What's the best place to get a Philly cheese­steak? Jim's Steaks on South Street is legendary. You've got celebrity testimonials on the walls, and the cheesesteak is the real thing.

If friends are coming into town, what must-see spots do you tell them to hit? You've got to take them down to Old City, get them walking around there, get a feel for the history - Philadelphia was our first capital city. Check out the restaurants. Get their stomachs feeling right.

If they're staying for the weekend, we might drive over to Atlantic City to check out what real fine entertainment they've got going on. Or maybe they want to gamble a little. They have great restaurants and hotels over there. You've got to check out Trump Plaza. It's something you might see out in Vegas, but you wouldn't know it was in Atlantic City.

What hotels do you suggest? I prefer the Loews Hotel, off Market Street. For a more scenic setting, try the Hyatt on Columbus Boulevard near the river.

Where do you like to shop in the city? I get my suits custom-made by Ernesto Custom Clothiers in Philadelphia. I like to go downtown. It's a great shopping area. I like Boyd's on Chestnut Street, a very nice clothing store. There's good shopping going down South Street for whatever you want - from athletic gear to dress shoes and evening wear.

What type of live music do you like to listen to? Where do you go to hear it? I love to hear the Roots play - you know, rhythm and blues, the instrumental flavor. I go to Warmdaddy's for blues and soul, and Zanzibar Blue, a real one-of-a-kind place. They have some real fine jazz up in there. Warmdaddy's has some good soul food.