GiGi Restaurant & Lounge
Neighborhood: Olde City

319 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

mimi h. writes: after wandering around old city trying to find a decent place for lunch, one of my girlfriends and i walked into gigi's. it was like, completely deserted except for maybe one or two other diners but it was a holiday weekend and we figured it was prob…

Nut Shop of Woodbury the

17 S Broad St
Woodbury, NJ 08096

cherie c. writes: Old-fashioned candy store on a cute main street.  The red-and-white shop is very old-timey.  They still do things the old-fashioned way.  I read that they have machines from the 19th century!  It's like stepping back in time.  The chocolates are…

Best Buy
Neighborhood: Bustleton

9940 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19115

Lindsay T. writes: They had a great digital camera selection but the battery was out on one of the cameras i was looking at and the salesman couldn't get a manager to come over to charge the camera!  there goes doing the comparison and purchasing in store.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro

500 Route 73 South
The Promenade at Sagemore
Marlton, NJ 08053

Jake P. writes: Growing up, we had already heard about the P.F. Chang's of the bustling east and wealthy west. Then they built one over top of a place I once loved.

I think P.F. Chang's is dependable franchise food. The "fusion" certainly is a slap in the face to…

Bike Stop Inc
Neighborhood: Market East, Washington Square West

206 S Quince St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Stephen D. writes: I was part of a group that rolled to the Bike after a body modification event I attended in Philly. If I drink at a Gay bar in LA, I drink at the Eagle, and in comparrison, the Bike is a litle tame.

Don't get me wrong, I really liked the bar, but it…

Comfort Inn At Penns Landing
Neighborhood: Penn's Landing

100 N Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Andy H. writes: This is the hotel you stay at  in Philly,when seeing a concert at the Tweeter Center. It is located over the Ben Franklin Bridge in Camden. The hotel is so close that when you are on the lawn at the amphitheater you can look out into the distance and…

Wawa Food Markets
Neighborhood: University City

3604 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Gwen M. writes: Wawa is the best convenience store on this side of the Atlantic*, but this particular location is a bit lacking.  I don't know if they cut a no-competition deal with Cereality or what, but their cereal offerings are limited to a single box of…

Jaworski's Valleybrook Golf Club

200 Golfview Dr
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Mike R. writes: Decent golf course. Not worth the money they charge on the weekend, but nicely priced during the week. Every once in a while you can see Jaws buzzing around the course, and I have also seen some Eagles players hacking around a few times.

The banquet…

Nagoya Japanese Cuisine

Sawmill Shopping Ctr
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Chris L. writes: Ordered the filet mignon for lunch on the hibachi grill. The quality of it wasn't too bad. The chef pretty much made everything as requested (including a cool onion volcano). Serving size was ideal for lunch. We also got the sashimi appetizer, and it…

Debutante's

101 E Main St
Moorestown, NJ 08057

Erin C. writes: Tiny place near the post office, and yet it took me years to discover it.  Debutante is cute and there are fun things for the finding here. Eccentric pants and coats you might expect in grandma's basement, but also nice t-shirt type tops at excellent…

Village Restaurant

407 Dartmouth Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081

Colin P. writes: FYI, this is closed.  People still arrive and try to open the door, even though the insides are completely stripped and is obviously not open.  It's been a fixture in Swarthmore for so many years, I think the locals will keep coming for years.  It's…

Rising Tide
Neighborhood: Chinatown

937 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dave H. writes: I've been to Rising Tide several times for late-night (read: post-party) dinners. It has a colorful interior and is able to handle a decent crowd. Occasionally we're seated in the back dining room.

When all you're interested in is tasty, inexpensive…

Seafood Unlimited
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

270 S 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Andrew T. writes: Let's face it, seafood is not Philadelphia's forte. Hell, even the Oceanaire is based out of Minneapolis. But at last, I've discovered a great and inexpensive seafood restaurant in Philadelphia that may possibly be the best seafood I've ever had…

Brick Bar the

157 Garrett Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Pete M. writes: I miss the brick.

Eviama Life Spa
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

262 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

monique f. writes: i have been here for a massage with the owner (penny) and it was very good and therapeutic, she really tries to get the knots out. the reason i come here every week is for the yoga with kate carr, it is a fabulous class, small and intimate, she gives…

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

30 E State St
Media, PA 19063

Erica S. writes: Order the beer sampler!

The Iron Hill Brewery has been a really fun, positive addition to downtown Media. It's kind of the perfect place, with a nice bar area, complete with yummy brews and great bar food, and also a great dining room area with more…

Jitters Sports Bar

146 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380

lee c. writes: lively crowd and good drink specials. there was a pretty decent cover band when i was there. this is a pretty good place to go for a bar hopping night. there's not much seating and the night i was there it was really really crowded, so i don't…

Lake Blue Gourmet Market
Neighborhood: Olde City

8 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

cherie c. writes: My cajun turkey hoagie was delicious.  It was made with high-quality turkey and cheddar cheese.  I had oil & vinegar, tomato, sweet peppers, and lettuce on it. The bread was a fresh,chewy baguette-type bread.  Just fabulous.  Later, however, I wasn't…

LaScala's
Neighborhood: Market East

615 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19195

Alicia F. writes: Upon finishing our rounds at the Punk Rock Flea Market, my friend and I decided we needed some Jones! Much to our dismay, they apparently close between 3 + 5. So, we trekked across the street to LaScala's, checked out the menu, and walked in. We…

Oasis the

821 W Main St
Lansdale, PA 19446

Wesley W. writes: This is a middle eastern (Lebanese?) restaurant that also has a market.  I'm writing a review to let you know there's a place to buy rose water and fillo dough around here -- I haven't gotten to try the food yet but I hear it's great.

