So, it’s Tuesday afternoon. And you’re having a fancy murder mystery dinner party at your house (why not). You’ve been planning to make a deliciously beautiful spread for your guests, and you have all you need except that gorgeous fruit and cheese that you were hoping would be the center piece. And now you’re running out of time. Go to visit & Judy’s!

They’re just a quarter block south of Christian and 9th [...]

Small Change film screenings are supposed to be only once a month, but lately the calendar has been filling up with an extra event here and there. The folks who run it (blog contributor Ted Passon and Dave Dunn) do a great job, keep it simple, and play host to works you’ll find at the best international festivals. Their programming style is advanced yet accessible, and reflects progressive politics without being preachy. [...]

Apparently, Deuce has the best BLT’s in Philly, at least according to Gridskipper.

Stephen Colbert would be so proud.*

Deuce Restaurant & Bar
1040 N. 2nd ST.
215-413-3822

* Colbert has called the BLT the greatest sandwich of all time. He also recommends the “BBBLT” with extra bacon.

The lighting and textiles by Manayunk’s Galbraith & Paul studio have a tremendous presence in big-time home and garden photo shoots. For 20 years now, this little Philly company has been creating colorful and bold patterned textiles and lighting. Without a shop open to the public, for 363 days a year the studio focuses principally on trade customers. The rest of us get to sample their sophisticated wares at their annual post-Thanksgiving-weekend sample [...]