Vernick is one of the best restaurants in Philly, with a formal dining room upstairs and a more casual bar below.

Zahav is an Israeli restaurant in Old City/Society Hill that’s become a Philly institution.

Suraya is a Lebanese spot in Fishtown that’s great for a date, brunch, or a big group dinner. Honestly, it’s great for everything.

Friday Saturday Sunday is a two-level American restaurant in Rittenhouse with a great bar that’s perfect for a night out with a few friends.

Neighborhood Ramen is a small, eat-in only spot in Queen Village that usually has a line out the door (but it moves quickly).

There’s no better place to sit outside and eat French food around Rittenhouse Square than Parc.

Hardena is a small Indonesian place in East Passyunk that works great for a casual weeknight dinner or carryout.

Rangoon is a Burmese place in Chinatown that’s good for sharing a bunch of family-style dishes with a big group.

The Good King Tavern in Bella Vista serves French pub food that’s way better than what you’ll find at your average neighborhood tavern.

Philly Style Bagels in Fishtown is our favorite bagel shop in the city, bar none.

Han Dynasty in University City serves two main purposes - a place to eat some of the best Sichuan food around, and a full-on sports bar.

Stock is a Southeast Asian BYOB in Fishtown with great soups, salads, and noodle dishes.

Abyssinia is the best Ethiopian restaurant in the city.

Honest Tom’s is a vegan taco shop near Penn that looks like Snow White’s cottage.

Walnut Street Cafe is an all-day spot near 30th Street Station that looks like the apartment in Rittenhouse you’ll never be able to afford.

Sancho Pistola’s is the northernmost member of the Pistola family, and it works just as well for watching an Eagles game as it does for eating tacos.