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Lobster @ the London Grill

The London Grill is gearing up for a Summer full of lobster, dishing out five new Lobster Specials that’ll run from Sunday, August 1st until Monday, September 6th. The lobster specials include:

Creamy Lobster Bisque ($7)
with fresh herbs and chunks of lobster meat

New England Lobster Roll ($13)
served on a buttery long roll

Lobster Burger ($18)
served on a brioche roll with a side of avocado aioli and French fries

Lobster Bake ($18)
a quarter-pound lobster with corn on the cob, new potatoes, mussels and spicy chorizo sausage

Whole Lobster Dinner ($30)
a whole two-pound steamed lobster served with new potatoes, corn on the cob and drawn butter.

Terry Berch McNally, the co-owner of London Grill, said she’s excited for 37 days of lobster. So am I.

London Grill
2301 Fairmount Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 978-4545
www.londongrill.com
Twitter: @LondonGrill

A rendering of the new Walnut Street Apple Store. (Philadelphia Art Commission)

Apple is finally ready to open its very first retail store in Philadelphia. The grand opening of the new Walnut Street Apple Store will be this Friday, July 30th at 5 pm.

The Grand Opening event will take place from 5 – 8 pm and then the store will re-open on Saturday morning at 10 am for its regular business hours.

The store is located at 1507 Walnut Street along Rittenhouse Row and will be open from 10 am – 8 pm, Monday – Saturday and 11 am – 6 pm on Sundays.

The new store is designed by award-winning Pennsylvania architect Peter Bohlin, who also designed the famous Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City, as well as Apple Stores in Manhattan’s Upper West Side and SoHo, and London, Paris and Japan.

Philadelphia Walnut Street Apple Store [Official Site]
Apple store opening in Center City Philadelphia [Philadelphia Business Journal]

Root for Philly native Kristin Haskins Simms on the new season of Project Runway, premiering tonight at 9 p.m. on Lifetime. (Photo courtesy of Lifetime Television)

Philly 360° Insider Rakia Reynolds caught up with Philadelphia native Kristin Haskins Simms, a contestant on the new season of Lifetime’s Project Runway, and discovered the Strangefruit designer’s favorite Philly musicians, restaurants and of course, shops.

Head over to our sister site, Philly360.com, to read the entire exclusive interview.

Exclusive Interview with Project Runway Designer, Kristin Haskins Simms [Philly 360°]

Johnny Brenda's, Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Our buddies over at MealTicket report that this weekend, Johnny Brenda’s is hosting a Kenzinger-sponsored Clam Bake.

Saturday night will be full of music, clams, and tasty brews from 4pm to 10pm. You can also expect “monkfish, housemade andouille sausage, corn on the cob and new potatoes.”

There’s no cover, everything is pay-as-you-go, and Kenzinger will be dishing out prizes throughout the day. Awesome.

Johnny Brenda’s
1201 N. Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 739-9684
www.johnnybrendas.com

[ via MealTicket ]

The Silk Road Summer Nights Music & Happy Hour Series continues every Wednesday evening through August. (Photos courtesy of the Penn Museum)

In anticipation of their upcoming Secrets of the Silk Road exhibition (opening February 5th, 2011) the Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) presents the Silk Road Summer Nights music series every Wednesday evening through the end of August.

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy the warm weather in the Penn Museum’s lush, scenic Warden Garden, sipping drinks and munching on light fare while listening to a diverse line-up of talented musicians from all over the world.

Admission is pay-what-you-want and select museum galleries will be open to explore throughout the evening. And as an added bonus, the garden provides free wi-fi!

Silk Road Summer Nights
The Penn Museum
Every Wednesday, through August
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Silk Road Summer Nights [The Penn Museum]
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology [Visit Philly]

Your Phanatic statue photo could be featured live on-air during a Phillies game television broadcast!

Attention Phanatic Around Town fans… the Phillies are looking for photos of you posing with your favorite Phanatic statue. The team will select a few of the top photos and display them during upcoming Phillies broadcasts — your chance at stardom!

To be eligible for selection, upload your BEST Phanatic Around Town photo to the Visit Philly Facebook Page fan photo gallery. If you’ve already submitted Phanatic statue photos to our Facebook page in past weeks, you do not need to resubmit your photos. However, new photos are highly encouraged.

Since we’re nice people, here are a few tips that could increase your chances of being selected:

- Wear Phillies gear. In your photo, show your team spirit with Phillies t-shirts, caps or jerseys.

- Capture the excitement of the city. If possible, try to get a great backdrop in your photo. Think City Hall towering in the distance, bustling crowds at Rittenhouse Square or the Pizza at Schmidt’s, a bright and sunny day at Franklin Square, etc.

- Be creative! Make your photo come alive — try a funny face or pose with the statue to help yours stand out from the pack.

How to submit your photo:

1. Click here to go to the Visit Philly Facebook Page fan photo gallery
2. Click the Add Photos button
3. Upload a new photo or select an image from one of your own Facebook albums
4. Cross your fingers!

Click through to read the official disclaimer for participation in the contest.

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Katacomb

Sick of blending in with the hundreds of Philadelphians who own the same Urban Outfitters dress as you? Me too. For a stand out outfit, look no further than The Katacomb: Vintage for your next shopping trip.

