The story
Tangerine, located on Market Street in the heart of Philadelphia's Old City, made a remarkable mark on the global dining scene when it was ranked #12 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2002 — one of the most prestigious recognitions a restaurant can receive, and a distinction very few American tables have ever achieved.
The restaurant's focus is Mediterranean cuisine, a broad and generous tradition that draws on the flavors, techniques, and ingredients of the Mediterranean basin. At Tangerine, that tradition was executed at a level that placed it in rare company on the world stage.
Beyond its landmark recognition, Tangerine remains a notable address in Philadelphia's dining history — a restaurant that, at its peak, demonstrated what Mediterranean cooking could achieve at the highest international level.
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