Guidebook for Philadelphia
Everything Else
The Yoga Garden Philly
240 S 8th StGreat space and teachers. I have been a member for many years.
Low key and friendly cafe for lounging or internet-ing. Pastries, soup and sandwiches. Not fine dining but simple and quick.
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Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StLow key and friendly cafe for lounging or internet-ing. Pastries, soup and sandwiches. Not fine dining but simple and quick.
Whole Foods Market
929 South StWide variety of natural food.
Foodery
324 S 10th StVery large selection of take out beer.
Isgro Pastries
1009 Christian StBest pastries in the area. Take out only.
Great sushi, yakatori, and drink options. If you like karaoke, head upstairs.
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Yakitori Boy
211 N 11th StGreat sushi, yakatori, and drink options. If you like karaoke, head upstairs.
America's oldest sketch club. Thomas Eakins was a member. Live model workshops several days a week. $9 for a 3 hour session. I am a monitor on Monday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
The Philadelphia Sketch Club
235 S Camac StAmerica's oldest sketch club. Thomas Eakins was a member. Live model workshops several days a week. $9 for a 3 hour session. I am a monitor on Monday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
1225Raw Sushi and Sake Lounge
1225 Sansom StGreat food and sake. Try a flight of sake.
CVS
4314 Locust StThe closest drugstore with pharmacy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood gastropub. Vast beer selection and really good food. On the loud side.
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Varga Bar
941 Spruce StGreat neighborhood gastropub. Vast beer selection and really good food. On the loud side.
Top notch BBQ and fixin's. If you are a fan, they usually have "burnt ends."
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Percy Street Barbecue
900 South StreetTop notch BBQ and fixin's. If you are a fan, they usually have "burnt ends."
Vietnam Restaurant
221 N 11th StGreat vietnamese. Try the "Crispy Crepe."
Everything I have eaten here has been delicious and wonderfully plated. Often veggies carved into flowers. Watercress salad!
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Le Viet
1019 S 11th StEverything I have eaten here has been delicious and wonderfully plated. Often veggies carved into flowers. Watercress salad!
Vedge
1221 Locust StHigh end vegetarian fare. Reservations recommended.
Food Scene
Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StAuthentic Columbian cuisine. Huge margarita selection.
Yellowtail
1218 Pine StSushi. Super small and super friendly. Good sushi and atmosphere.
Pho Ha
600 Washington AveBest Pho in the city I think.
Greenstreet Coffee Co.
1101 Spruce StTiny place with outdoor seating. Serve yourself.
Wonderful food and atmosphere. You must make a reservation or be very lucky.
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Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StWonderful food and atmosphere. You must make a reservation or be very lucky.