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Tony Luke's
Category:
Local Favorite
39 E Oregon Ave
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19148
Tony Lukes has the best cheese steaks in Philadelphia. Pat's and Geno's comes in a very close...
More 1 year ago
Tony Lukes has the best cheese steaks in Philadelphia. Pat's and Geno's comes in a very close second but Tony Luke's is my favorite. Whenever we have out of town guests this is one of the must do places.
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Derek's
Category:
Burgers
4411 Main St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19127
First of all I would like to say that if I lived closer to Derek's I would eat there every night....
More 5 months ago
First of all I would like to say that if I lived closer to Derek's I would eat there every night.
I only eat whole organic foods and Derek's is one of the only places around that serves up meals that taste as good as they are for you.
They are also one of the only places in Philly that will serve you a truly rare piece of meat.
Other reviewers here that complain about the seating, food or the owner must be living in some other dimension than I am. Derek is probably one of coolest chefs in Philly. He is as down to earth as they come, he talks to every one that comes into his place. He is a gentle, kind person who actually listens to you when you talk to him.
If you want to talk about food Derek is full of information and anecdotes. Every ingredient he uses is the freshest and best available. Most of the ingredients are from small local purveyors and you can taste the freshness.
As far as the seating goes, the place is a bit cramped, yes. But this is Manyunk, the restaurants are all in row homes, same as Sansom St. in West Philly or Downtown. If you want to eat in a warehouse you can always head to a chain steakhouse in King of Prussia and spend twice as much money on meat and veggies that show up on an eighteen wheeler twice a week.
Derek's beer selection is tremendous, wines are superb.
The problem is Derek has taste, real taste. He is not a trend follower, he is not a poser, he is a Philly native who brings his own style and passion to his dishes. The food at Derek's is exactly the same food Derek serves to guests at his home. Its food that Derek loves himself, its not meant to impress reviewers.
His menu varies from day to day but at its core its been very much the same for years -- because its truly good local cuisine, like Chez Panice in Berkeley.
If you want to impress your date take her to some flashy new joint opened up by some restaurant developer.
But if you want to eat good food, that's good for you, that's good for the community and that's prepared to perfection by one of Philly's own great chef's then eat at Derek's
Pros: Food Is Great. Derek uses only the best local ingredients
Cons: People in Philly are Clueless About Food
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Bridget Foy's
Category:
Late Night Dining
200 South St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19147
Wonderful place to meet friends, or family for a Great local brew (support Local) and Dinner! The...
More 1 year ago
Wonderful place to meet friends, or family for a Great local brew (support Local) and Dinner! The menu is excellent with many selections on the veggie and non-veggie tip. The duck tacos are fantastic, the hummus trio is to die for and the chicken sandwich is one of my personal favorites. Oh did I mention the JerkK Chicken? muy bueno.
I just experienced their lunch menu for the first time and was highly impressed by the simple but tasty food. I had the grill cheese & tomato soup which was wonderful. The service was fast and friendly which makes having lunch out essential. They just starting serving breakfast so I shall have to try that sometime soon!
I have been to Bridget Foy's several times and just recently the privately owned restaurant has changed it's look to fit the style of a hip but welcoming dinning spot - check it out, you will not regret it!
Pros: The food and atmosphere
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Sorry, I am using this space to respond the previous review.
This is Alex, I clearly remember...
More 4 months ago
Sorry, I am using this space to respond the previous review.
This is Alex, I clearly remember this lovely Yorkiepoo, Honey. Honey was badly matted, legs, ears and tail. I called the owner and explained to her it was not fair for Honey to take such heavy dematting in a short time, and I told her she can pick her up to demat her at home and come back to get her groomed, or we have to cut off the mats. She agreed to cut off the mats. There were big mat at tail area. Tail is very sensitive area. We had no choice to cut it off. We did what the owner agreed, we did the best for Honey, and we had no choice to cut off the big mat.
