I haven’t heard anything good. LaBan gave it one bell: http://www.philly.com/philly/restaurants/20071209_City_Grange.html I liked the concept too, but like Farmacia, it doesn’t matter what the concept is if the food... (3 replies, last updated by Beulah April 8, 2008)

Philadelphia Fish and Co. is surprisingly good as is Estia. Hope you fare better at Farmacia than we did... (9 replies, last updated by Beulah December 21, 2006)

do’s seem to be La Vineria, 647 Dinner Club, Camarico, La Brigada and La Farmacia. Possibly Juana M. Not very interested in trekking up to Palermo. What is best in Puerto Madera – preferably fish? Katrine? Does any... (5 replies, last updated by bronwen September 4, 2008)

of the farmacia on the street that radiates off the zocalo from the corner where Casa di la Abuela is—one block west of the zocalo (speaking of which, their food is pretty mediocre. I had some hideous chiles rellenos... (1 reply, last updated by adamandeve December 22, 2004)

OK, I can help a little. If you’re from LA (LAWoman) then take off El Vez — you already have amazing Mexican food in LA. L’Angolo and Caffe Casta Diva are both good BYO Italian. If you have reservations for... (5 replies, last updated by Buckethead September 7, 2006)

Hey there, LA hound here looking for some good Philly restaurant suggestions. One of my buddies (who lives in Center City) is getting married in a couple of weeks and I thought it would be fun to give the happy couple a few (4-5)... (11 replies, last updated by DanielleM July 7, 2006)

. You get a lot of high quality food for the money so bring a big appetite. I’m not a big fan of Farmacia and have been there a number of times for work lunches. The service is usually super slow. (11 replies, last updated by bluehensfan May 4, 2009)

place Race Street Cafe. I’ve had great brunches lately at Farmacia but can’t vouch for it as a dinner spot. Also, Campos is great for a cheesesteak, hoagie, or other italian sandwich. (5 replies, last updated by Hansel February 8, 2009)

Viridiana is awesome. Botin is good for suckling pig, yes its touristy but the pig is good there Casa Lucio is a must, very traditional and you might run into some celebrities there Haven´t been to the others... As far as additions:... (20 replies, last updated by internationalfoodie April 1, 2008)

I’m looking for somewhere to celebrate this Wednesday in center city. Price range is moderate (not looking for LaCroix, Le Bec Fin, etc. expensive) or a little above and would like it to be quiet, not showy atmosphere. Any... (8 replies, last updated by lagreen May 16, 2008)

@ La Huerta. Sweetbreads from either of the Bakeries. Cool/Strange Chachkies from FARMACIA MILLION DOLLAR next store on the corner of Broadway/3rd. (13 replies, last updated by weebie May 7, 2006)

if possible, but this is certainly okay. Places that have come up (and I have no idea if a reservation would even be possible at this late date): Bliss, Farmacia, Estia, Horizons and Ansill. I think they will eat almost any... (11 replies, last updated by hhshames October 8, 2007)

, however, is still good after all these years, but I don’t know that I’ll be going back anytime soon. Have others had similar experiences? The ironic thing is that we attended after Craig LaBan’s talk at the... (7 replies, last updated by spyturtle008 December 17, 2006)

Absolutely drive across the border to Arturo’s and park in their lot. Also good is La Fogata, where you should get the mixed grill and charro beans. There are dining rooms up over several of the larger stores, most notably... (8 replies, last updated by bpdhlbrg January 30, 2009)

Welcome to Philadelphia! Le Bec Fin is worth it..........I really like their prix fix lunch Pif in south philly XIX (Nineteen) atop the Bellvue Hotel just got a really great review Farmacia www.farmacia.com Are you staying in Philly... (21 replies, last updated by mazza3 August 2, 2006)