Desperate For A Getaway?

by Allison Winn Scotch
Sounds delectable. But we don't want to drink on an empty stomach. Where do we head for delicious grub? Depending on who is coming with me, there are two great options: Vetri, which is near the Rittenhouse Square area, for a small and intimate dinner where you feel like the chef and staff are taking specific care of just you. Or the Barclay Prime steak house, which is a great local favorite. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is perfect, and it is everything you would expect from a hip steak house in an old-time American city. Vetri does the best gnocchi I've ever had. It's light, fluffy, and delicious, and you can combine it with different sauces. And at Barclay Prime, I get a rib eye - medium rare - and whipped mashed potatoes, with a nice Bordeaux.

You were named "Most Likely to Be a Solid ­Gold Dancer" in high school. Any good spots to get your groove on? Well, Philadelphia primarily has a lounge and hip-hop scene, but there are a few really great dance scenes. The best is a Saturday-night party that's thrown all summer, called Mojito, and hosted by Tommy Up. The party is in the courtyard of an office skyscraper in Commerce Square with a huge fountain, great live house music, and guest DJs like the now world-famous King Britt and Josh Wink. A small restaurant, Marathon Grill, supports the party. It's a great time and a great crowd. For more good nightlife, I would also try Fork or Bar Noir or Alma de Cuba.





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ISSUE: May 15, 2006
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