Philly's Best Eats & Drinks: Bella Vista & Italian Market

Bella Vista/Italian Market (Between 6^th & 11^th Streets, South Street to Washington Avenue)

Breakfast & Lunch:

• Famous 4^th Street Delicatessen –Classic, 90-something Jewish deli known for its popularity among pols—and its mammoth portions: huge omelets, baseball-sized matzoh balls, Frisbee-esque black-and-white cookies. No Wi-Fi. 700 S. 4^th Street, (215) 922-3274, famous4thstreetdelicatessen.com
• Fitzwater Cafe – Vintage gas station turned into quaint breakfast and lunch spot for airy French toast, crunchy-topped banana muffins, and roast pork sandwiches. No Wi-Fi. 728 S. 7^th Street, (215) 629-0428
• Sabrina’s Cafe –Fancier-than-a-diner spot is known for its breakfast-all-day menu of mega omelets, huge pancakes, and huge salads. Yes, Wi-Fi. 910 Christian Street, (215) 574-1599, sabrinascafe.com

Late-Night Food & Drink:

• The Good King Tavern –Bustling tribute to French pub fare; the glass or pitcher serves wine. Yes, Wi-Fi. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (menu until 1 a.m. daily) 614 S. 7^th Street, (215) 625-3700, thegoodkingtavern.com
• Royal Tavern –Awesome burgers, piled-high nachos, vegan Sloppy Joes and meatloaf sandwiches, lots of beers; always busy, usually loud. Yes, Wi-Fi. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (menu until 1 a.m. daily). 937 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 389-6694, royaltavern.com

You Gotta Try:

• John’s Water Ice –Circa-1945 summertime tradition transforms lemons, pineapple or chocolate, plus sugar and frozen water, into water ice—known elsewhere as “Italian ice.” So. Refreshing. 701 Christian Street, (215) 925-6955, johnswaterice.com
• Di Bruno Brothers –Italian Market’s cheese, cured meats, and gourmet condiment shop (with newer Rittenhouse, Washington Square, and the Comcast Center). Request samples. 930 S. 9^th Street, (215) 922-2876, dibruno.com

East Passyunk (South Philadelphia, between Wells Fargo Center and Center City)

Breakfast & Lunch:

• Artisan Boulanger Patissier – Just-like-Paris baguettes, decadent chocolate (and pistachio) croissants, banh mi, and strong coffee (including Vietnamese iced). No Wi-Fi. 1218 Mifflin Street, (215) 271-4688
• Plenty –Cafe and bar, with an all-day menu of chorizo-and-egg sandwiches, pulled-pork panini, beet-cured salmon, and wine cocktails. Yes, Wi-Fi. 1710 E. Passyunk Avenue, (267) 909-8033, plentyphiladelphia.com
• South Philly Barbacoa –Authentic Mexican lamb tacos, right down to the tortillas made with home-ground masa. No Wi-Fi. 1703 S. 11^th Street, (215) 694-3767

Late-Night Food & Drinks:

• Cantina Los Caballitos – Modern Mexican—vegan fajitas, mahi mahi tacos, tequila flights and fresh-fruit margaritas inside and on the patio. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily (menu until 1 a.m.). 1651 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 755-3550, cantinaloscaballitos.com
• Garage – Canned craft beers, pinball, Skee-Ball, and a rotating food truck in an old auto repair shop. No Wi-Fi. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; noon-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (food carts until 11 p.m.). 1231-1233 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 278-2429, garagephilly.com
• Pub On Passyunk East (P.O.P.E.) –Microbrews and a jukebox stuffed with early rock—hipster haven. The menu includes a fried tomato-topped burger and vegan cheesesteak. Yes, Wi-Fi. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily (menu until 1 a.m.). 1501 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 755-5125, pubonpassyunkeast.com

You Gotta Try:

• Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks – South Philly’s dueling landmark cheesesteak stands (Pat’s is the inventor), across the street from each other, both open 24/7. Pat’s, 1237 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 468-1546, patskingofsteaks.com; Geno’s: 1219 S. 9^th Street, (215) 389-0659, genosteaks.com

Philly's Best Eats & Drinks: Northern Liberties & Fishtown

Northern Liberties/Fishtown (North of Old City/Center City East)

Breakfast & Lunch:

• Honey’s Sit N Eat – Homey Southern-Jewish diner for latkes with grits, challah French toast, veggie burgers, Reubens, drop biscuits with sausage gravy, and limeade. Cash only. No Wi-Fi. 800 N. 4^th Street, (215) 925-1150, honeyssitneat.com
• La Colombe – Home base for the world-renowned roasting company in giant Fishtown warehouse with cafe, bakery, tasting room, a roasting facility, and distillery. No Wi-Fi. 1335 Frankford Avenue, (267) 479-1600, lacolombe.com
• Pizza Brain – Quirky cool brick-oven pie shop doubles as a museum for the world’s largest collection of pizza-related memorabilia. No Wi-Fi. 2313 Frankford Avenue, (215) 291-2965, pizzabrain.org

Late-Night Drinks:

• Standard Tap – Draft-only gastropub stalwart highlights Philly-area brews in its 20-beer rotation and sources menu ingredients regionally. Yes, Wi-Fi. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. daily (menu until 1 a.m.). 901 N. 2^nd Street, (215) 238-0630, standardtap.com
• Mad Rex, the first post-apocalyptic-themed restaurant located in Philadelphia’s Fishtown section directly across from Sugar House Casino, is now officially open to the public.1000 Frankford Ave St.

