Hi, Zhenya:
Thanks for the update! Yep, Philadelphia does have some great restaurants. Interesting neighborhoods, too, but ya gotta watch which ones you "just walk around" in; it's not exactly crime-free down there. It would be too ironic to survive NYC just to get yourself shot in-the-wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time in Philly.

Anyway, I'm glad your friend had a good time! Let us know when you decide to come visit, and we can update the list of "things to do" links!

Sharon