Off the beaten path, but worth the search, this flip-flop-casual, amiably cramped dockside luncheonette gives its diners a glimpse of the real A.C. Fishermen, policemen, surfers and families sit elbow-to-elbow at Gilchrist’s timeworn turquoise booths and stools. Breakfast and lunch staples—blueberry pancakes, chicken salad on wheat toast, Taylor pork roll sandwiches, and slices of homemade pie—are listed on the chalkboard sign above the short-order kitchen.
The Philadelphia Wine Festival is back for its 9th year! This premier tasting event boasts nearly 200 fine wineries from around the world. May 8. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.