Ariana Afghan Cuisine In The Heart of Old City (Photos: Bill Zimmerman, PhillyBite)

Philadelphia, PA - Ariana's, nestled right in the heart of the old city at 134 chestnut street is a little gem of a restaurant owned and operated by a wonderful young woman who has been serving her Afghani specialties here for well over 19 years.

South Street Souvlaki - Authentic Greek and Mediterranean (Photo: FaceBook)

South Street Guide - South Street Souvlaki – For well over three decades, this South Street staple has been dishing out authentic Greek and Mediterranean fare such as stuffed peppers, souvlaki, gyros and falafel. 509 South Street, (215) 925-3026, southstreetsouvlaki.com

Buddakan - An Old City Shrine to Modern Asian Fare

Philadelphia, PA - Buddakan, Edamame dumplings and chocolate-filled bento boxes are available until midnight at restaurateur Stephen Starr’s ever-popular, always glamorous Old City shrine to modern Asian fare. 325 Chestnut Street, (215) 574-9440, buddakan.com