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Places to Break the Fast

Sundown Chowdown


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Published: Oct 7, 2008

1 London Grill

2301 Fairmount Ave., 215-978-4545

"Party like it's 5769," urge the folks at London, who offer a nouveau Jewish menu for Yom Kippur. From salmon gefilte fish and a chickpea and lentil tagine to braised short ribs and house-made honey marshmallows, they're offering some unusual twists on the typical post-Day of Atonement meal. Save room for the rugalach.

2 Zahav

237 St. James Place, 215-625-8800

Break the fast in style at Zahav with their High Holiday Mesibah (party). For $35 per person for takeout or $48 at the restaurant, this prix-fixe meal includes raisin challah, matzoh ball soup, chopped liver, salatim (salads), coffee-braised brisket and honey cake. You definitely won't go home hungry.

3 Kibitz in the City

703 Chestnut St., 215-928-1447

Kibitz may have the local market cornered when it comes to traditional smoked fish platters. Get the whole spread: piles of jumbo whitefish and whitefish salad, regular or nova lox, kippered salmon, Swiss, Muenster and cream cheeses and bagels by the dozen. It's all garnished with olives, cucumbers and other fresh vegetables.

4 Singapore Chinese Vegetarian

1006 Race St., 215-922-3288

Jews: Chinese food's not just for Christmas anymore — this Race Street favorite is both vegetarian and kosher. The gingko herbal or shark fin soups may not be on par with mom's matzoh ball, but the vegetarian salmon fish is still an appropriate substitute for lox.

5 Chef's Market

231 South St., 215-925-8360

Open until 9 p.m. on Yom Kippur, this gourmet supermarket can literally cater to your last-minute needs. They have everything from chopped chicken liver pâté and sweet noodle kugel to potato latkes and kasha varnishkes. There are also salmon platters and braised brisket. If your bubbe can't make it, get it here.