Tradewinds Aquarium and Pet Center
Neighborhood: University City

27 S 40th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Kimberly P. writes: This little corner pet store is great. My two (well, three, if you count the one that jumped down the drain) fish came from Tradewinds. They have a good variety of fish, especially betas. If you are in the mood for a snake or other reptile, they have…

Mirror Image Duplication
Neighborhood: Olde City

249 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bill M. writes: For one place Mirror Image sure knows how to keep busy and make a lot of business ventures. Primarily it's the number one place for anyone to go and mass produce CDs and DVDs.  but they also have great offers for electronic press kit packages and…

Beauty Shop Cafe
Neighborhood: Graduate Hospital

2001 Fitzwater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Bill M. writes: Such a beautiful little coffee house. Kristin and I made the trek over after the Dim Sum outing and I'm definitely glad we did. I instantly got a kick out of decor touches like the vintage hair salon chair and old school radio. The art display they…

Richie's Deli & Pizza
Neighborhood: Templetown

1835 N 12th St, Ste 9
Temple University Main Campus
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Kelly S. writes: Richie's is one of the go-to places to get food on Temple's campus.  It's one of the few permanent food stands (mostly, there are food trucks on campus), and it's located in the middle of a row of permanent food stands on 12th Street next to the Tech…

Diamond Club
Neighborhood: Templetown, Avenue of the Arts North

1913 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Kelly S. writes: I've gone here a few times with my professors, since I'm not actually a member.  It's pretty good.  It's like a big dining hall for faculty.  Members have cards, and you order drinks from the waiter/ress, and then you can get food from the buffet for…

Core Creek Park

901 Bridgetown Pike
Langhorne, PA 19047

Kelly S. writes: This is a really nice, large park up in Langhorne where my boyfriend and I like to go to hang out, read, take walks, etc.  He also plays flag football in a league here.  This is a really nice place just to chill, although I wish there was a bit more…

South Moon Under
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1731 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Marisa D. writes: They have a large and varied selection of stylish items. However, I'm knocking them down 1 star for their overly-eager staff. Sure, I like to be greeted and it's nice to see a smile when you walk in - but to obviously follow me around while I shop? I…

Nicholas & Alexanders Pizza

1661 Blackwood Clement Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Mike R. writes: Your normal little semi-fast food restaurant. Big menu selection. This is where I generally order from, if I want a quick steak, pizza or entree. The chicken cheesesteak wrap, mega fries (a must), chicken focaccia sandwich and the penne a la vodka…

Origivation
Neighborhood: Olde City

249 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bill M. writes: technically this is my magazine's "competition" so here is probably where you'd expect me to give it one star and bash it. But deep down I respect them, know several of the people behind it, and know that we're both in it for same cause of helping…

Rusty Nail Tavern

2580 Haverford Rd
Ardmore, PA 19003

Bill M. writes: Consider it a sometimes cheesy, sometimes shady, dive bar, that showcases some interesting bands, has a regular radio program, and offers a couple annoyingly placed pool tables in the process. a lot of main line suburban bands consider it a good…

Thai Singha House
Neighborhood: University City

3939 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Alex C. writes: Although I'm not an expert on Thai cuisine, I would vouch that Thai Singha has definitely got three things right - the recipe, the portion size, and the price. Whenever I eat here (~once a week), I'm usually quite happy and full afterwards. The…

Salt & Pepper Deli III
Neighborhood: Cedar Park

1102 S 47th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

John P. writes: If your seeing a punk rock show in somebody's basement in West Philly this is your place to buy Booze.  Stuff here is dirt cheap. I never got around to trying any food here though. If you were trying to rob this  place, I'd try somewhere else. They…

New York Bagel Bakery

7555 Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151

Jeff H. writes: If you want NYC style bages (which are hard to come by in Philadelphia), and in particular kosher bagels, you need to come here.  Yes, if you live in Center City, this takes a few more minutes than going to Le Bus or Metropolitan, but the bagels are…

Shalom Pizza

7598A Haverford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151

Jeff H. writes: This is the best kosher pizza you will find closest to Center City.  If you need kosher pizza, call these guys and go pick it up.  It only takes 15 minutes to get there (non-rush hour).  The pizza is actually pretty good, and the pies are a good…

Einstein Bros. Bagels

880 S Black Horse Pike
Turnersville, NJ 08012

Pamela A. writes: I almost always go to this place for Sunday breakfast on the way to the Philadelphia Museum.  It is a great bagel and coffee place.  I always get either the mushroom,spinach,and Swiss omelet sandwich or the egg and cheese on a spinach Florentine…

Lombard Swim Club
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

2040 Lombard St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Jeff H. writes: This place has all kinds of Center City denizens.... singles, couples, married, kids, people who like to swim laps, people who just like to splash around, people who like to socialize, people who like to drink mixed drinks, and people who like to…

Mask & Wig Club
Neighborhood: Washington Square West

310 S Quince St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Greg M. writes: Mask and Wig is the best college comedy group I have ever seen put on a show (although, admittedly, I've never been to Haaarvaaard).

Every year this group creates a musical comedy revue with a punny title and stages it for several months every…

Sweetwater Farm

50 Sweetwater Rd
Glen Mills, PA 19342

SavvyTraveler H. writes: A wonderful B&B that ended up feeling like home.

