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Real Estate
Realtor: Eric Fox
New Architecture: Leopard St. Condominiums
Neighborhood To Buy Real Estate: South Philly
Neighborhood to Rent: Midtown Village
Real Estate Agency: ReMax Cityspace
Fashion & Retail
Accessory Store: Arcadia Boutique
Antique Store: Vintage Modern
Beer Distributor: Foodery
NOTE TO READERS: While the Foodery has a wonderful selection of beers (See Also: Best Place to Buy a Mixed 6 Pack), Bella Vista was your Beer Distributor of Choice.
Bike Store: 5to9
Bookstore: The Book Trader
Card Shop: Papyrus
Clothing Boutique: Delicious Boutique
Cosmetic & Body Store: Sephora
Department Store: Daffy's
Florist: South Street Florist
Furniture Store: Ikea
Grocery Store: Trader Joe's
Home Store: Matthew Izzo
Jewelry Store: Tiffany & Co.
Kids' Store: Born Yesterday
Men's Clothing: Made to Order
Pet Store: Chic Petique
Record Store: AKA Music
Shoe Store: Guacamole
Tech Shop: Springboard Media
Vintage Store: Buffalo Exchange
Women's Clothing: Arcadia
Eyeglasses Retailer: Modern Eye
Jeans Store: Matthew Izzo
Art Store: Pearl
Skateboard Shop: Exit
Camera Retailer: Ritz
Body Piercing: Infinite
Photo & Digital Processing: Ritz
Recording Studio: Cheek's
Tattoo: Olde City
Local Designer: Carrie Collins
Thrift Store: Philly AIDS Thrift
Hardware Store: 10th Street Hardware
Sporting Goods Retailer: City Sports
Comic Book Store: Brave New Worlds
Magazine Selection: Barnes and Noble
Drycleaners: Yoon's Cleaners
Laundromat: U Do We Do on 42rd and Locust
Videostore: TLA
Frame Shop: Pearl
Ski Shop: Apres
Place to buy last minute gifts: AIA
Paper Goods Retailer: Paper on Pine
Intimate and Risque Apparel: Delicious
Health & Wellness
Facial: Courtney @ the Loews
Gym: Sweat Fitness
Health Store: Trader Joe's
Mani/Pedi: East End Salon
Massage: Balance in the Loews-Santana
Men's Grooming: Salon Thalia
Personal Trainer: Luke Shechtman
Pilates: Lithe
Salon: Salon Thalia
Spa: Toppers
Wax: Salon Thalia
Yoga: Bikram Yoga
Chiropractor: Dr. Kimberly Timmons
Dentist: Dr. Deborah Backiel
Colorist: Michael @ East End Salon
Haircut: Jess the Mess
Culture & Education
Academic University: University of Pennsylvania
Art Gallery: Always by Design
Dance Company: Koresh Dance Company
Cultural Event: Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
Educational Program: Curtain Call Creations
Movie Theater: Ritz Five
Museum: The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Performing Arts Venue: The Kimmel Center
Theatre Company: Lantern Theater Company
Entertainment & Nightlife
After Hours: TIE: Pure & Ruba
Bar: Bob and Barbara's
Be Seen: Johnny Brenda's
Beer List: Monk's
Cause a Scene: Tattooed Mom's
Cocktail List: Continental
Comedy Club: Helium
Gay Bar: Woody's
Gentlemen's Club: Delilah's
Happy Hour: Tattoed Mom's
Hotel Bar: Ritz Carlton
Jazz Club: Ortlieb's
Local Band: Philly Slick
Local DJ: DJ Deejay
Lounge: Silk City
Margarita: Cantina los Caballitos
New Bar: Yello'bar
New Club: Silk City
Night Club: Silk City
Outdoor Bar: Standard Tap
Pool Hall: North Bowl
Quizzo: Johnny Good Times
