Philadelphia is home to several fine dining establishments including Le Bec-Fin (once named the best restaurant in the country by Condé Nast), and several Stephen Starr restaurants - Buddakan, Parc, Butcher & Singer, and Alma De Cuba to name a few.
Chef Georges Perrier - Le Bec Fin And while fine dining has its place, there is nothing like the hustle and bustle of The Reading Terminal Market (opened in 1892). Located just minutes from the LOEWS Hotel, the Terminal houses mouth-watering aromas, produce fresh from the field, provides Amish specialties, fresh meats, seafood, and poultry, as well as unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts, flowers, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants peppered throughout the Market with a multitude of diverse people preparing and selling some of the most mouthwatering foods you will ever eat! A definite stopping point!
If a pub is more your style, stop by McGillin’s Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury Street, the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia (opened in 1860). With a large selection of regional microbrews McGillin’s is a perfect spot to get a taste of Philly! 
Or may I suggest Fergies Pub, 1214 Sansom Street, for a live Irish music session (Saturday nights), a deep fried pickle, and shepard’s pie, or some BBQ from their award winning chef, Mark Bebe, awarded Best of Philly, appeared on TLC’s Best Food Ever, and placed in the top 5 BBQ in the country by Food Network!
Lastly, a stroll through the Italian Market on 9th Street from Wharton to Fitzwater will bring you into the oldest and largest working outdoor market in America. With two pasta shops making fresh pasta, live poultry, local produce, amazing desserts and pastries, the freshest bread you will ever taste, and so much more, this is an experience you cannot do without when visiting Philly! 
Rocky (circa 1976) running through the Itlaian Market This is just a snapshot of the magnificent restaurants and food stops awaiting you in Philly for the 2011 APGA Annual Conference.
