美利坚合众国的摇篮——费城

　　
　　Alma de Cuba
　　1623 Walnut St, 215 988-1799. M-Th 5PM-11PM, F-Sa 5PM-midnight, Su 5PM-10PM. $50 (entrees $25; happy hour M-F 5PM-7PM).
　　
　　Buddakan
　　325 Chestnut St, (at 4th), 215 574-9440, fax 215 574-8994, email: starr.info@starr-restaurant.com. M-Th 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-11PM. F 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-midnight, Sa 5PM-midnight, Su 5PM-11PM. $50 (entrees at $25).
　　
　　Cafe Spice
　　35 S 2nd St, 215 627-6273.
　　
　　Capogiro
　　13th and Spruce; 20th and Sansom. Artisanal gelato that reflects seasonal and local ingredients. Sample flavors: La Colombe cappuccino, Campari and grapefruit, muscat grape, hot pepper.
　　
　　Continental
　　138 Market St, 215 923-6069.
　　
　　Dahlak
　　47th and Baltimore Ave. Economical Ethiopian/Eritrean fare, one of the original and best east African restaurants in the neighborhood. Lovely traditional decor.
　　
　　Geno's Steaks
　　9th & Passyunk in South Philadelphia. Along with Pat's, home of one of the world's most famous cheesesteaks. $9 for a cheesesteak, fries, and a soda.
　　
　　Jim's Steaks
　　400 South St. Not as world-renowned as Pat's and Geno's, but considered better by more than a few.
　　
　　La Famiglia Ristorante
　　Philadelphia's Best Italian Restaurant serving customers since 1976. Enormus wine cellar. 8 South Front Street. 215-922-7803
　　
　　Le Bec Fin
　　1523 Walnut St. 5-star French restaurant. A fine dining experience to rival anything New York has to offer.
　　
　　Le Castagne Ristorante
　　A sophisticated Northern Italian Restaurant owned by the Sena Family. 1920 Chestnut Street. 215-751-9913
　　
　　Lemongrass
　　3626-30 Lancaster Ave, 215 222-8042.
　　
　　Los Catrines & Tequilas Restaurant
　　1602 Locust St, 215 546-0181.
　　
　　Mama Palma's
　　NE corner of 23rd and Spruce, 215 735-7357. M 4pm-10pm; Tue-Thu 11am-10pm; F-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 2pm-10pm. A cozy neighborhood gourmet pizzeria. This casual restaurant serves delicious pizza concoctions from the wood-fired brick oven.
　　
　　Marigold Kitchen
　　501 S 45th St in University City, 215 222-3699.
　　
　　Minar Palace
　　16th and Sansom. Lovely, cheap hole-in-the-wall of an Indian take-out restaurant, though it also has plenty of tables for the space.
　　
　　Morimoto
　　723 Chestnut St, 215 413-9070. Reservations are strongly recommended; dress is upscale casual, jackets are not required.
　　
　　Pat's King of Steaks
　　where 9th Street crosses Wharton & Passyunk Ave. Est. 1930, owner claims to have invented the cheesesteak.
　　
　　Ralph's
　　760 S. Ninth St, 215 627-6011. Frequently voted "Best Italian" in Philadelphia, Ralphs has been owned and operated by the same family since 1900.
　　
　　The Jamaican Jerk Hut
　　1436 South St., 215 545-8644.
　　
　　Vietnam Restaurant
　　221 N. 11th St., 215 592-1163.
　　
　　White Dog Café
　　3420 Sansom St., 215 386-9224. M-Th 5:30PM-10PM F-Sa 5:30PM-11PM, Su 5PM-10PM. An elegant restaurant that is bound to the local community. They use products from local farmers, and serve beers from local breweries. The food is mostly American/Continental style, with pub grub served at the bar. $15-25.
　　
　　Zocalo
　　36th and Lancaster in University City, 215 895-0139. Upscale Mexican dining.