This chic wine bar makes for a nice watering hole in the afternoon when it's half empty. Hardwood floors, brick walls, and racks of wines make the indoor space appealing, but when the place fills, you might head for the pretty back patio.
Ask locals about this restaurant and wine bar and you'll hear about the Zinc burger, popularly known as the "crack burger" because it's supposedly so addictive. In fact, it could be habit-forming (smoked cheddar, Bibb lettuce, and spicy tomato aioli), but don't order it as such -- the restaurant staff has heard it before and isn't fond of the moniker. I particularly like the steak and frites,...
Known primarily as a piano store since 1900, this store (formerly called Jacobs Music Co.) is Center City's best source of sheet music for classical and pop musicians alike.
A polished downtown spot with the feel of a neighborhood bar.:
The Scene
Inside the century-old building, the metal bar is surrounded on either side by floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked with bottles. An adjoining room and enclosed courtyard provide...