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 meal was flavorful, staff remained attentive, and the dining room felt comfortable throughout…read more Everything came together nicely, making this a reliable place for casual lunches or dinners.

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

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.

Filipino cuisine in Philly can be a hit-or-miss at times, but Baby's has always nailed it at every…read moremoment. I've been twice now, first time since after their temporary closure summer 2026, and the ambiance is just as welcoming and cozy. The interior gives a lot of space for dining but also study, and there's plenty of merch to purchase as well. The restaurant doubles as a café and bakery, with some of the best matcha and hojicha lattes and baked goods around. The Food Breakdown: Kanto Fried Chicken Sando (5/5) - The hot chili oil comes through each juicy bite, and the brioche is soft and just complements the overall sandwich really well. Their fries are also seasoned very well, making for a great bite.

Came to Baby's for lunch with a friend since we were craving Filipino food. As a Filipino, I…read moredefinitely had high expectations going in. Overall, this place was good. You order at the front and then find a table upstairs. There's plenty of seating, and the interior has a really cool vibe with nice decor. The food did take quite a while to come out despite it not being too busy when we visited. We started with the ensaymada after seeing all the baked goods displayed at the front. The presentation was really eye-catching and enticed me to order it, but unfortunately, it wasn't that great. It wasn't very soft and was served pretty cold, so I really wish they had warmed it up. The cream on the outside was also pretty thin, and overall it tasted a little too bready for me. I definitely enjoyed our main dishes more. I got the kare-kare katsu, which I was excited to try since kare-kare is one of my favorite Filipino dishes and I also love Japanese katsu. The fusion sounded really interesting! It was pretty good, although I wish the sauce had more of that traditional strong peanut flavor you expect from kare-kare. The katsu itself was fairly standard, but everything still worked well together. My friend got the shredded beef tapsilog, which I actually thought was better than my dish. The beef was flavorful, and I liked that it came with a generous portion of vegetables. I definitely want to come back for their weekend brunch menu because I've heard their buko pandan pancakes are really good. We didn't realize they were only available on the weekends, which was a little disappointing. I wish some of their weekend items were available during the week too! Overall, Baby's is a pretty decent Filipino spot. A lot of the dishes feel more modernized and fusion-inspired rather than super traditional or authentic, but the food was still enjoyable. I'd come back, especially to give their weekend brunch a try!

Every city has it: the tallest tower/building/needle observatory deck that only tourists go to and…read morelocals think is a waste of time and money, and now, for a few Thursdays, Philly has put the tallest bar at the top of theirs! $15 tickets are reserved online in half hour increments (but there's no limit on how long you can stay). There is a large elevator with a dramatic video and your ears pop as you head up 57 floors. You're greeted by a giant green geometric Ben Franklin head and 360 degree views. The views are great especially around sunset, but there is something so un-Philly about it that it just feels off. A high tech screen lets you zoom in and out of every neighborhood (find your house is a fun game). Several bars are set up serving a few $7 wines, a $7 signature cocktail (the Sunset- vodka, cran, grapefruit, soda, lime), a limited beer selection, and some DiBrunos snacks. When we were there there was also complimentary cheese and candied pecans which was a nice touch, and yes I almost made my $15 back there. Take your out of town aunt when she's visiting, if you can't think of anything else to do. But if it's a nice night you're better off at Skygarten. Tourist level: exit through the gift shop.

I agree with Melissa. The views are nice and the interactive screen is fun to play with, but be…read moreprepared to exercise lots of patience when dealing with the out of town crowd. Went last night and happy hour was so crowded the staff ran out of some of the drink options. A novelty experience filled with tons of tourists. Credit cards are accepted, buy your ticket for $12 online in advance.

I came across a post on FB regarding 2 Halloween pop up bars in Philly, Nightmare before Tinsel and…read moreHaunt. I was eager to try them out on Saturday night. The first one I visited was Haunt, which is located on top of Pearl Tavern. When me and hub got there around 11pm, there was no line, I thought that was weird. I was kinda expecting long lines. But hey it was a good for me so I thought..... Instead of waiting outside, we saw a seat at the bar in Pearl Tavern, so we waited inside instead. We waited approximately 35 minutes before Haunt allow people in. I was expecting something like Tinsel since ppl was raving about Haunt too. I was disappointed once I walked up the steps. It wasn't even 10% of Tinsel, very lightly decorated.... My disappointment didn't stop there, I ask the bartender for 2 sweetest drinks, she gave us something that is no where near sweet, matter of fact, it was super alcoholic. We were trying to get her change it to something else, but she wasn't willing to help us. The 2 drinks cost $29 plus I left $6 tip, so $35 totally wasted. With my experience at Haunt, we was reluctant trying Tinsel. And the line extended all the way down the other block, we were terrified. We end up going to Bonchon instead.

Came to this bar after going to nightmare after tinsel. Definitely a lot different, but enjoyed…read morethis bar. Decorations were more subtle. Liked the dark room with orange lighting and the spooky cobwebs. Nice place to relax and enjoy a drink after dealing with big crowds at tinsel. I ordered the unicorn blood drink with bourbon, fernet, borghetti, red wine, coffee, cinnamon, and pomegranate. A lot going on it it, but it was interesting. It was in a cute skeleton tea cup mug with ice. Basically tasted like a cold alcoholic spiced apple cider. Definitely better quality drinks here than at tinsel. Drink list was a little small, wish they had a little more variety and more Halloween type drinks though.

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.

