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Letter of Recommendation

You know that one restaurant that’s just right because of that one special thing? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re introducing our newest franchise: Letter of Recommendation. These are tributes to spots that offer something unique — restaurants we can’t live without. They may not be the most buzzy, but they provide something essential.

Header illustration by Pamela Chen

At South, the Legacy of Black Excellence — and Jazz — Thrives

“Even after close to a decade, the restaurant’s warm welcome still gives me butterflies.”

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Rittenhouse Grill Is Everything a Classic Steakhouse Should Be — and More

I fell in love with Rittenhouse Grill’s unironic throwback charm while searching for a new go-to steakhouse a few years…

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A Love Letter to La Viola, the Restaurant That Helped Me Fall in Love With Philly

I’ve lost count of how many dates I’ve had at La Viola West since my college days in the early…

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The People Are What Makes Messina Social Club a Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant

“Tonight’s dessert is a trio.” Messina Social Club head bartender Mike Nimmo Jr. began filling three glasses before us. “In…

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A Love Letter to Southwark and Ambra, the Epitome of Queen Village Charm

Ask longtime Philadelphians about their favorite memories at Southwark, and you’re bound to hear about its neighborly hospitality, celebrated bar…

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