Chef

Ben Puchowitz

"This tiny BYOB sushi bar tucked away on a side street has the best sushi in town. You can't go wrong with any of the specialty rolls, but the signature Vic is my favorite, topped with lobster salad and filled with shrimp tempura, crab sticks, and cucumber."

"I eat at Mama's about once a week. The place is always packed, exactly how you know it's good. I get my falafel sandwich extra spicy with the works. It's a healthy alternative for sandwich lovers."

"This burger is consistently satisfying. It's stuffed with blue cheese, and the burger meat itself has the perfect consistency. This place is also probably my favorite bar in the city. It has lots of industry people and a pool table on the third floor."

"There's tons of great Mexican joints down in South Philly, but for some reason I'm not sure of, I always find myself drawn to Veracruzana. The tacos al pastor have pineapple-braised pork shoulder and super spicy salsa verde. It's pretty amazing."

"Mixed at the table at this Old City Sichuan spot, this delicious bowl of fresh noodles and minced pork is spicy and seriously addictive."

"I'm obsessed with the noodles at this Chinatown hole-in-the-wall. Sit toward the back to watch the chef stretch your noodles to order. I like soup with a side of the really fresh and surprisingly good yu choy in oyster sauce."