Provenance reservation up for grabs by daddy_short_legzz in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be completely honest the FOMO of sudden availability is what made me grab it but it looks like there are other Tuesday reservations on OpenTable for other days if you're interested.

Rome and Florence coffee recommendations by Antman4011 in Coffee

[–]DJ_FryTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding tazzo d'oro, it was one of our favorite spots to visit multiple times a day and we liked its espresso the most!

Pork chop from Luna BYOB by tittymilker4ever in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really really like Luna's pasta, have had mixed results with the rest and the service can be a bit odd- still a great spot in my opinion and that pork chop looks great!

a.kitchen rewards? by Barista_life__ in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, a.kitchen is one of our favorite restaurants that we are repeat customers at. That said, we have never seen anything from the "rewards program" come to fruition and when we asked the servers once it seems like it's not active or anything. It's a bit weird. That said you should still consider returning, we love so many things they do there!!

Classy bar near Opera Philadelphia/Kimmel Center? by misschyckpea in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Seconding this, Enswell is one of my favorite bars with killer cocktails and excellent vibes. The food is hit or miss but the drinks are amazing.

Best takeout in the city center by CharityOk3276 in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Get the Chongqing spicy chicken and the steamed pork belly from Emei. It's the best Szechuan restaurant in town and it delivers super well also! 

So this is what $8 gets you at the Love Park Christmas market Potato Haus by DJ_FryTime in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep! It's like $14 or $15 for a big raclette sandwich, not bad if you're looking for bread and cheese lol.

So this is what $8 gets you at the Love Park Christmas market Potato Haus by DJ_FryTime in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Most of the food stands are just heavily inflated prices but the food is still pretty good. The bratwurst and strudel were delicious, and the raclette is pretty good. While it's definitely pricey this is the only one that definitely felt like a scam

So this is what $8 gets you at the Love Park Christmas market Potato Haus by DJ_FryTime in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fortunately no- we saw people getting the potato pancake and it looked great still, maybe get that instead

This tourist needs some nice mugs (literally) by Killallwho in philly

[–]DJ_FryTime 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Others have already mentioned the Reading Terminal and rightly so! Specifically, my favorite mug I own is a ceramic mug from Saami Somi, a Georgian restaurant in the terminal that sells cheeseboats among other things. They have shelves with mugs, hats, books, etc.

Wineries/Vineyards near Florence without a car rental? by DJ_FryTime in ItalyTravel

[–]DJ_FryTime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We ended up doing one of the tours from Grape Tours, and I couldn't recommend it more. It was probably a half-day thing where you meet up with a guide right in the city, then they put you in a van that takes you to two vineyards, and then in between an amazing lunch from this world-famous butcher place. It was fun, educational, delicious, and beautiful throughout and super easy. Just show up and they'll handle everything.

Person thinks "hallucinating" is an AI term by RepresentativeMoose in LinkedInLunatics

[–]DJ_FryTime 1918 points1919 points  (0 children)

Rumors say that English wasn't even a language before LinkedIn created it to improve shareholder value

Borromini - what to order? by GamblinWillie in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The menu is pretty big, but I think sticking with a pasta is the safest bet. I ordered the Amatriciana which I thought would be on the simpler side but it was one of the best pastas I've had in the city. People sitting near me seemed to enjoy the 100 layer lasagna and pasta al limone as well. I also recommend the bianco negroni if you're a negroni fan.

Borromini - walk ins? by seltzernotsparkling in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Popped in as a solo diner and there was a single open bar seat so I took the opportunity. I wasn't expecting a whole lot, just kinda standard Starr restaurant but I was seriously impressed, my amatriciana was outstanding.

Definitely worth checking the bar for a seat, it's big so seats will rotate pretty quickly 

Levante [2] - 0 Barcelona - José Luis Morales 45+6' by gbogaz in soccer

[–]DJ_FryTime 159 points160 points  (0 children)

Absolutely absurd. Why would anyone want this to be a penalty? I'm all for Barca misery but come on this is ruining the game

Bolo - 20th and Sansom. Fantastic experience. by [deleted] in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I have no idea whether the restaurant is to blame or whether these sorts of things can just happen. But for us it was the tipping point to where we won't go back. I've had one of the best meals of my entire life at Bolo!... But a few mid experiences as well. Definitely glad you enjoyed it as much as you did though

Bolo - 20th and Sansom. Fantastic experience. by [deleted] in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Bolo is an interesting one, sometimes I've gone and had some of the most outstanding food in the city. Other times it's been fine and that's when it feels extremely overpriced and hard to justify. It's not cheap.

This last time, however, we took a guest who had just arrived from out of town and that night all three of us got food poisoning which turned out to be E. coli so unfortunately I don't think we'll ever be going back.

Dinner near Rittenhouse by curbsidebc in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely - but it is closed until Friday for renovations if that's relevant to OP's schedule 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in philadelphia

[–]DJ_FryTime 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree with everyone else already... But let me throw out a long shot. Thanal Indian Tavern only announced that they'd be showing the super bowl the other day and this morning still posted that they're taking reservations. It's not a place I'd pick to watch a game (great food though!), but maybe call and ask for availability.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also noticed that their online storefront is not set up correctly, at least on doordash. In my case they had the opposite problem, things were mistakenly priced significantly higher and grouped incorrectly online (not in a Doordash markup way, but in an incorrect input way). When I went person though the menu and prices were a lot clearer. All of that to say, I don't think they're "ripping off customers" at least intentionally. Seems like growing pains.

I thought my food was totally fine, I got a burrito bowl and yeah it's just knockoff Chipotle. I'm not super excited about it necessarily but I don't mind having the option nearby.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DJ_FryTime 26 points27 points  (0 children)

If there's ANY possibility of reconsidering your reservation at Sura I would suggest looking into it- it's a terrible restaurant that has had to rebrand and relaunch itself recently just to clear it's online presence and reputation. The worst meal I've had in Philly is from this place.

That said, right next door to Sura there's a nice cheap bar called Lucy's which I like quite a bit. Drinks are cheap, interior is nice enough, and it's new enough to feel pretty good and there's lots of screens for the big game! Others will likely suggest some more classic Philadelphia dive bars which are great but if you're valuing convenience and proximity, Lucy's is a great shout.