I understand the owner. Everybody wants his/her dogs look the best all the time. For matted dogs, we only have limited choices. We did our best to communicate with the owner, and recommended all the choices she had. We did what she agreed to. Unfortunately she was not happy about the result.
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Bar Ferdinand Llc
Category:
Spanish Restaurants
1030 N Second St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19123
Bar Ferdinand is a great spot to go on a date for a romantic supper or diner. The interior is...
More 1 year ago
Bar Ferdinand is a great spot to go on a date for a romantic supper or diner. The interior is cozy, dark, and well-decorated. The food is meant to be shared and is just delicious, with a nice range of hot and cold dishes.
There is something for everyone, especially if you're adventurous -- some of the things I've tried here I would not have even been able to imagine, yet taste amazing, and others are simple and delicious.
Be sure and stop by on a Monday for 1/2 off wine bottles, since wine is perfect to go with the food and atmosphere.
Also, they have a great outdoors seating area and often cook outside too, so stop by on a pleasant sunny day.
Finally, the staff is friendly and knows the menu (food and drink) well, so they are able to make good suggestions or clarify something if you're uncertain as to what something is/will be.
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It?s sad that so many people did not have a pleasant visit here because I did, and I would...
More 1 year ago
It?s sad that so many people did not have a pleasant visit here because I did, and I would CERTAINLY come back!! I guess every restaurant has a ?bad day?, but thankfully, I didn?t run into one. My friends and I went during restaurant week, (a first for me, but the third visit for them). I ordered from the ?regular? menu and the food was DELICIOUS!! Everything was cooked to perfection from the Filet Mignon to the asparagus (which I don?t normally eat). The ?Warm Bread Pudding? was heavenly!! Our server ?Sam? was very attentive and friendly and quick!! Even the manager came to our table to ?check on things? ? AND he was sincere. I don?t usually dine in Center City because of the pricey parking, but it was worth it that day. McCormick & Schmick?s have a customer for life!!
Pros: EVERYTHING was perfect !!! DEFINTELY thumbs up !!
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Franklin Institute
Category:
Management Consultants & Services
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103
The franklin institute is a very beautiful and amazing place. Everytime we go the kids have a...
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The franklin institute is a very beautiful and amazing place. Everytime we go the kids have a ball running through the heart seeing all of the cool things. This is a really great place to take the entire family.
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Mt Airy Animal Hospital
Category:
Specialty Animal Services
114 E Mount Airy Ave
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19119
(215) 248-9819
Mt Airy animal hospital is a compassionate, competant place to take your pets. They are busy and...
More 1 year ago
Mt Airy animal hospital is a compassionate, competant place to take your pets. They are busy and you often have to wait, which is a downside, but worth the wait. Staff answers questions if you have them and truly care about animals. We love Dr. Jones, she has an excellent bed side manner and 2 pit bulls and lots of cats. She will guide you though controversies with shots and not make your pet get the optional ones if you don't want to.
Pros: great staff, care about animals
Cons: more expensive and you have to wait
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Portofino
Category:
Online Reservations
1227 Walnut St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19107
For many years I have been dining out on weekends and somehow missed this spot. I can?t believe...
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For many years I have been dining out on weekends and somehow missed this spot. I can?t believe the quality of the food great service and unbeatable price. The location is convenient and parking is discounted. I couldn?t ask for more, this is my new favorite restaurant in town.
Pros: Food and Price
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Doggie Style
Category:
Specialty Animal Services
1635 Spruce St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103
I had a real hard time finding a cat groomer in the city.
Finally, I found Missy at Doggie...
More 6 months ago
I had a real hard time finding a cat groomer in the city.
Finally, I found Missy at Doggie Style. Missy groomed my cat exactly how I wanted. I dont like when groomers leave a huge neck on my cat, but she made sure to blend the head for me. I love Doggie Styles , and I will continue to have my cat groomed there.
Pros: Great personal attention
Cons: none
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