Subzero
Neighborhood: Society Hill

520 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

sara w. writes: this is an ok boardshop that i would have given a 5star too if they carried more girls tees and hoodies and such. but still they have a decent assortment of boards and equipment as well as a bunch of guys clothes. they have a pretty small sneaker…

Wawa Food Markets

5337 W Baltimore Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018

Colleen B. writes: Wawa is the most fantastic 'convenience store' in the world. It's like a specialized version of a 7-11. Even though it started in Dela-where? I still think of it as Philly-centric. I mean, they have the awesome pretzels, snacks & candy, hot & ready…

Centre Square Plaza
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square

Market and South 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Colleen B. writes: Home to Claes Oldenburg's Clothespin, which I think is magnificent! Pop art in downtown is prolific thanks in part to him. You can also check out his button at Levy Park on Univ. of PA

Munchies

842 Bustleton Pike
Richboro, PA 18954

Jon L. writes: Great pizza, on the greasy, cheesy side. A lot of people in the burbs think it's the best slice around, and I might agree (although I'm still pretty loyal to a place called Dominicks.) Like another Philly favorite, Santucci's, Munchies is all about…

Oriental Supermarket

1111 S. 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19195

dan r. writes: I have to agree wit hthe prior review. Vietnam, china, korea, japan, laos, cambodia, philipines, thailand, indonesia, etc. it has it all. lots of fruit, vegetables, books, phonecards, soda, packaged noodels, sauces, sweets, rice, medicine, pots,…

Kaplan's New Model Bakery
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties

901 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Pamela A. writes: I love this place. It's a little Jewish bakery on the side of a corner. You walk in and there's a small counter with lots of scrumptious things. I always stop here because it's right near my Grandpop's house and they have the best rye bread and…

Sue's Produce Market
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

114 S. 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Bill M. writes: I have only been here once, and I instantly need to profess my love to it. Not only did I pick up a HUGE container of melon, and a chocolate yogurt for $2.75, But they gave me a free banana too!

even though it's a tiny and slightly cramped space,…

Grill Master Deli
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

263 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

kara p. writes: my review is not going to be a helpful one, so sorry in advance. my review is mostly based on the service of Grill Master. they rule, simply put. very fast paced but never rushing anyone. i never hear the front main managers yelling at the cooks and…

The Mansion at Rittenhouse
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

121 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Rose C R. writes: Went to Philly and met up with 8 of my Lady cuz's to shake our thangs..  This place epitomizes what I ultimately love about Philly..
We arrive and there is an unassuming entrance, no fluorescent lights, not an abvious scene, but once you're inside,…

Allegro Grille

870 Welsh Rd
Maple Glen, PA 19002

Brian E. writes: Food is better than Olive Garden, but that is not saying much. Management is not very kind if you try to pay for your meal with any sort of gift card, or restaurant.com certificate. Kind of depressing. But overall, better than the run-of-the-mill…

Ponzio's Restaurant & Bakery

7 West Rt 70
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Wayne S. writes: My companion for the evening and I had just spent some time doing some essentials shopping at the local Wegman's . We asked our cashier if there happened to be a Texas Roadhouse in the vicinity. We had the desire to indulge our sweet tooth for all…

Philadelphia Custom Motor Sports
Neighborhood: Angora

6021 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142

Jake P. writes: If you decide you want something done to your automobile, e.g. audio, tinted windows, rims, etc., this is the place to go.

I personally am not with that whole campaign, but if I won the lottery, this is where I'd get all my stuff upgraded. The guys…

Bucks County School of Beauty Culture

1761 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville, PA 19053

Jon L. writes: This is the review where I reveal the "metro" side of myself. I'm originally from a suburb just outside the city, and my mom has been a guinea pig at this beauty school salon for years. The school charges sometimes as little as 20% of what you'd…

Cereality
Neighborhood: University City

3631 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Leanne M. writes: so I know it's a $4 bowl of cereal!  to get a fun, healthy FAST snack that satisfies morning, noon, or afternoon- that's more than worth it to me. :)

on my visit to Philly I stopped here 3 times in my one day visit. believe it!

(BONUS: Dairy free and…

Golden Empress Garden
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

610 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

jenny v. writes: It certainly is a Golden Empress Garden - I've seen the Bronzed Goddess order from here too, but she actually has to bow down on her knees and weep - can't handle how great it is.  If the good vegetarian General Tsao could win the heart of the…

Margherita Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Olde City

60 S. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Samantha D. writes: I grabbed lunch here the other day and liked it. My coworker had two slices of pizza which he raved about. I had a turkey chopped salad with dressing on the side and an order of french fries. Both were excellent.

It's not cozy. But the food is good…

Fitzwater Cafe
Neighborhood: Bella Vista

728 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

ezekial f. writes: this place is usually so crowded that i've never gotten to go before, a popularity like that usually ensures you're getting something good, but then again, hundreds of thousands of people voted for bush, right? well in this case, i think it may be…

Ted's Montana Grill
Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts South

260 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Michael B. writes: Ever eat a buffalo?

If not, Ted's is the place to lose your bison virginity. They're very patient and they tell you everything they're going to do before they do it. It was good for me.

Ted's is an old school American home cooking restaurant with…

Locust Bar
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

235 S 10th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Jonathan G. writes: Who has a favorite new dive bar? This guy right here. Locust Bar has everything that I need in a neighborhood drinking establishment.

