Dining
Looking for a place to eat before or after the opera? Try one of Maestro Corrado Rovaris' favorite restaurants.
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Corrado's Picks
227 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA
parc-restaurant.com
Just a few blocks from the Academy of Music, and close to the Curtis Institute, Parc is one of Corrado's top picks for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, “It’s very convenient, but also has very good energy.”
1716 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
grancaffelaquila.com
Another favorite lunch spot near the Academy of Music, Gran Caffè L'Aquila has a number of good dishes, Corrado said, as well as “very good coffee and very good gelato."
306 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
forkrestaurant.com
For dinner, Corrado recomments Fork, located in Old City. Owner Ellen Yin is "a very kind person and she loves Italy," Corrado says. "Every time I go there I am very happy to see her and I love to hear about her travels to Italy!"
1 N. 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA
jean-georgesphiladelphia.com
On the 59th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City, the view can't be beat.
210 West Washington Square
Philadelphia, PA
talulasgarden.com
This farm-to-table restaurant is a favorite for dinner, in part for its convenient location, Corrado says. "The food is very good and it is also close to where I live!"