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    Gay Bingo Feb 2015
    Michelle P.

    I find it amusing that the Gershman Y is home to Jewish high-holiday services and Gay Bingo, but I guess that's a positive quality for a good multi-purpose room. While I've only attended Gay Bingo, I had a good experience on the 3rd floor of the Gershman Y. Multi-purpose in nature, the tables & chairs set up for Gay Bingo seemed like they could easily be moved or rearranged for another event. The 4th floor had balcony seating that overlooked the 3rd floor, and I believe were more like stadium-style seats. The building is a little older, but every nook I encountered seemed functional. There was an option of elevators or stairs, and the areas I was in seemed like they could hold a crowd without actually being crowded. The areas I was in for Gay Bingo weren't too aesthetically pleasing, but again I stress the functional part. Three stars to this practical, multi-purpose facility.

    KhanhMy V.

    I came here yesterday for the screening of Hong Kong film "Drug War." The place is spacious and bathroom is clean, although it was creepy where the bathroom was on the main floor. On the way down from the third floor, there were many paths and stairways. I was thought I was going to get lost. And the staffs were really friendly and helpful.

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    Just back from another pic in Jewish Film Festival. The MC was clueless. But the film, as usual, was great! Go! Hotspur

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    Palizzi Filippo Social Club - This very discrete entrance

    Palizzi Filippo Social Club

    4.4(30 reviews)
    0.9 miPassyunk Square
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    Will always always love this place! Perfect for dinner or a nightcap. Staff is amazing. Vibes are…read moreunmatched! The whole experience is just one of the best in the city.

    I had a majestic opportunity to enter this private social club here in Philadelphia, serving some…read moreof the best Italian food in this city. Palizzi Filippo Social club is this pinnacle restaurant serving people who love this cuisine. My daughter-in-law is a member and invited me (from Chicago) to fly here and sample what a true Italian dinner club can create; and create they did. Our host (my daughter-in-iaw) was as gracious as the people working here. Everyone was cordial and polite and couldn't do enough to make this dinner special. We had: * A Caesar salad that was dressed perfectly topped with white anchovies - fantastic * Brasciole - was this Italian dish of thin-cut beef pounded, stuffed, rolled, and braised in tomato sauce - exceptional * Escarole and Beans - is this thick stew with rich Italian flavors - loved it * Pasta with Crab - super red sauce dish which was delicious * Ravioli with ricotta, spinach and egg yolk - a classic * Sausage with fennel, broccoli rabbe, calabrese chili - super good * Lamb Chops - marinated in garlic and parsley - was the star of this show * Fritto Misto with baccala & gianchetti, roasted garlic aioli - could have eaten two of these dishes Palizzi ran like a Swiss Clock! Everything going on here tonight was working on all cylinders: The service, the temperatures of the food, the ambiance were all perfect. This old school restaurant with its old school vibe even had a coin operated cigarette machine in the front of the house, and you can't get more old school than that. Palizzi has a lot of rules, as do most private clubs, like no cellphones and a multitude of other rules, making this restaurant very unique. I have been to several private dinner clubs in my life; in such places as Los Angeles, Providence, RI, San Francisco and Hong Kong just to name a few. Palizzi Filippo Social Club definitely belongs in this heady group listed above. Palizzi Filippo Social Club having been around since 1918 has put an indelible stamp on its presence in this city!

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    4.6(30 reviews)
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    Can't say enough about Messina. Back last night with my two adult grandchildren. They are young…read morefoodies and were wowed by the experience. The food is expertly prepared and inventive. The service is exceptionally friendly. That adds so much to your experience. Actually, it is terrific, from everyone. The person, who greets you, the bartender, our wonderful server Ryan, and the chef. Beautiful place, and the music is great too. Btw, my grandfather was from Messina and settled in South Philadelphia. I like to think he frequented this place in its earlier incarnation back in the day. I live a good distance from South Philly these days but it is well worth the trip. Highly recommend!

    I can't say enough amazing things about Messina Club! I went for the first time last night to…read morecelebrate a friend's birthday and we all loved our dinner and time there. The food is so delicious - we had the salmon toast, Messina salad, all 3 pastas and the scallops and each dish was full of flavor and the ingredients are so fresh. Do NOT skip out on the panna cotta. Wow. The best mix of salty and sweet and chocolate :) the cherry on top was the impeccable and warm service. We felt so welcomed and the intimate knowledge about the wine from our server was so helpful! Bonus was also the 90s hip hop playing. We look forward to coming back here. One of the best dining experiences I've had in Philly. Truly.

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