SATISFY YOUR TASTEBUDS IN GRADUATE HOSPITAL BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PHILLY HOME GIRLS

Over the past few years, the Graduate Hospital neighborhood has welcomed a number of amazing eateries into its boundaries. They make welcome additions to longtime strongholds with solidified history of satisfying appetites South of South! Whether you're craving a good old pizza or in the mood for something across the world, a late night bite or a sweet treat in the middle of the day, Graduate Hospital's got you covered!

FITZWATER STREET PHILLY BAGELS

One of 2016's runaway hits is Fitzwater Street Philly Bagels, which opened its doors at 2001 Fitzwater in September. It is owned and operated by fifth generation bagel maker, Aaron Wagner. In an effort to provide more Philadelphians with the delicious, quality bagels that he and his family provide at South Street Philly Bagels and Chestnut Street Philly Bagels. There are often crowds waiting out front on weekend mornings!

Images courtesy of Fitzwater Street Bagels: http://www.fitzwaterstreetphillybagels.com/

Bagels are a health food, right?

THE SIDECAR BAR AND GRILL

A couple blocks away, you'll find seriously the seriously popular Sidecar Bar and Grill, which has been a mainstay of Southwest Center City for more than ten years. They offer an array of craft beers, a menu of freshly-prepared food with rotating daily specials, and we welcome all neighbors, old and new, with a smiling staff, a weekday happy hour, weekend brunch, and warmer-month dog-friendly outdoor seating, as well as monthly events like High Gravity and A Wing Thing. Keep reading to find out which dishes are PHG tried and tested favorites!

Image courtesy of Sidecar: http://www.thesidecarbar.com/

MAGPIE ARTISAN PIES

Craving a sweet treat? Welcome to our world. Satisfy your sweet tooth and your soul at Magpie, where all pies are made from scratch. Their offerings rotate based on what's fresh and in season. Do your tastes lean more savory? Don't worry, you can get an individual serving of their savories, such as a white bean chili pot pie, smoked gouda mac and cheese pie, or chicken pot pie. They also offer pie-making classes and Friday Night Flights, where you can get three mini slices of pie for only $14!

OMG. Image courtesy of Magpie: https://www.iluvmagpie.com

ASK THE PHILLY HOME GIRLS: SO, WHAT ARE YOU ORDERING?

  • Jeanne: The Bees Knees cocktail at Pub and Kitchen (more so in Fitler Square), latkes at Honey's Sit 'N Eat, and the mushroom crepe at So Crepe!
  • Deirdre: The Sidecar. Nachos.
  • Kristin: A veggie burger and beer at Grace Tavern... also, the cappuccino at Ultimo. Bees Knees is my favorite, too!
  • Zoe: Lazaro's Pizza at 18th & South--among the top 3 non-pretentious pizza places in the city. Or a Burger at Sidecar.
  • Yujean: Little Spoon Cafe for brunch. Early risers, take note - it opens at 7am! Magpie is one of my favorite places in the whole city. I always order a slice of pie and a cup of rooibos tea. Nam Son Bakery's banh mi game is strong too. (Even Philly Mag agrees!)
  • Carly: Sweet Freedom Bakery - it's Philadelphia's first gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, and allergy-friendly bakery! They have amazing chocolate chip cookies!
  • Stefania: I like Sidecar too! Crispy goat cheese salad and probably mushroom dip.
Images courtesy of Ultimo: http://www.ultimocoffee.com/

AMERICAN SARDINE BAR:

Walk a little south of Graduate Hospital and stumble upon American Sardine Bar at 1800 Federal. According to food critic Craig Laban, they have the best onion rings in the city. He likes Sardine Bar so much, in fact, that it made his short list of Best Gastropubs and Beer Bars.

Image courtesy of American Sardine Bar: http://americansardinebar.com/

TI PENSO

One of the best things about living in Philadelphia is its amazing selection of BYOBs. South Street's Ti Penso is one such gem. It is right next to the University of Pennsylvania with close proximity to Fitler Square and Rittenhouse Square. Ti Penso is open for dinners and weekend brunch, with the pierogies being a popular pick. Bring your favorite bottle and have your next date night here!

Image courtesy of Ti Penso: http://www.tipensophiladelphia.com/

LIVE IN THE HEART OF IT ALL

1704 Christian

You can live in the center of all of these delectable locations. We're talking no more than a ten minute walk from any of the spots mentioned! 1704 Christian is in the center of Graduate Hospital neighborhood, linking you to South Street, Graduate Hospital, the Schuylkill River, and up and coming Point Breeze.

This home was completely renovated in 2005 and has been meticulously maintained since. In addition to the delicious spots mentioned above, get your green fix at nearby Julian Abele and Marian Anderson parks and the Schuylkill banks waterfront and walking trails. The Broad Street subway connects you to Center City and the stadiums and the South Street Bridge to West Philadelphia, home of CHOP, UPENN and Drexel. Perfect location, charm and convenience - nothing left to do but pack your bags!

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