Philadelphia

Philadelphia plates up a diverse range of gastronomic delights, offering everything from modern bars and fine dining to simple street food and the humble cheesesteak.

For a well-rounded food experience, the Italian Market in Bella Vista is a must-visit destination. One of the oldest and largest open-air markets in America, the hub showcases flavours from around the world, including Mexican, Vietnamese, Korean and of course Italian, through a number of gourmet shops restaurants and fresh produce vendors.

Ranked as one of the ‘10 best foodie streets in America’, East Passyunk Avenue is a haven for food lovers. Coffee shops, gastropubs, Mexican cantinas and Japanese eateries line the road, alongside celebrated authentic Italian cafes, which are symbolic of the area’s roots. Referred to as Philly’s contemporary Restaurant Row, East
Passyunk is also home to famous Philly Cheesesteak rivals Pat’s and Geno’s. Operating in the same location for the past 40 years, Pat’s and Geno’s keep their grills running hot 24 hours a day in competition to serve customers the best cheesesteaks in the city.

Overflowing with bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants, the chic and compact Graduate Hospital neighbourhood facilitates a swift transition from day to night. During the day, the area is perfect for a family outing, while at night its collection of watering holes provides endless opportunities to wine and dine, with venues ranging from age-old institutions to innovative gastropubs. Most spots offer great local craft brews and well-constructed cocktails.

The trendy Northern Liberties neighbourhood is set abuzz after-hours, with an eclectic mix of international restaurants – including Spanish, Indian-American, Thai, Portugese and Greek – and a string of late-night pubs and bars.