639 Wallace St., 215-235-2720, cafelaube.com.

rYBreaD [sanDWICHes/CaFÉ] | $ An adorable cafe featuring gourmet sandwiches and paninis. 2319 Fairmount Ave., 215-769-0603, rybreadcafe.com.

era [etHIOPIan] | $ Enjoy Ethiopian food and cheap drinks at this Brewerytown local hang. 2743 Poplar St., 215-769-7008, theerabar.com.

rYBreW [sanDWICHes/Bar] | $ This Brewerytown location of Rybread opened in July 2013 and includes a nice takeout beer selection. 2816 W. Girard Ave., 215-763-1984, rybreadcafe.com.

Fare [neW amerICan] | $$ The focus here is on organic, local and sustainable. 2028 Fairmount Ave., 267-639-3063, farerestaurant.com. FIGs [mOrOCCan] | $$ At this Morrocan-influenced BYO, expect careful and attentive service. 2501 Meredith St., 215-978-8440, figsrestaurant.com. La CaLaCa FeLIZ [meXICan] | $$ Enjoy contemporary Mexican cuisine while surrounded by lots of paintings of frolicking skeletons. 2321 Fairmount Ave., 215-787-9930, lacalacafeliz.com. JaCk’s FIreHOuse [neW amerICan] | $$ The soaring space is a terrific place to linger over dinner and drinks. In warm weather, the large doors to the

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DInIC’s [amerICan/sanDWICHes] | $ Prepare for the line for the roast-pork sandwich to be DiLongest. Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch St., 215-923-6175, tommydinics.com. k tOP [asIan] | $$ A pan-Asian menu and kitchen that serves until the wee hours is great and all but the real draw here are the top-of-the-line private karaoke rooms. 911 Race St., 267-909-9306, k-top911.com. LLama tOOtH [neW amerICan] | $$ An internationally influenced menu of comfort food. 1033 Spring Garden St., 267-639-4582, llamatooth.com. Lee HOW FOOk [CHInese] | $$ In this Szechuan and family-style BYO, a smaller, reservable room in back has huge tables with lazy susans and is key for feeding large parties at a ridiculously low cost. 219 N. 11th St., 215-925-7266, leehowfook.com. nan ZHOu HanD DraWn nOODLe HOuse [CHInese] | $ We’d pay the $5.75 just to watch the guy in the back window wrangle a fresh batch of this place’s namesake soup component. 1022 Race St., 215923-1550, nanzhounoodlehouse.com. neW HarmOnY VeGetarIan restaurant [VeGetarIan /VeGan/CHInese] | $$ 135 N. Ninth St., 215-6274520, myspace.com/newharmony. OCean CItY [DIm sum/CHInese] | $$ A lively, Hong Kong-style dim sum hall. 234 N. Ninth St., 215-829-0688, oceancityrestaurant.com. PenanG [maLaYsIan] | $$ The menu requests that you talk to your server before ordering a few Malaysian dishes. 117 N. 10th St., 215-413-2531.

saBrIna’s II [BreakFast/amerICan] | $$ One challah French toast special will be enough for the table. Just take our word for it. 1804 Callowhill St., 215-636-9061, sabrinascafe.com.

PHO CaLI [VIetnamese] | $ Get your banh mi and pho fix in Chinatown. 1000 Arch St., 215629-1888.

trIO [tHaI] | $$ This converted two-story row home serves up pan-Asian dishes of the mostly Thai variety. 2624 Brown St., 215-232-8746, triobyob.com.

ranGOOn [Burmese] | $$ Traditional Burmese dishes like chili shrimp and thousand-layer bread with potato curry dip. 112 N. Ninth St., 215-8298939, rangoonrestaurant.com.

chinatown/ spring garden/ callowhill

reaDInG termInaL market [market/GrOCerY] | $$ With more than 80 stalls and shops, Reading Terminal Market dates back to 1892, when the Reading Railroad commissioned a food bazaar. 12th and Arch streets, 215-922-2317, readingterminalmarket.org.

Banana LeaF [maLaYsIan] | $$ The huge dining room can service tons of people, and the roti canai appetizer is not to be ignored. 1009 Arch St., 215-592-8288.

saZOn [VeneZueLan] | $$ Philly’s only source for authentic, affordable Venezuelan cuisine.The high-end hot chocolates, their specialty, are ridiculous. 941 Spring Garden St., 215-763-2500, sazonphilly.com.

CaFÉ LIFt [neW amerICan] | $$ No need to wait until the weekend for Benedict. Café Lift does brunch all day, every day. 428 N. 13th St., 215922-3031, cafelift.com.

taI Lake seaFOOD restaurant [CHInese] | $$ For those not too skittish to pick out their own frog from the vivarium in the entranceway. 134 N. 10th St., 215-922-0698, tailakeseafoodrest.com.

DaVID’s maI LaI WaH [CHInese] | $ Open until 4 a.m. on weekends, this Chinatown staple is a go-to for sloppy drunks and industry alike. Do not miss the salt-and-pepper wings and dumplings. Extra ginger sauce, please. 1001 Race St., 215-627-2610.

VIetnam [VIetnamese] | $$ Sure, there’s a solid selection of Vietnamese favorites here but it’s the tiki drinks that make this place a Chinatown destination. 221 N. 11th St., 215-592-1163, eatatvietnam.com.

bars/clubs

center city west DOObIE’s | $ A cozy, cheap neighborhood dive. 2201 Lombard St., 215-546-0316. FaDO IrIsH Pub | $$ The place for pints and pub fare. 1500 Locust St., 215-893-9700, fadoirishpub. com/philadelphia. FraNKlIN MOrTGaGE & INVEsTMENT cO. | $$$ This speakeasy-themed joint is expensive, but the cocktail menu is half-a-dozen imaginative pages. 112 S. 18th St., 267-467-3277, thefranklinbar.com. GOOD DOG | $$ The best mac and cheese in town; the beer’s good, too. 224 S. 15th St., 215-985-9600, gooddogbar.com. lOcusT rENDEZVOus | $ A dependable dive with good drunk eats and a solid craft beer selection. 1415 Locust St., 215-985-1163, locustrendezvous.com. NODDING HEaD | $$ House-brewed beer is what’s on tap here. 1516 Sansom St., second floor, 215569-9525, noddinghead.com. Oscar’s TaVErN | $ A no-fuss dive with 22-ounce “tall” cups. The “tall lager” for around three bucks is a great idea; the “tall Long Island” is a terrible idea. 1524 Sansom St., 215-972-9938. THE raVEN lOuNGE | $$ The name is a Poe hom-

age; the velvet décor reflects the poet’s somber inclinations. 1718 Sansom St., 215-840-3577, ravenlounge.com. sTIr | $$ A sleek, multibar gay lounge. 1705 Chancellor St., 215-732-2700, stirphilly.com.

gayborhood/ midtown village/ avenue of the arts bIKE sTOP | $$ Self-billed as the “home of the leather gay and lesbian community” for almost three decades. 206 S. Quince St., 215-627-1662, thebikestop.com. DIrTY FraNK’s | $ The special is a pony beer and a kamikaze shot. 347 S. 13th St., 215-732-5010, dirtyfranksbar.com.

la·ger [PrONuNcIaTION: laH-GEr], noun. 1. Exclusively refers to a Yuengling lager; this is true everywhere in the Philadelphia area no matter how much beer nerds try to change it: Hey, barkeep, give me two lagers.

IcaNDY | $$ A newer, multi-level gay club with an extensive bar, drag shows, dancing and a roof deck. 254 S. 12th St., 267-324-3500, clubicandy.com. TaVErN ON caMac | $$ The main floor is home to a popular piano bar. 243 S. Camac St., 215-5450900, tavernoncamac.com. VOYEur | $$ Gays flock to this LGBTQ-friendly after-hours club that hosts weekly events, drink specials and private parties. 1221 St. James St., 215-735-5772, voyeurnightclub.com. WOODY’s | $$ The most recognizable gay club in Philly. 202 S. 13th St., 215-545-1893, woodysbar.com.

old city/society hill/ south street east/ washington square west EulOGY bElGIaN TaVErN | $$ Beer Heaven. 136 Chestnut St., 215-413-1918, eulogybar.com. THE IrIsH POl | $ Largest draft beer selection and cheapest happy hour in Old City, 45 S. 3rd St., 267-761-9532, theirishpol.com.

