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Brendan’s Liked Places
Magpie is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

1. Magpie

1622 South St (btw 16th & 17th), Philadelphia, PA
Dessert Shop · Rittenhouse Square · 20 tips and reviews
Pure Fare is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

2. Pure Fare

119 S 21st St (btw Sansom & Walnut), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Center City West · 64 tips and reviews
Miel Patisserie is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

3. Miel Patisserie

204 S 17th St (btw Walnut & Locust), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Rittenhouse Square · 49 tips and reviews
Border Springs Farm is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

4. Border Springs Farm

7.8
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Butcher · Chinatown · 4 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The gyro is fantastic. One of the best I've had. Americanized with thick, round and plentiful cuts of lamb, but I'm definitely not complaining. I'll be getting another very soon.

Stockton Farmers' Market is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

5. Stockton Farmers' Market

9.0
N Main St & Bridge St, Stockton, NJ
Farmers Market · 27 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The brisket and pulled pork at More Than Q is incredible. The macarons at Sciascia Confections are also worth the price. I really enjoyed the salted caramel and apricot.

Luke's Lobster is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

6. Luke's Lobster

8.8
130 S 17th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 65 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Their lobster roll makes me long for Maine. It's fantastic. A generous amount of lobster meat with mayo on a delicious roll. Wash it down with a bottle of ginger brew.

Peace A Pizza/Hope's Cookies is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

7. Peace A Pizza/Hope's Cookies

1125 E Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA
Pizzeria · 24 tips and reviews
Stateside is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

8. Stateside

8.5
1536 E Passyunk Ave (at Tasker St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 48 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The whiskey here is highly varied, but the food is what makes me want to go back. The steak tartare with a raw egg is wonderful as is the beef cheek. The menu always changes so enjoy the variations.

Talula's Table is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

9. Talula's Table

9.0
201 W State St., Kennett Square, PA
Gourmet Store · 22 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: You can't go wrong with any of the fresh sandwiches. They're always good as is the coffee. Don't forget to buy a few of their delicious vanilla macarons at the counter!

La Michoacana is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

10. La Michoacana

8.5
231 E State St, Kennett Square, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · 18 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The corn ice cream topped with chili powder is out of this world. You have to try it to understand how perfectly it works.

Hoagie Haven is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

11. Hoagie Haven

8.9
242 Nassau St (between Chestnut St and Pine St), Princeton, NJ
Sandwich Spot · 96 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: My ex-bf and I wandered in here and ordered the Heart Stop and the Mac Daddy sandwiches to go. We got drunk and then dug in. It was the best kind of mistake.

The Bent Spoon is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

12. The Bent Spoon

9.2
35 Palmer Sq W, Princeton, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · 147 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The little cupcakes are amazing! Also, get the Meyer lemon mascarpone ice cream when it's in season. It's guaranteed to become your favorite.

Fresh Works is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

13. Fresh Works

Bustleton Pike (Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA
Sandwich Spot · 3 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: When I can't make it to Philly for my cheesesteak from Dalessandro's or John's, this place is a very decent alternative. Order the 12 inch. It'll be plenty.

Famous 4th Street Delicatessen is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

14. Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

38 S 19th St (at Ranstead St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Center City West · 31 tips and reviews
Wine Italiano is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

15. Wine Italiano

Frenchtown, NJ
Sandwich Spot · 2 tips and reviews
Bowman's Hill Tower is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

16. Bowman's Hill Tower

9.1
New Hope, PA
Scenic Lookout · 9 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The view is incredible. $6 admission. Take lots of pictures!!!

Mom's Maxwell's On Main is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

17. Mom's Maxwell's On Main

8.9
37 N Main St (btwn State St & Court St), Doylestown, PA
Bar · 47 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: New Orleans in Bucks County! Order the boudin balls and the gumbo. Great craft beer list as well.

Meltkraft is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

18. Meltkraft

51 N 12th St (at Arch St), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 24 tips and reviews
The Foodery is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

19. The Foodery

7.1
324 S 10th St (at Pine St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Washington Square West · 25 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The best place to satiate your craft beer cravings in Center City. The Bruery, Dogfish Head, Lost Abbey, St. Bernardus...the gang's all here!

QT Vietnamese Sandwich is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

20. QT Vietnamese Sandwich

8.5
48 N 10th St (btw Arch St & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Chinatown · 35 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Wonderful banh mi sandwiches in the heart of Chinatown. Made with the freshest bread!

National Mechanics is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

21. National Mechanics

8.5
22 S 3rd St (btwn Market & Chestnut), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City East · 155 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Great beer selection! Only place I know that regularly has La Fin Du Monde.

Good Dog Bar & Restaurant is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

22. Good Dog Bar & Restaurant

8.7
224 S 15th St (btwn Walnut & Locust Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Avenue of the Arts South · 169 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: You can't go wrong with the Good Dog burger. Stuffed with Roquefort cheese, it's a messy delight.

Bobby's Burger Palace is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

23. Bobby's Burger Palace

3535 US Highway 1 (Marketfair Mall), Princeton, NJ
Burger Joint · 51 tips and reviews
The Franklin Bar is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

24. The Franklin Bar

112 S 18th St (btwn Chestnut & Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Cocktail Bar · Center City West · 141 tips and reviews
Hop Sing Laundromat is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

25. Hop Sing Laundromat

7.9
1029 Race St (btwn 10th & 11th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Speakeasy · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The Boston Healer is a knockout, but any drink is a great choice. You're going to get tipsy. Cash only AND be aware of the dress code/rules.

Sarcone's Bakery is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

26. Sarcone's Bakery

7.3
758 S 9th St (btwn Fitzwater & Catherine Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Bakery · Bella Vista - Southwark · 11 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: Tomato pie in the morning. Nothing better. Get there before 12 or you won't get any at all!

Brauhaus Schmitz is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

27. Brauhaus Schmitz

8.6
718 South St (at 8th St), Philadelphia, PA
German Restaurant · Washington Square West · 134 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: I love the pretzel and schnitzel here. When you order your beer go big! The bigger the mug the better.

Distrito is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

28. Distrito

7.7
3945 Chestnut St (at 40th St), Philadelphia, PA
Tapas Restaurant · Spruce Hill · 105 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: You've got to love the ceviche and the queso fundido.

Beck's Cajun Cafe is one of Brendan’s Liked Places.

29. Beck's Cajun Cafe

8.1
51 N 12th St (at Reading Terminal Market), Philadelphia, PA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Chinatown · 61 tips and reviews

Brendan R.Brendan Rastetter: The fried Mac n cheese balls and the gator gumbo are very good, but the bread pudding is the business. Probably one of the best I've had. The only place in Philly to buy Zapp's Voodoo Heat chips.