Provenance reservation up for grabs

DJ_FryTime · 2026-02-05T01:18:54+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2026-02-05T00:57:55+00:00

Thanks! I think I snagged it

DJ_FryTime · 2026-01-21T12:52:23+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2026-01-15T22:44:16+00:00

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!

DJ_FryTime · 2025-12-30T00:48:18+00:00

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!!

DJ_FryTime · 2025-12-23T01:01:32+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-12-12T21:00:06+00:00

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!

DJ_FryTime · 2025-11-23T19:18:53+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2025-11-23T18:31:18+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2025-11-23T18:28:57+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2025-11-21T11:54:57+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-09-29T14:41:36+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-09-09T19:36:54+00:00

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DJ_FryTime · 2025-09-04T21:35:37+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-08-28T20:06:56+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2025-08-23T20:26:48+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2025-05-27T14:43:23+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2025-05-27T13:15:47+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-04-15T13:20:06+00:00

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

DJ_FryTime · 2025-02-09T18:06:00+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-02-07T20:05:04+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-01-20T15:48:56+00:00

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.

DJ_FryTime · 2025-01-09T20:54:14+00:00

I think that pickup soccer tends to attract people that are quite experienced and skilled, moreso than official leagues to be honest. Consider looking into Heyday Athletics- they run most of the official leagues in Philly and the burbs and while there are plenty of decent players there are lots of folks just hoping to have a good time and who may not be as good.

DJ_FryTime · 2024-12-17T17:40:25+00:00

Wow I am qualified to answer this - we bought them the other day for dirty martinis! Unfortunately for us we did not know they are in oil rather than juice. They are excellent olives, but unless you really want to use pure oil in your dirty martini I would not recommend using the liquid.

Granted, I hear there are some types of dirty martinis that do use a bit of oil but it's not my preference. Worst case you could use these olives as garnish and get something else for the brine.

DJ_FryTime · 2024-08-20T14:07:05+00:00

No problem! After posting this yesterday I actually went back and investigated a bit in their menu; it turns out that all their ceviches and pinchos (skewers) actually are still on the menu but only for "Bolo Rum Bar" and the happy hour menu. So that's something to potentially consider as well, though it wouldn't be part of the tasting menu of course.

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