I'm a biggg fan of Halloween so I knew when I went to Philly for a work trip that I had to look up…read moresome Halloween bars. I was thrilled to find a couple and made sure to work a visit into my schedule. Tinsel was great! Both floors were decorated top to bottom with spooky decorations. We stopped by early in the night so we had the place to ourselves to really explore. The staff was great and offered some advice on which speciality drink to get. When you get one of their Halloween drinks, you get to keep the glass it comes in too, which was awesome! 10/10 was a great time!!

The kitsch isn't worth the hype. The best thing about this place is the bartenders and others who…read morework here. The rest is a bit exhausting. 4/10 on Ambiance. Leave it.

Good morning, my neighbors! Yeah I could've started this review off with any number of Coming to…read moreAmerica quotes, but I wanted to try to keep this review PG. Though really, there needs to be a little more focus on the whole point of this adventure and that was to eat at the one and only McDowell's! Okay, maybe there actually isn't a one and only McDowell's and the fact that a few friends and I had to drive to Cherry Hill, New Jersey yesterday didn't exactly make sense with the whole Queens aspect of the "actual" location. But even so, this restaurant pop up was still a ton of fun, and it all started as soon as we got there. The "employee" who greeted us was a barrel full of McDowell's info, asking us to make sure we knew the difference between their fast food setup and that other golden-arched location (ya know, because they have the golden arcs at McDowell's). Once inside, the setup was hilariously awesome with Cleo McDowell's office/desk (complete with burger phone and McDonald's operation manual), a Zamunda throne and flag, a setup of Akeem's apartment (damn shame what they did to that dog), and a couple of mops and buckets scattered about the place (Akeem's favorite). Beyond the photo ops, it was time to dive into the actual reason to come to McDowell's and that's to have the Big Mick! Remember, that's two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions, but McDowell's buns have no seeds. Pair that with some fries (a little skimpy on the amount) and a strawberry shake (not bad) and I had a meal fit for a king (of Zamunda perhaps?). I mean, truth be told, the food wasn't anything special, and though you might consider that a let down, it wasn't a massive one. Though that aspect, pieced together with the random rock and new wave pop being played instead of some Coming to America soundtrack music, could've set the mood a bit more. Having said that, the experience was still a blast. Plus, beer always makes things better. When you think of garbage, think of Akeem, but when you think of breweries, think of Josh G. (me) who was ecstatic to learn a local Jersey brewery (Forgotten Boardwalk) concocted up two beers specifically for this pop up. Setting up a nice little beer garden outside of McDowell's (complete with a massive Soul Glo bottle and ad) created a little bonus to the afternoon. Thirsty? If so you'll have the opportunity to buy cans (or a pint to go along with your meal) of the Queen to Be "Zamunda Style" Cream Ale and/or the Soul Glo Hazy IPA. I got a sample of each while at McDowell's (both tasted relatively solid), though full cans were purchased and shall be consumed at a later time. Overall, McDowell's pop up is/was pretty awesome. Even though the food wasn't anything special (seriously, I shouldn't have expected it would be) and perhaps the setup lacked a tad more tightness on all aspects of the Coming to America movie, the fun of getting to basically go to McDowell's for real was totally worth it. Seeing some "props" and hearing quotes being thrown around by people just added to the humor and joy of this event. So if you can grab some tickets and head to Cherry Hill, NJ in the next few weeks (it won't be here for long!) then you too can experience the Big Mick and McDowell's for yourself. As Akeem says to Lisa McDowell "No journey is too great when one finds what he seeks." You, my Yelp neighbors, should be seeking out McDowell's...now!

My experience at this event was VERY disappointing. There was no enjoyable experience, the food…read moretasted like stale Mcdonald's. I am currently experiencing some discomfort my stomach and I am just utterly disgusted. Can you imagine traveling about 3 hrs full of excitement to come in and see no smiles hear no music. The whole experience was just dead. It's bad enough I promoted this event to friends and family, but I paid for two different tickets one V.I.P with the Magnum Mick and cake shake and the other a regular Magnum Mick. But, if I'm honest i would've been better off going to McDonald's and saving money. Atleast it could've been a fun experience. Please email me as soon as possible. Money isn't a thing when the experience is worth it. And this experience is not worth much.