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KHYbEr Pass Pub | $$ This once-storied music venue recently reinvented itself as a Southernstyled comfort-foodery, still keeping a strong focus on the brews. 56 S. Second St., 215-238-5888, khyberpasspub.com. Mac’s TaVErN | $$ This bar, owned by married It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson, does not serve milk steak. 226 Market St., 267-324-5507, macstavern.com. NaTIONal MEcHaNIcs | $$ 22 S. Third St., 215701-4883, nationalmechanics.com. rEVOluTION HOusE | $$ 200 Market St., 215-6254566, revolutionhouse.com. TaTTOOED MOM | $ This dive augments its weirdgrandma’s-parlor décor with a friendly staff and cheap drinks. 530 South St., 215-238-9880, tattooedmomphilly.com.

queen village/ pennsport 2ND sTrEET brEW HOusE | $$ Wedged between the Mummers’ bars, this place has a relaxed vibe and a great beer list. 1700 S. Second St., 267-6877964, 2ndstreetbrewhouse.com. THE INDusTrY | $$ It’s aimed at food-service workers — 20 percent off your tab with proof of a restaurant job — but Sunday staff meal is open to all. 1401 E. Moyamensing Ave., 215-271-9500, theindustrybar.com. NEW WaVE caFÉ | $$ A friendly, low-key neighborhood bar with a mild sports theme. 784 S. Third St., 215-922-8484, newwavecafe.com. O’NEal’s Pub | $ 611 S. Third St., 215-574-9495, onealspub.com.

bella vista/ italian market/ passyunk square 12 sTEPs DOWN | $ What it lacks in windows it makes up for in good, cheap beer, pool and the ability to smoke indoors. 831 Christian St., 215238-0379, 12stepsdown.com. DEVIl’s DEN | $$ 1148 S. 11th St., 215-339-0855, devilsdenphilly.com. THE DIVE | $ The neighborhood bar you wished you had around the corner. 947 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-465-5505. FOuNTaIN POrTEr | $$ $5 burgers, exceptional draft list, and vinyl. 1601 S. 10th St., 267-324-3910, fountainporter.com. Pub ON PassYuNK EasT | $$ 1501 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-755-5125, pubonpassyunkeast.com.

BARS/CLUBS RAY’S HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAR | $ The best karaoke in the city on Friday nights. 1200 E. Passyunk St., 215-365-1169, thehappybirthdaybar.com.

Ave., 215-735-2202, resurrectionalehouse.com. REX 1516 | $$ Classy, Southern-ish cusine. 1516 South St., 215-319-1366, rex1516.com.

WATKINS DRINKERY | $$ Take a walk on the wild side with antelope shepherd’s pie and kangaroo nachos. 1712 S. 10th St., 215-339-0175, watkinsdrinkery.com.

SIDECAR BAR & GRILLE | $$ A craft-brew draft selection and smarter-than-your-average-bar eats. 2201 Christian St., 215-732-3429, thesidecarbar.com.

south philly

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA TAP ROOM | $$ The SPTR hosts a cross section of serious South Philly drinkers. 1509 Mifflin St., 215-271-7787, southphiladelphiataproom.com.

THE REPUBLICAN | $$ When the night’s gone really, really wrong or really, really right, you end up ringing the doorbell of this after-hours strip dive at 2 a.m. Don’t show up before 10 p.m., it’s not open, and BYOHS — bring your own hand sanitizer. 1734 Snyder Ave., 215-462-0310.

graduate hospital/ south street west/ point breeze/ grays ferry AMERICAN SARDINE BAR | $$ 1800 Federal St., 215-334-2337, americansardinebar.com. BREW/ULTIMO COFFEE BAR | $ This pleasant little two-fer offers artisanal coffee and takeout bottles of craft beer. 1900 S. 15th St., 215-339-5177, ultimocoffee.com, brewphiladelphia.com. THE CAMBRIDGE | $$ 1508 South St., cambridgeonsouth.com. GRACE TAVERN | $$ An impressive beer selection and delectable grub, not to mention its vintage beauty. 2229 Grays Ferry Ave., 215-893-9580, gracetavern.com. JET WINE BAR | $$ A nice change from the craftbeer culture. 1525 South St., 215-735-1116, jetwinebar.com. RESURRECTION ALE HOUSE | $$ 2425 Grays Ferry

university city BLARNEY STONE | $ A favorite dive of Penn students featuring the best quizzo prizes around. 3929 Sansom St., 215-222-5340. BRIDGEWATER’S PUB | $$ A bar? While you’re waiting for your train at 30th Street Station? Sign us up. 2955 Market St., 215-387-4787, thepubin30thstreetstation.com. CITY TAP HOUSE | $$ So many beers, plus outdoor fire pits to drink them around. 3925 Walnut St., 215-662-0105, citytaphouse.com. NEW DECK TAVERN | $$ Guinness, bangers and mash and some of the toughest Quizzo in town. 3408 Sansom St., 215-386-4600, newdecktavern.com.

LOCAL 44 | $$ Now with a Bottle Shop next door, a West Philly beer geek’s favorite with rotating drafts. 4333 Spruce St., 215-222-2337, local44beerbar.com.

germantown/ mt.airy/ chestnut hill EARTH BREAD + BREWERY | $$ Enough kettles and urns to serve up a changing roster of four housemade beers at a time. 7136 Germantown Ave., 215-242-MOON, earthbreadbrewery.com. MCNALLY’S TAVERN | $$ Home of the infamously huge Schmitter “Big League” sandwich. 8634 Germantown Ave., 215-247-9736, mcnallystavern.com.

manayunk/ roxborough/ east falls BOURBON BLUE | $$ A little bit French Quarter and a dash of city sophistication characterize this hangout. 2 Rector St., 215-508-3360, bourbonblue.com. DAWSON STREET PUB | $ 100 Dawson St., 215-

DRINKER’S WEST | $ It’s like the other Drinker’s, only with more college students. 3900 Chestnut St., 215-397-4693, drinkersphilly.com. ST. DECLAN’S WELL | $$ New Irish pub on the Walnut St. Bridge. 3131 Walnut St., 215-883-0965, stdeclanswell.com.

west/southwest philly FIUME | $ This convivial second-floor bar is known for its amazing selection of whiskies and weekly bluegrass nights. 229 S. 45th St.

great beer, wine & spirits Blackened Green Beans Bistro Salad • Fresh Chicken Salad • Fresh Burger on LeBus Brioche Bun • Jambalaya Oyster Po’Boy w/remoulade sauce • Fresh Sausage Sandwiches • Fresh Pomme Frites w/ Monk’s Bourbon Mayo

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BARS/CLUBS 482-5677, dawsonstreetpub.com. JD MCGILLICUDDY’S | $ McGillicuddy’s size and ambience offer something to make everyone in your party happy. 111 Cotton St., 215-930-0209, jdmcgillicuddys.com. MAD RIVER BAR & GRILLE | $$ This location features a great heated outdoor deck overlooking the Schuylkill River. 4100 Main St., 215-482-2666, madrivermanayunk.com.

north philly/temple DRAUGHT HORSE PUB | $$ If you want to hang out with Temple students who are drinking Yuengling lager, this is the place to do it. Shoot a game of pool while you’re at it. 1431 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 215-235-1010, draughthorse.com. PUB WEBB | $ A college bar with college-bar specials: Depending on the night, you might get $1 Bud Lights to fuel the karaoke. 1527 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 267-687-8256, pubwebb.com.

the northeast CURRAN’S IRISH INN | $$ This Irish-themed bar is best known for something ironically un-Irish: chicken wings, available in different temperatures

and seasonings. 6900 State Road, 215-331-8628, curransirishinntacony.com.

blueprints, in keeping with the industrial theme. 541 E. Girard Ave., 215-739-1700, kraftworkbar.com.

GREY LODGE PUB | $$ The Grey Lodge has reclaimed Friday the 13th as a joyous celebration and renamed it Friday the Firkinteenth. A tradition since 1988, this event takes place only a few times a year, so start marking your calendars for the next one. 6235 Frankford Ave., 215-856-3591, greylodge.com.

