University City Dining Days In University City District Philadelphia

'Exploring Restaurants In University City District With Set Prices' Just as there is Philadelphia Restaurant Week in several areas of Philadelphia, the University City District has their own version called University City Dining Days. University City Dining Days, in its 15th year, is from July 18 to 28, 2019. Guests can visit new restaurants they might never have tried or maybe visit one of their favorites, and enjoy pre-fixe three-course dinner specials for one of three different … [Read more...]

Dim Sum House In University City

'A Hidden Gem In University City' Dim Sum House might not look like much when you first approach the building or even when walking up to the second floor, but once upstairs, the inside decor of this place has a modern look and its very nice and clean. It even gets better once you have tried the food. Located at 40th and Chestnut in University City, this establishment opened on January 11, 2017 by Jane Guo and Jackson Fu. This mother and son duo also own and operate Jane G's Restaurant … [Read more...]

Pod Restaurant – Sushi Restaurant in Philadelphia

'Futuristic Japanese Dining - 未来的な和食食事' The Pod Restaurant, located in University City, opened its doors in 2000. Even though it's on the University of Pennsylvania campus; the crowd spans multiple age groups. The Pod Experience & Atmosphere A fun, live, entertaining restaurant-bar that allows your imagination to run freely while having some excellent sushi. The restaurant was designed by the Rockwell group in a futuristic space with three sleek pods to dine in and a conveyor belt with … [Read more...]

White Dog Cafe in University City

'Foods Made with Healthy Ingredients from Local Farms' White Dog Cafe is a bar and restaurant located in the University City section of Philadelphia. Founded by social activist Judy Wicks and opened in September 1983, it was sold to Marty Brims in 2009. Yet Wicks stays in contact with the Cafe to help continue the business's methods of sustainability now and in the future. White Dog Cafe Experience & Atmosphere White Dog Cafe is located in a beautiful section of University City and is … [Read more...]

New Deck Tavern in University City

'University City's Irish Pub' The New Deck Tavern, which is an Irish pub and restaurant, is located in the middle of the University of Penn's campus and about a block away from Drexel University in University City. New Deck Tavern Experience & Atmposhere The New Deck Tavern, which is often referred to as the The Deck, has a very authentic pub feel to it. Many of the bartenders are natives of Ireland.  This establishment was originally located on the 3400 Block of Walnut Street, with a … [Read more...]

Baby Blues BBQ in Philly

'Fine Southern Foods in University City' Baby Blues BBQ is a restaurant and bar which opened in October 2010. It's located in University City, near the University of Pennsylvania, which is one of the oldest universities. The original location in Venice Beach, California was first established in October of 2004 by former Philadelphians and brothers Steve and Danny Fischer, and Rick McCarthy, who is from New Jersey. They have two other locations in West Hollywood and San Francisco. Baby Blues … [Read more...]