180399 Fri May 02 17:05:48 -0700 2003 7 15 Pennsylvania 0 969661 Gonna be in Philly for one night and one day. What would be your recommendations for dinner and lunch? Sorry to sound naive, but haven't been in Philly for decades! Fri May 02 17:05:48 -0700 2003 0 dasein 1 969663 What are you looking for? Fancy, tops or just good local grub? Any special cuisine? Fri May 02 17:25:52 -0700 2003 969661 0 Jo 2 969664 Oops, didn't mention that. Doesn't have to be too fancy. Somewhat on a budget. We both are privvy to any type of cuisine, as long as it's good. Fri May 02 17:33:24 -0700 2003 969663 0 dasein 3 969665 Here are some suggestions: Nan (French-Thai Fusion) 215 382 0818 Monk's Cafe (Belgian) 215 545 7005 Valanni (Latin) 215 790 9494 La Boheme (French) 215 351 9901 Magazine (American?) 215 567 5000 I guess these are *roughly* around the same cost-wise ... they are all relatively reasonable, though. Nan and La Boheme are BYOs. Fri May 02 18:53:43 -0700 2003 969664 0 Donny 3 969669 We have a lot of choices for interesting places if you are on a budget. Italian - Lauletta's, Cucina Forte, Hosteria del Elio, L'Angolo, Hosteria del Elio, Tre Scalini (the latter two are slightly more pricy)all are BYO Latin/mex - Azafran (byo south american), Tequilas Middle eastern/mediterranean - Figs, Aden (both byo) There are many others, these are just the ones that come to mind. Sat May 03 09:26:26 -0700 2003 969664 0 Jo 3 969690 Here are some Asian choices to go along with the other cuisines already mentioned. In Chinatown there is Rangoon at 112 north 9th street(Burmese),Vietnam Palace at 222 north 11th street, Sangkee Peking duck house at 238 north 9th street for excellent dumpling and noodle soups, and seafood dishes. Our current favorite Chinese place is Tai Lake (134 north 10th street) for extremely fresh seafood. We also have a few authentic Mexican restaurants now in Philadelphia. Taqueria Veracruzana in South Philly is our favorite and it is very reasonably priced. The Standard Tap is a great neighborhood bar and restaurant in Northern Liberties, with a very good and interesting beer selection and excellent bar food to go with it. For a true Philadelphia experience head down to Tony Lukes in south Philly on Oregon Avenue and have a Pork Sandwich with aged provolone cheese and broccoli rabe. Sun May 04 18:53:01 -0700 2003 969664 0 jen 1 969694 Y'all are so helpful. We're gonna look up all your suggestions. Thanks a bunch. Sun May 04 21:48:03 -0700 2003 969661 0 dasein 1 969695 If you're going to be here on a Saturday, very few places are open for lunch. The best - and most fun - would be to go to the Reading Terminal Market, at 12th and Arch - and have a great time! It is not open on Sundays. For dinner, you have lots of great suggestions here. If it's a Saturday evening, reserve ahead. Places like Nan don't have room at the last minute. Enjoy our city! Sylvia Sun May 04 22:08:22 -0700 2003 969661 0 Sylvia G