October 1, 2009

Pizzeria Stella Philadelphia

Get on board with the pizza trend at this restaurant where brutalist design meets old-world Italian charm. Expect to find pies that are traditional (margherita) and inventive (sweet fennel sausage).

  Center City, Food & Drink, First Date, Laid Back

September 24, 2009

NoVi Philadelphia

  Fairmount, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, First Date

September 8, 2009

Verdad Philadelphia

Nick Farina (Blush) and Howard Taylor’s (Carmine’s Creole Cafe) dark blue and gold, casually luxe Bryn Mawr restaurant has Latin flair and European sensibilities.

  Bryn Mawr, Food & Drink, Beer, Boozehound

September 8, 2009

Coyote Crossing Philadelphia

The newer, second location of the Conshohocken restaurant has authentic Mexican food and margaritas in a cozy, suburban setting.

  Food & Drink, Margaritas

September 8, 2009

Tastee D's Philadelphia

Try some authentic West African cuisine in this small, bright orange restaurant. There’s a no booze policy, but the mocktails are really good.

  Center City, Food & Drink, Cozy, Mom-and-Pop

November 28, 2008

Parc Philadelphia

  Center City, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Classic Cocktails

June 5, 2008

Tin Angel Philadelphia

See a live show in this intimate space upstairs from Serrano restaurant. Hint: Dine at Serrano before a performance to get a reserved table upstairs.

  Old City, Culture, Bohemian, Cabaret

January 2, 2008

White Dog Cafe Philadelphia

Eat farm to table at this quaint little restaurant that was among the first to embrace the locavore trend.

  University City, Food & Drink, Farm Fresh, Locavore

April 16, 2007

Q BBQ & Tequila Philadelphia

This restaurant in the former Philly Fish and Co. spot offers all sorts of barbequed delights and they make a killer margarita.

  Center City, Food & Drink, Margaritas

September 24, 2009

Divan Turkish Kitchen Philadelphia

This low-key resto offers authentic dishes and inventive cocktails. Be sure to try the homemade baklava.

  Graduate Hospital, Food & Drink, Happy Hour