MEMPHIS TAPROOM | $$ Plentiful craft brews and crazy-good bar food (fried pickles).When it’s warm, the outdoor space hosts a semi-permanent food truck selling fancy hot dogs and beer by the can. 2331 E. Cumberland St., 215-425-4460, memphistaproom.com.

HOP ANGEL BRAUHAUS | $$ Expect to see Oktoberfest and otherwise Deutsch-inspired beers from local breweries on the 12-tap system, in addition to traditional German beers, at any given time. 7980 Oxford Ave., 215-437-1939, hopangel.com. THREE MONKEY’S CAFÉ | $$ Sidle up to the 1890s hand-carved bar, an antique oasis in a Northeast sea of neon. 9645 James St., 215-637-6665, 3monkeyscafe.com.

the river wards

(northern liberties/fishtown/ kensington/port richmond) 700 CLUB | $ Climb the steps for an unusual dancefloor atmosphere, complete with DJ booth/bathtub. 700 N. Second St., 215-413-3181, the700.com. ABBAYE | $$ The vibe here is homey and welcoming; so, too, are its kindly bartenders. 637 N. Third St., 215-627-6711, theabbaye.net. ATLANTIS: THE LOST BAR | $ The prices at Atlantis make the bar attractive to Fishtown’s cash-poor but taste-rich artistic types. Aquariums behind the bar and pool tables are also pluses. 2442 Frankford Ave., 215-739-4929. BARCADE | $$ Dozens of craft brews + dozens of vintage arcade games = no laundry money. Don’t worry — there’s a change machine. 1114 Frankford Ave., 215-634-4400, barcadephiladelphia.com. BLIND PIG | $$ This casual spot is pouring eight beers on tap (most of the time) and cracking upward of 20 brews in cans behind the bar to go along with its pubby menu. 702 N. Second St., 267-639-4565, blindpigphilly.com. BOTTLE BAR EAST | $$ 1308 Frankford Ave., 267909-8867, bottlebareast.com. DELILAH’S | $$$ Probably the biggest and fanciest strip club in town. 100 Spring Garden St., 215625-2800, delilahs.com.

PHILADELPHIA BREWING CO. | $ PBC and Yards are the two big local breweries — both are great, but this one is the source of the omnipresent Kenzinger trucks. 2440 Frankford Ave., 215-427-2739, philadelphiabrewing.com. SUGARHOUSE CASINO | $-$$$$ The drinks are free; the blackjack, less so. 1001 N. Delaware Ave., 267-232-2000, sugarhousecasino.com. YARDS BREWING COMPANY | $$ 901 N. Delaware Ave., 215-634-2600, yardsbrewing.com.

art museum/ fairmount/ brewerytown THE BELGIAN CAFÉ | $$ There are more than 200 beers by the bottle, and drafts come in small glasses as well as pints. 2047 Green St., 215-2353500, thebelgiancafe.com. BISHOP’S COLLAR | $$ A lively Fairmount corner bar named after the expression for a poorly poured pint of Guinness. 2349 Fairmount Ave., 215-7651616, thecollar.us. BRIDGID’S | $$ An idiosyncratic neighborhood tappy that recently upped the level of its food offerings, adding small plates and antipasti. 726 N. 24th St., 215-232-3232, bridgids.com. ST. STEPHEN’S GREEN | $$ A friendly bar and grill.1701 Green St., 215-769-5000, saintstephensgreen.com.

chinatown/ spring garden/ callowhill

FRANKFORD HALL | $$ 1210 Frankford Ave., 215634-3338, frankfordhall.com.

HOP SING LAUNDROMAT | $$ There are a lot of rules to getting buzzed into the outwardly unassuming Hop Sing — owner Lêe turns away anyone in shorts, flip-flops, sneakers or a hat. Or in a party of more than four. Or on a phone. But inside, the $12 cocktails are excellent, the décor is gorgeous and nobody’s wearing flip-flops. 1029 Race St., hopsinglaundromat.com.

JERRY’S BAR | $$ Lovingly restored former dive. 129 Laurel St., 267-273-1632, jerrysbarphilly.com.

THE INSTITUTE | $$ 549 N. 12th St., 267-318-7772, institutebar.com.

KRAFTWORK | $$ A serious beer bar with a lineup of 24 all-draft craft beers. A taut menu is laid out like

PROHIBITION TAPROOM | $$ 501 N. 13th St., 215238-1818, theprohibitiontaproom.com.

EMANUELLE | $$$ Thoughtfully and artfully crafted cocktails in a room that’s romantic in a very Gothic way. Hancock and Germantown Ave., 215-791-8090, drinkemmanuelle.com.

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N. 3RD | $$ Serving up local brews and a killer brunch that’s worth the wait. 801 N. Third St., 215-413-3666, norththird.com.

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center city west THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES Drexel’s science exploration museum, including a handson discovery center for the kids. 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215-299-1000, ansp.org. THE ADRIENNE THEATRE The 103-seater is kind of a time share for many of the city’s smaller theater companies. 2030 Sansom St., 215-567-2848, adriennelive.org. CENTER FOR EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS 237 S. 18th St., 215-546-7775, cfeva.org. CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA 300 S. Broad St., 215-545-5451, chamberorchestra.org. THE FRANKLIN INSTITUE A science and technology museum named for Philly’s favorite innovator; fun for the young and the young at heart. 222 N. 20th St., 215-448-1200, fi.edu. HELIUM COMEDY CLUB Standup from well-known funny people. 2031 Sansom St., 215-496-9001, heliumcomedy.com. MÜTTER MUSEUM Horrify yourself at the College of Physicians’ famed museum of medical oddities — including the world’s largest preserved colon. 19 S. 22nd St., 215-563-3737, collphyphil.org. PHILADELPHIA ART ALLIANCE This exhibition space focuses on craft and design and overlooks Rittenhouse Square. 251 S. 18th St., 215-545-4302, philartalliance.org. THE PHILADELPHIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE Experience the Bard’s works in this newly renovated, intimate space. 2111 Sansom St., 215-496-9722, phillyshakespeare.org. PHILLY POPS This resident music company at the Kimmel Center entertains audiences with popular classics and new stuff. 300 S. Broad St., 215-6702300, kimmelcenter.org. PLAYS & PLAYERS THEATER 1714 Delancey Place, 215-735-0630, playsandplayers.org. ROSENBACH MUSEUM & LIBRARY Houses rare books and manuscripts, with an extensive Maurice Sendak collection. 2008 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600, rosenbach.org. ROXY THEATER 2023 Sansom St., 267-639-9508, filmadelphia.org.

gayborhood/ midtown village/ avenue of the arts ACADEMY OF MUSIC Its lush, red-and-gold stage hosts, among others, Opera Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Ballet and traveling Broadway shows. 240 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999, academyofmusic.com.

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GERSHMAN Y This former YMHA hosts gallery exhibits, film screenings, family programming and even the occasional basement-swimming-pool dance performance. 401 S. Broad St., 215-5454400, gershmany.org. KIMMEL CENTER The city’s biggest performing arts venue — the main space is big enough to hold the Philadelphia Orchestra, with smaller space for chamber operas, plays, etc. 300 S. Broad St., 215-670-2300, kimmelcenter.org. SUZANNE ROBERTS THEATRE Home of the Philadelphia Theatre Company, which has an admirable dedication to local premieres and new work. 480 S. Broad St., 215-985-0420, philadelphiatheatrecompany.org. WILLIAM WAY COMMUNITY CENTER Provides counseling and all-ages programming for the LGBTQ community — along with occasional great classical concerts. 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220, waygay.org. THE WILMA THEATER Offbeat, imaginative shows that keep audiences thinking and talking after the curtain falls. 265 S. Broad St., 215-893-9456, wilmatheater.org.