Good food? Check... and cheap to boot. I had a roast beef sandwich that was delicious and messy and I needed about 24…

Tom Jones Family Restaurant

4417 Edgmont Ave
Brookhaven, PA 19015

Casey W. writes: - unbelievably affordable
- favorite of the locals
- always open
- fast friendly service

Caffe Casta Diva
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

227 S 20th St Apt 1
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Alexandra T. writes: Yes.. a CASH ONLY, BYOB, where I must trek to the liquor store and choose without the assistance of a sommelier to whom I can spew my preferences & they  then magically appear with a bottle in hand to be decanted... Yah... REALITY CHECK....NO SIR...…

Masquerade Costume Superstore
Neighborhood: Pennsport

1100 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19147

kathleen t. writes: we were in here yesterday, on the lookout for a smallfry halloween 'stume. we didn't find anything, but that wasn't  because of the selection. even this late into october, they still had LOADS of choices for the little folks. actually, it also looked…

Cintioli Music
Neighborhood: Frankford

5349 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Ben B. writes: Alright. I am torn. I think I like Cintioli's but I'm not sure. I came here a week ago, bought a guitar and 2 basses and an amp, and up front, one of the guys said "if we take all off this, we can't even give you one bass better than the best one in…

PHAG
Neighborhood: Market East

1225 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

David F. writes: The guys at PHAG have their fingers on the pulse of Philadelphia.  This store has a great selection of products that'll keep you shopping (I always do a couple of loops).  Their gift section on the 2nd story loft is an awesome touch (don't miss it).…

Benny the Bum's
Neighborhood: Somerton

9991 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Kelly S. writes: Ah, Benny the Bums.  I really like going here, but only usually go when my mom and her sisters decide to have a girls' night out (mainly b/c my mom will pay for my dinner - we poor grad students have to take whatever free food we can get!).

Anyway,…

Superior Pasta Co
Neighborhood: Italian Market, Bella Vista

905 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

patrick k. writes: The Four Cheese ravioli are probably the best I've ever had. They have a huge array of pastas and manicotti and ravioli at Superior, but I would stick with whatever's fresh. I had the crab ravioli, pre-frozen, and they didn't light me up the way the…

Seger Park
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1000 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Jackie T. writes: This is my favorite park.  It's a nice size--not so small that it's too crowded, and not so big that I can't keep a close eye on my dog.  It's clean and well maintained with nice woodchips and a water fountain.  There is usually a good mix of dogs…

Philadium Tavern

1631 Packer Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Russ C. writes: Once you enter the Philadium sunlight ceases to exist.  In my experiences, time either stops or is non-existant past the doors on Packer Ave.  Philadium has a large bar with real people sitting at it...and I haven't been since the smoking ban, but I…

Taj-India
Neighborhood: Somerton

10863 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: Honestly, I can't tell you how much of my life is spent searching for new places to get a good piece of naan. Taj-India is one of those places that makes my entire quest worth while. Over the past week, I have made NUMEROUS visits just to order some…

Pico De Gallo
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1501 South St
at 15th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Vicki M. writes: Yum yum yum.

I can't make any claims for Pico's authenticity.  I'm not Mexican and my only Hispanic friend is Puerto Rican.  He has given me no insight on his people except "haha Hispanic guys loooooove big girls!"  (Exact quote.)  

Taking that into…

Hope's Country Fresh Cookies

1125 E Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Dave H. writes: I've passed Hope's Cookies many, many times, and finally had a reason to make a trip there. I wanted to get a bunch (a dozen, in my case) for a special person's birthday.

Their store is cozy, sharing space with a Peace-of-Pizza - talk about good…

Viking Culinary Arts Center

1 Town Pl # 100
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Caitlin C. writes: There is no category for cooking school, but this is the best around Philly.

There is an awesome store similar to WIlliams-Sonoma to browse while you wait for the class to start. The classes is incredible: you get a chef in a beautiful kitchen…

Color Me Mine
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill

8524 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118

Caitlin C. writes: Color Me Mine is a DIY ceramic paint studio that's not just for kids. (Sounds like an infomercial, no?)

The shelves are lined with raw ceramics (everything from platters and vases to dog bowls, ornaments, light fixtures and mugs).

There is obviously…

Grocery 13 Inc.
Neighborhood: Market East

105 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Deborah H. writes: Reading Kevin W's review below made me sad because I really liked this place (referring to the cafe, not the market).  I'll pay careful attention to how they treat the employees next time I go.

I stopped by for lunch and had a tasty panini with great…

30th Street Station
Neighborhood: University City

30th St and Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Khalid S. writes: I had plans to go to Kababish on 42nd, but the sequence of events leading up to this evening forced me and my roommate to eat here in this food court. I'm a firm believer in things happening for a reason. And tonight the reason was that I was…

Stutz Candy Co.

7306 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: With Valentine's Day just a few days away, I went into Stutz today to select the perfect chocolate for the occasion. All of the items I checked out are Stutz originals, and below, I've summarized the best the store has to offer.

Jumbo Marshmallow ---…

Ostroff's Own Make Candies

2542 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152

Jon L. writes: If you read my last review, you know I've been searching the city for great Valentines Day chocolate. After a long day of sampling at Stutz, I happened upon this little shop on Welsh, where I was greeted by a sweet old lady with very, very broken…

Boulevard Bingo Hall
Neighborhood: Bustleton

9145 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Jon L. writes: I've never actually seen one of these until this week. People actually flock to this hall in mid-afternoon on weekdays to play bingo! It's shocking to me! The people watching is amazing. A woman with a microphone calls a number, players then check…