The Melrose Diner a South Philly Institution ( Photo: G. Widman for Visit Philly)

Philadelphia, PA - Melrose Diner - The slogan at the Melrose Diner, a 70-plus-year-old South Philly institution, is “Everybody who knows goes to Melrose.” And, on weekend nights, it seems like every Philadelphian does. Booths here are shared, peach pies are homemade and the longtime servers are no-nonsense. (215) 467-6644 Details: 1501 Snyder Ave, (215) 467-6644.

Photo: Red Owl Tavern

Philadelphia, PA - The Red Owl Tavern, situated across from Historical Independence Hall, is bringing back it is popular, seafood-filled, Lobster Bakes for only $25 every Monday, through Labor Day.

FringeArts New Menu and Concept

Philadelphia, PA - La Peg at FringeArts debuted a new menu from new Executive Chef Mike Maronski. The menu builds on classic American dishes, complementing La Peg’s beloved Yankee Pot Roast and Fast Food Burger with an assortment of approachable versions of familiar, crave-able fare, perfect as a meal before a FringeArts performance or outside in their popular Haas Biergarten.