By Nancy Dunham
What a surprise for those of us expecting the typical 50- to 60-degree temperatures in this area to realize we face another rainy, snowy and chilly week.
That’s why you need to take a trip to
Philadelphia — the tavern, not the city. This restaurant is the perfect place to hole up and relax while the weather outside is frightful.
The day I walked into the tavern — located about a block from the train station in Old Town Manassas — I was looking for a comfy haven where I could get a bite to eat while I warmed up. Consider a visit to Philadelphia Restaurant a cheap trip to the home of the Liberty Bell; this restaurant seems to be plucked straight from its epicenter.
Enter the restaurant and expect your eyes to dart from the gleaming, antique wood bar to the polished stained glass as the aroma of Philly cheese steak sandwiches envelopes your senses. Philadelphia Hoagies, homemade soups and flat iron steaks are also among the items on this menu full of American comfort food.
If you’re one who likes to hear a bit about the specials, sip a beverage or just chat before ordering, this is the place to go. The wait staff is friendly and relaxed, taking time to chat as if they’ve known you for years. After all, this is Old Town Manassas. Many who have settled here did so to find small-town camaraderie in an area that’s not far from big-city conveniences.