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GALLERY JOE 302 Arch St., 215-592-7752,galleryjoe.com. INDEPENDENCE HALL The building where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. Cross the street to see where the Liberty Bell now hangs out. Sixth and Market streets, nps.gov/inde. LOCKS GALLERY 600 Washington Sq., 215-629-1000, locksgallery.com. NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER The actual Constitution does not live here — it’s in D.C. — but if you try hard enough, you can get the hologram Ben Franklin to start talking about how much he loves the ladies. 525 Arch St., 215-409-6600, constitutioncenter.org. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY 101 S. Independence Mall East, 215-923-3811, nmajh.org. PAGEANT : SOLOVEEV 607 Bainbridge St., 215-9251535, pageantsoloveev.com. PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM Become a local history buff/get cultured/win local knowledge categories in Quizzo. 15 S. 7th St., 215-685-4830, philadelphiahistory.com. PHILADELPHIA’S MAGIC GARDENS You’ll see patches of Isaiah Zagar’s distinctive tile work all over the city, but the massive mosaic/walkable sculpture/environment/playground that is the Magic Gardens is ground zero. Take your visiting relatives here after they get bored of the Liberty Bell. 1020 South St., 215-733-0390, phillymagicgardens.org. PAINTED BRIDE ART CENTER 230 Vine St., 215-9259914, paintedbride.org. SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE 507 S. Eighth St., 215923-0210, societyhillplayhouse.org. SHUBIN THEATRE 407 Bainbridge St., 215-5920119, shubintheatre.com. WALNUT STREET THEATRE The oldest theater in

country, and still one of the most successful. old city/society hill/ the 825 Walnut St., 215-574-3550, walnutstreettheatre.org. south street east/ washington queen village/ square west pennsport ARDEN THEATRE CO. The only one of the big three nonprofit theaters in the city not on Broad Street is a good place to go see some Sondheim. 40 N. Second St., 215-922-8900, ardentheatre.org. CHEMICAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION If this sounds boring, they frequently have cooler exhibits than the name would suggest. It’s all about the role science plays in the world. If it sounds great, you will love it. 315 Chestnut St., 215-925-2222, chemheritage.org. THE CLAY STUDIO 139 N. Second St., 215-925-3453, theclaystudio.org.

MUMMERS MUSEUM A museum space dedicated to celebrating one of Philly’s strangest traditions, the New Year’s display of South Philly masculinity in all its glittery, feathered dancing glory. 1100 S. Second St., 215-336-3050, mummersmuseum.com. RIVERVIEW PLAZA THEATER A wide-release theater known for the, uh, liveliness of its audiences. 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-755-2353, regmovies.com. SIMPATICO THEATRE PROJECT Classic, contemporary and new theater for social change. 850 S. Second St., 215-423-0254, simpaticotheatre.org.

ARTS/CULTURE PHILADELPHIA EDDIE’S One of the greats in body art on Tattoo Row. 621 S. 4th St., 215-922-7384, philadelphiaeddiestattoo.com.

bella vista/ italian market/ passyunk square FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL Signing up for Fleisher’s great free art classes is competitive — wake up early. 719 Catharine St., 215-922-3456, fleisher.org.

south philly AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM Sure, it’s an odd location for a history museum, but that means the quirk factor is sufficiently amped: Expect everything from waffle parties to Swedish-language classes. 1900 Pattison Ave., 215-3891776, americanswedish.org. URBN HQ The Navy Yard headquarters of URBN, the Philly-started and -based company behind Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People, is so beautifully renovated that it’s worth visiting at least once (luckily, they hold events open to the

public every once in a while). Expect bitter visions of koi ponds, natural light, frolicking dogs and hundred-foot-tall ceilings to dance in your head upon your return to your sad cubicle. 5000 S. Broad, 215-454-5500, urbanoutfittersinc.com.

graduate hospital/ south street west/ point breeze/ grays ferry NEXTFAB STUDIO Where members can use 3-D printers, laser cutters, welding tools and more run-of-the-mill equipment that you still don’t have in your basement. (They have classes, too.) 2025 Washington Ave., 215-921-3649, nextfabstudio.com.

university city ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3910, annenbergcenter.org. INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Originally a dorm for international Penn students, its Ibrahim Theater

hosts some serious film-geek programming and live music, often of the experimental kind. 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125, ihousephilly.org. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART Penn’s Institute of Contemporary Art combines the free price of a gallery with the large scale of a great contemporary art museum. Past exhibitions include Andy Warhol, R. Crumb and Sheila Hicks retrospectives, to drop a few names.118 S. 36th St., 215-898-7108, icaphila.org. KELLY WRITERS HOUSE Penn’s self-run center for writing hosts music performances, seminars and book readings. 3805 Locust Walk, 215-746-7636, writing.upenn.edu/wh. LEONARD PEARLSTEIN GALLERY Drexel’s recently opened URBN annex, which houses its Westphal design school, houses a much-enlarged, well-curated gallery space. Check out the building while you’re there, too; it’s gorgeous on its own. 3401 Filbert St., 215-895-2548, drexel.edu. PENN MUSEUM An immense collection of culturalheritage artifacts. 3260 South St., 215-898-4000, penn.museum. SLOUGHT FOUNDATION Exhibitions and events focused on contemporary art and architecture that explore cultural conflicts and social activism. 4017 Walnut St., 215-701-4627, slought.org.

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NEW FREEDOM THEATRE Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest African-American theater is home to the performing company Freedom Rep. 1346 N. Broad St., 215-687-1764, freedomtheatre.org.

THE A-SPACE Anarchy in the W.P.! Also, yoga. 4722 Baltimore Ave., 215-821-6877.

PEARL THEATER AT AVENUE NORTH The movie theater on Templeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. 1600 N. Broad St., 215-763-7700.

CURIO THEATRE CO. 4740 Baltimore Ave., 215-5251350, curiotheatre.org. THE ROTUNDA An architecturally stunning community-gathering spot with a focus on artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place in social change. 4014 Walnut St., 215-573-3234. STUDIO 34 Not just yoga: Studio 34 hosts dance parties, art exhibits and workshops, too. 4522 Baltimore Ave., 215-387-3434, studio34yoga.com.

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MT. AIRY ART GARAGE Besides its permanent gallery/exhibition space, MAAG rents out studios and hosts art classes. 11 W. Mount Airy Ave., 215242-5074, mtairyartgarage.org. THE QUINTESSENCE THEATRE GROUP AT SEDGWICK THEATER This repertory company puts on classic plays all year long. 7137 Germantown Ave., 215240-6055, quintessencetheatre.org. WOODMERE ART MUSEUM This Victorian mansion hosts hands-on workshops and painting exhibitions. 9201 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0476, woodmereartmuseum.org.

manayunk/ roxborough/ east falls OLD ACADEMY PLAYERS 3544 Indian Queen Lane, 215-843-1109, oldacademyplayers.org. SCHUYLKILL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 8480 Hagys Mill Road, 215-482-7300, schuylkillcenter.org.

north philly/temple FLUXSPACE This arts collective doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put on events very often, but when they do, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fun. 3000 N. Hope St., 914-806-4889, thefluxspace.org. LIACOURAS CENTER Templeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stadium is where you go for Owls basketball games as well as every-once-in-a-while high-profile concerts, such as Fall Out Boy and Atoms for Peace (with Thom York and Flea). 1776 N. Broad St., 800-298-4200, liacourascenter.com.

