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trucks, from gourmet, ethnic and everything in between, can be found in the City Hall
area. Because of Pennsylvania's arcane liquor laws, many restaurants are Bring Your
Own Bottle (BYOB).
Old City
Franklin Fountain
ICE CREAM$
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(
215-627-1899; 116 Market St; sundaes $10;
noon-11pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat;
)
One of the more romantic date spots in the city, especially on weekend nights, this old-
timey ice-cream parlor features locally grown fruit and huge sundaes.
Amada
SPANISH$$$
( 215-625-2450; 217 Chestnut St; tapas $6-20; 11:30am-10pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri, 5pm-
midnight Sat, 4-10pm Sun)
Run by renowned restaurateur Jose Garces. The long communal
tables foster a bustling, happening and loud atmosphere. The combination of bold and
traditional dishes (try the crab-stuffed peppers) is phenomenal.
Cuba Libre
CARIBBEAN$$$
( 215-627-0666;
www.cubalibrerestaurant.com
; 10 S 2nd St; dinner $15-24; 11:30am-11pm
Mon-Fri, from 10:30am Sat & Sun)
Colonial America couldn't feel further away at this fest-
ive, multistoried Cuban eatery and rum bar. The creative and inspired menu includes
Cuban sandwiches, guava-spiced BBQ, and savory black beans and salads tossed with
smoked fish.
La Locanda del Ghiottone
ITALIAN$$$
( 215-829-1465; 130 N 3rd St; mains $16; 5-11pm Tue-Sun)
The name means 'the Place of
the Glutton,' and chef Giussepe and Joe the head waiter encourage overeating. Small and
modestly designed, unlike other nearby trendy spots. Try the gnocchi, mushroom crepes
and mussels. BYOB.
Silk City Diner
DINER$$$
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