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African Fare in Philly
The growing popularity of culinary and travel shows have inspired Americans to explore the countries of their ancestral heritage and the cultural traditions of their neighbors. Philadelphia and The Countryside™ adds to this global sense of community with a number of pan-African restaurants, enabling epicureans to use their plate as a passport and dine across the Diaspora...More

Philadelphia BYOB's and Bistro's Head Up
the Philly Dining Scene This Winter
The latest great addition to ritzy Rittenhouse Square is snackbar, a chic, spare, deliciously edgy morning-through-late-night bistro. Owner Jonathan Makar (founder of West Philly BYOB Marigold Kitchen) and partner/chef Jonathan McDonald devised a menu of $13-and-under wonders: white beer-braised pork belly with poached egg and smoked onion dashi; roasted Brussel sprouts with truffles and Marcona almonds; and crispy-skin ocean trout with vanilla pomme puree and cranberry. More

Cheesesteak 101: A Primer On The Who, What, Where And Whiz Of Philly Cheesesteaks
Here in Philly, cheesesteaks are a civic icon, a tourist draw and a cultural obsession. Often imitated around the world, the cheesesteak is rarely duplicated successfully outside of Philadelphia. So what is an authentic cheesesteak and where did it come from? Here’s the lowdown on this region’s favorite sandwich.More

BROWN BAGGING IS CHIC AT PHILADELPHIA’S 200+ BRING-YOUR-OWN-BOTTLE RESTAURANTS
BYOB Boom In Philly Makes City A Hotspot For These Cozy Culinary Wonders

Soon the bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) restaurant will be as synonymous with Philadelphia as the cheesesteak, the soft pretzel and Rocky. Typically cozy, family-run, laid-back, inexpensive—and all about the food—BYOBs can be found around most every corner of Center City and tucked down country roads (at last count, more than 200). More

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PHILADELPHIA'S FAMED BYOB RESTAURANTS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE
BYOC (Bring Your Own Champagne) — And Save a Bundle

Philadelphia region diners have a secret for ringing in the New Year in style and without breaking the bank: Dine at a cozy BYOB restaurant. Short for “bring your own bottle,” BYOBs are an integral part of the region’s booming dining scene. Every other night of the year, patrons sip self-selected chardonnays and cabernets. But on December 31, they’ll be toting champagne to their favorite neighborhood BYOBs. More

Philly BYOBs

Philadelphia Wine and Beer

A Robust Selection Of Wineries Entice Visitors To Philadelphia’s Countryside
Wine drinkers across the nation are uncorking a pleasant surprise as Southeastern Pennsylvania emerges as a quality wine-growing region. Over the past five years, the number of the state's wineries has nearly doubled, increasing from around 60 in 2000 to 111 in 2005. And, by winning top awards at the prestigious San Francisco and Los Angeles County Fair Competitions, Pennsylvania vitners have proven they can craft wines worthy of any table. More

America's Greatest Brewing City Reclaims Its Sudsy Heritage
One hundred years ago, Philadelphia was known as the greatest brewing city in the Western Hemisphere. Today, Philadelphia-area microbreweries are reclaiming the region's reputation by brewing some of the world's best beer. Visitors can tour the facilities and sample the beer at most of these spots, and increasingly, local pubs are specializing in serving locally made brews. More

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The Cook and the Book

Philadelphia Dining History: A Revolutionary Evolution of Eating

Restaurants to Satisfy Every Budget: Fine Dining In Philly Doesn't Have to Cost a Fortune

Outdoor Dining Boom is a Boon to Center City

Experience A Taste Of That Famous Philly Flavor: A Guide To The Philadelphia Region's Legendary Foods

Whats Cooking In Philadelphia

Philly BYOB's: Bring Your Own and Bring It Often

Philadelphia Restaurant Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates Are Available Online From The Following Restaurants:

333 Belrose	Devon Seafood Grill	Mainland Inn	Shula's Steakhouse
Alberto's Authenic Italian Cuisine & Steakhouse	Dolce	McCormick & Schmick's	Smith & Wollensky-Philadelphia
Anjou	El Vez	Moonstruck	Sole Food
Astral Plane	Friday Saturday Sunday	Moro	Spasso
Bistro Romano	Green Hills Inn	Paradigm	Susanna Foo
Bliss	Haydn Zug's	Patou	The Capital Grille-Philadelphia
Buca di Beppo-Center City	Il Cantuccio	Philadelphia Fish & Co.	The Grill
Buca di Beppo-Chester County	Italian Bistro	Prime Rib	The Palm-Philadelphia
Cafe Spice	Ivy's Cafe	Ristorante La Buca	The Prime Rib
Caribou Cafe	La Famiglia	Rose Tattoo Cafe	Twenty21
Creed's Seafood & Steaks	Le Bec-Fin	Roy's-Philadelphia	Upstares At Varalli
Cuba Libre	Le Castagne	Ruth's Chris Steak House-King of Prussia	Vesuvio Ristorante
Deep Blue Bar & Grill	Le Jardin	Ruth's Chris Steak House-Philadelphia	Washington Square

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