OT- Philly info needed

[TNT]

Hi- I will be attending a math convention in Philadelphia in a few weeks. We will be staying on Market Street at the Marriott. Any info you can give me on things not to miss- places to eat- etc. will be greatly appreciated. I knew I would get the best information from you guys.

Twila

 

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[riandei]

I live in Jersey but worked in philly for 17 years ... (was laid off 2 years ago)

 

what kinda food you looking for ???

 

cheese steak, hoagie junk food or

 

nice dinner wine great atmosphere ???

 

would be happy to oblige ... there are tons of things in that area ... the Marriott is directly across the street from the Reading Terminal Market ... (I think they have a web site -- do some searching) but the market has everything from ice cream to penna. dutch vendors to a full service diner right in side ... Termini's italian bakery ... dont miss the cannoli's ...D'Nicks roast pork sandwichs ... mmm mmm mmm ... be sure to order it LOADED with sharp provelone cheese and roasted peppers ... O MY GOD

the market is NOT open every day and the Penna dutch vendors are only there on thurs fri sat (I think)

 

have fun

[megr1125]

I agree......Reading terminal mkt..>YUMMMY!!

 

Go to the constitution center, take a tour...a bunch stop right outside the marriott.

 

If you like ice cream, there is a gerlato place at 13th & sansom...couple blox from the marriott...capogiro i think is the name. YUM.

 

LOADS of great restaurants....there is one called Jones....short walk from the marriott. Very funky, very good food. Like modern comfort food. You just have to go.

 

I agree about the pork sandwiches!!!

 

meg

 

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[TNT]

Reading Terminal is a definite stop now! I've never had a cannoli, but have always heard of them. I will definitly try one. The pork sandwich will also be ordered!. We'll check out Jones' also. All my meals are paid for so we will probably eat pretty good places for lunch and a little upscale for dinner. My husband will be with me.

I saw something that looked like an English/Topless bus tour. Know anything about that- looked interesting. Could get on and off at leisure.

Keep the ideas coming. We'll be there for five days.

 

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[This message was edited by TNT on 04-03-04 at 03:07 PM.]

[bassetdaddy]

I don't know if you watch the TV show "Iron Chef" on cable, but one of the Iron Chefs has a restaurant in Philly (723 Chestnut Street) that is exquisite.

 

http://www.morimotorestaurant.com/main.html

 

Had dinner there a few weeks ago on business and it is a very interesting experience if you like Asian food.

[krob]

Here are a few suggestions:

 

Upscale lunch

 

The Palm 215-546-7256

200 S. Broad St.

 

The Fountain at the Four Seasons

Not to be missed if your expense account allows it!

 

215-963-1500

1 Logan Square

 

Dinner

 

Capital Grille (steakhouse)

215-5459588

1338 Chestnut St.

 

Roy's (Hawaiian influence, nice atmosphere) 215-988-1814

134 S. 15th St.

 

Sussanah Foo (Gourmet Asian - great place)

215-545-2666

1512 Walnut Street

 

All are business casual dress except The Fountain at the Four Seasons - jackets required for men.

 

Don't forget to sample some of Philly's favorites - cheesteaks, soft pretzals and Tastykakes

 

The Mariott is a very nice hotel - enjoy yourself. I second the vote for a visit to The Reading Terminal for a quick meal.

 

Any more questions - please ask - I'm in Phila. all the time.

[NJGRANNY]

You've got to try a good Philadelphia hoagie or sub - whatever they call them over there. The bread they use is terrific!

[krob]

Forgot to mention this in my previous post - if you really want to get the most out of your visit to Philadelphia, get a copy of Philadelphia Magazine at your local Barnes and Noble or Borders book store. Filled with restaurant descriptions and points of interest. If you can't find one, let me know and I'll send one to you.

[H2Osign]

If you're into history, the Constitution Center is fairly new, but getting great comments. Of course there is the Liberty Bell too.

 

You really should check out the Art Museum and act like Rocky. Remember him running up the stairs! We also have a Rodan museum close by. There is a tour bus you can jump on and off from. You might try www.septa.com for more info on that. Restaurant reservations are sometimes difficult to come by so call soon.

 

Have fun. BTW is that the one for Math Teachers?

 

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[TNT]

Gosh!- I might have to stay longer to get all this in. Yes- it is the convention for math teachers.

I must say I was a little disappointed when I found out we would be going to Philadelphia this year. The last three years have been Orlando, Las Vegas, and San Antonio. I was hoping for somewhere warm. But, I must admit- after chatting with you all and reading information I'M PRETTY EXCITED- CAN'T WAIT!!!

I will look for a copy of Philadelphia magazine. Thanks so much krob.

 

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[krob]

One more thing - If your visit includes the weekend and you have time, you might want to take a ride to Atlantic City. The Borgata Hotel opened this past summer and has great restaurants and a nice casino. If you go, try the Homestead Steakhouse or Ombra (Northern Italian food). Atlantic City is about an hour from Phila.

[travellgirl]

I agreee about Morimoto's. You have to go there. It was wonderful.

