"The main thing that differentiates Alice from Philly's other seasonal American small plates paradises is its charcoal oven. So follow the smoke when you're ordering and you'll be in good shape. The restaurant is nice enough for that double date with your neighbors who appear to be more successful than you are, but it's not stuffy or fancy. There's an excellent burger on a challah bun that soaks up all the drip from a dry-aged patty and melty cheddar. " - alison kessler, candis mclean