Philadelphia's Capogiro serves some of the finest gelato you'll find anywhere. They create it expertly in small batches, with fresh, premium quality ingredients like local, handpicked produce, milk from hormone-free, grass-fed dairy cows, Sicilian pistachios, and hazelnut paste from the Piedmont region of Italy. Even better, it has only half the fat and calories of ice cream!

Choose from flavors like Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, Thai Coconut Milk, Rosemary Honey Goat’s Milk, Mexican Coffee, Cappuccino, Cream Cheese, Nocciola – hazelnut, Stracciatella – Italian chocolate chip, and Strawberries & Cream. Sorbetti flavors include Champagne Mango, Pomegranate, Strawberry Tequila, and Lime Cilantro.

Capogiro
117 S. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 636-9250
http://www.capogirogelato.com/
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A must-visit destination for tourists and residents alike, Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market is a bustling bazaar that features a colorful array of shops and vendors. You’ll find everything from fresh fish to ice cream to pretzels at this great local community landmark that’s been in business since 1893.

Bakeries, farm stands, dairy products, house wares, books, crafts, meat and poultry, and flowers and plants are all arrayed at this vibrant marketplace. Pennsylvania Dutch vendors are also strongly represented.

Restaurants at Reading Terminal include Kamal’s Middle Eastern Specialties, the Grill at Smuckers, Tootsie’s Salad Express, Tokyo Sushi, Amy’s Place, 12th Street Cantina, and Dutch Eating Place. Reading Terminal also hosts events like book signings, music performances and food tours.

Reading Terminal Market is open every day.

Reading Terminal Market
51 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-2317
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/
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Philadelphia's Zahav has earned itself a loyal bevy of fans who love their take on Mediterranean food. The ambiance is lovely and relaxing, with soft music and attentive service.

Begin with a starter like Yemenite soup with chicken broth, baby turnips, & pickled onions, Roasted Zucchini with Bulgarian feta, hazelnuts, zucchini & babaganoush, or an Heirloom tomato salad with & house-made ricotta.

Mezze, or small plates, are also a good way to go. Choose several to share at the table or keep them all to yourself. Options include Crispy Lamb’s Tongue with snap peas, smoked grapes, pistachio tehina, & peaches, Kibbe Naya with raw lamb, corn, fenugreek, & kale, and Watermelon salad with marinated cobia, Israeli olives, & smoked honey.

Zahav
237 St. James Place
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 625-8800
http://www.zahavrestaurant.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/zahav-philadelphia

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