Anniversary Weekend

With airfare so expensive these days my husband and I have decided to stay closer to home to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We%26#39;ve done weekends in DC, Baltimore, we think it%26#39;s time to give Philly our respect.

Plus, as a die-hard Eagle fan, it%26#39;s about time to really see this city.

We are visiting in September and catching an eagles game Sunday but Saturday is all about romance, cafes/bars, a nice anniversary dinner and a little nightlife.

Any suggestions for a celebratory dinner Sat?

Many suggest Morimoto while I would like that my husband is not into sushi. I know Philly is known for its Italian..any suggestions? Or seafood places?

Also what part of city you reccomend to be within walking distance of bars, cafes, unique shopping?

Anniversary Weekend

Some suggestions off the top of my head:

XIX - really innovative menu, mostly seafood, on the 19th floor of the Hyatt Park Bellevue)

Davio%26#39;s - Northern Italian steakhouse on 17th Street

The Fountain Restaurant - in the Four Seasons. This is our first choice for special occasions.

Lynn

Anniversary Weekend

All of Lynn%26#39;s suggestions are good. Do you already have a hotel? That may help us guide you to additional locations? If no hotel, budget?

Part of city within walking distance of bars and cafes: Old City. The Sheraton - Society Hill is right there and you can find a good fare on Hotwire or Priceline.com. Old City is all about restaurants and restaurant/bars.

Some shopping can be done there as well as South Street. Historic sight-seeing is also within walking distance.

Congratulations!!!

No, we haven%26#39;t decided on our hotel yet. I was thinking something near Old City but wanted to hear what folks suggested based on comments Old City area sounds like the place. I see the Sheraton Society Hill is one suggestion..that sounds nice and seems to be in our price range. Any other suggestions?

Proximity to bars, restaurants and shops is most important to us.

and then based on location...nice restaurants for anniversary dinner?

Is XIX or Davio%26#39;s close?

A big thanks to all who responded!

The Omni at 4th %26amp; Chestnut is nicer than the Sheraton, and is as close to dining and nightlife. The price is probably higher, but may still be in your range. There are dozens of nice restaurants in the area.

I agree w/Owlyn that Omni is preferable to SSH. for a celebratory dinner and Italian resto how about Vetri on 13th/Spruce (it%26#39;s worth it) or it%26#39;s sibling Osteria on N.Broad ( may need to cab it.) Most of center city is within walking distance, northern lib is walkable but faster via cab. Have a great celebration!

Davio%26#39;s and XIX are each a short cab ride or a good walk, a bit over one mile.

Other accomodations to consider in Old CIty :

Penn%26#39;s View Inn

Best Western Independence Park Inn (more like a B%26amp;B in an historic building)

Awesome restaurant in Old City: Amada on the 200 block of Chestnut. They serve tapas.

Lynn

best restaurant and hotel all in one place with parking on premisis is: Pennsview on Front St. near Market St. and attached restaurant: Panorama which has an il bar for wines on tap. the hotel is european style and has jacuzzi %26amp; fireplaces rooms. Panorama restaurant is excellent italian and classy.

There is much to do around this area of old city and south street is walking distance if you want to get a little crazy.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and quick reponse...all the restaurants suggestions sound delicious now the tough choice will be deciding which one.

All of the hotel options looks great too but just want to confirm...someone locally was suggesting staying in Center city..between center city or old city..would you still reccommend old city

Again we want to be able to walk to bars, restaurants and shops.

thanks again for all the suggestions!

Old City and Center city are so close as to be the same thing. Nothing would be more than a 20 min walk from one end to the other...