Vegetarian in The City of Brotherly Love

Heading to Philly for a day trip to see the Barnes Collection next month.

I don't have a love for Tastykake. I don't have to eat at a vegetarian only restaurant.

Thoughts on where to go & what to eat? Dinner Wednesday night & Breakfast/Lunch on Thursday.

I loved Amada in what I think is called the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. I'm not a Philly expert but ate at this place several times over the course of 2 trips last year and if you're there on your own, they have bar seating along the open kitchen that was fun. (cute...uh I mean TALENTED chefs...) Can't speak for the veg only options but there was a focus on seafood so depending on your particular observance, this might be a good fit. It's one of the Garces group restaurants, although I will say that I enjoyed Amada more than my trip to Mercat here so take that for what it's worth. Enjoy

Amada
217-219 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19106
T 215-625-2450

It's been a couple years now but we had a great meal at Tria:

http://www.triacafe.com/menus/

Followed up with a stop (ok, several stops) here:

http://www.nakedchocolatecafe.com/

In a short trip to Philly last fall I was able to eat at both Zahav and Capogiro, and enjoyed both quite a bit. At Zahav, I remember the Crispy Haloumi and Fried Cauliflower as standouts.

Zahav
237 Saint James Place
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3936
(215) 625-8800
http://www.zahavrestaurant.com/

Capogiro Gelato Artisans
Multiple locations: Midtown Villiage, University City, Rittenhouse Square, Passyunk Scoop Shop
http://capogirogelato.com/