Hannah Lau

Whether you're a college student with a big appetite and a small budget or you prefer sampling a variety of dishes rather than just one, Joy Tsin Lau's daily dim sum lunch is a perfect choice. Dim sum, a Cantonese term meaning to "touch the heart," or "order to your heart's content," is the Chinese equivalent of tapas.

Tired of ordering a single entree when you go out to eat? Wish you could sample three - or four - gourmet delicacies? Then try Bar Ferdinand, a recently opened tapas bar in Northern Liberties. Joining Philadelphia's prestigious food scene six months ago, Bar Ferdinand serves a wide variety of tapas and boasts an extensive bar menu, all of which is very affordable.