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RAICES CULTURALES LATINOAMERICANAS This nonprofit has a ton of programs, including crosscultural lectures, music and dance performances and educational workshops. 1417 N. Second St., 215-425-1390, raicesculturales.org. TALLER PUERTORRIQUEĂ&#x2018;O With the tagline â&#x20AC;&#x153;the cultural heart of Latino Philadelphia,â&#x20AC;? this organization wants to make the arts a vehicle for social change, and with a bunch of recent grants, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been making great progress. The galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibitions are usually constructed around a theme. 2721 N. Fifth St., 215-426-3311, tallerpr.org. TREE HOUSE BOOKS With a mission to â&#x20AC;&#x153;grow and sustain a community of readers, writers and thinkers in North Central Philadelphia,â&#x20AC;? Tree House offers numerous programs for young people and houses a used-book store. 1430 W. Susquehanna Ave., 215-236-1760, treehousebooks.org. WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE An absolute hidden gem. The soaring three-story exhibition space is filled with natural-history specimens displayed in 19th-century cabinets. The Wagner is wonderful and just kind of weird. 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., 215-763-6529, wagnerfreeinstitute.org.

the northeast GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MUSEUM This museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic claim was once: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where the Civil War comes alive.â&#x20AC;? Its collection â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the handcuffs John Wilkes Booth planned to use to kidnap President Lincoln and a strip of the dying Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bloodstained pillowcase â&#x20AC;&#x201D; backs it up. 4278 Griscom St., 215-289-6484, garmuslib.org. INSECTARIUM Billed as Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only â&#x20AC;&#x153;allbug museum,â&#x20AC;? the Insectarium hosts a variety of programs in the name of creepy-crawly education. 8046 Frankford Ave., 215-335-9500, myinsectarium.com. PHILADELPHIA DISTILLING CO. Up past the Northeast Airport near the edge of town is the home of Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s burgeoning small-batch spirits empire, where Bartramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bitters, Penn 1681 Rye Vodka, Vieux CarrĂŠ Absinthe, Bluecoat American Dry Gin and their latest whistle-wetter Shine White Whiskey are made. 12285 McNulty Road, Suite 105, 215-671-0346, philadelphiadistilling.com. RYERSS MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Open since 1910, the Ryerss Museum serves as both a museum of the Ryerss familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various collections of exotic art

ARTS/CULTURE and furnishings and a public library. 7370 Central Ave., 215-685-0544, ryerssmuseum.org.

the river wards (northern liberties/fishtown/ kensington/port richmond) CRANE ARTS This beautifully restored Kensington warehouse is home to several gallery spaces like the huge Icebox (which often has large-scale stuff that wouldn’t fit anywhere else) and the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, plus arts org Inliquid, which keeps up the most thorough First Friday listings around. 1400 N. American St., 215-2323203, cranearts.com. LITTLE BERLIN This Kensington collective and gallery space is run and curated by a young-ish crew of member artists. They also tend to host a lot of fun events and music shows, particularly since their move to a larger space with a lovely courtyard. 2430 Coral St., littleberlin.org. PHILADELPHIA SCULPTURE GYM A membership gets sculptors access to heavy-duty welding, casting and wood-shaping equipment in this former autorepair shop. 1834 Frankford Ave., 215-901-1933, philadelphiasculpturegym.com.

PROJECTS GALLERY The Philadelphia outpost of a notable Miami gallery. 629 N. Second St., 267303-9652, projectsgallery.com.

art museum/ fairmount/ brewerytown THE BARNES FOUNDATION The latest big Parkway museum opened in spring 2012 after years of bitter legal battles about whether relocating the art collection of Albert C. Barnes would be a violation of his will’s stipulation that the paintings be kept in “exactly the places that they are.” But the original location of one of the best Impressionist collections in the world was a residential suburb that restricted visitors to 500 per week, so Barnes’ phrase was controversially interpreted to mean “…in relation to one another.” The new building, then, replicates the scale and proportion of the old galleries as well as Barnes’ idiosyncratic arrangements. $10–$29, 2025 Ben Franklin Pkwy., 215-278-7200, barnesfoundation.org. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART The famous institution that looms benevolently over the neighborhood. If someone refers to “the art museum,” they’re talking about this one. 2600 Ben Franklin

Parkway, 215-763-8100, philamuseum.org. RODIN MUSUEM This smaller museum, administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, houses the works of Auguste Rodin, the great French sculptor. 2154 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215763-8100, rodinmuseum.org.

chinatown/ spring garden/ callowhill ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE 1219 Vine St., 215-5570455, asianartsinitiative.org. SPACE 1026 Artist-run collective Space 1026 is one of the oldest heads of Philly’s DIY art scene (since 1997). Its membership is diverse, but the tastes of its artist/curators have been a big factor in how the art world perceives Philly. 1026 Arch St., 215-574-7630, space1026.com. VOX POPULI ET AL. A ton of art collectives live in one four-story building. It houses artist-run studios and galleries like Practice, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Marginal Utility, Napoleon and performance space Aux. 319 N. 11th St., 215-238-1236, voxpopuligallery.org.

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SHOPPING

center city west ANTHROPOLOGIE You know Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie are from Philly, right? 1801 Walnut St., 215-568-2114, anthropologie.com. BELLA TURKA Bold jewelry and stylish gifts. The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut St., 215557-9050, bellaturka.com. BENJAMIN LOVELL SHOES The place for unique styles and brands. 119 S. 18th St., 215-546-4655, blshoes.com. BUFFALO EXCHANGE Bring your good-condition duds to trade for cash or store credit (they’re pretty choosy, though!), or buy someone else’s on the cheap. 1713 Chestnut St., 215-557-9850, buffaloexchange.com. THE DR. MARTENS STORE Self-explanatory! 1710 Walnut St., 215-545-2455, drmartens.com. HELLO WORLD Eye-catching and clever home goods and accessories that make great gifts. 257 S. 20th St., 215-545-5207, shophelloworld.com. JOAN SHEPP A locally owned boutique for men’s and women’s designer duds. 1811 Chestnut St., 215-735-2666, joanshepp.com. OMOI ZAKKA Clothing and accessories inspired by Japanese pop culture. 1608 Pine St., 215-5450963, omoionline.com. SHOPS AT LIBERTY PLACE A smallish mall with a J.Crew, food court and flashback-inducing Claire’s jewelry store. 1625 Chestnut St., 215-851-9055, shopsatliberty.com. UBIQ Like Mecca for sneakerheads. See a bunch of dudes waiting in line on Walnut? It’s probably outside this store. 1509 Walnut St., 215-988-0194, ubiqlife.com. WONDERLAND A smoke shop with a wealth of tobacco-related items. 2037 Walnut St., 215-5611071, wonderlandphilly.com.

gayborhood/ midtown village/ avenue of the arts BEREKET International imports from Chinese chests and life-sized Buddhas to Persian rugs. 1032 Pine St., 215-278-2232, bbereket.com. DOGGIE STYLE For your more fashion-forward furry friends. Don’t mind the name. 114 S. 13th St., 215-545-4100, doggiestylepets.com. EMILIE 113 S. 12th St., 215-829-8830, shopemilie.com. HELLO HOME If your aesthetic includes Egg chairs and Eames loungers, you’ll feel right at home. 1004 Pine St., 215-545-7060, shophelloworld.com.

INDUSTRY An eye-popping assortment of home wares, jewelry and mid-century home furnishings. 1020 Pine St., 215-733-0208, shophelloworld.com. KITCHENETTE Stock up on everything from stainless steel barware to frilly aprons and specialty foods. 117 S. 12th St., 215-829-4949, shopkitchenette.com. MITCHELL & NESS NOSTALGIA CO. Vintage sportsball apparel. 1201 Chestnut St., 267-273-7622, mitchellandness.com. OPEN HOUSE For those obsessed with Apartment Therapy. 107 S. 13th St., 215-922-1415, openhouseliving.com. ROW HOME Furniture made from repurposed materials designed for small-space living. 113 S. 12th St., 267-239-0254, shoprowhome.com. VERDE Specializing in plants and boutique chocolates. 108 S. 13th St., 215-546-8700, verdephiladelphia.com.

old city/society hill/ south street east/ washington square west

THIRD STREET HABIT BOUTIQUE 153 N. Third St., 215-925-5455, thirdstreethabit.com. VAGABOND BOUTIQUE 37 N. Third St., 267-6710737, vagabondboutique.com.

queen village/ pennsport BRICKBAT BOOKS A great curated selection of used and new books — a lot tidier than the average used-book store. 709 S. Fourth St., 215-592-1207, brickbatbooks.com. BUS STOP Smack in the middle of Fabric Row, this is one of the few places in town to get the new Jeffrey Campbells. 727 S. Fourth St., 215-627-2357, busstopboutique.com. EYE’S GALLERY After spending three years in Peru with the Peace Corps, Isaiah and Julia Zagar opened this shop and gallery, where they sell jewelry, home goods , clothing and crafts from Latin America. Isaiah is a household name here in Philly — he’s also the artist who created the Magic Gardens, South Street’s mosaic tilework wonderland. 402 South St., 215-925-0193, eyesgallery.com. FABRIC ROW An abundance of fabric and findings stores forming the heart of the historic textile dis-

