Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2024
DINING GUIDE
2024-03-15 11:28:28
ACROSS PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia has a diverse culinary landscape, spanning cultural outdoor markets to exquisite fine-dining establishments and trendy rooftop bars. There’s an experience for every taste and preference.
Fine Dining
The city’s culinary collective of Iron Chefs and James Beard award winners are proof of Philadelphia’s fine-dining prestige.
JG SKY HIGH
Dine above the clouds at this stylish lounge specializing in cocktails and Jean-Georges cuisine, with sweeping 60th-floor views of Philly.
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
The 2023 James Beard winner for Outstanding Restaurant, Friday Saturday Sunday presents an eight-course tasting menu rooted in classics.
Outdoor Markets
History extends beyond the Founders in Philadelphia, as these storied markets sell traditional and delectable goods from various cultures and families.
ITALIAN MARKET
The bustling Italian Market on Ninth Street, featured in the Rocky movies, is renowned for its consistently fresh offerings of fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, cheese, and baked goods.
SOUTHEAST ASIAN MARKET
Enjoy authentic Thai, Lao, and Cambodian street food at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, open weekends April–October.
Craft Breweries
Raise a glass to one of the “best beer cities in America” at one of Philadelphia’s beloved craft breweries.
LOVE CITY BREWING
Charmingly artsy, Love City Brewing pours crowdpleasing craft beers on a sun-kissed patio.
YARDS BREWING COMPANY
Sample the brews of the Founders at Yards, which serves beers crafted from the recipes of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
Vegan
In Philadelphia, “vegan” isn’t merely a dietary choice; it’s a revolutionary food movement that transforms the city’s culinary landscape.
VEDGE
Vedge is an elegant and modern fine-dining experience known for plant-based cuisine inspired by local vegetables and bold global flavors.
MONSTER VEGAN
Themed after classic monster movies, Monster Vegan serves scary-good comfort food and cocktails.
Rooftop Bars
Summertime, as one famous Philadelphian once said, is the “time to sit back and unwind”— and there’s no better place to do so than these rooftop bars.
EL TECHO
El Techo offers tacos on house-made tortillas — an ideal match with a margarita under the summer sun.
BOK BAR
From April through October, Bok Bar serves cool cocktails atop a transformed elementary school building.
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