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1. Rae
2929 Arch St, Circa Centre, Philadelphia, PA 19104 · 215-922-3839
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CENTER CITY. Culinary creativity abounds at this cool, contemporay dining room, located next to 30th Street Amtrak station. Legendary Philly restauranteur Daniel Stern is the force behind Rae, whose menu includes everything from poached salmon with horseradish tartare, veal stew and snapper soup to lighter bites like smoked rabbit nachos, pizzas, and venison cheesesteak. If you're not here to dine, the sleek "bar in the round" is as good a place as any to sip a cocktail and be seen.
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UNIVERSITY CITY. Located in the University City area, this eclectic café serves wonderfully prepared New American cuisine and dishes up a bit of social activism on the side. (It works diligently to benefit poor and disenfranchised people locally and internationally, and it supports sustainable sources of seafood, organic growers, and family farmers.) Midday entrees include salads, gourmet sandwiches, burgers, and creative fresh fish dishes. Dinner features incredible options like sherry cumin-glazed lamb sirloin, seared Alaskan halibut, and pan-crisped Peking duck breast.
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3. Fountain
1 Logan Square, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · 215-963-1500
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CENTER CITY. Located in the Four Seasons Hotel, the Fountain sits in the middle of one of the most visually stunning settings in the city. Diners may opt for th eprix fixe menu, or choose from the a la carte selections. New American cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh seafood, is served at this refined and elegant establishment. Truly a special occasion destination. Fountain also delivers an oustanding Sunday brunch – one that features roasted monk fish osso bucco and grilled Norwegian salmon paillard. When you make reservations, request a table overlooking the spectacular fountain. Prix fixe dinner $120, with flight of wines $150.
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CENTER CITY. Restaurateur Stephen Starr certainly hit the mark with this spectacular seafood number, and it's easy to be awed by its sheer beauty. In fact, those who visited Striped Bass during its pre-Starr heyday will find much of what made the original space so glamorous has been left intact – still here are 28-foot ceilings, the marble columns and Bob Philips' large metal fish sculpture. As to cuisine, dishes like wild bass wrapped in cabbage, miso-marinated black cod, with Chinese mustard greens, and parmesan-crusted Nova Scotia halibut with tomato chutney ensure that the current incarnation will be as prestigious as its precursor ever was. Chef's seasonal five-course tasting menu: $85; five-course wine pairing: $45.
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QUEEN VILLAGE. Featuring an impeccible wine list and the creative flare of owner-chef Daniel Stern, Gayle is firmly entrenched as one of Queen Village's more outstanding eateries. There's an ŕ la carte menu Monday through Wednesday, and a prix fixe is served Thursday through Saturday. Representative mains include skate, liver and onions, monkfish with artichoke and saffron, veal stew, and duck with parsnips and cabbage.
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You may have to call for directions, but it's an effort you won't regret. New American cuisine is updated with ingredients like goat cheese, fresh herbs, and a knockout wine list. The ambiance is intimate yet refreshingly open. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.
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CENTER CITY. For an elegant evening of live music and dancing, The Swann Lounge is tops. In addition, the Swann also offers a lovely Viennese dessert buffet. The range of options is staggering and includes such indulgences as chocolate raspberry fondant cake, Viennese strudel, chocolate mousse cake, pecan Marjolaine, almond Kirsch torte or strawberry Romanoff trifle. An especially impressive affair is their Sunday brunch, during which patrons enjoy live jazz by the fireside while indulging in eggs Benedict, French toast, to-order omelets and carved meats.
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For a romantic, candlelit dinner, this restaurant offers superb cuisine with an equally impressive wine list. The rustic brick is balanced with luxurious silk carpets, and the service is absolutely impeccable. Serving freshly prepared American-French Continental food with seasonal specials and delicious homemade desserts.
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9. Jake's
4365 Main St, Manayunk, PA 19127 · 215-483-0444
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MANAYUNK. Owner/Chef Bruce Cooper takes traditional American cuisine to new levels. Mashed potatoes prepared with lobster, golden crab cakes, and beef tenderloin make for a casually elegant dining experience. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.
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BLUE BELL. Alison Barshak, who was hailed far and wide for her culinary exploits at Striped Bass, opened her cozy Blue Bell, PA eatery in May of 2003, and things in this tiny Philadelphian haven't been the same since. Indeed, Barshak's New American artistry draws curious palates from far and wide, and it's easy to understand why once you've sampled her West Coast halibut with truffled grits, lump crab cakes with warm potato and green bean salad, or grilled Pompano with marinated summer vegetable salad. Adding to the restaurant's small town charm is the fact that Barshak makes frequent passes through the dining room to chat with her guests. If you want to dine on Saturday, try to make reservations one month in advance. $5 corkage per bottle.
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