Quite simple what's not to love about Paffuto. First - the staff is incredibly friendly and…read morewelcoming - they want you to have a good time and eat good food. Then you get to the food... my GOODNESS are these treats so delightful. Rarely do you get a place that does the sweet treats and the savory treats so spot on but these folks just do not miss! The panazorottis are the perfect little breakfast bites, all of the pastries are top notch and then you've gotta ask for the cinnamon bun... they're out of this world.

82 out of 100…read more Paffuto is a small café/restaurant in the Italian market. Their panzerottis are oh so crispy and delicious. I also enjoyed their cinnamon rolls! --- Paffuto was popping for the Italian Market Festival, but my party of four still managed to find a table. The interior is small and intimate with about five small tables and some counter-window seating. You order at the counter and then get your seasonings (ketchup or hot sauce), silverware, napkins, and water yourself from the side. The servers will bring the food to your table. We ordered the maritozzo (cream bread), cinnamon rolls, sesame bread pudding, home fries, and bacon, egg, and cheese (BEC) panzerotti. (1) Cinnamon roll- Exactly what you'd want from a cinnamon roll. Good frosting-to-bun ratio and gooey inside. It was medium-soft. (2) BEC panzerotti- Crispy perfection filled with gooey eggy goodness. The exterior was unique to me in how well it was fried, while the interior was more standard yummy. The outside is slightly sweet and personally, I think the points were a bit too thick/doughy. One filled two people up! (3) Maritozzo- First time trying, and I was a little sad the bread is just two halves with whipped cream between instead of hollow bread with maximum whipped cream. () Really airy cream and not too sweet. (4) Home fries- Pretty standard good home fries. A little too salty but the perfect crisp without being dry. (5) Sesame bread pudding- It was extremely dense, and the thick sesame glaze made the bites very dry and overly sticky. I personally wouldn't reorder it, but it still tasted high-quality. The wait time was a little long for our food since they were packed during the Italian Market Festival, which was unavoidable. The servers were friendly and quick despite this. Overall, I'd be back for a cinnamon roll or panzerotti!

The space gets 5 stars. I think I was their first customer ever. 4:00 Their first night open. It's…read moreone of the most beautiful spaces in the city. 30,000 square feet of plants and statues in an elegant greenhouse. Stunning fountains and glorious plants everywhere. Huge amazing space. Lots of first night hiccups. No big deal. You order online while at the table. The have a nice selection of wine beer and specialty cocktails. The service was good. Again a little scattered but they literally just opened. They bring it all to you. You do your CC online when you order. They include the tip. Easy peasy! The food was good value but a little underwhelming. BBQ menu. Brisket a bit dry, good sides, pickles and coleslaw. The hot pretzel was dreadful. More like a roll. . Cobb salad very good. You need to make reservations on Resy. It's the same people who do the Parks Pop up. What a nice way to spend a cold night. Very fun and special.

I recently visited Honey's Sit 'n Eat and witnessed something that truly stood out to me…read more While we were there, a man who appeared to be homeless came in and stood by the register. I paid attention to how the staff would handle the situation. After helping the current customer, the cashier gave him a cup of juice. I didn't see any payment, so I assumed it was offered to him. As he stepped outside, I asked my husband to check if he wanted something to eat. When my husband came back, he told me he had given him money. While that was kind, I honestly would have preferred to get him food myself just to make sure he actually ate. A few minutes later, the man came back in and sat at the counter. At first, I didn't see anyone approach him, but shortly after, the staff brought him a bag with food. I'm not sure if he ordered through the take out window then came in, paid the waiter, or if it was provided to him, but either way, it meant a lot to see. He took his food and left. What stood out most was that the staff didn't ignore him, rush him out, or treat him like he didn't belong. At one point, I even heard a staff member ask if he had received his juice, which made me think this wasn't their first interaction with him. In a world where people are often overlooked or dismissed, it meant a lot to see a business show simple human kindness. Treating people with dignity and empathy shouldn't be rare--but unfortunately, it often is. For that alone, Honey's Sit 'n Eat deserves recognition. Oh... and the food is always great!

People kept raving about this place, so I decided to visit. I was seated and given a menu. Before I…read morego any further, it is important to note that I am extremely allergic to all seafood. I do not know the names of different types of seafood, and whenever I dine out, almost every server asks if there are any dietary restrictions or allergies. As I read through the menu, the dishes sounded new and delicious. I said, "This sounds great--can I try this tilapia thing?" I specifically referred to it as "this tilapia thing" because I did not know it was fish. I don't eat fish, I had no idea people eat fish for breafest and I don't know they name of any seafood. Well I know bass and salmon :-) When our food arrived, I saw that my dish contained fish. I immediately informed the waiter that I could not eat it because it was seafood. His response was, "What, you didn't know tilapia is fish?" Despite his obnoxious tone, I replied respectfully, "I had no idea that was fish."He looked at me with clear disdain and said, "Well, I still have to charge you for the fish, so what else would you like?" I replied that I did not want anything else, just the bill.I will never set foot in Honey's again. I am deeply disappointed by the way I was treated and I am not a fan of privileged individuals who believe they can treat others with disdain and disrespect. Never Again!

My fiance and I were working with Hanna to cater our wedding reception/family gathering. It was…read morevery important for us to have soul food type of food at our wedding and this is one of the few (if not the only?) business located in the OC area. Although she had to cancel for understandable personal reasons, working with her up to that point was great. We were able to get in touch quickly, make a menu, and given suggestions about the food options. We also got a refund very quickly. It's unfortunate we weren't able to taste the food, but I would still recommend working with this business.

We used this company to cater the first day of our expo this past August. She created so many…read moredifferent options and prepared vegan options as requested as well. People LOVED the food. So much so, that one of the organizations at the event, recently reached out and asked for their info. We will definitely be using them again.