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December 22-28, 2005

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Top 5 Celebrity Haunts

1 T.G.I. Friday's
4001 City Ave., 215-878-7070
Stop by this bustling chain after a Sixers home game and you might see guard/demigod Allen Iverson putting away a few Coronas at the bar. While the staff says he's also a fan of the apple martini, don't think he's going soft: He'll most likely tell you to get out of his face if you ask him for an autograph. What can I say? AI keeps things T.G.I. Real.

2 Bruno's
9800 Germantown Ave., 215-242-1880
This relaxed family-style institution is a go-to joint for many local luminaries. Anchor-couple Larry Mendte and Dawn Stensland come in frequently, though they haven't been in as much since having their latest anchor-baby. Dr. Robin Smith, Oprah's TV shrink, has been a regular for 17 years, and Lafayette Hill resident Terence Howard (aka the new Samuel L. Jackson) pops in whenever he's in town.

3 Bar Noir
112 S. 18th St., 215-569-1160
This spot is stinking with swanksters, and manager Mark Sheldon has smelt 'em all. From area dudes Gary Papa and Bam Margera to Dave Matthews and the Darkness (who Sheldon says were "somewhat Spinal Tap-esque"), the Noir is certified celeb central. Sheldon even swears Mel Gibson has visited, and that he was so wasted he kept challenging random bar patrons to arm-wrestling matches.

4 Capital Grille
1338 Chestnut St., 215-545-9588
While most of us would have to knock off a Wachovia to afford a plate at the Cap, members of Philly's elite frequent the place often. The restaurant is a favorite of songstress Patti LaBelle, and plenty of Flyers, Eagles and City Hall notables get their filet fix there as well.

5 The Palm Restaurant
200 S. Broad St., 215-546-7256
If you want to know what famous cats eat at the Palm, check the wall for their caricature. ESPN personality Sal Paolantonio dines there on the regular, as does Electricans Union head John Dougherty and Sixers general manager Billy King. Wonder if he likes apple martinis, too…

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