Brooke Dillon’s “boutique” offers a luxe, appointment-only shopping experience amongst private residences on 15th and Pine. Customers can make a one on one appointment with Brooke or have a shopping day with a few friends. She strives to keep the experience intimate, and can help you find anything you might need.

The lower floor of the space showcases a hallway with several closets of clothing (organized by color) leading into a large showroom with tables and racks of her one of a kind finds. Many of her items are from the past collections of Oscar de la Renta, YSL, and Dior, to name a few, but she does not limit her buying to high end and has pieces in a wide range of prices. Brooke goes on buying trips to Los Angeles and other locations, ensuring that all pieces are truly unique. Not limited to clothing, her showroom includes belts, sunglasses, and purses.

Personal favorite pieces included a bold floral maxi dress from the 1960s, brown leather Oscar de la Renta pencil skirt circa 1980, and a Studio 54 worthy black and gold sequined butterfly top. With so many beautiful pieces in excellent condition, your biggest problem will be choosing just a few!

Besides her vintage wears, Brooke makes commissioned coats, with the fur (real or faux) and lining (a variety of vintage fabrics) completely customizable. She also sells accessory pieces by local designers including reworked vintage jewelry and creative key keepers featuring silk scarves and antique keys to ensure you’ll never lose yours again (handy!).

All pieces are organically dry cleaned before entering the immaculate showroom, so they’re ready to wear. To add to the “perfect fit” experience at The Katacomb, custom alterations are free, ensuring that you’ll wear them well for years to come. For more information on how to explode this ‘katacomb’, visit Brooke’s official website.

Rufus Wainwright, Photo via the Mann Center

Affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the greatest male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.

On August 4th, the Mann Center continues its 75th Anniversary season with a concert you won’t want to miss, as Rufus Wainwright takes the stage for an evening of soulful music under the stars.

The Juno Award-winning Canadian-American singer/songwriter has released six albums and two DVDs to date, and has appeared on numerous soundtracks and compilations, as well as collaborated with artists like Elton John, David Byrne and Keane.

His latest album, All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu, was released this March and features the single “Who Are You New York?”

Tickets are $34.50, $44.50 and $56. Doors open at 6 pm. Show begins at 7:30 pm. See ya there!

Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 546-7900
www.manncenter.org

Diane Sahms-Guarnieri, Photo courtesy the Fox Chase Review

Hey there lovers of poetry, the Fox Chase Business Association has gathered up a fantastic group of local poets for an outdoor reading.

Participants include Louis Mckee, Diane Sahms-Guarnieri, Mike Cohen, Steve Delia and G Emil Reutter. To check out their bios, visit the Fox Chase Review’s official website.

Poetry fans should descend on Lion’s Park (7900 Oxford Avenue) at around 7pm. Readings will wrap up at around 8:30pm.

Lion’s Park
7900 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Poets in the Park [ www.foxchasereview.org ]

The Phillie Phanatic guiding in a Southwest plane. (Courtesy of twitter.com/philaphillies)

Earlier today, the Phillies and Southwest Airlines traded places and as you can see above, the gang from the Phillies (which included Shane Victorino, Ben Francisco, the broadcasting team and obviously, the Phanatic) didn’t waste much time before making themselves useful.

Read more about the event at Phillies.com and if you’re feeling clever, head over to the 700 Level and take a shot at coming up with a hilarious photo caption.

@philaphillies [Phillies Official Twitter]
Caption This: The Phillie Phanatic at PHL [The 700 Level]

Philadelphia artist Anthony Campuzano has transformed The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania into a free-form art school and working artists’ studio this month, both free and open to the public.

With just two events left this week, make sure to check out Campuzano’s makeshift studio where he has invited peers, mentors, professors, and other special guests to provide art instruction in various media, discuss past and current projects, screen favorite videos and films, and contribute work on view.

Check out the remaining events below and be sure to swing by the Summer Studio before it closes!

The Fall Fest
Thursday, July 29, 6PM

A night of music, videos and a documentary celebrating the iconic Manchester group The Fall—led by Mark E. Smith—who have been creating music for over thirty years.

Anthony Campuzano Curated Screening with musical guest Steve Gunn
Saturday, July 31, 12—5PM

As the final event of the Summer Studio program, Anthony Campuzano will show an array of music videos, movie trailers, films, and other random stuff he’s collected from the internet. Joined by New York-based musician Steve Gunn, the afternoon will be a mashup of music and digital imagery from Anthony’s extensive, often bizarre, web journeys.

Institute of Contemporary Art @ University of Pennsylvania
118 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-7108
www.icaphila.org

Photo courtesy of the Cooking Channel blog

The recently launched Cooking Channel (younger sibling of more established Food Network), has been promoting itself this summer by traveling across country in a customized ice cream truck. On Wednesday, July 28th, they’ll be swinging into Philly to say hi and give a scoop of ice cream to all their newly minted fans.

You’ll find the truck parked on the 12th Street side of Reading Terminal Market between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Cooking Channel’s own Ching-He Huang of the show Chinese Food Made Easy will be on hand to greet fans and ice cream lovers. For more information about the Ice Cream Truck’s summer tour, click here.

Make sure to get yourself over there tomorrow and chow down on some delicious Bassetts Ice Cream!