$18 and Under: The Guide to Reasonable Dining and Entertainment in Philadelphia, 2000 Update [Paperback]

Marc Kravitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 1999

$18 and Under reviews over 250 restaurants, bars and lounges in Philadelphia, each having an average entree price of $18 and under. Each restaurant is rated according to its quality of food, service, atmosphere and price. The types of places and food covered is diverse. They range from the trend-setters to the traditional, from the local pubs to the hidden gems. The book is only 4"x6", which makes is very easy to carry along. This is the second version of the book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

$18 and Under is a Philadelphia-area resource to guide you in choosing all kinds of different restaurants that can maintain great food on your plate and more dollars in your pockets. -- Jewish Exponent

$18 and Under makes it easy to navigate all of the incredible culinary options available in Philadelphia. It uses a simple rating system to tell, at a glance, everything you need to know about a restaurants food cost, quality, service, and atmosphere. -- Joseph Trachtman, Publisher Philadelphia Weekly

A highly useful, pocket-size book a valuable guide to planning an inexpensive date or an evening out with friends. Listings run the gamut from trendy bistros to neighborhood bars. -- Al Klimcke, Courier-Post

This book gives it to you straight, in language you can trust. Its cross-indexed in a useful way that allows readers to find the cuisine, the atmosphere and the neighborhood that suits thema solid, comprehensive guide to one of the mostdynamic culinary cities in America. -- Paul Curci, Publisher Philadelphia City Paper

This guide gives the facts and opinions on 225 restaurants, bars and lounges with great cross-references, indexes and price ranges. $18 and Under is more on the money than the overfed writers of Zagat's. -- John McCalla, Staff Writer Philadelphia Business Journal

What a great idea$18 and Under should be saluted! Knowing that many people have problems picking a restaurant, let $18 and Under help you out. It fits right in your purse or inside your jacket pocket for a quick and convenient reference. The guide includes phone numbers and a geographical map. -- Darlene B. Waites, Book Edito Bucks County Courier Times

With special attention paid to service and atmosphere, $18 and Under can show you how to dine fine without busting up your piggy bank. -- Patrick Rapa, Staff Writer Philadelphia City Paper

About the Author

Marc Kravitz was born and raised, and currently lives, in Philadelphia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Spirit of Seventy Six; 2 edition (October 22, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967109116
• ISBN-13: 978-0967109114
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,570,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money on Zagats- this book is far better!, November 9, 1999

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Eli H. (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: $18 and Under: The Guide to Reasonable Dining and Entertainment in Philadelphia, 2000 Update (Paperback)

This book is the best resource I've found for dining in Philadelphia... It tells you where to go, what to expect, and what it will cost, all written honestly, without advertisements. I highly recommend it, particularly for those who are new to, or visiting, Philadelphia

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zagats for poor people!, November 24, 1999

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Higher Ed Technologist (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: $18 and Under: The Guide to Reasonable Dining and Entertainment in Philadelphia, 2000 Update (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book for Philadelphians who love to eat out but don't have the budget to match their good taste. Similar to Zagats, but less with less pretension, it is full of great synopses of restaurants throughout the city arranged by cuisine and neighborhood. My only minor complaint is the lack of entries for restaurants in the suburbs. But who cares about restaurants in the suburbs when there are so many great ones in town?