Last minute--near the expressway

[drcmk]

Help! We are meeting friends for lunch and the Star Wars exhibit at the Franklin Institute today. I only just learned that our plans will be severely hampered by the St. Patrick's Day parade. We are going to have to find a restaurant close to an expressway exit (convenient for my friends--they are coming from Central PA) in University City or South Philadelphia since I can't predict what traffic or restaurants closer to the parade route will be like. Any suggestions?

[cwdonald]

Rae Restaurant in the Cira Tower serves brunch. Bridgewater's Pub in 30th street has nice food and a good beer selection. Some also like Dellilahs in 30th street as well. Venturing farther afield you have things up by UPenn, including White Dog Cafe and Pod.