White Dog Cafe

"PHILADELPHIA Perhaps the woman sitting at the bar just finished her shift at the hospital. Or maybe she’s the ghost of Helena Blavatsky, the famous mystic who used to live inside. This classic Philly restaurant was a hub for psychic readings, channeling spirits, and all things occult. Some of the rooms are decorated with floating handkerchiefs as a nod to Blavatsky, which is, of course, just what Helena would want. " - anne cruz

"Perhaps the woman sitting at the bar just finished her shift at the hospital. Or maybe she’s the ghost of Helena Blavatsky, the famous mystic who used to live inside. The University City location of this classic restaurant was a hub for psychic readings, channeling spirits, and all things occult. Some of the rooms are decorated with floating handkerchiefs as a nod to Blavatsky, which is, of course, just what Helena would want. Stop by for a brunch or dinner full of produce-forward dishes like a butternut squash ravioli topped with trumpet mushrooms and share some wine with friends—those with and without a pulse. " - candis mclean

"With five locations in the Philadelphia area, weekend brunch at White Dog Cafe is a go-to spot for an outstanding weekend brunch. Although the drinks menu changes regularly, it always includes cocktails that pair effortlessly with your favorite brunch fare, such as the honey mule (made with vodka, ginger beer, and honey) or the spicy pear margarita (made with jalapeno-infused tequila, pear nectar, and lime)." - George Banks-Weston

"When: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm The Deal: $7 Wine, $6 Drafts, $8 Cocktails, And $6-$12 Small Plates White Dog is a West Philly staple. And while it’s not our favorite place for a full dinner, it’s perfectly good for a drink and appetizers during Happy Hour. They have $12 crab cake sliders and a half dozen oysters, and their portobello mushroom double-stacked burger is the best thing there. " - Candis Mclean

"When this University City institution opened back in 1983, founder Judy Wicks’ tenets of keeping food local, seasonal, and sustainable were almost unheard of in the Philadelphia dining scene. Now, 36 years later, the canine-themed restaurant and bar is putting out locally sourced cheese plates and serving seasonal plates of eggplant Milanese and watermelon panzanella while the bar pours glasses of made-in-Pennsylvania wine." - Caroline Coral, Ernest Owens