ART IN THE AGE Artist-made T-shirts, playful dresses and old-world-inspired bags abound at this old-school boutique/gallery space. 116 N. Third St., 215-922-2600, artintheage.com. BENJAMIN LOVELL SHOES 318 South St., 215-2381969, blshoes.com. BOOK TRADER 7 N. Second St., 215-925-2080. BRAVE NEW WORLDS Friendliest comic-sellers around. 55 N. Second St., 215-925-6525, bravenewworldscomics.com. EAST RIVER BANK 36 N. Third St., 215-923-4860, eastriverbank.com. LOST + FOUND 133 N. Third St., 215-928-1311. PAPER MOON Crafty and cute cards, stationery and gifts. 520 S. 4th St., 215-454-2964. PASSIONAL + SEXPLORATORIUM Get your freak on. 317 South St., 215-829-4986, passionalboutique.com. PHILLY AIDS THRIFT All proceeds go to local HIV/ AIDS charities. 710 S. Fifth St., 215-922-3186, phillyaidsthrift.com. SMAK PARLOUR 219 Market St., 215-625-4551, smakparlour.com. SOCIETY HILL LOAN 645 South St., 215-925-7357, societyhillmoneyloan.com. SUGARCUBE 124 N. Third St., 215-238-0825, sugarcube.us.

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shopping trict. They tend to keep weird hours, so call ahead to make sure the store you want to visit will be open. Fourth Street between Bainbridge and Catharine. phAiR An open-air market offering local goods, art and food that runs from April to November. phillyphair.com.

bella vista/ italian market/ passyunk square

university city AVRiL 50 The little newsstand/coffee shop/tabac that could, for nearly three decades. Proprieter John is always dapper and willing to help you find whatever fancy or European thing you need in his small, stuffed-to-the-brim shop — Italian Vogue, obscure literary journals, really good coffee, 99 percent dark chocolate. Banh mi, sometimes, too. 3406 Sansom St., 215-222-6108, avril50.com.

URBAn oUTFiTTERs The founding spot of the (still Philly-based) URBN empire. 110 S. 36th St., 215387-6990, urbanoutfitters.com.

west/southwest philly ThE sEConD MiLE Thrifty nickels, here’s your spot. 214 S. 45th St., 215-662-1663, secondmilecenter.com.

gREEnE sTREET ConsignMEnT 3734 Spruce St., 215-662-0332, greenestreet.com.

VEnUs ViDEo Vids and toys of the 18+nature. 6307 Passyunk Ave., 215-937-1545, venusvideopa.com.

hoUsE oF oUR oWn This old Victorian home that’s been converted into a used bookstore is located right off Penn’s campus, and it has an Ivy Leaguequality selection of academic books. Claustrophobics beware; everyone else, browse for hours. 3920 Spruce St., 215-222-1576.

ViX EMpoRiUM Handmade goods by locals. 5009 Baltimore Ave., 215-471-7700, vixemporium.com.

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LoCUsT Moon CoMiCs Aside from just selling comics (including a great selection of local artists and writers), Locust Moon hosts drink-and-draw events, classes, talks and film screenings. 34 S. 40th St., 267-403-2856, locustmoon.com.

manayunk/ roxborough/ east falls

Loop What was once an online-only store is now a South Street hotspot for all things threads. Pop in for all your yarn needs, take a lesson or join a group class. 1914 South St., 215-893-9939, loopyarn.com.

REDCAp’s CoRnER Catering to all your orc-related needs. Regular tabletop and card games every night of the week. 3617 Lancaster Ave., 215-3874040, redcapscorner.com.

BEnJAMin LoVELL shoEs Super-stylish shoes for men and women, from all manner of brands. 4305 Main St., 215-487-3747, blshoes.com.

ThE EXpREssiVE hAnD You know you miss doing arts-and-crafts projects. You can make stuff, paint stuff and use a pottery wheel — it’s BYOB, too. 622 S. Ninth St., 267-519-2626, expressivehand.com. URBAn JUngLE Creative ways to display greenery in an urban environment, particularly vertical ones. 1526 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-468-3040, urbanjungle-phila.com.

WEsT phiLLY LoCKsMiTh Perhaps not the most fun reason to whip out the wallet, but they get the job done. 31. S. 42nd St., 215-386-2929, westphillylock.com.

MAin sTREET MUsiC An independent record store that regularly hosts in-store performances. 4444 Main St., 215-487-7732, mainstmusicpa.com. MATERiAL CULTURE A mind-boggling array of imported art and furnishings, from the contemporary to the antique. 4700 Wissahickon Ave., 215-8498030, materialculture.com.

north philly/temple BiLEnKY CYCLE WoRKs This custom frame-building shop holds its Junkyard Cyclocross each December, with an obstacle course made of old tires, cars and scrap metal. 5319 N. Second St., 215-329-4744, bilenky.com.

the northeast FRAnKLin MiLLs MALL 1455 Franklin Mills Circle, 215-632-1500, franklinmills.com. pAT’s MUsiC CEnTER Sells guitars, drum kits, DJ equipment and more. 7302 Frankford Ave., 215-708-0444, patsmusiccenter.com. RoosEVELT MALL 2327 Cottman Ave., 215-335-4697.

the river wards (northern liberties/fishtown/ kensington/port richmond) ARCADiA BoUTiQUE Organic cotton tees, carefully

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SHOPPING selected vintage pieces and plenty of socially conscious housewares and accessories mingle among pieces by designers such as Mel en Stel, Rich & Skinny and Ben Sherman at this eco-friendly boutique for guys and dolls. 819 N. Second St., 215-667-8099, arcadiaboutique.com.

circlethrift.com.

ARCHITECTURAL ANTIQUES EXCHANGE A three-floor wonderland of extremely old-school furniture, iron work, stained glass, doors, full wooden pub bars and more. 715 N. Second St., 215-922-3669, architectural-antiques.com.

JINXED Vintage clothing, furniture and ephemera alongside art and wearables from local artists. 1050 N. Hancock St., 215-978-5469, jinxedphiladelphia.com.

ART STAR If you can’t get enough of their jewelry, dresses, ceramics, playthings, menswear, art tees and baby clothing, this crafty haven also hosts a wicked annual craft bazaar. 623 N. Second St., 215-238-1557, artstarphilly.com. CHEZ BOW WOW The only one who deserves to be pampered more than you … is your dog. 707 N. Second St., 215-923-2992, chezbowwow.com. CITY PLANTER Heaven for urban gardeners who are dreaming up big ideas in small spaces. They’ve got lots of resources if you’re interested in terrariums or vertical gardening. 814 N. Fourth St., 215-627-6169, cityplanter.com. CIRCLE THRIFT This friendly outpost of the thriftshop network has furniture, books, records and clothing. 2233 Frankford Ave., 215-423-1222,

EXIT SKATE SHOP Sure, you can get some sick decks at Exit, but this multi-use space also functions as a gallery and show space. 825 N. Second St., 215-425-2450, exitphiladelphia.com.

PORT RICHMOND BOOKS Epic in scale and variety. 3037 Richmond St., 215-425-3385, portrichmondbooks.com. R.E.LOAD BAGS For a decade, R.E.Load has been making crazy-durable, crazy-stylish messenger bags. Their custom applique work, while expensive, is some of the best in the country, and recognized as such by messengers all over. Host of the annual April Fool’s Bike Race, among others. 608 N. Second St., 215-625-2987, reloadbags.com.

art museum/ fairmount/ brewerytown ALI’S WAGON A cute shop for housewares, gifts

and children’s items. 2017 Fairmount Ave., 215787-0611, aliswagon.com. BOOKHAVEN A classic used-books spot. 2202 Fairmount Ave., 215-235-3226.

chinatown/ spring garden/ callowhill AIA BOOKSTORE & DESIGN CENTER You can get a Lego kit of Fallingwater here. 1218 Arch St., 215-569-3188, aiabookstore.com.

New Jersey JAY WEST When it comes time for a special occasion gown, check out the selection across the bridge. 151 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield, N.J., 856-7950424, jaywestbridal.com.

