Contents:
- Eat around Temple
- Eat in Philadelphia
- Fun Places to Visit in Philadelphia
- Places Around Philadelphia
- Places a Little Further, accessible by car
- Philadelphia Housing

Eat at Temple:
(Brought to you by the members of the Borguet Group.)

Insomnia Cookie Truck
(on Montgomery next to the Student Center)
Whether it's the midnight munchies or the need for an afternoon snack the Insomnia Cookie truck is Chigoziem's number one go to spot. This truck is dedicated to making the perfect warm cookie at any time of day or night, and better yet, they deliver! If you have a sweet tooth or just have a craving for homemade cookies and milk, Insomnia Cookies is the place to go! Order online at www.insomniacookies.com.

The French Crepe Truck
(behind Beury hall)
It is not a real French Crepe according to Dr. Borguet and our French members, but this truck is only a 30 second walk from our office and their food is great. Personal favorites are the Buffalo Chicken and Beef with all vegetables + honey mustard. Shalaka likes their seafood crepe, but Gordon hates it. If you need some extra sugar, Strawberry + Banana with chocolate sauce is a great idea.

Ronnies
(outside the Bio Department) # 856-491-5199
Roozbeh's favorite hoagie truck. Foot-long hoagies, yum!

The Korean Truck
(outside the Bio Department) # 267-342-3190
This truck possibly has the longest waiting time on the campus. Waiting time can easily excess 20 minutes. Order for pickup is a wise decision. Gordon's favorite is Tepanyaki with Beef on noodles. Ali orders their curry chicken with rice almost every Friday.
Remember to ask for hot sauce and KimChi.

Fames Pizza Truck
(outside the Bio Department) # 267-242-4737
The "official" pizza truck for the Borguet group, if not the entire Chemistry Department. Whenever we have a meeting, this is where we get our pizza from. BBQ Chicken is a must try. Other recommendations include the "red vegetable" and "Buffalo Chicken." A whole pizza with toppings is for $10 and $2 per slice (Summer 2010).
Their rolls (BBQ or Buffalo Chicken) are good too. The size of the rolls is ~1.5 slices of pizza. Certainly worth trying if 1 slide was not enough but 2 slides were too much.

Chinese Food
(Outdoor Food Court outside Anderson Hall, first on the left)
This place has southern style Chinese Food. Some people think that their food is too oily and their rice is too sticky. I guess it is just the way Southern Chinese Food is. Gordon's favorite is Beef Ho Fan.

Vietnamese Food
(Outdoor Food Court outside Anderson Hall)
Our friend, Andrii, had Chicken + Pork combo on Rice from this place for an entire year during his visit. He ate half of the meal at lunch and finished the other half for dinner. Enough said!!

Eddies Truck
(Outside Student Center) # 267-253-0183
If you smell something really good in our student office, it possibly means Gordon is having Buffalo Chicken Finger Platter that day. The smell alone got Roozbeh to come to this truck with him. The platter is big (so big you often cannot finish it) for $6.
Another favorite from this truck is the Mushroom Cheese Steak with ketchup, mayonnaise, fried onion and hot pepper.

Please check back for more updates and new places to eat here at Temple and around Philadelphia.

Eat in Philadelphia:
(brought to you by the members of the Borguet Group.)

Mixx Asian Bistro
Uduak's Favorite Thai Restaurant is located on the corner of 10th and arch in center city Philadelphia. It has an all you can eat sushi bar. Mixx is an amazing Asian restaurant; the atmosphere, the Waiters and Waitresses... EVERYTHING is wonderful when you walk in to this restaurant. They have a wide variety of Asian cuisines as well as assorted sushi and rolls. The host and hostess accommodates your needs; from birthdays to dates (even an alone time with yourself). The food is up to par in terms of taste, portions and fulfillment. And EVERYTHING is at an affordable price.

Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man
1500 Walnut St. (15th St. between Walnut and Locust)
The first thing you notice when you walk up to the door is the chocolate aroma spilling out of the place. They of course have chocolate, and it's a lot at that. From chocolate pizza (with a choice of many sweet toppings), to chocolate soup (with a side of fruit and marshmallows!) and on to the usual desserts, they've got it all. But it's not just a place to live out all of your chocolate-covered fantasies. There's pretty amazing dinner food, and great drinks (Ashley always order the blueberry tea). The atmosphere is relaxed and social; the lights are dim and each table is brightened by a single candle. Ashley suggests not going here if you're looking for a hearty, healthy meal, but it's a truly unique experience that everyone must try. Check out their website at www.maxbrenner.com.

El Taco Loco
A caravan (RV) parked on Washington Ave. by Jefferson Square Park (between 3rd and 4th street)
Best tacos and tamales north of the Rio Grande (or at least in Philly)?
Service can be slow here, but always worth the wait. Love the tongue and tripe tacos.
Need more convincing? Check reviews at
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=taco+loco&find_loc=Philadelphia%2C+PA
My response; Who said fast. Plus they are always there when I needed them ;-)

Nam Phuong
Nam Phuong was the last king's wife of Vietnam during the French war.
This place has the best Vietnamese food with reasonable price. You should try the dessert "fried banana with ice-cream". Check it out http://www.namphuongphilly.com.

Mexican Post
(104 CHESTNUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106)
Enjoy quality Mexican food at an affordable price in the heart of old city. Mexican Post features a wide variety of classic Mexican dishes with hearty portions and most entrees are under ten dollars. Great for social gatherings or just a relaxing night out. Sit back, chow down, and don't forget to sample the margaritas!
Check it out at http://www.mexicanpost.com/locations-oldcity.asp

Please check back for more updates and new places to eat here at Temple and around Philadelphia.

Fun Places to Visit in Philadelphia:
- Franklin Institute (Map)
- National Constitutional Center (Map)
- Independence Hall and Museum of Liberty Bell (Map)
- Art Museum (Map)
- Rodin Museum (Map)
- River Rink at Penn's Landing, Winter Season (Map)
- Manayunk District, shopping, dining, night clubs (Map)
- Chinatown, shopping, dining (Map)
- Italian Market (Map)
- Fairmount Park (Map)
- Boathouse Row (Map)

- First Fridays in Old City (Map)
(free admission to art galleries in Old City, first Friday of every month
from 5:00pm-9:00pm) (Map of Galleries)

Places Around Philadelphia:
- Valley Forge National Historical Park, walking, biking, BBQing (Map)
- Adventure Aquarium, Camden NJ, across the Delaware River (Map)
- King of Prussia Mall (Map)

Places a Little Further, accessible by car:
- Longwood Gardens, South US 1 Route, ~1 hour (Map)
- Princeton, New Jersey, North I-95, ~1 hour (Map)
- New York City, North New Jersey Turnpike, ~1.5-2 hours (Map)
- Bushkill Falls, North I-476, ~2 hours (Map)
- Atlantic City, Atlantic Ocean coast, New Jersey, East 70 Route, ~1-2 hours (Map)
- Six Flags Great Adventure (Map)
- Blue Mountain, Palmerton PA, Pocono Mountains, North I-476, ~2-3 hours, skiing, snowboarding (Map)
- Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, South I-95, ~4 hours (Map)
- Niagara Falls, New York, North I-476 - North 81 - West I-90, ~7-8 hours (Map)

Philadelphia Housing (document)