"You’ve had dinner plans with a friend for weeks, but you’re thinking about postponing since it just snowed over a foot. Instead of pushing it back and risking the chance that it never actually happens, go to Cicala and sit at the bar. The front door is two ski-lengths away from the SEPTA station entrance, and because it’s in a hotel lobby, it almost never closes because of weather. It doesn’t hurt that the pasta dishes (get the fazzoletti with braised lamb shoulder ragu) are excellent and the drinks are strong - which is exactly why your friend will agree to brave the snow and meet you." - sydney mcelwee