Accommodations and Location

The conference will be hosted on Temple’s campus in North Philadelphia.

Conference Hotel Block

A limited number of rooms will be available to reserve at a block rate at the Conwell Inn on campus, a boutique hotel located on Temple University’s campus. These reservations can be made on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing gfusion@temple.edu prior to September 15th.

Other Places to Stay in Philadelphia

Temple University’s campus can be accessed from all of these hotels via the SEPTA Broad Street line.

Sosuite at Independence Lofts

Aloft Hotel Philadelphia

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center

Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown

Dining Guide

Philadelphia boasts a diverse dining scene that caters to vegetarians and vegans alike. Fine dining as well as more casual options are within easy access of Temple University’s campus. We have listed some of our favorites below, but we would encourage conference attendees to explore all of the options that the city has to offer!

Reservations are encouraged for the below restaurants:

Osteria ($$$): http://osteriaphilly.com

One of the country’s most critically acclaimed Italian restaurants, featuring a seasonal menu of homemade pastas, thin-crust pizzas & wood-grilled meats in a rustic space.

SOUTH ($$): https://www.southjazzkitchen.com/

New takes on Southern fare and a large whiskey list, with live jazz performances.

Clementine’s Stable Cafe ($$): https://clementinescafe.com

American restaurant and bar with comfortable seating and excellent brunch.

The below restaurants offer a more casual experience, no need for a reservation:

Prohibition Taproom ($$): https://prohibitiontaproom.com/

Comfy gastropub with excellent comfort food and an affordable happy hour.

Santucci’s Pizza (North Broad) ($): https://santuccispizza.com/santuccis-north-broad/

Family run pizza and Italian food restaurant with over 60 years of history in Philadelphia, creating square pizza and sandwiches. The North Broad location has a beer garden!

Murph’s Bar ($): https://www.murphsbarfishtown.com/

Eclectic Irish bar serving Italian food in the hip Fishtown neighborhood.

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