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June 28, 2025
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mahlet & Desmond

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It wasn't until we started filling out this section that we realized all we do in Philly is eat. Please excuse us as this list is heavily skewed towards food. We promise if you keep scrolling you will eventually find non-food related activities.

Tacos Don Memo

270 South 38th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

The best burritos on the East Coast (including NYC). This statement is backed by extensive research. This was our spot in college. We don't gatekeep; we're for the people.

Dalessandro's Steaks

600 Wendover Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Every Philadelphian thinks their cheesesteak spot is the best. Unless their spot is Dalessandro's, they’re wrong.

South Philly Barbacoa

1134 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

There's a reason there's a whole chef's table episode dedicated to Chef Martinez. Bless her soul.

K'Far Cafe Philadelphia

110 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Everything.

Angelo's Pizzeria

736 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Pizza, sandwiches, you name it.

Italian Market 9th Street

919 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Because there's nothing like it. This is the soul of Philadelphia - street vendors, butchers, specialty shops.

Hardena

1754 South Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145

The best Indonesian food.

Koch's Deli

4309 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Temporarily closed. Here's to hoping that changes in a year.

Suraya Restaurant

1528 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

We had our college graduation dinner here back in 2019. This was the first time our families met each other :')

Middle Child

248 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

These sandwiches man...

Dizengoff

1625 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

After we left Philly post-grad, Des spent years trying to recreate this hummus in the kitchen. He's gotten really, really close. Sore subject, don't bring it up.

Pizzeria Beddia

1313 North Lee Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Tomato pie. Trust us.

Sampan

124 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Edamame dumplings. Please.

Tony and Nick's Steaks

39 East Oregon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Used to be called Tony Luke's. Family feud. Happens. Cheesesteaks.

Paesano's

943 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

The go-to post concert spot back in the day. Sandwiches. We're noticing a trend here...

Amsale Cafe

4817 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

The kitfo and doro wat... but also everything honestly

Reading Terminal Market

1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Last food-related rec! If you've made it this far, thank you, but also your stomachs will be thanking us.

Wissahickon Valley Park

Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Beautiful nature, hiking, greenery, bodies of water - the embodiment of peace. Also one of Des & Mahlet's first date spots in 2017!

Barnes Foundation

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

There will be a lot of culture this weekend, but if you're looking for more...

Philadelphia Museum of Art

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118

A personal favorite of Des's dad <3

Old City

Philadelphia, PA

Fairmount Park

Philadelphia, PA

If you're looking for trails, this is your spot. Mahlet trained here for her half-marathon in 2019 and Des was running around the course with signs cheering her on at the crack of dawn!

Spruce Street Harbor Park

301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hammocks near a body of water with particularly colorful lights... need we say more?

Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia, PA

For your frolicking, daydreaming, and people-watching needs.

Clark Park

4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
For all the days along the way
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