King of Prussia COLONIAL MARBLE & GRANITE For all your shinysurface needs. 475 S. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia, 610-994-2222, colonialmarble.net.

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center city west cHRis’ JAZZ cAFÉ Catch local and big-name acts almost every night of week at this venue and restaurant. 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com. THe cuRTis iNsTiTuTe OF music Curtis, a serious contender for best music school in the country, offers free or dirt-cheap course-requirement recitals and concerts clustered near the ends of semesters. 1726 Locust St., 215-893-5252, curtis.edu. FiRsT uNiTARiAN cHuRcH The church’s basement is a sweaty all-ages haven for indie acts. Upstairs Chapel concerts are more intimate. 2125 Chestnut St., 215-563-3980, r5productions.com.

gayborhood/ midtown village/ avenue of the arts milkBOy PHilly Telltale bookings: Electric Six, Blood Feathers, Black Prairie. Beer: Yep. Sound: Decent. Sightlines: Get tall. Notes: Leave the messenger bag at home; this place can get tight and sweaty. 1100 Chestnut St., 215-925-MILK, milkboyphilly.com.

old city/ society hill/ south street east/ washington square west AkA music Vinyl, plus the occasional well-curated in-store set. 27 N. Second St., 215-922-3855, akamusicphilly.com. THe leGeNDARy DOBBs 304 South St., 215-5017288, dobbsphilly.com. mORGAN’s PieR Along the Delaware River waterfront, this outdoor craft beer cabana/restaurant/ live music spot offers a fantastic view of the river, pretty good food and drink specials and music with a DJ/EDM spin on the weekends. 221 N. Columbus Blvd., 215-279-7134, morganspier.com. RePO RecORDs 538 South St., 215-627-3775, reporecords.com. TiN ANGel The archetypical place to see flowyclothed people with acoustic guitars. 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770, tinangel.com. THe TlA Audiences cram into this thousand-seat South Street mainstay to see national acts. 334 South St., 215-922-1011, tlaphilly.com.

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queen village/ pennsport DIGITAL FERRET One of the few specialty music stores left, here’s where to go to get your Gothic, industrial and electronic music. 732 S. Fourth St., 215-925-9259, digital-ferret.com. SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL 416 Queen St., 215320-2600, smsmusic.org. WARMDADDY’S Cool blues and jazz on the stage; hot soul and Southern food on the plate. 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 215-462-2000, warmdaddys.com.

bella vista/ italian market/ passyunk square CONNIE’S RIC RAC A sort of underground, D.I.Y. scene that’s drawn on-the-rise artists as well as comedians. The bar describes itself as “not a bar with a stage …We are a venue that serves drinks.” 1132 S. 9th St., 215-279-7587, conniesricrac.com.

south philly BOOT AND SADDLE A 150-capacity venue with music offerings across the board. 1131 S. Broad St., 267639-4528, bootandsaddlephilly.com. DOLPHIN TAVERN Formerly a divey-dive with semi-pro strippers; after a change of ownership, it’s still that but with better beer and a skinny-pants DJ. 1539 S. Broad St., 215-278-7950, dolphinphilly.com.

graduate hospital/ south street west/ point breeze/ grays ferry BOB & BARBARA’S LOUNGE Drag, jazz and a veri-

table PBR memorabilia museum. 1509 South St., 215-545-4511, bobandbarbaras.com.

and Interpol. 19 S. 69th St., 215-922-1011, thetowerphilly.com.

university city

manayunk/ roxborough/ east falls

PILAM The hippest Penn fraternity house of them all doubles as an occasional venue. Keep your ear to the ground. 3914 Spruce St. WORLD CAFÉ LIVE Enjoy local and big-name artists from all genres as well as open-mic nights and concerts for kids at this two-floor venue. Be on the lookout for free events. 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com. WORLD CAFÉ LIVE Telltale bookings: Matthew Sweet, Bilal, Cracker. Beer: Yes. Sound: Great. Sightlines: Great. Notes: Smaller shows upstairs, bigger ones downstairs, friendly vibes all over the house. Broadcast out of the World Cafe Live building, Penn’s listener-supported radio station, 88.5, plays actual diverse music, hosts free Friday-afternoon shows by surprisingly big acts and throws the annual XPoNential music festival in the summer. 3025 Walnut St., 215-898-6677, xpn.org.

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west/southwest philly GREEN LINE CAFÉ The local coffee-shop chain sprang from this spot across the street from Clark Park; it often hosts local performers, open mics, comedy and art shows. 4239 Baltimore Ave., 215222-3431, greenlinecafe.com. MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The big outdoor summer venue where one might see the 1812 Overture with fireworks or a high-profile reunion tour. Bring wine and a picnic blanket for the lawn. 5201 Parkside Ave., 215-546-7900, manncenter.org. THE MARVELOUS! A purveyor of records that’s perfect for the jazz junkie. 4916 Baltimore Ave., 215-726-8742. MILLCREEK TAVERN 4200 Chester Ave., 215-2221255, millcreektavernphilly.com. TOWER THEATER Technically in Upper Darby, it hosts big-name acts — think the Pixies, Primus

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DAWSON STREET PUB An impressive beer list complements the live music offered on weekends. 100 Dawson St., 215-482-5677, dawsonstreetpub.com.

the river wards (northern liberties/fishtown/ kensington/port richmond) THE BARBARY A small venue and bar that splits its time between smaller punk, metal and other diversely booked shows and constant makeoutfriendly DJ nights. 951 Frankford Ave., 215-6247400, thebarbary.org. CREEP RECORDS STORE Your one-stop shop for all of your punk-rock-records/head-shop needs and occasional in-store shows. 1050 N. Hancock St., Suite 76, 267-239-2037, creeprecords.com. FESTIVAL PIER In the summertime, this is the outdoor venue where you’ll find a lot of big touring acts and the Roots Picnic. Keep hydrated; the place can get brutal when the sun is high. Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street, festivalpierphilly.com, livenation.com. THE FIRE A small, dive-y venue and bar that’s admirably devoted to local music. 412 W. Girard Ave., 267-671-9298, facebook.com/thefirephilly. FIRST BANANA Venue, art gallery, performing space. 2152 E. Dauphin St., facebook.com/thefirstbanana. JOHNNY BRENDA’S Well-respected national and local acts play this smallish room, a renovated 19th-century theater. Lots of tight pants on a slightly more mature, chill crowd. Great food, too. 1201 Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com. KUNG FU NECKTIE Mostly punk-ish and indie acts; young people, but more ear gauges than tight pants. 1250 N. Front St., 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com. ORTLIEB’S A legendary former jazz club, resurrected as a rock-and-roll bar with cool cocktails, BYO vinyl night and affordably awesome Tex-Mex fare. 847 N. Third St., 267-324-3348, ortliebs-lounge.com. RANDOM TEA ROOM Teas from around the world, cool art and handmade stuff, monthly music events. 713 N. 4th St., 267-639-2442, therandomtearoom.com. SILK CITY Updated diner food with live music and DJs who pack in the tight-pantsed crowd almost uncomfortably tightly on the weekends. 435 Spring Garden St., 215-592-8838, silkcityphilly.com.

LIvE MUSIC SOUNDGARDEN HALL Where neon-wearing young people (even underage ones — it’s a BYOB club where the of-age B’ers of YOB stay in a roped-off area) can go to make out and dance to pounding electronic music all night long. 520 N. Delaware Ave., 717-507-0258, soundgardenhall.com.

art museum/ fairmount/ brewerytown

N. 7th St., 215-627-1332, electricfactory.info. PHILAMOCA Well-curated D.I.Y. shows, art and film screenings in this former mausoleum showroom that used to be Diplo’s HQ. 531 N. 12th St., 267519-9651, philamoca.org. THE TRESTLE INN 339 N. 11th St., 267-239-0290, thetrestleinn.com. THE TROCADERO National bands and hip-hop acts come from all over to this former burlesque house. 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, thetroc.com.

NORTH STAR BAR A roster of interesting, often under-the-radar bands gets booked here. 2639 Poplar St., 215-787-0488, northstarbar.com.

