Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel
210 West Rittenhouse Square (Cross Street: Walnut Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(800) 635-1042
In Short
The well-loved Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix has made over another luxe hotel restaurant for the Rittenhouse. With a lovely treetop view of the square, the dining room offers gourmet warmth and subdued elegance. Diners select three, four or five dishes from a menu divided into four courses, to be served in any order. Heftier plates such as the beef tenderloin, tuna steak with fragrant salmis sauce, and lamb served with potato gnocchi are deftly executed.
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3808
2155741599
In Short
Located between Christopher Columbus Elementary School and the Italian Market, this former bakery is bright and cozy. A chandelier made from giant whisks hangs from the ceiling while artwork is displayed in a glass case in the front. For breakfast, choose from apple and sharp cheddar omelets, whole-wheat pancakes, homemade granola and tofu scramble. For lunch, try a turkey Reuben, vegetarian cheese steak, meat loaf platter, sweet potato fries and a mug of hot chocolate.