Sports Bar: Fox and Hound
Bachelor Party: Philly Roller Girls
Music Store: 8th Street Music
Drag Show: Bob and Barbara's
Music Venue: Johnny Brenda's
Bowling Alley: North Bowl
Meat Market: Tiki Bob's
Bar to Watch a Game: O'Neal's
Bar You've Never Heard Of: The Dive
Bar With Best International Scene: Bubble House Sundae
Low Key Bar In A Pretentious Area: Sugar Mom's
Every Day Special: Bob and Barbara's
Non-digital Jukebox: Tattoed Mom's
Open Mic Night: Silk City
Dance Party: Fast Cheap & Out of Control
Hip-Hop Club: Transit
Dive Bar: McGlinchey's
Local Comedian: Needles Jones
Karaoke Bar: Ray's Happy Birthday Bar
Relationships
Adult Store: The Pleasure Chest
Break Up Spot: Philly Roller Girls Bout
Bridal Store: Sabrina's
Engagement Spot: Philly Roller Girls Bout
First Date Spot: Philly Roller Girls Bout
Girls' Night Out: Philly Roller Girls Bout
Online Personals: Craigslist Missed Connections
Secret Rendezvous: Top of Whole Foods Parking Lot
Place to Buy First Date Outfit: Easy Pickins
Couples Counseling: Center for Families and Relationships
Food and Dining
African: Dahlak
American: Royal Tavern
Bakery: Isgros
Bar Food: Royal Tavern
Restaurant: Cantina Los Caballitos
Brunch: Honey's Sit and Eat
Burger: Royal Tavern
BYOB: Lolita
Café: Double Shots
Cheap Eats: Reading Terminal Market
Chinese: Penang
NOTE TO READERS: Penang is definitely delicious food, but its origins are Malaysian. Be sure to check out runner up Sang Kee for authentic Chinese cuisine.
Dessert Menu: Beau Monde
Diner: Silk City
French: Beau Monde
Greek: Dmitri's
Indian: Tiffin
Irish: Fergie's
Italian: Vetri
Japanese: Morimoto
Korean: Kim's BBQ
Late Night Menu: Royal Tavern
Mexican: Cantina Los Caballitos
Middle Eastern: Bitars
New Restaurant: Tiffin
Organic: White Dog Café
Outdoor Dining: Cantina Los Caballitos
Pizza: Lorenzo's
Power Lunch: XIX
Restaurant Design: Budakhan
Restaurant Worth the Drive: "Fuji (Haddonfield, NJ)"
Seafood: Dmitri's
Spanish: Amada
Splurge Restaurant: Morimoto
Steak House: Capital Grille
Thai: Pad Thai
Vegetarian: Horizon's
Vietnamese: Vietnam
Cheesesteak: TIE: Tony Luke's and Jim's
Hoagie: Sarcone's
Fries: Nodding Head
Wings: Moriarty's
Fried Chicken: Jones
Nachos: Cantina Los Caballitos
Pasta: Villa di Roma
Sushi: Raw
Coffee: The Last Drop
Milk Shake: Franklin Fountain
Bagel: South Street Bagel
Salad: Marathon Grill
Hummus: Bitars
Wraps: Wrap Shack
Ice Cream: Capogiro Gelato
Crepes: Beau Monde
Food and Drink Specials: Cantina Los Caballitos
Gourmet Retailer: DiBruno Brothers
Sandwich: Royal Tavern
Martinis: Continental
BBQ: Tommy Guns
Happy Hour: Tattoed Mom's
Pretzel: Philly Soft Pretzel Factory
Roast Pork: Tony Luke's
Noodle Bowl: TIE: Pho 75 and Vietnam
Small Plates: Bar Ferdinand
Restaurant with a View: Waterworks
Wines by the Glass: Tria
Wine Bar: Tria
Tea Bar: Remedy
Bloody Mary: Cantina Los Caballitos
Mimosa: Royal Tavern
Famers' Market: Reading Terminal Market
Lunch Special: Cantina Los Caballitos
Burrito: Cantina Los Caballitos
Falafel: Maoz
Place to Buy Mix 6 Packs: The Foodery
Romantic Spot: Waterworks