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Spring 2014 Dining Guide
Sancho Pistola's is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

1. Sancho Pistola's

8.4
19 W Girard Ave (at Leopard St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 34 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: $30 bottomless brunch is the move this weekend. The soy tacos are a sleeper hit. Read more.

Talula's Daily is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

2. Talula's Daily

7.7
208 W Washington Sq, Philadelphia, PA
Café · Washington Square West · 25 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Whatever your dining-preference du jour, Talula’s Daily will likely fit the bill. The market offers excellent salads and coffee and the five course supper club menu changes each month. Read more.

Miel Patisserie is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

3. Miel Patisserie

204 S 17th St (btw Walnut & Locust), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Rittenhouse Square · 49 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: When a croissant can be done as perfectly as Miel’s, it’s hard to believe that anyone would feel the need for the overkill of a cronut. Read more.

Smokey Joe's is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

4. Smokey Joe's

7.0
210 S 40th St (btw Walnut & Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Spruce Hill · 25 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Yes, your nights at Smokes’ may be a blur, but dining at Smokes’ is something you definitely should not forget. Pizza and donuts for the win. Read more.

Torero Tapas Bar is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

5. Torero Tapas Bar

940 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 3 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The croqueta serrano is the best thing here. An almost melt–in–your–mouth crispy shell surrounded creamy bechamel sauce with a hint of classic serrano ham. Read more.

Rosa Blanca is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

6. Rosa Blanca

707 Chestnut St (at 7th St), Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City East · 28 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Open for breakfast and late night, these cuban sandwiches are worth a try. The Calle Ocho is bomb. Read more.

Avance is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

7. Avance

1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 7 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Chef Kevin Bogle captures the very American attitude of continual progression and growth, embracing a sort of culinary manifest destiny. The menu changes often and the steak is incredible. Read more.

The Fat Ham is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

8. The Fat Ham

3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Southern Food Restaurant · University City · 40 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The clear winner is the hot chicken ($13)—a Nashville staple that easily warrants a visit. Chef Sbraga uses a lard base, mixed with cayenne pepper and a secret blend of spices to coat the chicken Read more.

Vegan Commissary is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

9. Vegan Commissary

1703 S 11th St (Morris), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 8 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Stay away from faux meat dishes at this cozy BYO and try the chickpea tagine and the excellent desserts. Read more.

Suppa is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

10. Suppa

1040 N American St Unit 1101 (at Bodine St), Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 5 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Found here: orgasmic homemade tater tots, which were basically big, fried, tender explosions of latke. It's also byo. Read more.

The Gaslight is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

11. The Gaslight

120 Market St (btwn 2nd & Front Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Gastropub · Center City East · 18 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The pickle plate is the best appetizer here. Read more.

Mac Mart is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

12. Mac Mart

7.8
104 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
Mac and Cheese Joint · Center City West · 8 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The cowboy cup, a classic mac and cheese base with cornbread breadcrumbs and a spicy jalapeño–based ranch sauce topped with crisp bacon, makes the trek to Drexel worth it. Read more.

Cheese E. Wagon is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

13. Cheese E. Wagon

7.2
Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · Graduate Hospital · 5 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The Former Commons Chef owns this truck that worships cheese as it should be worshipped. The Southwestern chicken quesadilla is unreal. Read more.

High Street on Market is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

14. High Street on Market

308 Market St (at 3rd St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 88 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The food is uniformly excellent at this more casual place from the Chef at Fork. They don't take reservations so try for an off time to reduce the wait. Read more.

Taqueria Amor is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

15. Taqueria Amor

8.3
4410 Main St (btwn Gay St & Levering St), Philadelphia, PA
Mexican Restaurant · Manayunk · 27 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Don't skip the chicken tinga nachos at this fun taco spot from the owners of Cantina Feliz and La Calaca Feliz. And get a margarita. Read more.

Schmear It is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

16. Schmear It

7.3
19 S 12th St (Ludlow St), Philadelphia, PA
Bagel Shop · Center City East · 8 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: A Penn alumnus founded this bagel truck to fill Philly's bagel void. We like the loxsmith. Read more.

August BYOB is one of Spring 2014 Dining Guide.

17. August BYOB

1247 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 9 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Don't miss the artichoke appetizer and bring a bottle of wine to enjoy in this tiny neighborhood restaurant. Read more.

18. Cook and Shaker

8.3
2301 E Albert St (at Tulip St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · North Philadelphia · 8 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: If you're in the neighborhood, stop by for for buffalo brussel sprouts. Read more.