Food & Drink
Priority: Beer
Cheap beer is key: Locust Bar 235 S. 10th St. (215) 627-8550 Cheap beer, cheap food, cheap atmosphere.
It's good to be the king
Street put Jeffery Slick's expertise to the test. After getting Slick's professional opinion on six very different beers, ex-frat boy and our esteemed editor-in-chief Alex Koppelman weighed in with his thoughts on a six-pack we bought with Daily Pennsylvanian money.
Mmm, beer!
If you're walking on Antique Row and blink when you reach 10th Street, you just might miss the little nondescript convenience store on the corner.
Carbs con queso
Penn's newest campus eatery, Qdoba, is a burgeoning franchise specializing in made-to-order burritos.
Sweet and Sour Salmonella
The last time I ate chicken from a questionable restaurant was at 4:00 a.m. at a dirty KFC somewhere near Notting Hill Gate over spring break.
Chips and carpet cleaner
There are a number of reasons why you chose Penn over Drexel: the academics, the prestige, the ability to score above a 650 on the SATs -- just to name a few.
Keeping Caffeinated
A few blocks to the west of the drones of Rosengarten reserve and the intense study quarters of Lippincott rests Penn's newest locale for off-campus studying.
Luck of the Irish
If you did not get your fill of lucky charms and beer on St. Patty's Day, you should head down to McGillin's Olde Ale House for more Irish fun and drink specials to boot. McGillin's is a cozy pub tucked away in a narrow alley just east of Rittenhouse Square.
Standing Ovation
Tucked a block away from the chaos of South Street is the charming BYO named Overtures. Nestled in a row of quiet restaurants, Overtures stands out from the crowd in every respect.
Thou shalt drink
Patrons of this Belgian-inspired caf‚ claim that every hour is happy hour at Monk's Caf‚. The restaurant offers neither a specific happy hour menu, nor drink deals.
Thai one on
Nestled on the corner of 22nd and South, My Thai is a romantic little restaurant that serves authentic and flavorful Thai fare.
Viva las booze
Vegas -- home to Sinatra, the Bellagio and an inordinate number of questionably cheap Prime Rib Specials.
That's gofra, not gopher
Snuggled below the bustling street level in Rittenhouse Square's French Quarter is a lovely caf‚ featuring the signature dessert of the streets of Belgium.
Vive Le Paris!
Surprisingly, La Terrasse sets an unparalleled standard for brunch. Watching the chef casually chatting with the patrons and listening to their anecdotes dissolves La Terrasse's untouchable mystique. With reasonable prices for … la carte items ($6-$19), the sophisticated menu is just as dazzling as the gourmet buffet ($18.95 per person). While most upscale restaurants trade portions for elegance and presentation, La Terrasse is generous and balanced.
Cooking up magic
This cheery Italian Market brunch phenomenon serves up a mix of local favorites and original creations.
I love Lucy
While the idea of brunch is tempting to almost anyone, the thought of waking up early enough on a Sunday morning to go eat it is a whole different story.
Where in the World is Carman
The name "Carman's Country Kitchen" conjures up a variety of images -- most likely visions of lard, pick-up trucks and the causes of America's obesity.
Old school Italian
In the midst of the onslaught of new and trendy restaurants, Marra's continues to be a reliable and unpretentious old neighborhood haunt.
New and notable
Upon hearing the name Cucina Pazzo, one instantly wonders if Steven Starr has added yet another chic hot spot to downtown Center City.
