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1. Vedge

9.2
1221 Locust St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 139 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: At this veggie haven, chef Rich Landau simmers three kinds of young turnips and charred broccoli in a kimchee broth and garnishes it with black vinegar cucumbers and menma (preserved bamboo). Read more.

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2. Serpico

604 South St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 38 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: You must try Cope's corn raviolo. South Street chef Peter Serpico uses the Pennsylvania staple, along with chorizo, white cheese, pickled and roasted onions, sour cream and lime in his ravioli. Read more.

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3. Drake Tavern

7.8
304 York Rd (at Greenwood Ave), Jenkintown, PA
Pub · 51 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: This bar has a full menu but it's the burgers that stand out. The Second & Allegheny is an Angus burger served on pretzel roll w/ jalapeno-cream cheese, tortilla strips, & roasted red pepper aioli. Read more.

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4. Vernick Food & Drink

8.9
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Everybody seems to order the chili-glazed octopus (with Granny Smith apple and endive) at Greg Vernick's Rittenhouse bistro. Read more.

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5. Village Whiskey

8.9
118 S 20th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City West · 173 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Every list of Philly's top burgers includes Jose Garces' Rittenhouse Square bar, whose specialty burger is served on a sesame-seed roll with tomato, Bibb lettuce & Thousand Island dressing. Read more.

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6. Jerry's Bar

9.0
129 W Laurel St (at New Market), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 40 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: Try the chicken & bowties. Chef Marshall Green hits comfort (with a dose of homemade pasta and truffle broth) at this Northern Liberties bar. Read more.

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7. Medusa Lounge

27 S 21st St (at Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Night Club · Center City West · 17 tips and reviews

Philly.comPhilly.com: If you want to dance in a place that feels like your buddy's cool basement; check out Medusa. The parties tend to favor sub-genres of dance music, making it a great place to discover new sounds. Read more.