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type of rum in a cocktail. This Fairmount neighborhood gastropub takes the provenance
of its ingredients seriously. Spiel or no spiel, food and drinks are worth the wait. Bar
stays open till 1am.
La Viola ITALIAN$$$
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( 215-735-8630; 253 S 16th St, at Spruce St; mains $13; 11am-10pm Mon-Thu, to 11pm Fri &
Sat, 4-10pm Sun) Facing off across the street from one another are two La Violas - both
BYOB. The former is a cramped and unpretentious dining room, while the latter is larger
and more modern; the cuisine at both, however, is fresh and reasonably priced.
Continental DINER$$$
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( www.continentalmidtown.com ; 1801 Chestnut St; mains $10-20) A fashionably mod update on
a diner, Continental boasts hip crowds, eclectic, fusiony tapas and specialty cocktails.
Dishes are hit or miss, from a satisfying quinoa salad to a mediocre lunchtime Asian
bento box. Another location on Market St.
Luke's Lobster SEAFOOD$$$
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(130 S 17th St; sandwiches $10-17; 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat) For an authentic
taste of a Maine lobster, crab or shrimp roll, head to this casual 'shack' in the Ritten-
house Sq area.
Morimoto JAPANESE$$$
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( 215-413-9070; 723 Chestnut St; mains $25; 11:30am-10pm Mon-Fri, to midnight Fri & Sat)
Morimoto is high concept and heavily stylized, from a dining room that looks like a fu-
turistic aquarium to a menu of globe-spanning influence and eclectic combinations. A
meal at this Iron Chef regular's restaurant is a theatrical experience.
Parc Brasserie FRENCH$$$
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( 215-545-2262; 227 S 18th St; mains from $23; 7:30am-11pm, to midnight Fri & Sat) This
enormous polished bistro is in a prime people-watching spot on Rittenhouse Sq. Brunch
and lunch menus hit the right notes and are good value.
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