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Restaurant Trends
Comfort Food
With a chill in the air and the stock market jittery, people are looking for basic comforts, including their favorite traditional American dishes. Many restaurants in the Philadelphia region are specializing in familiar “feel good” fare, including Jones, a new eatery created by one of Philadelphia’s famed restaurateurs, Stephen Starr. The following are some popular dining spots offering a good selection of “comfort food.” For a more complete listing of restaurants, visit www.gophila.com.
All of these restaurants accept major credit cards and recommend making reservations, unless otherwise noted.
Philadelphia (All of these restaurants are located in Center City Philadelphia unless otherwise noted.)
Cafette – This
relaxing, casual BYOB in Chestnut Hill is the perfect place to enjoy a drink
and solid home cooking with friends. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday, dinner
Tuesday-Saturday.
No credit cards. 8136 Ardleigh Street, Chestnut Hill, (215) 242-4220
Delilah’s – For a bit of Southern comfort, try the fried chicken, greens and mashed potatoes made by Delilah and served at her stand in the Reading Terminal Market. Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Cash only. 1136 Arch Street, (215) 574-0929
Down Home Diner –
This old fashioned diner is an oasis in the middle of the bustle of the
Reading Terminal Market. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.
No credit cards.
51 N. 12th Street, (215) 627-1955
Jones – This
moderately priced, 70s themed restaurant, offering old favorites like macaroni
and cheese, is the newest creation of Stephen Starr. Open for lunch
Monday-Friday and dinner daily.
700 Chestnut Street, (215) 223-5663
Judy’s
Café – This 25-year-old,
family-friendly restaurant has been serving American comfort food to several
generations of Philadelphians. Open for dinner daily. 627 S. 3rd
Street,
(215) 928-1968
Manayunk Brewery &
Restaurant – Chicken fingers and tuna melts are part of the menu at
this Manayunk restaurant specializing in regional American Cuisine. 4120 Main
Street, Manayunk,
(215) 482-8220
Nick’s Roast Beef of
Philly – Lunch, dinner and a large selection of beers are offered daily at
this popular Old City bar/restaurant. The menu includes famous juicy
roast beef sandwiches along with other calorie-laden favorites including
chicken wings and fingers, mozzarella sticks and fries.
16. S. 2nd Street, (215)
928-9411
Palette – Chicken and biscuits and barbequed ribs are two of the specialties at this neighborhood bistro in the heart of Northern Liberties. Open for dinner daily. 637 N. 3rd Street, (215) 940-1222
In the Countryside
Mother’s – This
lively, family-friendly restaurant has been a New Hope favorite for more than
25 years. The menu boasts classic favorites including “Burgers on an English,”
roast beef and barbeque beef sandwiches and wings with hot sauce. Open for
lunch and dinner daily.
34 N. Main Street, New Hope, (215) 862-9354
Charlotte’s – This Delaware County restaurant serves traditional American cuisine in a lovely Victorian setting. Menu includes seafood, pasta, veal and steaks. Serves lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. 3207 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, (610) 356-7100
Nifty Fifty’s – The menu at these popular diners, which are reminiscent of the days of poodle skirts, features burgers, fries and creamy milkshakes. All locations are open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations and credit cards are not accepted. 1356 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 468-1950; 2491 Grant Avenue at Roosevelt Boulevard, (215) 676-1950; 2555 Street Road, Bensalem, (215) 638-1950; and 1900 MacDade Boulevard, Folsom, (610) 583-1950
New Restaurant Openings
Bella – Chef/owner Ali Waks opened this American bistro, which highlights foods from regional farmers including chicken potpie and molasses fried pork chops. Dinner only served Tuesday-Saturday. 2000 Lombard Street, (215) 985-3222
Roux 3 – Mediterranean fare is served at this new restaurant in Delaware County. Open for lunch Monday-Friday, dinner daily. 4755 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, (610) 356-9500
Springdale Café – This BYOB restaurant in Exton offers contemporary American cuisine in a modern setting. Open for lunch weekdays and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. 880 Springdale Drive, Exton, (610) 524-8600
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