Food & Drink
Blind Date: Valentine's Day Edition
F&D decided to play cupid, Street style. In lieu of heart–shaped balloons and chocolate covered strawberries, we sent Gary Kafer and Stephen Masso to dinner at The Corner to check out its laidback vibe, enhanced comfort food, and one another.
Beck's Cajun Cafe: Cajun (Food) Court
Skip the 28–hour train: Beck's Cajun Cafe takes you to Louisiana in minutes
Pho Ha: (N)oodles of Authenticity
Huge portions and small prices make Pho Ha a must for pho–ficionados
Pitruco: Back Seat, Pizza
That's the way we like our truck
Cafe Lift: Lift a Little
A Philadelphia brunch on the edge
Penang: Magnificent Malaysian
Push your Chinatown boundaries at Penang
The Gold Standard Cafe: Setting the Standard
Spectacular BYO brunch on Baltimore
Stateside: Some Things Are Better Than Stateside
Keep it domestic with spectacular small plates in South Philadelphia
Brauhaus Schmitz: Not the Best, But Not the Wurste
Don't let the cheesy decor and sports–bar feel distract you from the authentic German food and beer
Ralic's on South: Finally, Fresh Seafood
Newcomer Ralic’s on South provides surprisingly fresh fare for its family–friendly decor
Spot Burgers: See Spot Yum
On a block crowded with food trucks, Josh Kim’s SPOT Burgers stands out
Tequilas: High Teq–uila
This upscale Mexican joint is far more interesting than its name would suggest
Zama: Sushi on the Square
A modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine that’s simply superb
The Trestle Inn: Whiskey ‘n’ Go Go
Trestle Inn offers a whiskey–fueled disco escape from the Penn bubble
Pub on Passyunk East: This Pope's Not Divine
A Passyunk pub serves memorable fries and forgettable bar food
Sbraga: From Bravo TV to “Bravo, Chef”
Top Chef Kevin Sbraga’s downtown eatery expertly balances creativity and cuisine
Pat and Geno: Meet John's Roast Pork
[media-credit name="Maegan Cadet" align="alignright" width="300"][/media-credit] At first glance, John’s Roast Pork may seem highly inconvenient to its customers.
Cafe L'Aube: Coffee Bliss at Cafe L'Aube
[media-credit name="Sarah Tse" align="alignright" width="199"][/media-credit] As I stepped into Café l’Aube, the melancholy notes of some French love song ushered me into the relaxed, charming–in–a–lazy–way atmosphere of a stereotypical French cafe.
Bufad: Come Hungry, Leave Bufad
Spring Garden’s Neapolitan pizza is brand new, but locals already feel right at home
