Tired of the negativity: What are your favorites things about Philadelphia? (Clark: park, steaks)

[alphamale]

Originally Posted by Marius Pontmercy

Really wish their were more Korean restaurants around Philly. I've never been to the ones up in Olney, but I've heard the neighborhood isn't the best.

Wajoe on Chestnut and 21st is pretty good. Their bulgoki is really good, and they make a great plate of japchae. There's also a new lunch place up on I think Walnut and like 11th/12th. Food was ok as well and I would go back for lunch if I was in the area and craving Korean food.

The neighborhood isn't too bad, now that Koreans have taken over.

They also have off street parking.

A bit pricey, but good food.

[Cnote11]

Originally Posted by portyhead24

There are many things I loved about the city but the one thing that stood out for me was the beautiful and historical architecture. Some of y'all take it for granted I'm sure but it's such a neat feeling to grow up in a place where most of the architecture was built within the past 60 years (with much of it in the past 10 years) and to suddenly be placed in a city in the U.S. with such unique and beautiful old buildings.

I agree! The ground is lovely as it is that sometimes I forget to look up, but when I do I'm in for a real treat. A lot of lovely buildings here.

Some other things I love
Mayor Nutter getting after tax evaders
Mayor Nutter reassessing the properties for tax purposes
2011 Murders as of today: 50
2013 Murders as of today: 25

A 50 percent decrease! That is something to love. So basically, one of my favorite things about Philadelphia is the way it is rapidly changing for the better!

[Cnote11]

...[T]he amount of places you can find quality produce in this city. Sook Hee, Asia Supermarket, OK Lee, Iovine Brothers, Whole Foods, Superfresh, all the farmers markets, etc. are all places you can find at least semi-decent produce with a good amount of variety. If one place is lacking that day, I know I can try one of the others. As someone who eats a lot of fruit, must always cook with vegetables, and needs two containers of cherry or grape tomatoes everyday, this makes me very happy!

[frankgn87]

no doubt. Philly is a foodie hotspot!

[Debbie1125]

Reading Terminal Market. There are so many great places to eat there. I especially like Dieners. Their BBQ chicken is the best.

[rraC ynnaD]

Originally Posted by alphamale

The neighborhood isn't too bad, now that Koreans have taken over.

They also have off street parking.

A bit pricey, but good food.

Yeah, the area doesn't look too bad at all.

We generally spend $110 (including tip) for four people. Ice cream is free.

[rraC ynnaD]

The Liberty Bell! What a unique piece of history and it's all ours.

[Cnote11]

The Quaker Meeting houses. They are very beautiful.

[K 22]

Philly is where, 11 years ago in one of the most epic sports press conferences ever, Allen Iverson was talkin' about practice. Not the game, not the game, not the GAME. He was talkin' about PRACTICE.

Not the game.


Philly also is home to my alma mater, Temple University.

[stressedCollegeGirl89]

Chestnut Hill. Downtown Manayunk. plenty of clases and courses to take @ community centers/scholls/colleges. H-Mart. a great mix of both city life (downtown Philly) and nature (Fairmount Park). Most important of all: it's not too close, yet not too far away from my family back in South Jersey