\u2013 <\/strong>Upscale Asian restaurant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019ve got a sweet tooth, grab a treat at the Franklin Fountain, Shane\u2019s Confectionery, ICI Macaron<\/strong>, or Tarte<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\nRittenhouse Square<\/strong><\/h4>\nMany of the hotels that delegates will be staying in are in this area.\u00a0 Rittenhouse Square has long been one of the most prestigious addresses in the city with the first house facing the square erected in 1840 and other grand mansions following.\u00a0 There are a wealth of caf\u00e9s, bars and restaurants in the area, including many of the more high-end restaurants in the city.<\/p>\n
\nParc<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Traditional French bistro fare in one of the most well-known restaurants in Philly.<\/li>\nThe Dandelion \u2013<\/strong> British style gastro pub.<\/li>\nPub & Kitchen \u2013 <\/strong>Wood-lined bar & restaurant specializing in burgers & Euro-American food.<\/li>\nHarp & Crown \u2013<\/strong> Gastropub serving new American style food.<\/li>\nEstia<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Stylish multi-room Greek restaurant.<\/li>\nDi Bruno Brothers<\/strong> \u2013 gourmet deli with many pre prepared meals.<\/li>\nBarclay Prime <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>High end steakhouse on Rittenhouse Square.<\/li>\nGran Caffe L\u2019Aquila\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Italian restaurant, coffee, gelato and market.<\/li>\nThe Love \u2013 <\/strong>Refined neighbourhood destination from featuring seasonal American fare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSouth Philadelphia<\/strong><\/h4>\nSouth Philadelphia has some of the city\u2019s most dynamic neighborhoods, along with some of the longest lasting restaurants in the city. This is also where two of the most famous, if not the best, Philly cheesesteak shops are located.<\/p>\n
\nRalph\u2019s<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Classic Italian founded in 1900.<\/li>\nThe Saloon<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Italian food in what they describe as a \u201csumptuous setting\u201d.<\/li>\nVilla di Roma<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>No reservation, cash only classic Philly Italian.<\/li>\nDante & Luigi\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 A Philadelphia landmark for over 110 years.<\/li>\nPietro\u2019s South Street<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Coal fired pizzas.<\/li>\nPats King of Steaks \u2013 <\/strong>Philly cheesesteak.<\/li>\nGeno\u2019s Steaks \u2013 <\/strong>Philly cheesesteak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOther Areas of the City<\/strong><\/h4>\nThere are many other neighborhoods further afield in Philadelphia that, if you have time, are well worth exploring. Some suggestions include:<\/p>\n
\nA La Mousse <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>A Japanese bakery offering various treats as well as a large selection of tea-based drink.<\/li>\nPrince Tea House <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>A super cute, modern tea house with a full menu of lunch dishes and snacks as well as teas and baked goods.<\/li>\nFederal Donuts (multiple locations) <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>You really can\u2019t go wrong with fried chicken, donuts, and coffee, and that\u2019s exactly what these local favourites serve. Their fried chicken sandwich is legendary, and their rotating selection of fancy donuts is always delicious.<\/li>\nSilk City Diner <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>A fun, kitschy diner with a great menu, plenty of vegan\/veggie\/gluten-free options, non-alcoholic beer, and a full bar.<\/li>\nLa Chinesca <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Trendy Mexican\/Chinese cuisine with great cocktails.<\/li>\nProhibition Taproom <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Solid nearby brewery for burgers and beer.<\/li>\nVan Leeuwen Ice Cream <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>A hip artisan ice cream shop with high-quality ice cream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nVegan and Vegetarian<\/strong><\/h4>\nPhiladelphia has a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan restaurants. A few suggestions include:<\/p>\n
