SEPTA - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Neighborhood: Market East

1234 Market St
Ste 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Seve' M. writes: As someone that just moved here from Atl I'm going to tell you guys to buck up and get over it. Septa isn't that bad of a transportation systems. It just stands in between two of the best in the country: New York(where I'm from) and D.C. If you…

Rite Aid

2017 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Vicki M. writes: There's not a lot to be said about Rite Aid.  It's a little grimy, but the outside is worse than the inside.  I've never had prescriptions filled here (scripts are one of the few things I prefer Walgreens for), but they are the only place I know of…

Sears

150 S 69th St
Upper Darby, PA 19082

Eug S. writes: So technically this is not a review of  Sears, but Sears.com. The only thinkg that I can say is that we ordered $3000 in appliances after having called 3 different numbers to get our questions answered. Living in South Philadelphia we have some…

Joseph Giannone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

1323-25 S Juniper St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Eug S. writes: So, this guy (these guys?) did the last piece of work on our remodel job when the original plumber  that was contracted started having health issues.  He's done work on many house on my block, so I figured I'd continue to give him business.

I'm…

Bourbon Blue
Neighborhood: Manayunk, Roxborough

2 Rector St
Philadelphia, PA 19127

Dave H. writes: Not sure if I would call Bourbon Blue "an inspired New Orleans experience", but it's not a bad time. You've had better food, for sure, but they offer a good nightlife scene for Manayunk.

The Saturdays and Fridays I've been here, there's usually a…

T.G.I. Friday's
Neighborhood: Penn Center, Logan Square, Art Museum District

1776 Benjamin Frnkln Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Jen L. writes: Yes, yes.  I sometimes eat at Friday's.  I have a good excuse - it's attached to the hotel where I stay when in Philadelphia.  Sometimes all you want after a long-ass day at work is to get into your jammies and order chicken finger room service.  …

Down Home Diner
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

12 Filbert Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Kim W. writes: Coming from the "land of diners", New Jersey, I was looking for something to grab egg whites at and sit down, for cheap pricing.  Right down the block from my hotel, I decided to go on in.  

The market is packed.  Seating at a booth wasn't an option…

Arby's Roast Beef

2610 Egypt Rd
Norristown, PA 19403

Adam W. writes: Beef N Cheddar's Haiku

You're Enhanced Only
By The Cold Jamoka Shake
Under Autumn Leaves

Arby's is hard to come by in the Bay Area so I need to represent a little from home.

Sal's Pizza Box

95 Nutt Rd
Phoenixville, PA 19460

David F. writes: Not a great addition to a beautiful little town.  The outside is repulsive (for lack of a worse description) and the food is...well do I need to describe it.  The only thing they have going for them is...well...ya....uhmm... hmm, come to think of it,…

Dark Horse Pub
Neighborhood: Society Hill

421 S Second St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Chrissy R. writes: I'm writing this review as the Dark Horse as a football pub -- because those are the only times I've ever been there.  

I am a loyal follower / slave/ evangelist for the Mighty Manchester City FC.   The Dark Horse is almost always FULL of  Manchester…

Gap Outlet
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1524 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Jake P. writes: For generics such as belts, boxer/briefs/boxer-briefs , scarves and such, you can't go wrong here.

For fashionable shopping, you're setting yourself up for mediocrity. Quite obviously, this outlet is all about last season, sometimes last year. I have…

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Market East, Washington Square West

1346 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Caitlin C. writes: Come on people. Don't believe the commercials: you think when cousin Vinny from Palermo Italy comes over to visit he's going to enjoy the spaghetti con bologna at the Olive Garden?

This is not real Italian, it's the Americanized version for those who…

Reset Wellness Spa
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1704 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Maryling Y. writes: Once again, I was out to impress a client.  Topper's was full, and so was the Ritz-Carlton.  So, the concierge booked me two slots at this little spa near my hotel (the Sofitel).  My client wanted a full body massage and herbal wrap, while I wanted a…

Penne Restaurant
Neighborhood: University City

3600 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

anna marie c. writes: i'm going to give this place 4 stars because i didn't pay for it (mad props to some visiting scholar...whoever you were).
if i paid for it, i'd give it 3...or maybe 2.5...because it's ridiculously expensive.
that said, the food is good.  the fried…

Italian Bistro

1509 Route 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

Mike R. writes: Not bad. I agree that the one in Philly is better. Good for a quick lunch if you work in the area. I do have to sing the praises of the "Tortellini della mama". Outstanding, but be prepared to bring home some leftovers.

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

1515 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Sally f. writes: one of those places that gives you bread and salad included in the meal : ) great food, big portions, even from the lunch menu. the service was slow but I believe it was because there was not enough staff.

Bluezette
Neighborhood: Olde City

246 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

kapil n. writes: to summarize this place in one word: classy.  the owner is very hospitable.  the environment is awesome.  live bands every friday and saturday nights.  the bartenders are really chill.

Roxy Theatre
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

2023 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Joshua S. writes: Disclaimer:  My review might be completely tainted because the Roxy was the only place in the city you could see Dark Knight on a whim last night.  

 That being said, they only take cash.  It is a few dollars cheaper and you will soon find out why.…

La Va Cafe
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

2100 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Patrick H. writes: You know when you're wandering around in some other city and you end up at some place that you like so much you wish you lived there? That's La Va.