Late-Night Eats:

• Loco Pez – Ten kinds of tacos, giant nachos, bacon-wrapped Mexican Street Dog, 36 sipping tequilas. No Wi-Fi. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily (menu until 1 a.m.). 2401 E. Norris Street, (267) 886-8061, locopez.com
• Silk City – One-third diner, one-third club (Questlove spins here), and one-third beer garden, with American fare. No Wi-Fi. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. 435 Spring Garden Street, (215) 592-8838, silkcityphilly.com

You Gotta Try:

• Pizzeria Beddia – Anointed “the best pizza in America” by Bon Appétit, cash-only pizzeria serves a tiny menu of 16-inch pies, and when they’re sold out for the day, that’s it. Check Twitter for new ingredients and menu changes.No Wi-Fi.115 E. Girard Avenue, pizzeriabeddia.wordpress.com

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Philly's Best Eats & Drinks: Midtown Village & Washington Square

Midtown Village/Washington Square West (Center City, East of Broad Street)

Breakfast:

• Scratch Biscuits – Southern biscuits layered with house-made breakfast sausage or scrapple, sage cream gravy, salted molasses butter, all sorts of eggs. Yes Wi-Fi. 1306 Chestnut Street, (267) 930-3727, eatscratchbiscuits.com
• Talula’s Daily – Quaint spot on Washington Square for counter-served espresso drinks, precious pastry and petite egg sandwiches; pretty tables, indoors and out. Yes Wi-Fi. 208 W. Washington Square, (215) 592-6555, talulasdaily.com

Lunch:

• Garces Trading Company – Spacious and sunny, chef Jose Garces’ casual market eatery prides itself on its duck-fat enriched, Chicago-style pizzas, creative salads. Good for groups. Yes Wi-Fi. 1111 Locust Street, (215) 574-1099, garcestradingcompany.com
• Barbuzzo –Mediterranean bistro draws crowds for toasted walnut pesto, short-rib and pork meatballs, life-altering salted caramel budino dessert. No Wi-Fi. 110 S. 13^th Street, (215) 546-9300, barbuzzo.com
• Jake’s Sandwich Board – Belly-busting sandwiches, including a half roast pork, half bacon, part sriracha and sharp provolone. Good for groups. No Wi-Fi. 122 S. 12^th Street, (215) 922-0102, jakessandwichboard.com

Late-Night Eats:

• Double Knot – Underground brick-walled speakeasy-style izakaya serves impressive roster of sushi and sashimi, robatayaki, dumplings and bao buns, international boat drinks. Good for groups. Yes Wi-Fi. 7 a.m.-midnight for DNC. 120 S. 13^th Street, (215) 631-3868, doubleknotphilly.com
• Franky Bradley’s – Dimly lit, purposely kitsch two-level restaubar serves smoky wings, big burger, rich Cubano, South Philly pierogi—and dancing. Good for groups. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. daily (hours might extend for DNC). 1320 Chancellor Street, (215) 735-0735, frankybradleys.com
• Strangelove’s – Another great beer bar with great bar food: fish and chips, oyster po’boys, beer-braised chicken and fries galore. Good for groups. No Wi-Fi. 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday (menu until midnight). 216 S. 11^th Street, (215) 873-0404, strangelovesbeerbar.com

Late-Night Drinks:

• Charlie was a sinner. – All-vegan hangout, where guests chase small global plates with chartreuse-spiked wheatgrass (or a Weyerbacher). Yes Wi-Fi. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. daily (menu until 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; midnight Friday and Saturday). 131 S. 13^th Street, (267) 758-5372, charliewasasinner.com
• McGillin’s Olde Ale House – On a side street near City Hall, Philly’s oldest continuously operating pub draws pitcher-drinkers. Good for groups. free wi-fi. Just link to: "free beer". 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. 1310 Drury Street, (215) 735-5562, mcgillins.com
• Woody’s Bar – One of Midtown Village’s original gay bars is big, busy and full of guys and good times. Yes Wi-Fi. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. 202 S. 13^th Street, (215) 545-1893, woodysbar.com

You Gotta Try:

• Capogiro Gelataria – National Geographic called the 27 flavors of gelato here the best they’ve had outside Italy. Yes Wi-Fi. 119 S. 13^th Street, (215) 351-0900, capogirogelato.com