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Jewtina Takes on Restaurant Week
Today is the last day of Center City District Restaurant Week, and I am not happy about it. I loved sampling from different menus and trying new restaurants, but I was also very disappointed at some things that happened when dining out. It is not indicative of how the food actually is: The sampling menu…
Read MoreHabía una vez at El Vez
El Vez 121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Date Night. Price: Mid-Price. We all know how Midtown Village is one of the destinations for those who enjoy dining out, and 13th street is THE place for that. From bars to restaurants to small stores, this street has it…
Read MoreTapas and Dessert at Amada
Amada 217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Rating: 3.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Date Night. Price: High-Price. I grew up eating typical Spanish food without really knowing it. A close family friend would come often to my house and prepare Tortilla Española (Spanish omelette with potato chunks) , and we would eat that for dinner.…
Read MoreBud and Marilyn’s retro food.
Bud and Marilyn’s 1234 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Rating: 4/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. I always liked fried cheese. I like it more than I should. But can you blame me? It is crispy, gooey, and delicious. I made it a goal of mine to find the best fried…
Read MoreGrand time at Gran Café L’Aquila
Gran Café L’Aquila 1716 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Date, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. When my parents came to visit me this past summer, we decided to try places neither of us have been to before, and Grand Café L’Aquila was on top of my personal list. We…
Read MoreJewtina Tips on Restaurant Week
Center City District’s Restaurant Week is one of my favorite times of the year. Who doesn’t love sampling menus from Philadelphia’s favorite restaurants at a more affordable price? That’s right, during this week, 150 restaurants offer a three-course dinner menu for only $35, and some of them even offer a three-course lunch for $20. From…
Read MoreA Week in Miami
This year, I spent my winter break in Miami. I went there to visit my family, and had the most amazing time. It was great to escape the cold weather and the craziness of Philadelphia, but it was especially good to be with my aunt, uncle and cousins. I have not seen them since 2015!…
Read MoreShopping break at Villagio
Ristorante Villaggio 1760 Sawgrass Mills Cir, Sunrise, FL 33323 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering. Price: High-Price. You must know my love for Italian food by now. I would choose a plate of gnocchi with alfredo sauce over any other plate. Yes, I would choose it over sushi or pizza. As soon as I walked…
Read MoreMeat at Mozart Grille
Mozart Grille 18120 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Rating: 3.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Outing with Friends. Price: Mid-Price. One of the perks of going to Florida (besides the amazing warm weather and being with my family) is the number of kosher restaurants that are located there. I have not eaten a good…
Read MoreBest Ice Cream Places in Philadelphia
Although it is cold outside, I can’t help but eat ice cream. Call me crazy, but the cold-weather- ice-cream combo doesn’t affect me. In fact, I crave it more! As someone who enjoys this dairy treat so much, I took the time to go to the best ice cream parlors in the city and report…
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