Philadelphia [Dining]: Been Here

Eater: The new hotspot for tacos and modern Mexican food that is wowing the critics and locals alike. Follow their Twitter account for random daily dealage on some fantastic food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Philadelphia Magazine: Anthony Bourdain had dinner at Zahav on his second day in town while filming for his show The Layover.

Philadelphia Magazine: Anthony Bourdain stopped by to visit chef George Sabatino and drink some Pappy Van Winkles while in town filming for his show The Layover.

Philadelphia Magazine: Anthony Bourdain stopped at the DiBruno Bros. in the Italian Market while filming The Layover. He tweeted:"The perfectly ripe and ready raw milk Stichelton cheese at @DiBrunoBros was a major score."

Eater: Philly waited with baited breath for our very own Fette Sau to open, and it's here now to satiate all of your BBQ needs. The lines are already long, but they're worth it. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: The glamorous older brother to the Tiffin family, bringing high concept Indian cuisine to Philly. High prices are the only downside. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: The best dishes are their softshell crab sandwich, duck salad, and the Standard Burger. All of the beers are draft only, and their Bloody Mary's are some of the best in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Order the Paesano, the Arista, or the Bolognese. Take out-of-towners here to blow their minds. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Mike Solomonov's fried chicken and doughnuts have become legendary in very short order. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: Get the duck rice, or the signature dish of the house. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Sure, it's a little pricey, but you'll love every penny you spend here. Get the short rib sandwich and the square pie. Brunch rules, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: Pizza Brain has got a serious amount of national attention, and the pizza quality is no joke, either. A must-visit for everyone. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Sells Sabretts grilled up & topped w/ crazy combos of ingredients. Check out the Saigon or the Grunge. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: Crispy skinned pig and doner kebab are crave-able and we can't get enough of the housemade brats and sausages. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: While Garces isn't in the kitchen, much of the menu is still full of his spirit. Even though it opened in 2005, getting a reservation is still a challenge 7 years later. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: The fairly recent chef change brought Joe Cicala to the kitchen, and the menu has gone from excellent to superior in quality. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: Top Chef Kevin Sbraga has made waves at Sbraga with a very affordable 4-course $45 menu. Get the Foie Gras Soup and the Meatloaf. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: This isn't a great vegan restaurant, it's one of Philly's best restaurants, period. Don't sleep on this one. Read more.

Eater: The "it" restaurant of 2011: the pastas & pizzas are fantastic, as well as the famous salted caramel budino dessert. Also great cocktails and wine selection. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: Chef Pitsillides keeps beaks and feet on squab whether you like it or not. His flavors and presentation are bold, and his veggie cooking is just as good as the omnivore stuff. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: The Chicken Liver Rigatoni is one of Philly's best dishes, and the pizza is some of the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Thrillist: The menu delivers small cheese & meat plates, but let's face it, you want to be here for the 25-tap bar and 25-cent arcade games. Read more.

Allie Ilagan: Order the thick-cut, bacon-topped Whiskey King burger from Iron Chef Jose Garces' acclaimed whiskey bar, which earned 2 bells from critic Craig LaBan. You won't be disappointed.

Visit Philly: Chef Jose Garces made a fierce rival on Iron Chef defeating Bobby Flay and Jehangir for the title. More recently, he's wielded his knife on Chopped All-Stars.

Visit Philly: Pastry chef and Philly native Lasheeda Perry brought her magic to the Fountain Restaurant before sugarcoating the judges on Sweet Genius in early 2012.

Visit Philly: When the crew of her budget travel show $40 a Day rolled into Philly, Rachael Ray found plenty of delicious bargains here at the Down Home Diner.

Visit Philly: The Dining Car & Market's chicken croquettes stole the spotlight for a segment on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. Order them and find out why.

Visit Philly: Outrageous Food TV show visited just to sample the larger-than-life Pumpple Cake, a pumpkin pie and an apple pie baked into a chocolate-and vanilla layer cake with a thick coating of buttercream.

Visit Philly: Order the A-list fish and chips dish which starred on The Best Thing I Ever Ate TV show.

Visit Philly: The Best Thing I Ever Ate homed in on Chef Marcie Turney's Mexican-style tiramisu. We suggest saving room for dessert.

Visit Philly: Nobody does fried chicken like Ms. Tootsie's, so no surprise, then, that The Best Thing I Ever Ate show featured the hotspot in one of its episodes.

Visit Philly: Deciding what to order? The Junk Yard Special (turkey, prosciutto, sautéed spinach, roasted peppers, sharp provolone, mozzarella, vinegar and oil) starred in an episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate...

Jesse Belkin: Amazing brunch! Worth the wait!

Brandon Bitros: Best burgers in the universe

Food Network: For authentic Mexican cuisine try Distrito, Jose Garces's restaurant serving Traditional Guacamole, Carnitas Tacos and Ceviche.

Phillysdon04 Don: This restaurant is known for their wide variety of different flavored sodas and it looks like a restaurant from the past.

Visit Philly: The mac and cheese, meat loaf and fried chicken wreak havoc with diets, but the taste is worth every calorie. Read more.

Eater: David's is the late-night spot for industry folk, and offer some of Chinatown's best eats. Don't sleep on the house noodle soup or the salt and pepper chicken wings. [Eater 38 Member]

Philadelphia Magazine: Seven days a week from 3 to 5pm get $1 off all beer and you call drinks. Half off all appetizers Read more.

Philadelphia Magazine: During the week from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. get $1 off all house brews and $2.50 slices of pizza. Read more.

Philadelphia Magazine: During the week from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30pm try the $6 bar snack menu. Read more.

Sam G: The duck tacos will change your life.

Thrillist: You'll quiero the chorizo/queso blanco "Chihuahua," one of their 23 crazified dog options. Read more.

Visit Philly: This Stephen Starr French eatery dishes up museum-quality plates and desserts. Ask about the seasonal gelatos and sorbets. And if you can't make up your mind, ask for a sample.

Allie Ilagan: One of Philly's most exciting young cooks, Jason Cichonski, serves unique cuisine that somehow just works (And earned three bells from Craig LaBan!). Don't miss the hot chocolate chip dough dessert.