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Alma De Cuba
1623 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
A hot new addition to the heart of Philadelphia's upscale dining scene, Alma has joined the glamorous menu of romantic dining and singles watching arenas. Modern Cuban cookery gets electrifying with chef Douglas Rodriguez' "nuevo latino" stylings. Pushing yuca and tamal tropical traditions is Alma's menu of high-wattage seafoods, ceviches and designer quesadillas. Cooler than an episode of Miami Vice is the white-booth lined interior, in which everyone looks as seductive as the salsas. Rum glazes, black bean fantasies, sexy oyster creations and Habañera cocktails all make this a sexy Philadelphia food & nightlife experience.
Amada
217-19 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Bona fide rising star, Chef Jose Garces introduces the city's only authentic Spanish tapas bar & restaurant. Specialties of the house include Paella Valenciana for 2, Tapas a la Plancha & a variety of Sangria. Enjoy the flavors of Spain & "must see" Flamenco performances.
Astral Plane
1708 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19146
American. Since 1973, Philadelphia's Astral Plane has been dreaming up comforting food "For the Masses, not the Classes" in an eclectic Bohemian enclave, reminiscent of a 1920s drawing room and romantic with candlelight, fresh flowers and plush fabrics.
Brasserie Perrier
1619 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Georges Perrier, entrepreneur of Philadelphia's ultra upscale Le Bec-Fin, reinvented the brasserie, American-style and filled it with impeccable New World French cookery long on exceptional seafoods and sensuous presentation. Required dining for insiders, the brasserie's modern deco interior lets everyone look glamorous. An enlightened prix fixe lunch menu caters to the professional crowd, but those in search of fine dining will want to savor Perrier's big-shouldered entrées.
