Pickles and Chip's

1707 Foulk Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19803

Carolyn B. writes: Okay so maybe I am a little biased because my uncle owns this place, but they have the BEST subs and the BEST cheesesteaks!!  Nothing else measures up!  My personal favorites are the turkey sub - they also have a store-cooked turkey that they bake…

Seven Stones Cafe

24 S. Plum St.
Media, PA 19063

Evann G. writes: If I'm going to finally start reviewing places around my new home, I may as well start with Seven Stones. I'm obsessed with this place. I have to make a stop here every time I'm in Media (sometimes two stops, one when I arrive and one before I…

Clark Park Dog Bowl
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

43rd & Chester
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Dave C. writes: Raise your hand if you love community driven, non-city-sponsored dog-runs!  

I DO!, I DO!

Oh, the Clark Park Dog Bowl.... a giant football field sized pit in the middle of Clark Park that serves as the community's unofficial dog-run.  

Note, that there…

From the Boot

517 Germantown Pike
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Carrie E. writes: So I'm sitting here on my sofa, still in my sweats from this morning (no, I wasn't exercising or anything absurd like that - I just work from home and I'm in a lounging kind of mood today) and suddenly I got this crazy notion in my head. Pizza! I…

Mint
Neighborhood: Olde City

50 S 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Jacquelin K. writes: First off, you should know that I am notoriously unforgiving of wack vibes in lame clubs.  When the undanceable song comes on, I will sit down.  After multiple undanceable songs, I will BOO THE DJ.  All of this is merely to say that I don't give any…

Cracker Barrel

110 Hancock Lane
Westampton, NJ 08060

Steven V. writes: WOW

For less than the price of brunch (for one) in NYC, we had:

Her:  Marionberry pancakes w/ real maple syrup and turkey sausage
Me:  2 pork chops, 3 eggs, hashbrown caserole, grits and biscuits
PLUS another side of hashbrown caserole.

All of it,…

Tori's Brickhouse
Neighborhood: Society Hill, South Street District

119 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

tim c. writes: I've had the pleasure of having dinner at Tori's twice.  Both times the food was impressive.  I've tried the spicy shrimp and crab over angel hair with white wine garlic sauce and the grilled corn husk wrapped red snapper which came with vegetable…

Bobby Chez Seafood Specialties

1990 Marlton Pike E
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

tim c. writes: Best lump crab cake I've had outside of Maryland.

Laspada's the Original Steaks & Hoagies

2912 Edgmont Ave
Brookhaven, PA 19015

Josh K. writes: I use to go to Laspada's every time I would visit my grandmother in Swathmore, PA. This is the best cheese steak I have had outside of Philadelphia.  The steak is mixed perfectly with onions and cheese and comes on a tasty hoagie.  I would also…

Pig Iron Theater Co
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Callowhill

340 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

George R. writes: Pig Iron, meat metal, cochon de fer.  Whatever you want to call it, just don't call it typical theatre fare.  As a friend of mine and I agreed, Pig Iron is Philly's answer to experimental theatre.  However, it is probably some of the most accessible…

Culinary Concepts
Neighborhood: Pennsport

1406 S Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Hope H. writes: Beyond brilliant, creative, delicious, fun, innovative.
Have been on many jobs with them, and every client has been
delighted, and over-joyed with their party!

Natural Village

1928 County Line Rd
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Jess R. writes: I've been living in San Francisco for 3.5 years, and no trip to the east coast is complete without stopping in to Natural Village.

They have an enormous selection of dishes for vegetarians.  Imagine any menu you'd find in a Chinese restaurant, and…

Isla Ibiza

1176 N 3rd
Philadelphia, PA 19123

melissa h. writes: So yummy.  I absolutely love the food here.  There is a soup, Caldo Gallego, some of the best  food I have ever tasted.  The service is pleasant & honest.  

