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Independence Al Fresco
With Independence Hall in the backdrop, diners at Independence Al Fresco at the Independence Visitor Center enjoy favorites like cheesesteaks, fresh salads and Italian water ice in a modern outdoor setting....
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Vango Lounge and Skybar
While diners enjoy the modern Asian décor and Japanese fusion fare at Vango Lounge and Skybar, the biggest draw during the warmer months is the upstairs deck—complete with oversized beds, outdoor seating and a not-to-be-missed view of the city skyline—where crowds mingle while sipping colorful cocktails....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Parc Brasserie
Stephen Starr’s Parc Brasserie sits on the edge of Rittenhouse Square and offers plenty of outdoor seating, making it a perfect spot for people watching. The stylish bistro serves classic French fare and signature cocktails....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Mercato
An old market is the setting for this boisterous corner bistro serving seasonally inspired Italian dishes....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Lolita
Lolita is a wildly popular bring-your-own-tequila restaurant serving up spicy Mexican cuisine in the emerging B3 neighborhood....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Continental
The creative cocktails and imaginative décor at Stephen Starr’s see-and-be-seen Continental makes the diner-turned-martini bar one of Historic Philadelphia’s hottest nightspots....
Credit: Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
Twenty Manning
Situated in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, Twenty Manning is a sleek restaurant and bar with an Asian-influenced menu of New American dishes....
Credit: Photo by K. Ciappa for GPTMC
Deuce Restaurant & Bar
Dining alfresco is a summertime pleasure at Deuce Restaurant & Bar, a hip bistro in Northern Liberties that has earned kudos for a menu that puts a modern spin on traditional pub favorites....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Brasserie Perrier
Signature cocktails and complementary hors d’oeuvres bring out the crowds to the lounge during happy hour at Brasserie Perrier, Georges Perrier’s stylish Walnut Street restaurant....
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