"When you first sit down at River Twice, you’ll notice that every table has built-in utensil drawers. Everything at this East Passyunk corner spot is that thoughtful, especially their $80 tasting menu that changes regularly. Dishes utilize ingredients and combinations that you won’t see at a lot of other restaurants—we’re talking about things like chawanmushi toast with Maine uni and ricotta, or firefly squid escabeche. While most of the menu focuses on seafood, you can (and should) add on The Mother Rucker burger, which is the best in the city. " - candis mclean, alison kessler