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Jake's Restaurant & Bar

Bruce Cooper's long-running restaurant is the go-to spot for fine dining in fine-dining-deficient Manayunk. The elegant room, the upscale contemporary American menu, the impressive wine list and the seamless service make it a destination for adults in a neighborhood that can often seem overrun by obnoxious fraternity brothers. The steep prices also help to keep the atmosphere mellow. To celebrate Jake's 20th anniversary--and perhaps appeal to adults with smaller budgets, Cooper plans to open a more casual bistro next door with 30 wines by the glass, in spring of 2008