• Bella Vista/ Southwark Guide

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    Where to Throw a Party: Philadelphia

    Just as with real estate, the foundation to an exquisite private party is location, location, location. The site where you choose to host your fabulous affair… more

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    5 to Try: Meatballs

    Woe is the child who had the terrible misfortune to cry "on top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed". The child… more

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    Dark Bars: Philadelphia

    Have you ever gone out with a pimple on your face and felt mortified about the distinctly un-cute addition to your skin that still shined brightly despite all… more

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    Fear Factor Food: Philadelphia

    If you're one for always trying something new, we have a dare for you: try dining on dishes that make those with less pluck say yuck. While we don't support… more

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    Picnic Planner: Philadelphia

    It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, which makes it a beautiful day for a picnic. You know, a picnic--those old-fashioned things that have you packing… more

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    Top Sports Bars: Philadelphia

    Just as orange is this year's new black, Monday is increasingly the new Sunday for football fans who would rather spend the first night of the work week… more

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    5 to Try: International Barbecue

    Contrary to popular belief, barbecue is not strictly an American pastime, reserved for outdoor summer festivities and southern competition. No, barbecue is… more

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    5 to Try: Exotic Cocktails

    It's age-old wisdom that alcohol is a social lubricant, one that's frequently used to relax on a date or to stimulate romance. With cocktails becoming… more

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    5 to Try: St. Germain Elderflower

    With all the recent buzz that local Philadelphia restaurants are spreading about fresh ingredients, supporting farmers and working in tandem with nature, it's… more

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    Neighborhood Guide: Bella Vista

    Bella Vista, traditionally known as a charming little residential pocket north of the Italian Market, is pulsating of late with youngish residents and… more

People in Bella Vista/ Southwark Are Saying…

Just Reviewed

Posted by Cedrones Flowers 7 hours ago
Review of Villa di Roma : I've never had a bad meal there ...ever. Good Italian food. Plus it's South Phjilly! Where else?!
Posted by cape cod yesterday
Review of Cnd Triangle Tavern : When we (my family and my cousins , aunts and uncle's) used to visit my grandparents on 10st. & Federal (in the late 50's / 60's and early 70's) our fathers would go to the Triangle bar and every friggin time they…more
Posted by Jenni M on November 11, 2009
Review of Horizons : Horizons food is AMAZING and the atmosphere at the restaurant is warm and relaxing. I always leave feeling uplifted and with my tastebuds celebrating. I am vegetarian, but my husband is not, and this is one of…more

Top Reviewers

5 reviews

Top Reviewer: Tara Nurin
Last reviewed Wrap Shack on the Square on November 16, 2009
In what could one of the more surprising yet underreported transformations in the city’s recent dining history, this grab-and-go sandwich joint has become... a bar. While it’s stuck with…more

2 reviews

Top Reviewer: mass1000
Last reviewed Geno's Steaks on September 13, 2009
I am visiting Philadelphia from Miami with high expectation on Philly Cheese steak. Geno’s place was busy as usual with tourists like myself (holding a camera) here is my take on the…more

2 reviews

Top Reviewer: akc0312
Last reviewed Saloon Restaurant on October 14, 2009
My whole experience at the Saloon was great.. great service.. huge wine list.. exceptional food.. i will certainly be going back there very soon.

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