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Jamaican Jerk Hut
Category:
Local Favorite
1436 South St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19146
To all the people complaining about the bones in the chicken, it is apparent that you have never...
More 1 year ago
To all the people complaining about the bones in the chicken, it is apparent that you have never been to Jamaica. The food is authentic and they are keeping it that way. They just chop it up with a meat cleaver in Jamaica the same as they do at the Hut. If you are looking for a boneless breast go to Applebees and stop complaining.
Pros: Everything
Cons: The people complaining about the bones
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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 6 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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Figs
Category:
Moroccan Restaurants
2501 Meredith St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19130
My boyfriend & I went here on a date night & there were too many choices of what to eat,...
More 4 months ago
My boyfriend & I went here on a date night & there were too many choices of what to eat, so we just got 5 differnet appetizers to share. They were so good, all of them! We had 2 bottles of wine & they didn't complain or anything about our lengthy stay even though they were near closing time. The whole bill came to $36! For 5 appetizers! We were stuffed. Great place!
Pros: Cute & Romantic
Cons: Got a bit loud from other patrons
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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 2 years 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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We had a lovely time at Happy Hour at the Penn's Landing Hotel, and will be joining in on the fun...
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We had a lovely time at Happy Hour at the Penn's Landing Hotel, and will be joining in on the fun all summer long. keating's restaurant has excellent food, service , and a great Happy Hour.
Pros: happy hour, great food, outdoor dining
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Pita Pit
Category:
Delicatessens
1601 Sansom St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103
This piece of heaven is wonderful!
The service was great, food was fabulous, and the restaurant...
More 1 year ago
This piece of heaven is wonderful!
The service was great, food was fabulous, and the restaurant itself was colorful and animated. Above all else the Pita Pit is a certified GREEN Restaurant. They use sustainable utensils instead of regular plastic ware, compact florescent lighting, recycled napkins and they even sell canvas bags.
My boyfriend is a vegetarian and there was a big selection for him to choose from. The veggies are fresh and delicious and cooked on a separate grill. They have salads, smoothies, and even pitas for breakfast.
I am now a Pita Pit insider and receive coupons along with information on their Customer Appreciation Day, when everything is ???? off!
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Picnic
Category:
Vegetarian Restaurants
3131 Walnut St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19104
(267) 233-6697
I was at en event catered by Picnic and they served the most delicious food. Their vegetable...
More 9 months ago
I was at en event catered by Picnic and they served the most delicious food. Their vegetable lasagna was unlike anything I had ever had.I enjoyed it so much that I served it on Christmas eve. My guest enjoyed it very much but at $50 it was expensive.
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Finnigan's Wake
Category:
Irish Pubs & Restaurants
537 N 3rd St
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19123
finigans offers a fun atmosphere. everyone here is always has a great time and so are the...
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finigans offers a fun atmosphere. everyone here is always has a great time and so are the barmaids! they are very friendly and you wont have to wait at the bar more than a few seconds before your order is taken.
im always greeted with a smile and can count on delicious food. the appetizers are the best. just right to go with the fun and spirits.they always have special events going on so call to see whats going on!
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CONS: parking, take public transportation
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Produce Junction Inc
Category:
Fruit & Vegetables
2241 Bryn Mawr Ave
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19131
(215) 477-5007
This place is amazing...they have great prices for vegetables and vegetables that can't come close...
More 1 year ago
This place is amazing...they have great prices for vegetables and vegetables that can't come close to being beat by other grocery stores. Highly recommended!!!
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Chef's Market is, as its name implies, a market for chefs. You could spend hours browsing through...
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Chef's Market is, as its name implies, a market for chefs. You could spend hours browsing through the staggering array of food that this place has. Bread, meats, gourmet cookery, any number of delicious cakes that are mouth watering.
I could go on and on about it, but it's better to see for yourself and go to Society hill and visit Chef's Market.
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