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

October 14, 2009

The Franklin Fountain Philadelphia

The soda jerks at this old-time ice cream parlor serve delicious and inventive flavors year-round (try the green tea).

  Old City, Food & Drink, Mustache Alert, Old School

September 25, 2009

Oasis Living Cuisine Philadelphia

Owner Tiffany Watts makes good-for-you raw food and chocolates out of her minimal storefront.

  Food & Drink, Healthy, Lunch Spot

September 19, 2008

Brown Betty Petite Philadelphia

This tiny outpost of the bakery sells only slobber-inducing cupcakes (certain flavors on certain days). Minimal space means one fridge for cuppies-to-go, one rack for room-temp treats.

  Center City, Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Special Occasion

September 18, 2009

Milk & Honey Market Philadelphia

This grocery makes buying fresh and local easy: Everything from the fish to the frozen pasta is sourced from right around here.

  University City, Food & Drink, Cupcakes, Locavore

December 8, 2008

Bredenbeck's Bakery Philadelphia

This quaint, Chestnut Hill bakery has been around forever and is an old standby for cakes, cookies, and ice cream.

  Chestnut Hill, Food & Drink, Cupcakes, Weddings