May 21, 2013
This Thursday, spend a dreamy evening beyond city limits at Terrain at Styer’s in Glen Mills. The enchanting nursery and garden shop is part of the Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters group, and is a treasure trove of plants, greenery and home-and-garden items, as well as the site of a charming cafe featuring elegant-yet-simple fare from chef [...]
Read more»May 2, 2013
It’s another beautiful day (and night), Philadelphia. Enjoy tonight’s ideal spring weather at any number of the events lined up for this evening. Indoor and outdoor festivities abound; everything from live performances (the circus is in town!) to outdoor meals at some of the city’s most loved restaurants. Check out our top picks for tonight, [...]
Read more»October 25, 2012
Philadelphia has had some pretty great weather so far this fall — in fact, we’re supposed to get more beautiful 70-degree weather this weekend (knock on wood) — but the inevitable chill in the air can’t be too far now. Plus, there’s no denying that the sun is setting earlier and earlier, and once night [...]
Read more»August 23, 2012
With Labor Day fast approaching, we can think of nothing better to close out the summer than a seafood feast. On Tuesday, August 28, Varga Bar is hosting it third annual crab bake featuring an array of seasonal ocean-centric specialities. Oh, and watermelon margaritas. Throughout the all day event, Chef Evan Turney will be serving [...]
Read more»August 1, 2012
In Riva, the casual, Southern Italian-inspired eatery owned by chef Arthur Cavalier, welcomes Bar Fiume, a new outdoor patio overlooking the Schuylkill River in East Falls. Constructed from reclaimed wood and stone, the 150-seat, open-air bar boasts In Riva’s full food/drink menu accompanied by happy hour offerings Tuesday through Friday afternoon and Saturday late night. [...]
Read more»July 18, 2012
Happy hour doesn’t get any better than alfresco dining and drinks on a terrace under the summer sky. The Four Seasons Philadelphia introduces “Quench” on the Swann Terrace, featuring a new weekly happy hour under the sky. Every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. (that means today), you can enjoy food and drink specials on the beautiful [...]
Read more»July 17, 2012
Outdoor dining is one of the hallmarks of summer, a special ambience-adder that you only get to take advantage of when the weather is warm enough. Here at Uwishunu we take alfresco dining seriously, weighing everything from shade quality to evidence of bus fumes in our decision where to dine under the sun or stars. [...]
Read more»July 13, 2012
If you love everything about picnincking except for the planning (we certainly do), Davio’s in Rittenhouse has you covered. Now through August give them a one-hour head’s up and they will set you up with a picnic basket and blanket complete with salad, sandwich and dessert, to enjoy in the park of your choosing. A [...]
Read more»July 13, 2012
Philadelphia might not have the shore, but the region’s many rivers provide an excellent backdrop to enjoy the sun, fresh air and a delicious meal. We know how hard it is to leave the AC sometimes, but especially in these summer months, dining by the breezy riverside offers a cool and refreshing alternative to staying [...]
Read more»July 3, 2012
If you thought charming open-air cafes only existed along the romantic Champs-Élysées in Paris or in an exciting piazza in Rome, think again. This summer you needn’t travel any further than the eclectic and sophisticated nearby town of Media in order to experience fine, alfresco dining. Every Wednesday evening from now until September, State Street [...]
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