It is kind of a romantic setting, not the best match much for a group of rowdy friends.... but…

Carson's Dockside Grill

401 Swarthmore Avenue
Ridley Twp. Municipal Marina
Ridley Park, PA 19078

Ryan C. writes: Sometimes you get to a place and think you've officially reached the middle of nowhere. That is Carson's, most definitely. It's easy to miss your turn off the main road, and even easier to turn around when you realize that the lot you pulled into…

Jay West

151 Kings Hwy E
Haddonfield, NJ 08033

eliza b. writes: I bought my wedding gown here, and I shopped here extensively for bridesmaids, flower girl, and accessories. Their service is amazing and they are super helpful. I got my alterations done by one of their reccomended seamstresses, and I bought my veil…

Glaxosmithkline
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square, Art Museum District

200 N 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

m'ia k. writes: GSK is/ are also the Imitrex people... (hi, kevo!~~)

About a month ago my short-lived (it was such a distant memory) history of migraines made a comeback.
Unfortunately, this was not a comeback as in the Reunion of NKOTB or the Spice Girls or Duran…

Brew Ha Ha!
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

214 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sonia S. writes: Friendly, neighborhood coffee house- with a cozy atmosphere. Plenty of magazines, couches and neighborhood patrons make this place a great spot for some coffee and conversation...oh and the coffee is great.  Free wi-fi and sidewalk seating are a…

Trader Joe's Company

112 Coulter Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003

Ben B. writes: I like Trader Joe's. Since I am still living with the 'rents, I am not responsible for buying groceries, so i can't comment on their grocery section much. I love their free sample counter, where the acutally encourage you to take more. The women…

Panera Bread

278 East Lancaster Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096

Marcello D. writes: I absolutely love the combination of the French Onion soup and any of their turkey sandwiches. I just wish the sandwich assembly people (sandwichistas?) realized that doesn't mean that I want them literally combined.

I was so excited that they opened…

Vinny T's of Boston

260 E Lancaster Ave
Wynnewood, PA 19096

Dave H. writes: Vinny Testa's (or simply Vinny T's) is an Italian restaurant on the Mainline, and part of a chain. Parking is easy. Their interior is somewhat cavernous and has its own style: big, dimly-lit, yet fancy. It's not tacky like Buca di Beppo.

Their menu is…

Ardmore Wine and Spirits Shop

56 Greenfield Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003

Matt B. writes: Of all the Wine & Spirit stores in Pennsylvania, this location has been rated the best in the state.  Yeah... right here in little 'ole Ardmore.  

Take advantage of the expertise in the store.  At least two of the managers are wine experts.  Even the…

Foodsource by Clemens

663 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Lauren H. writes: Sometimes I come here just to stare at the bakery display and smell the aroma of perfectly roasted chicken. I'm sure this creeps out all of the Main Line stepford wives.

Food Source is ridiculously overpriced for everyday grocery shopping. If you're…

Dunkin Donuts

PO Box 778
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Lauren H. writes: Broke, hungry college students, here's a tip: if you come here around 1 AM, when they're clearing the shelves to make room for the next day's batch of donuts, you could very likely walk out of here with a half-dozen perfectly good, FREE donuts. Aside…

Callahan's Grille
Neighborhood: Graduate Hospital

2615 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Jesse M. writes: I ended up here during this years Erin Express.  It's not a bad little joint.  It was soo extremely packed, but the bartenders were doing a fairly good job attending to the massive crowd at the bar.  Girls were up on stage being fairly rowdy, people…

Corropolese Bakery & Deli Inc

2014 Old Arch Rd
Norristown, PA 19401

Steven H. writes: I never heard of this place until I joined Yelp.  It is tucked away off a back street in Norristown/Norriton.  The tomato pie reviews were too good to be true and I was compelled to investigate.  So while you drunken and hung over Yelpers were…

Jason Matthew Salon
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

1426 Walnut St
3rd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19176

Gina R. writes: My hair stylist just moved to this new salon, and I loved her so much I moved with her.  The new salon is on the third floor and is very inviting.  Its a big space, so you're not crowded into the stations.  The decor is very comfortable...   so much…

Irish Handcrafts
Neighborhood: Society Hill

110 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Jennifer S. writes: This is an adorable little store down by the water on South Street. The owner (I assume) is a very helpful young Irish man. My boyfriend was looking to pick out something for his mum for mothers day and he gave plenty of suggestions.
It's a small…

Jouvay Java Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1512 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Jennifer S. writes: Here's a cozy little coffee shop out of the way of the hustle and bustle of crazy South Street.

