"East Passyunk’s Townsend does the white tablecloth thing. But, unlike some other high-end spots serving $95 tasting menus, Townsend feels fancy and intimate at the same time. Lights are low. There are more candles here than there were on the set of Hocus Pocus. Contrasting textures are always thoughtful, like in a dish of escargot swimming in a sweet potato, apple, and hazelnut chai cream. " - candis mclean