This restaurant needs to stay on our radar more often!…read more Il Villaggio offers a Happy Hour Menu with drink and food specials. It's $6 off bar menu items, $3 off cocktails and wine, and $2 off draft beers. Sunday through Thursday from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. At the bar, we enjoyed the Filet Mignon Carpaccio, the Shrimp Spring Rolls, and we all shared the Homemade Gnocchi (Porcini cream sauce). Get the gnocchi! For dinner, we ordered the Homemade Lobster Raviolis, Penne Vodka (my love and I split this) and one of the ravioli specials. Everything was delicious. We sat at a high-top table in the beautiful bar area. It was lively and cozy. There was live entertainment but at a comfortable volume. The staff was very welcoming and warm. Even the food runners were engaging. A great time all around!

The staff was kind, though our waiter kept forgetting who ordered what and our food runner mixed up…read moreseafood gnocchi with my mushroom gnocchi, due to asking "and who got the gnocchi?" I do not eat seafood and was confused by the fishy smell and presence of meat. Luckily it was a simple cross-table mixup. Furthermore, the mushroom gnocchi was horrible. It was made with pure whipping cream, which is probably a valid Italian approach, but it had to have been 100g of fat, and it tasted like warm thick milk, with no flavor and minimal mushrooms. I felt sick to my stomach the rest of the night. The restaurant was packed and tastefully decorated. They have a great signature cocktail list but I couldn't hear myself or anyone at my table. Average decibel level was 85 through the course of our 90 minute stay. My ears felt raw once I got outside. Lastly, it's a mandatory (and complimentary) valet for parking. Just be prepared. If you like Italian, may be worth a shot. Folks were pleased with oysters and mashed potatoes at my table, but I have no desire to come back.

We stopped into Tinsel on December 4, 2025. It's a well-known holiday pop-up bar decorated…read morewall-to-wall with Christmas decor. Half the fun is looking around and trying to figure out which movie or TV show inspired each decoration. Christmas music plays nonstop. There's a fixed drink menu and no seating, so it's very much a stand-and-hang-out kind of place. From what we heard, it can get pretty packed later in the evening, but we arrived right when it opened at 4:00 PM and had no wait at all. It ended up being a great place to kick off the night. The cocktail list is entirely Christmas-themed--festive and fruity flavors. The cocktails are served in Christmas themed vessels. If cocktails aren't your thing, they do offer beer and seltzer options as well. It's a fun, high energy stop that's perfect for soaking in some holiday spirit.

If you are looking for a cute pop-up Christmas bar then definitely go to Tinsel! I loved the…read moredifferent takes on Christmas showcased through out the bar and even the entry way transformed you into a icy winter wonderland. I was very packed and people were walking around with cute little Christmas themed cups from ornaments to mugs. We didn't stay to partake in a drink since it was PACKED around the bar downstairs and we were warned to not even go upstairs. So photo op it became. They even had Abominable Snowman but he was surrounded by so many I had to grab a picture from a distance and couldn't ask if he really bounces. If crowds are your thing, then definitely swing by Tinsel

I had dinner here last night and it was fantastic. I ordered the oyster mushrooms with kimchi rice…read moreand it was so delicious. The service was also excellent.

The first time I went into kitchen 519 was so long ago. I've gone back since then many times and…read moremust say that the food has really upgraded. Out of all of my visits, my favorite is the weekend brunch menu. There are so many yummy things to choose from like the breakfast burrito, the banana Forester French toast, the various of Benedict's including crab, and there were a bunch of various breakfast sandwiches, but the most menu appealing one that I liked is the pork roll. On my last trip I wound getting a chicken brie apples bacon on brioche bread. It was a special of the day. From the moment I bid into it, I knew I would love it for the savoriness, the crisp and sweet tasting bread. There was a side of potatoes... Very nicely seasoned and the perfect crunch to them. On my last visit, it was a total of 10 people in our group and the customer service was great. We were all able to pay with separate checks... Always a perk. The waiter was super super friendly and kept our coffee refills going. Inside it is busy which could lead away from the quiet ambience, but I didn't mind it at all.

