Matt Cianfrani

Photos by Carmela Aquino, Will van Eaton, Matt Cianfrani, Priscilla des Gachons, Mustafa Al-ammar, Alvin Loke

It is no wonder the restaurant named for the landmark city of Morocco is also a landmark of fine cuisine in Philadelphia. Located off of Fourth and South streets, an auspicious alley conceals this gem of high-dining. Immediately after being greeted at the door by a fez-wearing host, you will notice how the traditional Moroccan decor reflects the authenticity of the cuisine.

Tucked around the obscure corner of 43rd and Chestnut lays a beacon of warmth and comfort for the weary and over worked. Owned and operated by Pakistani emigres, Kabobeesh provides traditional Pakistani delights from various curries to kabobs cooked on medieval looking steel rods.