Beef-fat french fries, fried pig's tails, Italian poutine with leg of Guinea hen bolognese and fresh mozzarella curds, marrow bones, mortadella hot dogs, a veal breast hoagie with bacon mayo, and 20 taps spouting rare Italian beers and well-chosen local favorites? Yeah, we'll see you at the bar. Read More »
1410 Mount Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-600-0017 | Website
As the casual-dining trend soldiers on sorry, lovers of servers who call you "sir" instead of "dude" more places are dubbing themselves "gastropubs," a dorky term for a joint serving elevated pub grub. But no one's elevating it more than chef Jonathan "Johnny Mac" Adams, who alternates hearty renditions of classic alcohol-absorbing fare (see: pulled pork sandwich, Windsor burger) with epicurean stuff (see: a special dinner devoted to Craig Claiborne's classic New York Times Cookbook). Hate the word, love the food. Read More »
1946 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-545-0350 | Website
Readers' Choice: New menu, new chef and a refreshing new remodel... but the same sort of smart offerings that fans have come to count on. Plus a very solid bar burger (and at $13, one would hope so). Read More »
1946 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-545-0350 | Website