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I Love You, Friend(s)
In the U.S., Valentine's Day is all about love, romance and gag–inducing frilly pink hearts—but around the world, February 14 is also a time to celebrate that other kind of love: friendship. Here at Street, we really dig that idea, so grab your BFFs and treat yourselves to a fun night out. Pro tip: candlelit Italian restaurants are full of couples. Get more creative.
by VERA KIRILLOV
Blind Date: Valentine's Day Edition
F&D decided to play cupid, Street style. In lieu of heart–shaped balloons and chocolate covered strawberries, we sent Gary Kafer and Stephen Masso to dinner at The Corner to check out its laidback vibe, enhanced comfort food, and one another.
by 34TH STREET
Food
Beck's Cajun Cafe: Cajun (Food) Court
Skip the 28–hour train: Beck's Cajun Cafe takes you to Louisiana in minutes
by FARYN PEARL
Pho Ha: (N)oodles of Authenticity
Huge portions and small prices make Pho Ha a must for pho–ficionados
by MICHELLE MA
Vice and virtue
Pitruco: Back Seat, Pizza
That's the way we like our truck
by MADELEINE WATTENBARGER
The Gold Standard Cafe: Setting the Standard
Spectacular BYO brunch on Baltimore
by SOPHIA FISCHLER-GOTTFRIED
Stateside: Some Things Are Better Than Stateside
Keep it domestic with spectacular small plates in South Philadelphia
by KIMBERLY SCHREIBER
Vice and virtue
Brauhaus Schmitz: Not the Best, But Not the Wurste
Don't let the cheesy decor and sports–bar feel distract you from the authentic German food and beer
by LIZZIE SIVITZ
Ralic's on South: Finally, Fresh Seafood
Newcomer Ralic’s on South provides surprisingly fresh fare for its family–friendly decor
by BEN LERNER
Spot Burgers: See Spot Yum
On a block crowded with food trucks, Josh Kim’s SPOT Burgers stands out
by JACK LAVIOLETTE
Tequilas: High Teq–uila
This upscale Mexican joint is far more interesting than its name would suggest
by JOE PINSKER
Zama: Sushi on the Square
A modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine that’s simply superb
by NICOLE MALICK
The Trestle Inn: Whiskey ‘n’ Go Go
Trestle Inn offers a whiskey–fueled disco escape from the Penn bubble
by ZEKE SEXAUER
Pub on Passyunk East: This Pope's Not Divine
A Passyunk pub serves memorable fries and forgettable bar food
by ZACCHIAUS MCKEE
Sbraga: From Bravo TV to “Bravo, Chef”
Top Chef Kevin Sbraga’s downtown eatery expertly balances creativity and cuisine
by ISABEL OLIVERES
Vice and virtue
Pat and Geno: Meet John's Roast Pork
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At first glance, John’s Roast Pork may seem highly inconvenient to its customers.
by JOHN PHILLIPS
Cafe L'Aube: Coffee Bliss at Cafe L'Aube
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As I stepped into Café l’Aube, the melancholy notes of some French love song ushered me into the relaxed, charming–in–a–lazy–way atmosphere of a stereotypical French cafe.
by RYAN ZAHALKA
Bufad: Come Hungry, Leave Bufad
Spring Garden’s Neapolitan pizza is brand new, but locals already feel right at home
by ABIGAIL KOFFLER
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