The coffee is REALLY good. We walked by here after being miserably disappointed by the news that Govindas doesn't actually make breakfast (like their…

Grog Restaurant & Bar

863 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

e.lisa c. writes: the grog was my favorite bar during college. while slightly pricey, i loved the atmosphere and the bartenders.
the burgers and fries are god's foods. the drinks are nice and strong. and the owner, billy, is my hero.
billy once paid for every drink…

Country Way Bridal Boutique

1310 Kings Hwy N
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

eliza b. writes: I can't say enough nice stuff about this place! Stacy was AMAZING... she even tried on a dress for me once (voluntarily) when I was unsure about it being right for my bridesmaids! She will call you "hon" and "girlfriend" and make you super…

The Brick Hotel Restaurant

1 E Washington Ave
Newtown, PA 18940

Lana G. writes: Who would've thought that you'd find such an impressive restaurant in Newtown, PA?!
Well, I found that business travel is always a good thing when you find a hidden gem.  I don't know about the hotel because I didn't actually stay at the hotel, but…

Showcase Comics

874 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

pearl l. writes: this is the mutha of comic book stores! nestled in the burbs, you have to get out of dodge and travel here if you wanna experience the glory of graphic novels, posters, toys, and gaming.  this place is easily accessible by the r5 septa regional rail.…

Rae

2929 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Carrie E. writes: Come on, Rae. We could have had something, you know? My friends were saying such good things about you, and seriously, you looked REALLY good on paper. My mom would have been so proud. So when we finally met at last, I have to say that I was more…

Graeme Park Pizza & Cafe

801 County Line Rd
Horsham, PA 19044

Rich G. writes: Really good and inexpensive food in suburbia.  I have had the baked ziti which is classic comfort food, warm and cheesy.  Pizza is really good and the kids love the ice cream with their meals.

4 Sisters Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

141 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Sarena S. writes: I walked in here once while roaming around near Rittenhouse Sq. It's always pretty busy but they are always willing to squeeze you in as a walk-in appointment. The Vietnamese women who work there (some of whom are sisters, I believe, which gives the…

Dr. Michael Cirigliano, MD
Neighborhood: University City

3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Sarena S. writes: My primary care physician. One word: Outstanding. "Dr. Mike" treats you like family, is overly thorough and will get to the bottom of your ailments even if that means sending you through every test known to man (if you comply, that is). He is simply…

Nora Lee's Cafe

227 Morton Ave
Folsom, PA 19033

Mettlesmertz T. writes: Two women, former employees of that now defunct Media, PA Cajun restaurant New Orleans, started their own version of that restaurant in Ridley.  Nora Lee's (get it?) Cafe is another star in the otherwise barren landscape of southern Delaware County's…

Nirvana Fine Indian Cuisine

1601 Concord Pike # 5-13
Wilmington, DE 19803

Jill K. writes: This place is strange, and I can't exactly put my finger on why.

It occupies the space formerly occupied for 40 years by Vincente's (see my review of that place), and they didn't change much about the decor when they moved in.  So maybe I think it's…

Bobby Chez Inc

33 W Collings Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08108

Michelle C. writes: It's the first time you are making dinner for your:

a. lover
b. family
c. domesticated friends
d. Yikes, all of the above!

Why chance it by making something from scratch when you can guarantee a great meal from the good people at Bobby Chez!  They have…

Big John's Steaks Pizza & Deli

1800 Marlton Pike E
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

eliza b. writes: two words: PICKLE BAR.
yeah they have a self-serve pickle bar with all kinds of pickled yummies.
best french fries, great cheesesteaks, yummy sandwiches. great for lunch, especially in groups (they do a nice quick service and can always accomodate…