Philadelphia Restaurants

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March 12, 2010

March 11, 2010

Parc Restaurant

See and be seen dining outside Parc with a view of Rittenhouse Square. Credit: Courtesy Parc

Those who think ‘cheesesteak’ when thinking Philly food: Think again. Philadelphia — long known for American history, passionate sports fans and, yes, cheesesteaks — continues to emerge as one of the country’s finest culinary destinations.

More than a decade of development has transformed the region’s dining scene from merely memorable to absolutely abundant. Explore this section to find a restaurant (or a few) for your next visit.

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Featured Attraction

Village Whiskey

Jose Garces tackles the classic American spirit, with bar snacks to match

Rittenhouse Square

Located in a Rittenhouse Square space evoking the free-wheeling spirit of a speakeasy, Village Whiskey is prolific Chef Jose Garces’ intimate, 30-seat tribute to the time-honored liquor.

Garces Trading Company

The Iron Chef opens an all-in-one culinary destination and wine boutique More
Percy Street Barbecue

Texas-style barbecue in the truest sense More
Zavino Pizzeria and Wine Bar

A delicious new pizzeria and wine bar located at the epicenter of the city’s trendy Midtown Village neighborhood More
Zama

A new Japanese restaurant on Rittenhouse Square serving innovative sushi in a chic, gracious atmosphere More
Sampan

A modern Asian restaurant by Michael Schulson in Philadelphia’s Midtown Village More

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