600 on Broad blowing up!

I move in 9/17.

Rouge 98

ate at cuba libre, first time I had a meal there in a long time (prob 10 years)

food was ok not great - drinks were pretty phenomenal (capirinihias (sp), mojitos, sangria, etc)

Some thoughts on restaurants I frequent or have been to in the past week or two (bolded the restaurants that I really recommend and that I don't think have been mentioned in this thread):

Zahav is very good. Went there awhile ago and the salatim was delicious. My date was vegetarian and there were some good choices for her. Portions are small.

Been to Osteria twice, can confirm that it is delicious but over priced. Not sophisticated enough of a foodie to really comment on the cuisine or even understand what half of the menu was.

Vietnam is a good Vietnamese place in Chinatown but Pho Ha on Washington has better Pho broth. Most of the hole in the wall Vietnamese places are better than Vietnam but Vietnam wins on atmosphere, location, has drinks and a bar etc.

Tacos Don Memo is an amazing food cart in University City at 38th and Sansom with a brick and mortar location in Upper Darby that will serve you the most delicious tacos or burritos in the city. Trust me you will NOT be disappointed when you go here. Check Yelp for glowing reviews. You will never go back to Chipotle again and actually enjoy it. Be wary this cart is packed with students at lunch and the wait can be over half an hour but it is so worth it.

Starr restaurants all deliver on what they are supposed to deliver on: atmosphere. My favorites are Alma de Cuba and Buddakan. Went to El Vez for the first time last week and thought the guacamole was a little overrated. I've had better (at Tacos Don Memo) but I only got the original and not one of the fancy kinds).

Sabrina's Cafe is in my neighborhood (Fairmount/Art Musuem) and it is the best brunch in the city IMO (when I'm not in the mood for Dim Sum at Ocean Harbor). Brunch and breakfast are served around the clock. White Dog Cafe also has great brunch but I believe they only serve brunch on the weekends during normal brunch hours.

City Tap House is another great "beer place" which is located in University City with a menu that is actually pretty tasty. Their entrees are all good, burger is a good cheap option and their pizzas are good.

Kelliann's on 16th and Spring Garden is a great bar with good food (get the wings).

DiMitris on 3rd and catherine is pretty awesome for no frills seafood

Standard tap and village whiskey are the best "gastro pubs"

Monks best "beer bar"

I second sabrinas cafe for brunch, easily the best value in the city

Le bec fin for that special dinner is still a great choice for me if you like french food and a long dinner. Also i love le bar lyonnaisse which is under le bec fin and basically the same menu and its ala carte menu, which is just the sickest value for the quality of food. Our bill for 3 of us was $150 bucks 3 apps, 3 entrees, 2 desserts and a bottle of wine. INCREDIBLE

Man this thread is making me miss Philly. Last I heard it was still open, but I can't guarantee it. If so, however, you guys absolutely have to go to Mr. Martino's Trattoria on E Passyunk in South Philly. It's an older Italian guy and his wife, he serves all of the tables, she does all of the cooking and dishes. They had a third person helping them serve tables as well iirc. It's only open on weekends but the service, food, and ambiance is outstanding.

The second time I went there was about a year after the first.. when I walked in with my gf he smiled at us and remarked that he hadn't seen us in awhile and it was nice to have us back. Awesome, awesome place.

I see you ventured out in the neighborhood (not that far though lol)

Haven't been but heard good things about Keliann's.

That food truck definitely has me intrigued. I had the taco's again at El Rey ($1 during happy hour, $4 dollar margaritas) and they were very underwhelming, probably partially because they're only a dollar and trying to get them out the door during hh.

Has anyone been to the Ranstead Room yet? El Rey's speakeasy? I keep meaning to go but keep finding other stuff to do.

After about 6 visits to Frankford hall, the place is starting to wear on me. Problem is everyone who isn't from the city wants to go there!

Ranstead Room yet? El Rey's speakeasy?

They are ok places, Ranstead room is overrated and el rey has good food.

That simple

Apparently there is a project slated for the future to rip up current Dilworth Plaza (next to City Hall) and make it more Times Square-style pedestrian friendly. Not totally sure of the deets.

Also I heard there might be a Highline Park-ish type thing (making a park out of an old elevated railway) a bit north of Chinatown, near Callowhill.

Unsure how likely it is that someone will know the answer to this, but cant hurt:

Anyone know of any sports bars in center city that would be showing the rugby world cup? Best bets I guess would be English/Irish sports bars

Best bets - Fado at 15th and Locust and Tir na nog at 16th and Arch

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could also try "Dark Horse" @ 2nd and south

According to their websites, Fado is only showing the tape-delay at 11am, but Tir Na Nog's website had them showing Wales-Ireland live last weekend. No idea if they did or if they will for NZ-AUS. I just spew for the PPV