Bindi offers authentic Indian food in an upscale environment. The dimly lit dining room features earth-tone walls with modern light fixtures and ornate candle holders. The restaurant offers prix fixe dining or an a la carte menu. Dishes include such offerings as pea and potato samosas, roasted mahi with green herb yogurt and Indian barbecued braised short ribs. For dessert, guests can choose from a sampling of chai creme brulee, flourless chocolate cake and toasted coconut rice pudding.
Bindi
105 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-922-6061
bindibyob.com/bindi
Serving an offering of Mexican cuisine, El Vez offers a kitschy interior complete with neon signs, brightly colored glass panels and Mexican dollhouses lining the wall. The large dining hall also features a full bar and ample seating, including high back leather booths. The restaurant offers an extensive brunch, dessert and drinks menu as well, the latter of which includes a wide selection of margaritas, mixed drinks, beer and tequila. Entrees include such items as sea bass tacos, black bean enchiladas and carne asada.
El Vez
121 S. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-928-9800
elvezrestaurant.com
Midtown II Restaurant offers a casual diner setting, including counter and booth seating, the latter outfitted with individual juke boxes. The restaurant serves up traditional diner fare, including corned beef on rye, cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries and various milk shakes. The extensive dessert menu offers such treats as black forest cake, Boston cream pie, brownies and cookies. Breakfast items include various omelets, pancakes, French toast, homemade waffles and egg sandwiches. The diner offers daily specials throughout the week as well.
Midtown II Restaurant
122 S. 11th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-627-6452
midtown2restaurant.com
