Philadelphia - April 16, 2007

Meals for Deals

Seven Under $10

It’s that dreaded time of year again: You filed your taxes, and now you’re broke. No better time to visit our favorite places to dine for under $10:

1. Philadelphia Fish & Co.: You might find delights like Lake Victoria perch with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and smoked corn salsa on the $6 bar menu (207 Chestnut Street; 215-625-8605).

2. Brasserie Perrier at Boyds: A hidden treasure inside the department store, with delicious bargains like classic grilled cheese or the chicken salad sandwich (1818 Chestnut Street; 215-564-1801).

3. Giwa: Simple, good Korean food at unbeatable prices. Perfect lunch-on-the-go: spicy dol sot bibim bob or the sweet beef vermicelli (1608 Sansom Street; 215-557-9830).

4. Fork:etc.: Gourmet takeout spot in Old City with impressive sandwiches, salads, soups, and baked goodies like cookies and house-made cakes (308 Market Street; 215-625-9425).

5. Tria: Sophisticated and cheap coexist at Rittenhouse’s popular wine, cheese, and beer cafe. Try the Spanish tuna with black olive tapenade and arugula sandwich (123 South 18th Street; 215-972-8742).

6. Beau Monde: Crepes both savory (egg, ham, and Swiss) and sweet (chocolate and Grand Marnier) in a warm, inviting spot (624 South Sixth Street; 215-592-0656).

7. Capriccio Cafe: Located inside the Radisson (yes, really), the deluxe cafe has affordable sandwiches and entree-portion salads (Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust Street; 215-735-9797).