Our Favorites: The Restaurant Edition
You may not know this but while our team shares a passion for our city and helping folks buy and sell in the area, we can also get down on some good ole grub. What better place for foodies than Philly. Seriously, Philly has been on the map as a food destination for year's now and it's no surprise given our numerous eateries that dish out modern cuisine and are turning heads.
Nigel's Pick: Cafe La Maude
Location: Northern Liberties. 816 N. 4th St.
Favorite Dish: Open-face Mediterranean Burrito
Amazingly delicious Lebanese middle eastern cuisine and the most fun host, Gaby, who is the mayor of N. Libs and keeps everyone happy. It’s usually a real estate networking hour all day there too so a great place to work remotely.
Location: Old City. 205 Race St.
Favorite Dish: Broad Street Roll
Tuna Bar is the new kid on the block but it's proving itself to be around for the long haul. The atmosphere is both comfy and sophisticated with green leather booths in the dining area and an elegant bar that circles around to the sushi prep station for an up front view of how all the magic happen! Michelle loves EVERYTHING on their happy hour which includes spicy tuna, salmon and cucumber rolls, creamy rock shrimp and dumplings to name a few. While there is a large selection of Sake's, the house sake is crisp and refreshing and is Michelle's go to choice. The display and presentation of the food is an art form that cannot be surpassed. The portions are healthy and the service is impeccable!
Michaela's Pick: El Vez
Location: Midtown. 121 S. 13th St.
Favorite Dish: Enchiladas
This trendy Mexican joint serves delicious upscale eats & some very unique cocktails. For Michaela it's the vibe and the Pineapple Canela margarita that keeps her coming back.
Cristina's Pick: Royal Tavern
Location: South Philly. 937 E Passyunk Ave.
Favorite Dish: Angus Burger
This neighborhood bar dishes out some incredible eats while maintaining it's laid back vibe. Beer lovers rejoice because this South Philly staple also has quite the extensive beer list. Vegans go crazy over this joint as they have tons of delicious options.
Eddie's Pick: L'Angolo Ristorante
Location: South Philly. 1415 W. Porter St.
Favorite Dish: Grilled Calamari
This cozy BYOB is the heart of South Philly boasts homestyle Italian fare that, according to Eddie, is as authentic as it gets. Plus, for such yummy food it's surprising the dishes aren't more expensive!
Katie's Pick: Blue Corn Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Location: South Philly. 940 S. 9th St.
Favorite Dish: Ceviche
Come for the food and stay for a margarita (or two). Best ceviche ever and great prices for the quality. Katie has never had a bad dish there and is also a big fan of the sangria.
Carolyn's Pick: Royal Izakaya
Location: South Philly. 780 S. 2nd St.
Favorite Dish: Kinpira Gobo
From the minds behind Khyber and Cantina, comes this unique Japanese restaurant in the middle of South Philly. Izakaya boasts a great bar with an extensive Sake selection. The sushi melts in your mouth and if you don’t want sushi they have a lot of other fabulous options.
Dru's Pick: Buddakan
Location: Old City. 325 Chestnut St.
Favorite Dish: Wasabi Crusted Filet
According to Dru, the atmosphere makes this one a one of a kind Philly restaurant. The food is always delicious and the service is always spot on.