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Fall 2012 Dining Guide
JG Domestic is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

1. JG Domestic

7.3
2929 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · West Philadelphia · 36 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Ignore the fact that this restaurant tries to pretend it doesn't look like it's in an airport. You really can't go wrong on this menu, but the pecans, half chicken, and beignets are musts. Read more.

Fare is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

2. Fare

7.2
2028 Fairmount Ave (btw 20th St. & 21st St.), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 38 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Bacon makes anything better! Be sure to try one of the appetizers or sides that include bacon. Read more.

Supper is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

3. Supper

926 South St (btw 9th & 10th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Washington Square West · 44 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Ironically, great for brunch. Head straight for the "sweets" and don't look back. Read more.

Doc Magrogan's Oyster House is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

4. Doc Magrogan's Oyster House

3432 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · University City · 27 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Surprisingly affordable happy hour specials Mon–Fri from 5 to 7PM: $1 oysters, $3 Troegs and Victory seasonal drafts, $4 wine, and five appetizers for $5 each. Read more.

PYT is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

5. PYT

1050 N Hancock St, Philadelphia, PA
Burger Joint · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 298 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: After filling up on boozy shakes and the greasy yet delicious party fries, take some time to check out the interesting shops and galleries in and around the Piazza. Read more.

Doma Sushi is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

6. Doma Sushi

8.1
1822 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA
Sushi Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 32 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Doma's signature rolls make use of non-traditional ingredients, like mango and jalapeno, for a uniquely pleasurable dining experience. Our faves are the pachinko and triple spicy double tuna roll. Read more.

Union Trust Steakhouse is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

7. Union Trust Steakhouse

717 Chestnut St (btwn 7th & 8th), Philadelphia, PA
Steakhouse · Center City East · 17 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Union Trust, located in a stunning space that used to be a bank, is not easy on your wallet. If you want to treat yo’self, however, the steak will not disappoint — nor will the s’mores dessert. Read more.

Vernick Food & Drink is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

8. Vernick Food & Drink

9.1
2031 Walnut St (at S 20th St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 82 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Get ready for a Rittenhouse adventure in good eats, try the sea urchin with scrambled eggs and get something on toast. A cocktail can never hurt. Read more.

Barra is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

9. Barra

239 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 10 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Barra has a delicious, inexpensive lunch menu. The Roman Burger is served with provolone, genoa salami, arugula, tomatoes and a pesto aioli — so delicious. Read more.

Cucina Zapata is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

10. Cucina Zapata

31st St (at Ludlow), Philadelphia, PA
Food Truck · University City · 34 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: If you’re a Cucina Zapata newbie, please, *please* order either the short rib taco or Cap’n Crunch crusted tilapia. You’ll be so glad you did, we promise. Read more.

Circles Contemporary Asian is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

11. Circles Contemporary Asian

1514 Tasker St (at S Hicks st), Philadelphia, PA
Thai Restaurant · Point Breeze · 25 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Don’t miss the pumpkin chicken curry and cheesesteak spring rolls. Read more.

Paesano's Philly Style is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

12. Paesano's Philly Style

8.6
943 S 9th St (at Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Bella Vista - Southwark · 64 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: These sandwiches put the cheesesteak to shame. Get the Arista with roast suckling pig and wash it down with a root beer.

Ramen Bar is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

13. Ramen Bar

4040 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Noodle Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 40 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Don't miss the tonkotsu ramen, skip the oolong tea. Dress casual, come with a crowd, and try those chopsticks. Read more.

Pizza Brain is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

14. Pizza Brain

8.6
2313 Frankford Ave (btwn York St & Dauphin St), Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria · North Philadelphia · 74 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Though there are some wacky pies on the menu, you can’t go wrong with well-done classics like the Forbes Waggensense or the Leonard Bookman.

Little Baby's Ice Cream Shop is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

15. Little Baby's Ice Cream Shop

2311 Frankford Ave (btw York & Dauphin), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · North Philadelphia · 46 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Yard’s Brown Butter Brawler will change your life. Read more.

Federal Donuts is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

16. Federal Donuts

1632 Sansom St (btwn S 16th & 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Donut Shop · Center City West · 167 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: The "fancy" donuts are inventive, the "hot fresh" are always right out of the fryer, and the chicken is unbelievable. Impossible to leave unhappy. Read more.

Il cantuccio is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

17. Il cantuccio

701 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 5 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Go to this cozy BYO for the nightly pasta specials, and make sure to get dessert. Even if you’re full from the hearty portions, the cannoli and tiramisu are worth making the extra room. Read more.

Seafood Unlimited is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

18. Seafood Unlimited

6.8
270 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City · 17 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: This seafood joint also sells fresh fish that you can take home and prepare yourself. If you're not in the mood to cook for yourself, be sure to try the seafood Cobb salad. Read more.

Vedge is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

19. Vedge

9.0
1221 Locust St (btwn 12th St & 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Washington Square West · 139 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Don’t be put off by the vegan label — Vedge has some of the most satisfying food in town. Don't believe us? Try the cauliflower. Seriously. Read more.

Magpie is one of Fall 2012 Dining Guide.

20. Magpie

1622 South St (btw 16th & 17th), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Rittenhouse Square · 20 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Magpie is an upscale version of granny’s kitchen, where you can savor the hipster-organic version of her cozy, homemade pies. Read more.

21. Hop Sing Laundromat

7.9
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

34th Street Magazine34th Street Magazine: Lee's establishment isn't sloppy, and neither should you be. Leave the cameras and cellphones at home, and immerse yourself in a strange and sensual experience. Read more.