UNDERGROUND ARTS The basement of a huge, loftconverted warehouse hosts shows and performing arts throughout the year, but especially during Fringe. 1200 Callowhill St., undergroundarts.org.

chinatown/ spring garden/ callowhill

UNION TRANSFER This 1,000-capacity venue opened in 2011 in a beautiful old train depot. It’s real purty, has great sound and details like the omnipresent ledges to rest cups on are a microcosm of how well thought out it is. 1026 Spring Garden St., 215-232-2100, utphilly.com

DISTRICT N9NE 460 N. Ninth St., 215-769-2780, districtn9ne.com. ELECTRIC FACTORY A 3,000-capacity venue that primarily hosts big rock, metal and hip-hop acts. 421

YAKITORI BOY The downstairs space features a full sushi bar, drinkin’ bar and yakitori bar. Upstairs is karaoke, in private rooms or at the bar — either way, huge cans of Sapporo are cost-efficient. 211 N. 11th St., 215-923-8088, yakitoriboy.com.

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parks/rec

rittenhouse/ fitler square/ logan circle rittenhouse square Undoubtedly the best spot for people-watching in Philadelphia. Just grab a bench. 18th and Walnut streets. schuylkill Banks 25th and Locust streets, 215222-6030.

gayborhood/ midtown village/ avenue of the arts louis i. kahn MeMorial park 1119 Pine St., kahnpark.tripod.com.

old city/society hill/ south street east/ washington square west Franklin square Awkward to get to, but hidden among the overpasses, there’s a carousel, mini golf and SquareBurgers. 200 N. Sixth St., 215629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org. Washington square park 210 W. Washington Square, 215-965-2305.

used in reference to the rowdiest, hardest-core sports fans, refers to the cheap upper-tier seats in the old Veterans Stadium. 1 NovaCare Way, 215-339-6700, lincolnfinancialfield.com. Wells Fargo center When the Sixers and Flyers aren’t battling it out, the large indoor venue hosts big national acts like Ke$ha and Paul McCartney, plus twee-tastic tours like Glee! Live. 3601 S. Broad St., 215-389-9543, wellsfargocenterphilly.com.

graduate hospital/ south street west/ point breeze/ grays ferry Julian aBele park 22nd and Carpenter streets, julianabelepark.org. Marian anderson recreation center 744 S. 17th St., 215-413-1318, mariananderson.org.

Morris arBoretuM 100 E. Northwestern Ave., 215-247-5777, morrisarboretum.org.

manayunk/ roxborough/ east falls gorgas park Ridge and Hermitage streets, gorgaspark.com. pretzel park Silverwood and Cotton streets, manayunkdogpark.com. Wissahickon Valley Henry Avenue and Lincoln Drive, 215-247-0417, fow.org.

the northeast BurholMe park Cottman and Central avenues.

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queen village/ pennsport

university city

JeFFerson square park Frequently lined with great, cheap taco trucks such as Taco Loco. Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, jeffersonsquarepark.org.

drexel park A park with an amazing view of the city. Toss a frisbee or get hypnotized by the lights on the Cira Center across the river. 300 N. 32nd St., 215-243-4191, universitycity.org.

shot toWer playground A playground and kidsonly baseball field in the shadow of the iconic historical structure, the first of its kind in America. Front and Carpenter streets, 215-685-1592, qvna.org.

penn park Lots of open-to-the-public sports fields here. 3100 South St., 215-898-3052, upenn.edu.

south philly

germantown/ mt.airy/ chestnut hill

west/southwest philly

Fox chase FarM 8500 Pine Road, 215-728-7900, foxchasefarm.org. pennypack park Welsh Road and Cresco Avenue, 215-574-2100, pennypackpark.com. WissinoMing park East Cheltenham Road and Frankford Avenue, 215-685-1498.

the river wards

(northern liberties/fishtown/ kensington/port richmond) liBerty lands park This park has a movie night that goes all summer. 926 N. American St., 215627-6562, nlna.org. penn treaty park 1341 N. Delaware Ave., penntreatypark.org.

art museum/ fairmount/ brewerytown

citizens Bank park Home of the Phillies and occasional Springsteen concerts. 1 Citizens Bank Park Way, 215-463-1000, citizensbank.com/ballpark.

BartraM’s garden 54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, 215-729-5281, bartramsgarden.org.

FairMount park More green space and hike/bike trails than you’ll know what to do with. 215-9889334, fairmountpark.org.

Fdr park Walk far enough, past all the greenery and down under the overpass, to find a truly amazing skate park designed with input from pro skaters. Broad and Pattison streets.

clark park The weekend destination for farmers’ markets, music, dogs, kids, crafts, drum circles, seeing, being seen … 43rd Street and Chester Avenue, 215-683-3679, friendsofclarkpark.org.

chadds ford, pa.

lincoln Financial Field Home of the Eagles and some intense tailgating. The term “700 level,” still

philadelphia zoo 3400W.GirardAve.,215-243-1100, philadelphiazoo.org.

penns Woods Winery Take a little jaunt out of the city limits to take in the scenic vineyards. 124 Beaver Valley Rd., 610-459-0808, pennswoodsevents.com.

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health/education

center city west aRt inStitute oF PhiladelPhia Wanna learn how to draw a perfect portrait? 1622 Chestnut St., 215-567-7080, artinstitutes.edu. cuRtiS inStitute oF MuSic Educating future producers of sweet sounds. 1726 Locust St., 215893-5252, curtis.edu. the FRee libRaRy oF PhiladelPhia The city’s centerpiece library has a first-rate reading/lecture series as well. 1901 Vine St., 215-686-5322, freelibrary.org. MooRe colleGe oF aRt and deSiGn Artsy-fartsy. 1916 Race St., 215-965-4000, moore.edu. PennSylVania acadeMy oF Fine aRtS Training all sorts of art students. Also a museum. 118 N. Broad St., 215-972-7600, pafa.org. PhiiRSt The Philadelphia Institute for Individual, Relational & Sex Therapy is a counseling, therapy and training center. 255 S. 17th St., Suite 2200, 267-519-0241, phiirst.com. PieRce colleGe Pierce says it has a focus on “nontraditional college students.” Is that you? 1420 Pine St., 215-545-6400, pierce.edu. uniVeRSity oF the aRtS One of the nation’s oldest colleges of visual and performing arts. Lots of black clothes and cigarettes around campus. 320 S. Broad St., 215-717-6000, uarts.edu. uniVeRSity oF the aRtS, diViSion oF continuinG StudieS The University of the Arts has a long tradition of innovation and creativity, including professional and adult programs and pre-college programs for K-12 students. 320 S. Broad St., 215-717-6006, cs.uarts.edu.

gayborhood/ midtown village/ avenue of the arts

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HEALTH/EDUCATION Missed Connections. 204 S. 12th St., 215-985-4092, 12streetgym.com. THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY Medical school. Lots of scrubs. 1020 Walnut St., 215-955-6000, jefferson.edu.

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west/southwest philly SAINT JOSEPHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNIVERSITY Picturesque campus. 5600 City Ave., 610-660-1000, sju.edu.

old city/society hill/ germantown/ south street east/ mt.airy/ washington chestnut hill square west BRIDGE SET SOUND Take lessons in voice, guitar, piano, recording and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really sassy and cute, ukulele. 710 South St., 267-507-4350, bridgesetsound.com.

university city DREXEL UNIVERSITY A private research university. The Drexel Dragons. 3141 Chestnut St., 215-8952000, Drexel.edu. THE RESTAURANT SCHOOL AT WALNUT HILL COLLEGE Training the next set of Iron Chefs. 4207 Walnut St., 215-222-4200, walnuthillcollege.edu. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Ivy League. 215898-5000, upenn.edu.

CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE Coed Roman Catholic. 9601 Germantown Ave., 215-248-7001, chc.edu.

manayunk/ roxborough east falls

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PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY Small private university. 4201 Henry Ave., 215-951-2700, philau.edu.

north philly/temple TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Public research university. 1801 N. Broad St., 215-204-7000, temple.edu.

the northeast HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY 9801 Frankford Ave., 215-637-7700, holyfamily.edu.

melrose park, pa. GRATz COLLEGE A Jewish institution. 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park, 215-635-7300, gratz.edu.

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