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1 Philadelphia Restaurant Suggestions This list is organized by neighborhood and food category. The indicates restaurants that have shown a commitment to sourcing locally and sustainably, according to Fair Food. Note: Many restaurants in Philly are BYOB be prepared and call ahead if you want a drink with dinner Bucca de Beppo South 15th Street - Tel. (215) Estia Locust Street Tel. (215) XIX (Nineteen) (Greek) South Broad Street Tel. (215) Valanni Spruce Street Tel. (215) Avenue of the Arts Center City Bindi (Indian) S. 13th St. (bet. Chestnut & Sansom Sts.) - Tel Bistro 7 (New American) 7 North 3rd Street - Tel. (215) Chef/Owner Michael O Halloran (formerly of Fork and the White Dog Café) relies on a network of local, organic farmers for the pristine ingredients that form the basis for his eclectic American bistro dishes, and the ever changing menu reflects the best that the season has to offer. Chloe (New American) Arch St - Tel. (215) Candlelit to a warm glow, its tiny size and cheerful service set the stage for a relaxing dining experience. It can get a bit noisy at times, but feels more homey than scene- like.

2 Farmicia Food & Tonics 15 S. 3rd Street - Tel FARMiCiA is the conception of Kevin Klause (formerly of the White Dog Cafe), James Barrett and Wendy Smith Born (owners of Metropolitan Bakery), who share a vision of a restaurant that captures the pleasures of simply crafted food and excellent beverages served in a relaxed yet lively environment. The emphasis is on great tasting food and beverages crafted from local, organic, and artisanal producers. Fork Restaurant & Fork etc (New American) Market Street - Tel The menu is printed daily and reflects international influences from around the world. Garces Trading Company Locust Street Tel. (215) Lacroix Restaurant (International) West Rittenhouse Square Tel. (215) Lolita (Mexican) South 13th Street - Tel. (215) Matyson Restaurant (Contemporary American) 37 South 19th Street - Tel. (215) A sophisticated & contemporary BYO, just off Rittenhouse Square, Matyson offers New American cuisine in a casual setting. Innovative weekly tasting menus spotlight Matt & Sonjia Spector's creativity of fresh, local ingredients. Memphis Taproom (Pub) East Cumberland Street Tel. (215) Monk s Café South 16th Street Tel. (215) Monk's Café prides itself on an astonishing selection of fine beers culled from breweries large and small throughout the world. Noble Sansom Street Tel Parc (French Bistro on Rittenhouse Square) restaurant.com 227 South 18th Street Tel. (215) Tria Wine Beer & Cheese Café South 18th Street Tel. (215) or at Washington Square West 12th & Spruce Streets Vetri (Italian) Spruce Street - Tel. (215) The menu changes seasonally, featuring both classic and contemporary Italian dishes made with local ingredients that are hand- selected by award- winning chef, Marc Vetri. 2

3 Zahav (Mediterranean) Saint James Place Tel. (215) Zavino (Italian) South 13th Street - Tel. (215) Fairmont/Art Museum Area Capriccio Café Cret N. 16th Street Tel. (215) Cherry Street Tavern 129 North 22nd Street - Tel. (215) Mugshots Coffeehouse Fairmount Ave - Tel. (215) Mugshots is committed to making a positive contribution to our community by being mindful of the environment and our neighbors, both local and global, in all our actions. Water Works Restaurant and Lounge Water Works Road Tel. (215) Amis (local) 412 South 13th Street - Tel. (215) Italian Market Dante and Luigi s South 10th Street Tel. (215) James on 8 th S. 8th Street Tel. (215) Chart House house.com 555 South Columbus Blvd. Tel. (215) Penn s Landing Waterfront Moshulu South Columbus Boulevard Tel. (215)