I was in the area for a week-long training class.  I felt right at home at the Sweetwater Inn.   The estate is quite large and you got a chance to roam around the property.  The downstairs had a…

Sushi On The Avenue
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South

1431 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Susan G. writes: Even though this place is owned by the same people who own Sushi on the Square, for some reason...this place is sooo much better.
They have really large rolls, wonderful service, a beautiful romantic interior.  All around this place has been a pretty…

Showcase at the Ritz Center

900 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043

Kellie C. M. writes: Sixteen screens of pure movie bliss.  Oh, and the popcorn's not bad either (i.e., the best around).  Sure, there are more Ritz theaters in the area, but the Ritz Voorhees is one of the few places that normally EZ-PASS-shy Center City Philadelphians…

Mandarin Buffet

1631 Kings Hwy N
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Sally W. writes: We have always had excellent food and wonderful service at either lunch or dinner.  We have taken family and friends, and have also brought clients there.  Friendly service, clean, wide variety, fresh food.

Joseph's Pizza
Neighborhood: Fox Chase

7947 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Kelly S. writes: Ah, Joseph's.  This place was a big hangout for people from my high school, so I spent many an hour hanging out here and enjoying their really good pizza.  It's actually a pretty nice sit-down restaurant and not just a pizza joint, so it's a good…

Vincent's Pizza

412 Huntingdon Pike
Jenkintown, PA 19046

Kelly S. writes: I used to go to Vincent's for lunch sometimes when I worked in Elkins Park or with friends from high school because I went to school up the street.  So I guess it's been about a year since I've been there.  However, if the food hasn't changed, then…

Circle Of Hope

1125 S Broad St
2nd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Bill M. writes: I can't review what this place is overall because I'm not fully familiar with it main purpose of Religious studies, group meetings, and youth education. It also has a couple interwoven locations through the city that you can find on the website. so…

Lore's Espresso
Neighborhood: Market East

36 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Kimberly P. writes: Simple, no frills coffee. I stopped by Lore's Espresso after my unfortunate incident at the Bean Cafe (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). After that, anything would have seemed better in comparison. I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly nature of the…

Cafe Spice Express
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

josh f. writes: I'll bite. Yeah, I walk by this place and often think to myself," you know, Indian would be great right now". But I rarely stop and get food here. When I do, it makes me wonder why I dont come here more often. Its a tiny menu, but has some of the…

Metropolitan Bakery
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, University City

4013 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ali E. writes: I remember many a rainy day spent here, reading the Weekly instead of doing work, with a tea and maybe a pastry, watching people come in off the street shaking out their umbrellas. It was always so warm and inviting and friendly.

I lived more or less…

Festival Pier at Penn's Landing
Neighborhood: Northern Liberties, Penn's Landing

Columbus Boulevard at Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

marie r. writes: Is it a festival or a pier? The view of the bridge is awesome- SEVEN DOLLAR BEERS IS THAT A JOKE DUDE? wtf....well snoop d O double G was awesome, and 311 rocked out the house...(snoops mic went out for a hot minute). the show was still bumpin! Im…

Apple Store Sagemore

500 Route 73 S
Marlton, NJ 08053

Joanne V. writes: Great store and super nice support staff.  Always willing to help - never pushy and they always know what they are talking about.  Super clean and organized inside.

Elkins Perk

7905 High School Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Kelly S. writes: This place is really cute.  It's got great jazz music, comfy seating, and, most important, really good coffee and bagels.  Plus, the name is really clever - a take on the location's name, with a little bit of "Friends" thrown in.

Whodunit
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1931 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Bill M. writes: A fantastic used book store to go through for some great buys! More books to read is the last thing I need (today's purchase officially brings my to read list up to 13. but at least my addiction is educational). But I was instantly lured in when I…

Turney's Tavern

827 Pleasant Ave
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Chrissy R. writes: Turney's Tavern Nee McGurk's in Wyndmoor is a tucked away treasure within stumbling distance of the City Limits and a regional rail stop--if you're an expert stumbler like me and do not want to pay Germantown Avenue $$ for drinks.  

The advantages of…

Maki House
Neighborhood: Society Hill

240 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

alek g. writes: Maki House definitely is one of the best sushi places I've been to in Philadelphia. BYOB !!! They just renovated the place and it looks very homey. They are also very generous in their sushi rolls, always giving more than 8-12 pieces. Love the…

Tragos Toro Lounge
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

40 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Bill M. writes: One time my friend accidentally dropped a glass on the floor, and the owner walked over with a serious look on his face. He tapped my friend on the back and said he had to pay for the glass immediately. then he said he was only kidding, shared a…

Giggles Gifts

7416 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Kelly S. writes: Giggles is a cute gift shop (2 locations a few stores from each other on Frankford Ave.) with candles, Irish sweaters and stuff, lace curtains, figurines, Lenox, Precious Moments, etc. etc.  It's fun to browse around here.  It's a lot like a hallmark…

Summerdale Mills Fabric and Home Decorating Center
Neighborhood: Torresdale

8101 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

Kelly S. writes: Summerdale Mills has been in the same location on Frankford Ave. forever, it seems.  Or at least as long as I can remember.  This is a great place to get fabrics for curtains or slipcovers, tassels, bedding, window treatments, reupholstering, etc.…

Le Castagne
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1920 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Alexandra T. writes: I love Le Castagne's bar, especially in spring and summer. The front windows open giving you the benefit of the full bar & not some street side bistro table.

The bar never seems to be too busy and the service is always great, full menu is offered at…

Animal Trax

Delsea Dr
Franklinville, NJ 08322

Jenna C. writes: This store is dirty and dimly lit.  Both of which make the store quite creepy.  However, this is my pet shop of choice in all of South Jersey (and believe me, I have been to all of them).  

Animal Trax used to be Petarama.  It was in a different town,…