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Philadelphia Restaurant news
PHILADELPHIA, November, 2003 – Visiting some popular neighborhood drinking spots once meant chowing down on spicy buffalo wings, salty peanuts and stale chips. Today, Philadelphia’s bar scene has evolved with some of the city’s most popular watering holes offering gourmet dining options and signature cocktails.
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Bridgid’s – This popular Fairmount hangout serves Belgian dishes and a great selection of Belgian and local brews. The small tavern’s no-smoking policy makes it a popular choice for neighborhood regulars. Some favorite dishes are filet Roquefort and salmon Dijon. Kitchen is open until 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. 726 N. 24th Street, (215) 232-3232
The Latest Dish – The menu at this South Street nightspot is as eclectic as the decor. Enjoy comfort food and drinks at great prices in a casual, fun setting. The macaroni and cheese appetizer is always a hit, but try one of their new menu items, including tempura lobster or the crab and cheese wonton appetizer. Kitchen is open until 11:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, until 12:00 midnight on Wednesday and Thursday, until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and until 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. 613 S. 4th Street, (215) 629-0565
Monk’s – This enormously popular Center City tavern has won many accolades for both its Belgian beer menu and its food, including Monk’s award-winning burgers and classic pomme frites, served with an addictive bourbon mayonnaise, mussels (prepared at least five different ways) and filets stuffed with bleu cheese. The full dinner menu is served until 1:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday; a smaller bar menu is served until 1:30 a.m. On Sundays, the full menu is available until 1:00 a.m. and the bar menu until 1:30 a.m. 264 S. 16th Street, (215) 545-7005, www.monkscafe.com
New Wave Café – This friendly bar, a mainstay of Queen Village for almost 19 years, has transformed half its space into a café serving upscale continental food, including lobster risotto and deluxe burgers. Once known as a waiting room for patrons of the overflowing Dimitri’s across the street, New Wave has established its own set of regulars. Kitchen is open until 1 a.m. 784 S. 3rd Street, (215) 922-8484, www.newwavecafe.com
Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant – Expect large portions and low prices at this Center City tavern. Menu highlights include standard pub fare along with fresh fish, seafood, vegetarian and vegan options. The fries are award-winning and so is the brew. Kitchen is open Monday through Thursday until 12 midnight, until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and until 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. 1516 Sansom Street, (215) 569-9525, www.noddinghead.com
N. 3rd – Enjoy a beer
at the front bar or a favorite house cocktail while dining on the upscale
American food offered at this popular Northern Liberties bar/restaurant. Don’t
make any menu choices before checking out the extensive selection of daily
specials on the dining room chalkboard. The regulars rave about the burgers
and fried calamari. The kitchen is open until
12:00 midnight on Sunday and Monday and until 1:00 a.m. Tuesday through
Saturday. 801 N. 3rd Street, (215) 413-3666,
www.norththird.com
Standard Tap – Great, inexpensive American fare ranging from simple (grilled cheese sandwiches) to sophisticated (chilled scallop and citrus salad) is available at this popular Northern Liberties bar that can be noisy and smoky on busy nights. Weekend brunch is also a specialty. Full dinner is served until 1:00 a.m. daily. 901 N. 2nd Street, (215) 238-0630, www.standardtap.com
In the Countryside
Four Dog Tavern – This country tavern in the woods of Chester County is a local favorite for enjoying a cocktail and creative, new American cuisine in a serene setting. Popular menu items include beef Wellington and porcini-stuffed gnocchi. Dinner is served until 10:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, until 11:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. 1300 W. Strasburg Road, West Chester, (610) 692-4367
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant – This award-winning brewery and restaurant is the kind of place where old friends can enjoy a round of brews at the billiards tables, or dine on rare seared ahi tuna and filet. The kitchen is open until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, until 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 30 E. State Street, Media, (610) 627-9000, www.ironhillbrewery.com
The Wild Onion – This affordable, casual American restaurant/nightspot hosts special parties and events all year long to complement seasonal menu items such as potato pancakes and salmon that can be enjoyed with a Wild Onion Dark Ale, one of the many specialty drinks offered at the bar every evening. The kitchen hours are until 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday and until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. 900 Conestoga Road, Rosemont, (610) 527-4826, www.thewildonion.com
New Restaurant/Bar Openings:
Red Sky – American cuisine with a contemporary twist and fun house cocktails are on the menu at this dramatic looking, new Old City bar/restaurant. Save enough room for a specialty after-dinner drink and a treat from the all-chocolate dessert menu. A full dinner menu is served until 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and a smaller menu is served until 12:00 midnight. The kitchen stays open until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 224 Market Street, (215) 925-8080
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