La Va has a funky vibe, what with the eclectic furniture (though they have normal coffee-place tables…

Grooveground

647 Haddon Ave
Collingswood, NJ 08108

Sarah R. writes: this place is kinda neat because not only do they have good coffee/drinks/food, but they also have a selection of used cds and dvds, gifts, and t-shirts. the atmosphere is nice, they have neat couches. however when it comes to cafes in the area,…

Mexican Post Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Olde City

104 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Carrie E. writes: I think the thing I like the most about Mexican Post is that they don't try to fool themselves or their customers into thinking that they're anything other than a slightly divey, decently priced restaurant (much like Jonathan G. has pointed out). If…

Rittenhouse Hardware Inc
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square

2001 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

George R. writes: Well, me and the "Rittenhouse Hardware" go back to my first day living in Philadelphia.  I ran out to this place on my move in day to get a tool to assemble some furniture.

This place is really quaint on the inside with stuff sorted all the way to the…

Adelphia Restaurant

1750 Clements Bridge Rd
Woodbury, NJ 08096

Cliff C. writes: First of all this is a greek owned restaurant that would pass for Italian or Roman. They have a very reasonable menu during mornings to the late afternoons. Prime Rib for 10 dollars with all the side orders and soup, you cannot beat Adelphia. The…

Golden Dragon Chinese Buffet

Double Tree Shopping Ctr
Glassboro, NJ 08028

cherie c. writes: I think it was too much MSG, but I had SUCH a headache after this meal.  I usually am afraid of buffets, but the place was empty so I gave in--can't be too many germs if there are no patrons.  But I learned that no patrons means the food isn't eaten…

Bensi

1460 Bethlehem Pike
The Shoppes at English Village
North Wales, PA 19454

Billy A. writes: This New Jersey chain provides a very Olive Garden-like experience without having to say you went to the Olive Garden. The English Village location is staffed almost exclusively by local teens, and service is consistently good.

Total Gym Fitness LLC

1230 American Way
West Chester, PA 19380

Cidne W. writes: Christy Brinkley and Chuck Norris;  two has been z-list actors humping against metal at 3:00 AM.

Still, I got hot.

I need to pimp my sex life.

AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12

494 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Sean S. writes: You know when you enter an establishment and feel that, even in the low light, everything inside has a layer of filth on it?  Welcome to AMC, the first movie theater I've entered that smelled like high school gym class locker room; next time I go…

Sage Diner Restaurant

1170 Route 73
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Michael R. writes: The Sage Diner is a great place to meet up for breakfast.  The service and the food were pretty good.

Certainteed Corp

750 Swedsfrd Rd
Valley Forge, PA 19481

Michael C. writes: My only experience, as of this writing, with CertainTeed is that the shingles that were originally on my house (built in 1996) were from them.
When I noticed a lot of granules at the bottom of my down spouts last fall (2005), I happened to examine the…

Marmont Steakhouse & Bar
Neighborhood: Olde City

222 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Alex K. writes: Interesting.  All these reviews are based on Marmont as a restaurant and not as a nightspot.  I've been there once, but I had been wanting to check it out for over a year, unable to do so due to my roommate's pseudo-superstitious fear of the number…

Tiki Bob's Cantina
Neighborhood: Spring Garden, Northern Liberties

461 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

stephen c. writes: Instructions:  Please select the answer that best completes the following analogy.   Fill in all answers using a #2 pencil.

Finnigan's Wake:  Hoboken

Tiki Bob's:  ______________

a)  Seaside Heights
b)  Wildwood
c)  Eat at Joe's
d)  Haddonfield

Club Risque On the Delaware
Neighborhood: Pennsport

1700 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19148

john c. writes: August & September 07:  Have been to the Club twice in the afternoon.  Girls start really coming in after 2PM, and they are quality ladies.

If you want a no pressure atmosphere, with sexy girls to watch, this is the place.

Beer price a little high, but…

Copa Miami
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1716 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Russ C. writes: I have mixed emotions about Copa Miami.  I went there with 5 co-workers around 2 pm one day, and the host said, "All together!? Oh boy."  The restaurant was nearly empty and last I checked 2pm isn't considered "super" late in terms of lunch eating…

Mama Angelina's
Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts South, Washington Square West

1337 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

elisa o. writes: CHEEP CHEEP!!  Do I hear chicks?  CHEAP CHEAP!  Ah I see!  CHEAP!!
Ok what do you expect.  This is a DIVE pizza place with cheap food.  Pizza is greasy.  But it is awesome!  Reminds me of when I lived in NY as a poor girl.  Cheesesteaks are very basic…

Benny's Place

435 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

ueber frau p. writes: I've been to Benny's twice now.  The first time I didn't even realize it was right next door to Independence Hall--because I had just arrived in the city and didn't know my way around.  It's really is no frills and the staff is very efficient--not…

Maron Chocolates and Scoop de Ville
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center

1734 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Diana H. writes: What is the best present to give your former college roommate approximately two weeks before she gives up chocolate for Lent?

A box of truffles from Maron Chocolates, hand-delivered with love from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.  

How do I know this?…

Abyssinia
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill, Walnut Hill, University City

229 S 45th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

e.lisa c. writes: the food is amazing!! my only advice is to order less not more. the injera bread has the capacity expand in your stomach without warning... ultimately giving rise to food children and the unwanted burp/regurg.

be prepared to wait close to an hour for…