Photo: DaMò Pasta Lab Website

Philadelphia, PA - DaMò Pasta Lab, straightforward pasta, offered in two sizes, is the emphasis at this brand new Midtown Village location. The fare consists of tonnarelli cacio e Pepe, tagliatelle Bolognese, pesto sauce and gnocchi; guests may also build their plates.

Photo: Ambrosia BYOB Restaurant Facebook

Philadelphia, PA - Ambrosia BYOB Restaurant, Fitler Square’s newest Italian BYOB hotspot harkens back to what Philly does well, small eating places accompanied by a neighborhood feel. Try the Handmade bread, and pasta plates complement by roasted monkfish alongside mussels or even short ribs over polenta. 231 S. 24th Street, (215) 703-2010.

Photo Credit: Harp & Crown

Philadelphia, PA - Michael Schulson’s breathtaking Harp & Crown, restaurant, bar, and also underground bowling alley offers one of the cities very best weekend brunch. A beautiful, bi-level space which links two bars together, for New American, eats and yes a basement bowling alley.