- Ten Stone: Cozy English pub with friendly staff that is a personal local staple

- Talula's Garden: farm-to-table dining with a delicious cheeseboard and cocktails

- Parc: Authentic French cuisine located in the scenic Rittenhouse Square

- Cavanaugh's: Fun American sports bar with good pub food

- PHS Pop Up Garden (weather-permitting): outdoor beer garden with snacks and cocktails

- McGillan's Olde Ale House: Philadelphia's oldest tavern (opened the year Lincoln was elected). The roast beef sandwich is a personal favorite of the groom.

- Time: ambient whiskey bar with live Jazz music

- Buddakan: Upscale Asian fusion dishes

- Santucci's: Philly's famous square pizza (highly recommend the white pizza)

- Chickie and Pete's: a trip to Philadelphia would not be complete without trying the world famous Crabfries

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