The Philadelphia Pub That Transports Diners To Jolly Old England
Ever felt like trying a traditional English meal in the spiritual heart of the American Revolution? Get yourself down to this pub in Philadelphia.
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Stories By Joe Hoeffner
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If it's not your favorite booth, bar stool, or table, this restaurant seating mistake can ruin your meal by doubling down on uncomfortable commotion and noise.
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