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Washington Square is a neighborhood of cute storefronts, and a historic, charming vibe. Sip coffee at an inviting cafe or park bench, explore “Antique Row" and a lively restaurant scene.
932 Pine St
932 Pine StreetWashington Square is a neighborhood of cute storefronts, and a historic, charming vibe. Sip coffee at an inviting cafe or park bench, explore “Antique Row" and a lively restaurant scene.
One of the Pennsylvania state wine & liquor stores close to the apartment: a five block walk down Pine Street.
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Fine Wine & Good Spirits
411 N 20th StOne of the Pennsylvania state wine & liquor stores close to the apartment: a five block walk down Pine Street.
Essentials
Not just a "grocery store" but an artisanal beer emporium of local and int'l brews. A few footsteps from the apt's doorstep, it's sweatpants friendly & OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT: incredibly convenient.
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Foodery
324 S 10th StNot just a "grocery store" but an artisanal beer emporium of local and int'l brews. A few footsteps from the apt's doorstep, it's sweatpants friendly & OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT: incredibly convenient.
Whole Foods is just two blocks away. Open until 10pm.
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Whole Foods Market
929 South StWhole Foods is just two blocks away. Open until 10pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
A blue jeans wine bar. Great wine and beer lists, with happy hour and "Sunday school" specials. Tria is a no-hassle meeting spot for a drink or bistro bite (fare is mostly small plates & cheese).
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Tria Cafe Wash West
1137 Spruce StA blue jeans wine bar. Great wine and beer lists, with happy hour and "Sunday school" specials. Tria is a no-hassle meeting spot for a drink or bistro bite (fare is mostly small plates & cheese).
Amazing noodles around the corner, if you're able to get a seat. No call-ahead reservations, but it's worth the wait.
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CHeU noodle bar
255 S 10th StAmazing noodles around the corner, if you're able to get a seat. No call-ahead reservations, but it's worth the wait.
Strangelove's
216 S 11th StGreat for beer lovers. Gastro-pubbish fare.
Food Scene
I adore Mixto, a well-rounded Latin/Cuban restau with a full bar. Massive yet careful plates. I recommend it for dinner, but especially for brunch: it's less than two blocks away.
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Mixto Restaurante
1141 Pine StI adore Mixto, a well-rounded Latin/Cuban restau with a full bar. Massive yet careful plates. I recommend it for dinner, but especially for brunch: it's less than two blocks away.
The Moshulu is floating restaurant on Penn's Landing. Who doesn't like dinner on four-masted steel sailing vessel?
Penn's Landing/waterfront in general is a fabulous area to jog, stroll or wander.
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Moshulu
401 S Christopher Columbus BlvdThe Moshulu is floating restaurant on Penn's Landing. Who doesn't like dinner on four-masted steel sailing vessel?
Penn's Landing/waterfront in general is a fabulous area to jog, stroll or wander.
New American fare; a good choice for brunch/lunch. Impressive cocktails.
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FARMiCiA
15 S 3rd StNew American fare; a good choice for brunch/lunch. Impressive cocktails.
Chic bistro-style seating in the restaurant area; a just renovated bar + charcuterie, bread & olive bar.
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Garces Trading Company
1111 Locust StreetChic bistro-style seating in the restaurant area; a just renovated bar + charcuterie, bread & olive bar.
I'm not a vegan myself, and all-vegan fare Vedge is still one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. What else to say? Great bar & inventive tapas-style-optional small and large plates.
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Vedge
1221 Locust StI'm not a vegan myself, and all-vegan fare Vedge is still one of my favorite restaurants in Philly. What else to say? Great bar & inventive tapas-style-optional small and large plates.
Incredibly convenient: a café right next door to the apartment. Light fare + full espresso bar. Large tables and a backyard seating area.
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Good Karma Cafe
928 Pine StIncredibly convenient: a café right next door to the apartment. Light fare + full espresso bar. Large tables and a backyard seating area.
This BYO Italian hosts an inviting, sometimes noisy, talk-across-the-tables atmosphere. A neighborhood gem.
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Mercato
1216 Spruce StThis BYO Italian hosts an inviting, sometimes noisy, talk-across-the-tables atmosphere. A neighborhood gem.
Farm-to-table seafood--so close-by! I haven't tried it yet & would love to hear a guest's review.
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Farm & Fisherman
1120 Pine StreetFarm-to-table seafood--so close-by! I haven't tried it yet & would love to hear a guest's review.
An all-around unbeatable dining experience close to the water: the drinks, the food and the view are all stellar.
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Zahav
237 St James PlAn all-around unbeatable dining experience close to the water: the drinks, the food and the view are all stellar.
Arts & Culture
Historic movie theatre on Penn's Landing, usually screening 1-2 films. Easily my favorite matinee in the city. Also check out its sister theatres, the Ritz at the Bourse and the Ritz East.
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Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StHistoric movie theatre on Penn's Landing, usually screening 1-2 films. Easily my favorite matinee in the city. Also check out its sister theatres, the Ritz at the Bourse and the Ritz East.
Philadelphia's pride & joy. Don't forget to scale the steps from _Rocky_!
Weather permitting, I recommend taking the Schuylkill walking path to the museum.
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Mużew tal-Arti ta 'Philadelphia
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyPhiladelphia's pride & joy. Don't forget to scale the steps from _Rocky_!
Weather permitting, I recommend taking the Schuylkill walking path to the museum.
Sightseeing
Panopticon! This infamous prison is historical tourism at its best.
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Il-Ħabs tal-Istati tal-Lvant
2027 Fairmount AvePanopticon! This infamous prison is historical tourism at its best.