\nHip City Veg \u2013 <\/strong>Multiple locations in downtown.<\/li>\nVedge \u2013 <\/strong>One of Philadelphia\u2019s most renowned vegetarian restaurants.<\/li>\nPure Sweets \u2013 <\/strong>100% organic, plant based, gluten-free restaurant near Rittenhouse square.<\/li>\n20th<\/sup> St Pizza \u2013 <\/strong>Vegan pizzeria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBars:<\/strong><\/h4>\nThere are a lot <\/em>of great bars in Philly, with these being just a small selection of those recommended.<\/p>\nOld City and Near the Convention Centre <\/strong><\/h4>\n\nYakitori Boy <\/strong>– This trendy karaoke spot has great food and cocktails but is a little pricey, so make sure to bring some friends to split the bill!<\/li>\nMilkBoy Philadelphia <\/strong>– Laid-back bar and cafe with an upstairs bar that hosts live music at night.<\/li>\nMcGillin\u2019s Olde Ale House <\/strong>– The oldest continually operating bar in the cit<\/li>\nBank & Bourbon <\/strong>– This one\u2019s for the whiskey lovers, with a large selection of bourbons and ryes.<\/li>\nFergie\u2019s Pub\u00a0 <\/strong>– <\/strong>TV free Irish pub.<\/li>\nIndependence Beer Garden \u2013<\/strong> A popular beer garden overlooking the Liberty Bell and Independence National Historic Park.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRittenhouse Square<\/strong><\/h4>\n\nVintage <\/strong>– An airy wine bar with small plates and a relaxed<\/li>\nGraffiti Bar <\/strong>– Semi-hidden outdoor bar with pan-Asian small plates.<\/li>\nFranklin Mortgage and Tr<\/strong>ust \u2013 <\/strong>Boutique hotel bar.<\/li>\nMonk\u2019s Caf\u00e9 <\/strong>\u2013 Belgian bar in downtown Philly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOther Areas<\/strong><\/h4>\n\nHop Sing Laundromat <\/strong>\u2013 Chic Chinatown cocktail bar with an international reputation and a strict reservation policy (it\u2019s worth a try!).<\/li>\nTattooed Mom\u2019s <\/strong>\u2013 Head down to South Street to one of the city\u2019s best dive bars with cheap drinks, a hearty menu of bar classics (plus tons of vegan options) and rock\u2019n\u2019roll d\u00e9cor.<\/li>\nMoriarty\u2019s Pub <\/strong>\u2013 Classic Irish pub. You will find a lot of Irish and British-inspired bars in Philadelphia!<\/li>\nSecond District Brewing \u2013 <\/strong>Philadelphia has a growing number of craft breweries. This one is in South Philadelphia and has a tap room open all week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTrade Union Organized coffee shops and more!<\/strong><\/h4>\nAs in many cities across the USA, there have been significant recent wins in organizing coffee shops and other establishments. Workers United Local 80 is leading this in Philadelphia, and they have kindly shared this current list of unionized locations where you can show support for local unions as well as get good coffee and more.<\/p>\n
There are eight union Starbucks shops in the city:<\/p>\n
\n10th<\/sup>\u00a0& Market St, located at 901 Market\u00a0St. (This is the closest unionized Starbucks to the Convention\u00a0Centre)<\/li>\n20th<\/sup>\u00a0& Market St, located at 1900 Market St<\/li>\n34th<\/sup>\u00a0& Walnut St, 3401 Walnut St.<\/li>\nPenn Medicine, located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd.<\/li>\n 9th<\/sup>\u00a0& South St, located at 600 9th St<\/li>\n22nd<\/sup>\u00a0& South St, located at 2201 South St.<\/li>\n12th<\/sup>\u00a0& Walnut St, located\u00a0at 1128 Walnut St.<\/li>\nBroad & Spring Garden, located at 490 North Broad St.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLocal 80\u2019s advice for interacting with Starbucks workers at\u00a0 unionized or not-yet-union locations is ordering drinks using the name \u201cUnion Strong\u201d and trying to talk union with them!<\/p>\n
Other unionized coffee chains in Philadelphia are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\nReAnimator Coffee<\/strong><\/li>\nUltimo Coffee<\/strong><\/li>\nElixr Roasters<\/strong>: Elixr has 2 locations that are quite close to the convention center, 315 N 12th St and 1600 Market St.<\/li>\nGood Karma Cafe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThere is also a union bagel shop, Korshak Bagels<\/strong>, and we have been told that they\u2019re the best bagels in Philly.<\/p>\nAnd there is even an organized Pizzeria, Eeva Pizza<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We are grateful to our friends at the Philadelphia Council of the AFL-CIO, Workers United Local 80 and Philadelphia based labour journalist Kim Kelly, as well as UNI staff, who have shared with us some of their recommendations on what to see, do, eat and drink while you are in Philadelphia \u2013 the City of […]<\/p>\n
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