Di Bruno Bros.. This two-level gourmet shop has a dazzling array of prepared foods, mouthwatering pastries, and creamy gelato. Sampling the wares can make for a good snack, but if you require something more substantial, head to the dining room upstairs. 1730 Chestnut St., Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. 215/665–9220. www.dibruno.com.
A "foodie heaven", this "gourmet-to-the-max" area market wows with a "bounty" of "excellent products", from specialty goods ("everything from beluga caviar to bottled egg cream sodas") and "artisanal" breads to "impressive" prepared foods and a "remarkable" cheese section elevated by "expert" staffers who dole out "generous" samples; "appetizing" displays are another reason it's a "must-visit",...
An Italian Market fave sells selected imported delights just off Rittenhouse Square:
The Deal
Di Bruno Brothers' at Rittenhouse Square is a compact version of the Italian Market gourmet shop, offering a choice collection of imported and house-made cheeses and meats, olive...
Not just a gourmet supermarket: A high-end department store of food and drink.:
In Short
Philly's favorite, Italian Market-born cheese shop hits the big time with this glossy, two-floor market and cafe in tony Rittenhouse neighborhood. A circular path winds past...