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I don't think it's accurate to suggest that SPTR's food is at best a well-kept secret and at worst an afterthought. The bar definitely has an amazing beer selection, but plenty of people I know here in Philly (myself included) go to the Tap Room to eat! In my opinion, the fact that they serve a solid cheeseburger is not "unbeknownst to most"; it's just that those who frequent SPTR tend toward the many excellent non-burger options on the menu. There's plenty to choose from.

For a really excellent SPTR burger experience, though, try to catch the elusive "New York-style" Mexican burger on special. One of the best.

Thanks for the post, Adam

toad3000, I've come across the Pizzaz style at plenty of pizza joints here in Philly, mostly at South Philly neighborhood-type spots like Franco & Luigi's, Not Just Pizza, Uncle Tomy's, etc. (If they have a TV commercial, they probably have a Pizzaz!) I chose to highlight Celebre's, Cacia's and SliCE in the piece because they were the three Pizzaz-es I sampled most recently.

My two favorites are the Royal Burger at Royal Tavern (angus, bacon, gouda, long hots, caramelized onion, spicy mayo), which I believe I've seen on AHT before, and the Kelly's Burger from Grace Tavern, the simplest, most delicious bacon cheeseburger in all the land.