Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love

This short guide focuses on only a fraction of the eastern half of South Philadelphia. The neighborhoods: - "East Passyunk" (pronounced PASH-unk by locals) is a residential neighborhood with a lively restaurant scene. - "Italian Market" is the name of the old Italian neighborhood around 9th street, which still hosts a large outdoor market. Nowadays, the neighborhood is home to many Mexican and Vietnamese immigrants. This is reflected in the diverse cuisines! - Queen Village and South Street. South street is the border between Center City (not "downtown), and South Philly. This area has an abundance of vintage stores and art galleries and street art. Notably you may see many glass mosaics on stores and homes by Isaiah Zagar, which culminates at the Magic Gardens.

Philadelphia's trendiest neighborhood. This is where the best and newest bars and dining experiences are located. There is no shortage of great bars and restaurants, but here is a small selection of my favorite.

An incomplete selection of breweries and distilleries in Philadelphia. Brewers and Distillers in Philadelphia produce amazing drinks. After spending some time in restaurants and bars, you will start to recognize products made at these locations. All bars in the city will have locally brewed beers, and you will often find cocktails crafted with locally distilled liquor. Historic note: There is a neighborhood called "Brewerytown" which, at its peak in the early 1900s, had hundreds of active breweries. However, today, it is no longer the center for brewing that it once was - currently there is only one brewpub in the neighborhood "Crime and Punishment".

Looking for a cocktail in Philadelphia? Here is a curated selection of some of my favorite cocktail bars in Philadelphia. These are mainly true cocktail bars that specialize in making unique drinks in an unforgettable setting. Some of these bars do not serve food.

Don't miss Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia's famous indoor public market since opening in 1893. Here's some of my favorite stands in the market!