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As we hurried inside from a hushed street, Kanella warmly welcomed us in from the cold (pun intended). My ears were instantly flooded with the sounds of pleasant conversation coming from the tables of hipsters and old folk neatly settled in the petite space.
Some nights the distance between your couch and your bed seems longer than the walk from the Highrises to DRL, and cooking is just out of the question. Instead of Greek Lady, call up one of these amazing places and burst your Penn-food-delivery bubble.
After four years in finance, Drew Crockett C’05 opened the HubBub truck. We visited him at his brand new brick and mortar to discuss decaf, Penn and life as an entrepreneur. Here online, he opens up about fake IDs, BYOs, and his fondest memories of being a Quaker.
Don't go home after HubBub. Take your coffee and explore the fun side of Philly's financial district.
Study: The Free Library of Philadelphia, 4 blocks away (1901 Vine Street). Put your caffeine buzz to good use: ditch the depths of VP for the spacious halls of the Free Library and catch up on your work (it has free WiFi!). You might even stumble upon a reading by a famous author or an impromptu film screening.
Eat: Love Park, 3 blocks away (Broad Street and JFK Boulevard). Take a study break and show mobile vendors some more love.
After a careful cross-examination of the a la carte menus, the restaurant week menus, and the ever so reliable Yelp reviews, I was able to reach a conclusion. If you are paying $35+ for a meal, you better be getting all the bang for them bucks. These are the restaurants that will satisfy your needs, your wants, and your wallets.