Food Scene
Great for a very local Philly experience of homegrown food and beer!
75 locals recommend
The Pub & Kitchen
1946 Lombard StGreat for a very local Philly experience of homegrown food and beer!
OCF Coffee House
2100 Fairmount AveGreat new coffee place for some morning caffeine and wi-fi
El Rey
2013 Chestnut StTHE BEST Mexican food! Go there for $1 tacos during happy hour.
Lolita
106 S 13th StOne of the best dinners I've had in Philly
Four Rivers
936 Race StFor some solid Chinese that's not greasy or heavy
Rick's Steaks
148 Chestnut StFor the philly cheese steak!
The Continental Mid-town
1801 Chestnut StFun for drinks with friends
Rittenhouse Square
135 S 18th StFavorite for brunch
If you're not feeling up to a formal brunch, this place is good for some bagels done up any style.
Manhattan Bagel
125 S 18th StIf you're not feeling up to a formal brunch, this place is good for some bagels done up any style.
Great breakfast/lunch spot for organic foods and coffee. One of my favorites in the city.
14 locals recommend
Pure Fare
119 S 21st StGreat breakfast/lunch spot for organic foods and coffee. One of my favorites in the city.
Resurrection Ale House
2425 Grays Ferry Avevery local experience. well curated foods and beers
Essentials
Rittenhouse Market by my block is rather hit or miss. You're better off going to Di Bruno for some gourmet eats.
Di Bruno Bros. Events & Catering
435 Fairmount AveRittenhouse Market by my block is rather hit or miss. You're better off going to Di Bruno for some gourmet eats.
Shopping
Very cool new store to browse (if you're on the hip side)
7 locals recommend
Omoi Zakka Shop | Rittenhouse
41 South 3rd StreetVery cool new store to browse (if you're on the hip side)
Walgreens
1800 South Stall of your emergency needs just 2 blocks from the apt
Everything Else
Apple Walnut Street
1607 Walnut StJust around the corner to satisfy your mac needs
Drinks & Nightlife
Standard Tap
901 N 2nd StGreat for Friday/Saturday nights in the hipster part of town
Ranstead Professional Barber Shop
Awesome speak easy
Arts & Culture
30 minute walk from the apt or a 7 minute bike ride to one of the largest collections of art in the world
398 locals recommend
Fairmount
30 minute walk from the apt or a 7 minute bike ride to one of the largest collections of art in the world