[serene56]

Wawa for a cup of coffee. There is starbucks and dunkin donuts but the wawa makes a mean cup of coffee. (thats where you can get hoagies too. But any vendor does them cheaper down there--same with a cheese steak. (you will find them on every street corner)

 

Anyone familiar with Bertuccis Pizza-- yum

 

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[megr1125]

I agree...Wawa coffee...YUM!

 

Roys & Cap Grille are good, but they are chains. However, if you don;t have one where you are, by all means, try them.

 

Hmm, AC would be good...not sure if you will have a car. Not a long drive. Not sure if NJ transit still goes there. (train/bus).

 

There are a bunch of tours, old town trolley, Phila Ducks, (You go by alnd, then by sea in the same thing!!)-they are all good.

 

Septa did have something called Phlash. Its purple, cheap, goes everyplace and kind of a 2-cent tour!

 

There is also the phila zoo and across the river in NJ is the awuarium and the uss NJ battleship. There is a river link ferry that takes you over.

 

If you like baseball, there is a brand new ballpark.

 

You are really coming at a good time. Oh, i heard on the radio yesterday that there is a website called disceringtravler.com (not sure if i can say that!) BUT they just did a newsletter all about phila! maybe you can order a copy.

 

have fun

 

meg

 

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[riandei]

hoagies ...

 

Primo Hoagie ... there is one in center city but not sure of the address

 

bar none ... the best hoagie in the city

 

for dinner try FORK ... I have not been to moromito's but heard it is good but pricey...Fork is located on Market street at about 3rd street (olde city) .. .the olde city area is now the NEW hotspot for restaurants ... also check out Budakahn (sp) on chestnut between 3rd and 4th ... pricey but FAN TAS TIC

[shamrox91]

The Primo's hoagie in Center City is on Chestnut St, between 20th and 21st but closer to 21st. How many days are you staying and how much free time will you have? The Constitution Center should be a nice trip, it has only been open since July 4th of last year. As a previous poster said, the Phillies just opened a new ballpark yesterday and looks very nice. Not sure what type of food you like but if you want an Irish pub/restaurant atmosphere, check out Tir Na Nog on 16th St. Very nice and good food. For shopping head over to Liberty Place at 16th and Market. The shops there are nicer than the ones in the Gallery which is closer to the Marriott. Also a nice stroll would be along Walnut St. There are many restaurants and shops there and at 18th and Walnut, you'll come across Rittenhouse Square which is a nice park. They were filming a Cameron Diaz movie there yesterday, not sure how much longer the shoot will last in Philly. The movie is called "In Her Shoes" which is a book by Jennifer Weiner, a former Philadelphia Inquirer writer.

If you need any other help, let me know. I live in Philly and work in Center City.

[firefighter75]

For lunch or dinner, City Tavern is a great stop. It's a recreation of the 18th century tavern that the founding fathers and continental congress used to meet after the busy work day.

 

www.citytavern.com

 

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[TNT]

Thanks so much. Now we are having a problem trying to figure out how we will get all this in. We like most types of food and like trying new things.

We would like to go to Atlantic City, but wasn't sure how to get there. We were hoping that there would be a tour that would take us there for the day, but haven't had any luck finding one.

I bought the issue of Philadelpha yesterday. I'm reading it now!

 

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[CruisinBabe]

Altantic City is very, very easy to get to from Philadelphia. Just cross over the Ben Franklin Bridge to Rt. 42 south which runs into the Atlantic City Expressway. The AC Expressway dumps you right in the middle of all the action. If you really want to go, ask the hotel conciege (sp?) they can give you directions or info about buses going down there. Buses run to and from AC on a regular basis out of Philly. And if you do go, I recommend checking out the new Borgata.

 

I also recommend checking out a Phillies game at the new Citizens Bank Park. You can buy tickets in advance on the Phillies website which I recommend doing because many of their games are selling out way in advance due to the new ballpark.

 

Also - Don't forget to visit Independence Hall (it's right near the Constitution Center).

 

And.... check out www.phillymag.com for a listing of the "best of philly" (restaurants, bars, shops, entertainment... anything you need really)

 

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[TonyaJune]

Twila, If you like live down home blues music and southern cooking, you have to try Warm Daddy's Blues Restaurant located at Front and Market Streets. The babyback ribs, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatos and cornbread are outstanding! WOW, now I'm hungry!

 

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[ebk2795]

And, if you are a chocolate lover, you can't miss Lore's Chocolates on 7th Street, directly south of Market.

[TNT]

I'm going to make sure I take lots of clothes with elastic!

 

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[CRUIS-ONE]

All of the above are why I love Philadelphia. Hi Folcroft, Sharon Hill here.

[pjm327]

Being from Philly area many years ago there is one thing I would recommend you do. You have not been to Philly till you have an original Pat's cheesesteak "wit or without". It is in South Philly not far from downtown. The website explains it all and gives you directions to the real taste of Philly. Enjoy!

http://www.patskingofsteaks.com/cheesesteak.htm

 

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[serene56]

If transportation is an issue.. Septa has a day pass that can get you around the city for 5 something for the day.

 

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