Desperate For A Getaway?
by Allison Winn ScotchSounds 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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