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Private room brunch for 40 people near Marriott Downtown
Hello! We are planning another event and looking for a great brunch/lunch spot with a private room within walking distance of the Marriott Downtown at 12th and Market. Eager to hear your great ideas! Thank you in advance!
TAkeout, Center City, Maybe Chinese, but Open to Suggestions
Quick Fixx at 15th and South has really great make-your-own salad and pasta options. Delivery is quick and friendly!
http://thequickfixx.com/
Fantastic unique venue for dinner party for 100?
Thank you all! Budget is $100 or less per person.
Fantastic unique venue for dinner party for 100?
Hello friends! We are planning a family party for 80-100 people and looking for a fun and unique venue in town or surrounding areas. Don't just want a boring bland hotel ballroom. Has anyone been to an event at Reading Terminal? Is there a restaurant in Chinatown that could fit that many? So eager to hear your suggestions! Thank you in advance for your help!
Winthorpe & Valentine in The Westin - Anyone Else Catch the Trading Places Reference?
Yes! My fiance pointed that out to me! He has a great memory and knowlege of pop culture trivia!
BTW we also enjoyed the Travel Zoo coupon deal. Dinner was not bad!
Wah-Gi-Wah at 45th and Chestnut
http://www.philly.com/philly/restaurants/20110410_Wah-Gi-Wah.html
Possible to find good, reasonably-priced eats near Rittenhouse?
Sansom Kebab House at 1526 Sansom Street. Delicious and very reasonably priced!
Wah-Gi-Wah at 45th and Chestnut
Wow! Finally made it out to Wah-Gi-Wah in West Philly! My dad had been raving about their fried chicken for a while. As described on their menu, "Lahori Chargha (chicken)…Lahori style seasoned crispy fried chicken" My dad would grab lunch and then take a couple chickens home for family back in the burbs. I finally got there this weekend (easy trip on the 21 bus) and it exceeded my expectations! Unique delicious blend of spices but not overpowering heat. Really fantastic! We were picking at the bones! We also had a delish order of aloo gobi. The nan was some of the best I've had, normally I can take it or leave it but this was really good.
Anyone else been?
http://www.wah-gi-wah-halal.com/
BYO in Chinatown for birthday dinner?
Hello friends! I wanted to throw a birthday party on the cheap for about 10 people so I was thinking a byo in Chinatown. Any suggestions of a place with a nice space? Would we be better with a private room? Any other non-Chinatown suggestions are welcome as well, but I'm thinking that is the most family-friendly, casual, bang for my buck. Thanks!
Heirloom in Chestnut Hill
Hello! Heirloom just opened. Has anyone else been yet? They are a BYO with a state store in the same shopping center. We enjoyed a great meal starting with bread made in-house. Corn bread with black pepper and warm and buttery pocket bread that I am still thinking about! Oy! Shared apps were amazing lobster bisque with truffle oil, crab cake with sweet shrimp gumbo, and seared diver scallop (incredible) over pork belly. For dinner we had roasted king salmon and lancaster breast of duck. For dessert my dining companions split the apple donut with vanilla ice cream which they both seemed to like very much.
Space was beautiful, warm and seasonally decorated, and the service was quite attentive. Everything made for a great night! We look forward to going back with more people to try the new items that they will offer.
http://www.heirloomdining.com/
Tony's Place
Greetings!
Just wanted to share a new (to me) find - Tony's Place at 6300 N. Frankford Avenue. Three of us shared the "Famous Thin Crust" tomato pie with sausage. Crust, sauce, and sausage all delish!
http://www.tonystomatopies.com/
Who has been?
Casual, delish eats in FQ for first-timer visiting later this month
Thank you all for your thoughtful responses! Researching New Orleans restaurants gets a bit overwhelming, in the best possible way of course!
Casual, delish eats in FQ for first-timer visiting later this month
Hello! My second visit and my boyfriend's first is planned for later this month. We are so excited! Looking for casual, cheap, delish eats in the French Quarter. Suggestions of romantic, casual places to grab a drink or app and enjoy a beautiful courtyard will be appreciated as well! We need to watch budget but also want to enjoy amazing food! Many thanks in advance!
Picanha Grill
Greetings!
My friend has been going to Picanha for years and raving about it! Just got a write up in this week's Philadelphia Weekly:
http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/food/reviews/Picanha-Grill.html
Have you been? What are your faves?
Mexican on the Square? (Rittenhouse)
Anyone been to Mexican on the Square at 15th and Pine?
Not miss in Scranton
Greetings! Some friends are meeting up in Scranton this weekend. What are your faves? Pretty open with cuisine/cost. Thank you in advance!
St. George's Greek Festival in Philly
The festival at St. George will be Thursday, June 3rd thru Sunday, June 6th -- 11 am to midnight. Lots of Greek music (various groups) playing on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is Sophie's food truck near Penn still around?
Thank you both for your quick replies!
Does anyone else remember this truck or know what happened to owners?
My friends said the cheesesteaks were amazing!
Is Sophie's food truck near Penn still around?
Greetings! A friend who graduated Penn in the mid-eighties wanted me to do some research and see if Sophie's food truck is still around. It was his favorite when he was in school and is craving one of their pizza steaks! Is Sophie's still around? The most recent info I could find was that it was near 34th and Chestnut on weekdays only. Any more updated info and details will be greatly appreciated! Many thanks in advance!
New Steven Starr Pizza??
Anyone have more info? Walked by today and it looks like they are close to opening!
Coffee shops near 6th & South St.?
I also suggest Java (4th and South) and Bean Exchange (7th and Bainbridge) Enjoy!
St. George's Greek Festival in Philly
I'm headed that way now! So excited! It was so good last year I went twice that weekend!
Inexpensive Orlando recs for Philly hounds
Hi all,
Two Philly hounds visiting Orlando in December. Hoping to hear your inexpensive must-try recs. Thanks in advance!
Chowish finds in Yardley/Morrisville area?
Hi friends,
What is chowish in the Yardley/Morrisville area? Places to avoid?
Many thanks in advance!
Gift certificates for visitors from Philadelphia?
Hello, my parents will be spending the holidays in the French Quarter. We thought for their holiday/anniversary gift we could get them gift certificates to places to enjoy on their trip. Any thoughts on must-try restaurants (with online gift certificates available)? Also, off topic, which is the best ghost and swamp tour in your opinion?
Thank you in advance!
Non-chain in Pottstown area?
Hello all, looking for suggestions for a non-chain place for a nice family lunch for about 15 people near Pottstown/Sanatoga. Thanks!
