"When you want something other than Italian but are still looking for the same candlelit environment, head to Perla in Passyunk Square. Your kamayan meal easily feeds four people, so it can work for two or a double date with whomever your best friend is enamored with this week. The table is layered with a base of garlic jasmine rice followed by different proteins and vegetables, like pork belly, fried whole fish, and bok choy. Sort through the homemade sauces on the table to customize each bite, and decide if how they chew is a deal breaker." - candis mclean, alison kessler