4 Brauhaus Schmitz South Street Tel. (267) Pumpkin byob South Street Tel. (215) South Street Area Southwark Restaurant and bar South 4th Street Tel. (215) Supper South Street Tel. (215) Distrito (Mexican) Chestnut Street Tel. (215) Green Line Café Locust Street - Tel. (215) University City Gold Standard Café Baltimore Avenue Tel. (215) Mid Atlantic Restaurant Market Street Tel. (215) White Dog Café Sansom Street Tel. (215) Founded in 1983 by social activist Judy Wicks, the White Dog Café has long been a national leader in the local and sustainable food movement. The Café s mission serving our customers, serving our community, serving the earth, and serving each other - continues under the new ownership (March 2009 Martin Grims). Breweries Dock s Street Brewery (University City) South 50th Street Tel. (215) Independence Brewing Co Filbert St. Tel. (215) A classy place, set in a high- rise of recent vintage near the Four Seasons Hotel. A half- dozen or so beers available at any given time, with many seasonals in the repertoire. European brasserie cuisine. 4

5 Local 44 (University City) Spruce Street Tel. (215) Nodding Head Brewery Sansom St Tel. (215) They offer brewery tours every Saturday (noon 3pm) where you can learn how their commitment to sustainability and community make them stand out from the rest. Philadelphia Brewing Co Amber Street Tel. (215) By keeping it local, Philadelphia's one and only Philadelphia Brewing Co. is able to provide you with the freshest beer in town! Come take a brewery tour any Saturday noon- 3pm and learn how our commitment to sustainability and our community make us stand out from the rest Triumph Brewing Co Chestnut Street - Tel. (215) Triumph Brewing Company is a sophisticated restaurant & brewery featuring regional American cuisine & hand- crafted freshly brewed beer. Yards Brewing Co North Delaware Avenue Tel. (215) Yards Brewing Company is Philadelphia s oldest and largest craft brewery. Since 1994 Yards has crafted English style ales that have helped to revolutionize the Philadelphia beer scene. Recognized for both their quality beer, their commitment to sustainability and their community outreach, Yards has become a landmark in the City of Philadelphia DiBruno Brothers Chestnut St. Tel. (215) Local Specialties Dibruno Bros. is a gourmet destination superstore, featuring cheese, meat and fish counters and prepared foods, while the new Upstairs at DiBruno's offers daily lunch and weekend brunch cafe service. Reading Terminal Market 12 th and Arch Street - Tel. (215) Reading Terminal Market offers an incredible selection international foods, baked goods, confections, jewelry, and crafts. Colonial Cuisine City Tavern South 2nd Street Tel. (215) Called the "most genteel tavern in America" by John Adams, it was the favorite meeting place of many of the Founding Fathers and was the unofficial site of the First Continental Congress. 5

Best Philly cheese steak sandwiches Jim s Steaks www.jimssteaks.com 400 South Street Tel. (215) 928-1911 Pat's King of Steaks www.patskingofsteaks.com 1237 East Passyunk Avenue Tel.

6 Best Philly cheese steak sandwiches Jim s Steaks South Street Tel. (215) Pat's King of Steaks East Passyunk Avenue Tel. (215) Sweet Treats Capogiro Gelato South 13th Street (Corner of 13th and Sansom) Tel. (215) South 20th Street (Corner of 20th and Sansom) Tel Walnut Street Tel. (215) The Franklin Fountain Market Street - Tel. (215) Serving homemade ice creams, spectacular sundaes and fizzy fountain concoctions in the authentic ambiance of an early 1900s soda fountain. Passyunk Scoop Shop 1625 East Passyunk Avenue Tel. (215) Family owned and run gelateria serving authentic Italian artisan gelato. Capogiro gelato is made with local dairy farms' milk from grass- fed, hormone- free cows and handpicked produce including blackberries, Asian pears and quince. Special thanks to Vania Freire, Ann Karlen and Christina Dowd for compiling this wonderful list! 6

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Why our customers LOVE. the Melissa s way of FRANCHISE PROSPECTUS 2016 Why our customers LOVE the Melissa s way of life Melissa s Café is an upmarket but casual restaurant that also offers a retail experience. Melissa s love for the good oldfashioned