Rittenhouse Tavern

Yes, it's lodged in a primo location in Center City's toniest neighborhood — the one-of-a-kind space in the gorgeous Art Alliance, to be exact — but don't mistaken Rittenhouse Tavern for a dull corner tappie based on its humdrum name. In a classic undersell/over-deliver setup from Michelin-starred Restaurant Associates chef Ed Brown and exec chef Nicholas Elmi, RT producing food both fascinating and contemporary. Elmi takes plenty of risks in his seasonally conscious kitchen, which cooks lunch, brunch and dinner.