Restaurants and Dining
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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
Distrito
Tapas and tequila reign at this deliciously over-the-top Mexican hot spot
University City
At Distrito, Jose Garces’ two-story Mexican outpost in University City, incredible tapas dishes mingle with a funky (and mostly pink) décor — including the restaurant’s famous Volkswagen Beetle booth — to bring you a thoroughly entertaining night out.
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Garces Trading Company
The Iron Chef opens an all-in-one culinary destination and wine boutique More
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Percy Street Barbecue
Texas-style barbecue in the truest sense More
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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
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Zama
A new Japanese restaurant on Rittenhouse Square serving innovative sushi in a chic, gracious atmosphere More
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Sampan
A modern Asian restaurant by Michael Schulson in Philadelphia’s Midtown Village More
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