Liberty Burger's principles rest on three pillars: high-quality food, social contribution, and environmental responsibility. They select ingredients that are locally sourced, support local organizations and use resuable or compostable material in their restaurant.

Tom Peters is seriously dedicated to Belgian beer, so much so that he was knighted in Belgium for his efforts. His pub offers a vast selection of Belgian and other brews (around 300 varieties total), along with a menu of tempting bites. For an unbeatable combination, pair a sour beer with the Mexicano mussels. A pot of Blue Bay mussels comes laced with jalapenos, peppers and onions that have been sauteed in a sour ale. Limes bring a bit of brightness, while cilantro adds a floral finish.

For a taste of Germany in Philadelphia, locals head to this beer hall to indulge in sausages, pretzels and other satisfying bites, along with suds from Andechs and other breweries based in the fatherland. So popular are the housemade sausages that Brauhaus Schmitz makes between 500 and 600 pounds’ worth per week, with six different options available on the menu. Michael Symon favors the ungarischewurst, a Hungarian sausage laced with smoked garlic and paprika. “That’s delicious; it’s so balanced,” he said.

Sink your teeth into doughy goodness at this pizzeria that offers a tantalizing array of seasonal pies adorned with sauces and salumi created from scratch. Keep it classic with a margherita pizza, which Michael Symon describes as “the true expression of simplicity (and) great ingredients.” Housemade dough is slicked with red sauce, then topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. Another standout is the Rotolo, a roll-up of dough, ricotta and mortadella that’s finished with pistachio pesto.

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The globally inspired brunch at Tasty n Sons is not to be missed. You can feast on everything from sugar-coated Chocolate Potato Doughnuts to the Breakfast Board smorgasbord of a boiled egg, chicken liver mousse and housemade bacon. Other standouts include the Steak n Eggs and Kimchee Pancakes.

Chef Kathryn Mathis is not only well-known for her Texas Hill Country-style barbeque. She is also skilled at smoking meats like lamb and duck and serves up ribs and burgers to pair with her classic sides like baked beans, mac and cheese and potato salad.

Serving Texas-style barbeque since 2018, 1907 has classic bbq dishes to be paired with their Grit, Potato Salad or Mac Bowls.

The Israeli food at Laffa is a meeting of honored recipes and modern tweaks. It is a fresh, simple style of cuisine that husband-and-wife team Phil and Miranda, who met while both traveling abroad in Israel, say they enjoy cooking.

Opening at 6 a.m. daily, this spunky breakfast restaurant serves classic early-morning cravings like stacks of pancakes, omelettes, coffee and breakfast sandwiches. If your day started a little late, they offer lunch menu items too.

At this nostalgic American eatery, you’ll find a 1950s-inspired menu that includes a fresh take on the creamy green grasshopper cocktail. Brandy, creme de menthe, creme de cacao and mint chocolate chip ice cream are blended, poured into a sour glass and topped with shaved chocolate. Icy-cold, minty and boozy, it’s delicious with dinner or in lieu of dessert.

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Want to chow down on barbecued ribs, but could do without the sticky mess of eating with your hands? Follow Michael Symon’s lead and order the boneless ribs here. Smoked for two hours and then deboned, these beauties come out tender and caramelized. Also try the baked potato loaded with pulled pork.

Dig into creative dishes here like the Smoked Chorizo Meatloaf. This new take on a classic starts with a blend of spicy Mexican sausage, beef and pork. A bourbon-based barbecue sauce is added to the mix, which is baked, smoked and seared in bacon fat, then topped with melty cheese and onion straws.

Watershed Kitchen & Bar uses fresh, seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients to create Midwestern dishes. They hold their community in high esteem and invite patrons to come in and enjoy the hospitality. The kitchen and bar is located inside their distillery, where you can tour or purchase house-made spirits.