Smokey Joe’s
A venerable institution just off University of Pennsylvania’s campus, “Smoke’s” isn’t a sports bar in the traditional sense, though its smattering of flat screens always seem tuned to the game.…
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Brauhaus Schmitz
Philly’s premier German restaurant and bierhall is cavernous enough to host a swelling crowd, which came in quite handy when Die Mannschaft claimed the 2014 World Cup. But mirthful drinkers…
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The 700
The upstairs dance-club level of Northern Liberties’ 700 looks like it was furnished via John Waters’ estate sale, but the bottom floor is all about “footy on the telly." What…
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Jose Pistola’s
Jose’s could pass as a Mexican restaurant with killer craft drafts and a solid list of cocktails. But visit during an Eagles game or Barclays Premier League match and you’ll…
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The Best Places to Drink Wine in Philadelphia
Over the past couple decades, Philadelphia has often felt like a town struggling to identify its relationship with wine. Strict liquor laws have always made it a difficult place to…
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a.kitchen
This chic restaurant off Rittenhouse Square occupies one of the choicest locations in Philly, below a luxury hotel across from Center City’s busiest public park. Power lunchers and wine professionals…
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petruce et al.
Wine director Tim Kweeder is one of the city’s most outspoken proponents of natural wine. As such, the list here is an ever-changing carousel of off-the-beaten path naturalists that would…
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Vernick Food & Drink
Greg Vernick earned 2017 “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic” honors from the James Beard Foundation for his innovative cooking, splitting the difference between homey familiarity and flawless execution. But his restaurant’s equally…
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Tria
Philadelphia was a vastly different wine landscape when Tria served its first glass ten years ago. Since then, they've not only been instrumental in reshaping Philly wine culture, but they’ve…
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The Best Sports Bars in Philadelphia
The noxious image many people have of the Philadelphia sports fan is highly exaggerated. But do keep in mind that people care very much, and this passion pops off, with…
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