The food was excellent. Freshly made. Kudos to Chef Ross for the food and ambience. 10/10 def going…read moreback

From the owner: The Supper Club at Ross’ provides private reservation only meals. Menus are curated for each event…read moreto provide a dining experience leaving you full and ready for your next experience.

I recently discovered this place, which opened a few weeks ago. Even though it is a fast food…read morelocation, the interior design stands out! It is clean and tidy. The only thing missing is a restroom for anyone other than employees. The food is good. I liked the wings and double burgers. They have two different cheesesteak options. I tried the Broadway one. It's not the best cheesesteak in the area, but they don't hold their beef back--it is loaded! Since it is conveniently close to 295, it is reachable in about 15 minutes from nearby towns and cities.

Newish fast food Mediterranean place in the downtown area, good off street parking and a nice tidy…read moreinterior. Ordered two combo platters, reasonably priced, loaded with chicken and gyro. White sauce and hot sauce were delicious, as was the rice and meats. Reasonably fast for the platter was made to order. Rivals if not exceeds Halal Guys. Will be back.

I really enjoyed my experience at My Loup so was excited to try this place out. The patio feels…read morelike you've walked into your friend's spacious backyard with string lights and plants. It was a super hot night out so we asked to be seated inside and they were able to accommodate us. Apparently inside seating is actually reserved for walk-ins so good to know for those who can't get a Resy! The food was good enough but I think the ambiance of the place and the amazing service really made the experience worth it for me. Definitely don't skip the hanger steak--it's perfectly medium rare and juicy. The tomato toast was flavorful but the toast was pretty thick and hard to bite into especially around the crust, although that might just be a me problem. I look forward to doing a walk-in to try their dessert sometime before the pop-up wraps up!

what a disappointment, honestly a waste of money. i was so excited to try this cute pop-up before…read morethey close, but i wish i had just gone anywhere else. we started with the tuna crudo which was average at best. the tuna was fresh, but the dish was so oil heavy, it felt like it was missing a paired carb. for my main, i ordered the hanger steak which was terrible. the steak was hideously overcooked, half of the steak was closer to well-done than the medium rare i ordered. the meat was extremely tough and chewy, almost impossible to eat. the flavors at play were also unappealing, it just tasted like salt and oil. my friend ordered the clamwich which she was disappointed by as well. the sandwich was embarrassingly underfilled, and the few clams inside were over-fried clam strips. the best part of the meal was probably the fries. the food was so disappointing, 2/5. the service was extremely mediocre, our interactions with our server were short and curt. some of the other workers were a lot friendlier though, maybe our server was just having a bad day. this is honestly such a nice outdoor spot, they're definitely capitalizing off of the patio vibes. however, throughout our dinner, there were leaves constantly falling into our food which was kind of off-putting. they did have stickers and foldable fans with their logo which was super cute! cute spot, but don't fall for their marketing tactics. the food was some of the worst i've had in philly, and i really wish i didn't waste money here.

Food is so good! Comes out quick and hot 10 out of 10. Don't get me started on the homemade…read moreranch!!! Oh my goodness!!

From the owner: Located inside park tavern!…read more Delicious homemade sauces for wings Cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks Sneaky style recipes! Eat in and grab a drink at park tavern or take your food to go!

Our experience at Little Fish was wonderful! Small,…read moreintimate space (6 tables) with amazing, warm service. Loved how they announced the specials to the whole seating -- such a fun, communal touch. Everything was fresh and thoughtfully curated. The scallop toast was worth the hype and the red crab was delicious (with the cutest spoo!) So glad we finally went -- highly recommend this BYOB!

This place was amazing start to finish, and I wish i could have their scallop toast every single…read moreday of my life. The place is tiny. very tiny, and i don't believe you'd be able to get in without a reservation, but it's intimate in a good way. The timing of the food is perfect, and while I do wish the portions were slightly bigger, I'm so lucky I was able to give this place a try while visiting Philly. It's BYOB which is cool, and they don't charge a corkage fee and provide ice buckets for your wine. Would def come back and see what's new on the menu the next time I come.