Walnut Room
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1709 Walnut St
2nd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Laura D. writes: I came here on Wednesday during happy hour for center city sips.  I was neither overwhelmed, nor underwhelmed.  In the words from 10 Things I Hate About You... can you ever just be whelmed?

Their Sips specials were decent - $2 Coors and Yuengling, a…

Chinatown Cafe

1862 W Maple Ave
Langhorne, PA 19047

Eileen S. writes: This Chinese Restaurant is not your ordinary American-Chinese Restaurant. The food is better than other Chinese restaurant in the area (Feasterville, Langhorne area). The owner used to open a restaurant in Chinatown called Joe's Peking House but then…

Chill Bar & Restaurant

100 Buck Rd
Holland, PA 18966

Lindsay T. writes: I wish this place was here a long time ago!  I would have had a local bar to go to when I came home to visit my parents during college breaks.  Well, I'm glad it is here.  My friend and I sat down for beer at this small, but spacious feeling…

Wawa Food Markets

236 Holland Rd
Holland, PA 18966

Lindsay T. writes: I love Wawas across the board, in general, but this is the only one that closes at 11 pm.  Wawa is at its best the hours after that.

Wawa Food Markets

14101 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Lindsay T. writes: This is your average Wawa, but as a convenient store, it should be convenient, and I've found that the intersection between Philmont and Bustleton is so busy that it is just very hard to get in and out of this place.

Bagel Cafe

200 Young Ave
Moorestown, NJ 08057

Erin C. writes: The Bagel Cafe is probably largely overlooked with all the other humongous new businesses in the area (Wegmans, Target, Acme, DSW, etc.), but to people's disadvatage. There are only a few tables and it's more of an in&out place, but it's clean and…

Dynasty Restaurant

7001 Route 130
Delran, NJ 08075

Erin C. writes: Dynasty is one of the magnets for ragamuffin kids. The coffee is only a dollar with free refills, but ugh. It's nothing special otherwise, and the milkshakes will snuff your will to move for a while. Maybe since New Jersey banned smoking indoors the…

Erotic Cafe

2120 Rte 73
Pennsauken, NJ 08110

stephen c. writes: Okay, I have  to admit that I've never been to this place, nor have I ever been to that lonely stretch of US highway 73 in Pennsauken, NJ.   I haven't the faintest clue where Pennsauken is either.

But, hell, this place is called the "EROTIC CAFE".…

Cafe Centraal
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1218 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

George R. writes: First and foremost, what caught my attention about this restaurant was the price of the food on the menu for the quantity that they are supposedly giving out.  Once you get your meal, you know it's for real.

All entrees were around $11 or less…

Silk Cuisine

654 W Lancaster Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Frank X. writes: This place is simply amazing. I've eaten here three times, twice was take out. I tried the Cornish hen, and it was not that great. The meat was almost flavorless and I definitely prefer the Chickens you get at Costco. However, their Crab Meat Pad…

Corner Bakery Cafe

2 Coulter Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003

Ben B. writes: I don't so much love the food at the Corner Bakery as I love the employees. I came in here Tuesday afternoon tired, hot and sweaty as hell. I was trying to get people to register to vote for 3 hours around the suburban square area. It was brutal.…

Best Western Center City
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Fairmount, Logan Square, Art Museum District

501 N 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Erik M. writes: So what kind of traveler are you????

1) Are you a bit of a snob who likes to spend over $150 a night to guarantee a decent night's stay?

2) Or are you cut from a much cheaper cloth, the type who will stay in any old room, as long as it doesn't look…

Gennaro's Pizza
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

1200 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Bill M. writes: In all the times that I have walked by this place, I have never seen it closed. And I've walked by here pretty close to 11 am, and well after 2 AM. So that is the biggest thing it has going for it.
The food isn't always the greatest, but it's also…

Butcher's Cafe
Neighborhood: Italian Market, Bella Vista

901 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Steve G. writes: I had intended on going to Sabrina's across the street but the 90 minute wait led me across the street to The Butcher's Cafe. The food here was also very good. A little more expensive than Sabrina's though. We got a pitcher of the house sangria but…

Lucky Strike Lanes
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Market East, Avenue of the Arts South

1336 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Wallspro S. writes: I want to start by saying I had no idea what this place was about before I went in. That said:

I went here after a friend's sister's union ceremony right after the Popped fest. The union was in New Jersey, not at the Popped fest. We are still a little…

Lenny's Hot Dogs

606 W Street Rd
Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053

Jon L. writes: Lenny's is another Philadelphia classic. There are few Philly Dads who won't  remember the old Castor Avenue location fondly. The not-so-successful rebirth of the business in Feasterville, just about a mile north of the Northeast, certainly won't…

Atrium Dance Studio

4721 N Crescent Blvd
Pennsauken, NJ 08110

kathy t. writes: This review is geared towards the ballroom parties: friendly crowd that tends to be midlife and beyond- at a recent party, they had a birthday for someone turning 90. Even mix between ballroom and latin music, fast floor, wide range of dance skills,…

Reebok
Neighborhood: Society Hill

414 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Russ C. writes: Recently I have kind of become "girly" when it comes to shoes.  I want cool, unique shoes and sneakers, and the Reebok store on South St. has a large collection that fit both criteria. In addition, last time I was there they had a huge sale, with 40%…