Jade Tree Records reminds me that a former vegan musician is now the chef at a South Philly restaurant called Vesuvio. I ate there a few weeks ago and it was pretty damn good. There's a whole menu for vegans/vegetarians so if that's the way you swing, then you can add the restaurant to your "safe" list. Also, they seem to have a pretty nice lounge for those who don't want to dress up in "trousers" and such, and would prefer pool, Johnny Cash, and Jack and Coke to wine lists and "adult conversation".