March 27, 2013
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Chef Walter Staib at the [...]
Read more»February 14, 2013
Philadelphia is the perfect place to celebrate historical holidays, especially Presidents’ Day. With attractions such as the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, there is no better place to discover Presidential history. President George Washington and President John Adams led our country from their Presidential home at sixth and market streets, now [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Rumored haunted sites and eerie historical properties are not a hard thing to come by here in one of the oldest cities in the country. If you have an interest in the supernatural and don’t have a clue where to start, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to learn some local history, grab dinner [...]
Read more»August 10, 2012
Philadelphia has a solid place on the national radar when it comes to food and drink. Just this week, Saveur Magazine declared Philly to be the East Coast’s most exciting emerging food town. And, as we told you yesterday, Esquire just crowned Philadelphia The Late Night Capital of the United States. Pretty awesome. Not only [...]
Read more»February 20, 2012
When it comes to historical holidays, there’s nowhere better to celebrate than Philadelphia. The paths to understanding American history all converge in Philadelphia, at places like the President’s House, above, an open-air site on Independence Mall, home to Presidents George Washington and John Adams while Philadelphia served as the young nation’s capital; Independence Hall, birthplace [...]
Read more»July 20, 2011
With the arrival of the National Constitution Center’s new exhibition Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon, Philadelphia has begun its “Summer of Washington,” a region-wide celebration that provides residents and visitors with a glimpse into the life of the nation’s first president. It’s no secret that Philadelphia has a rich historical [...]
Read more»May 26, 2011
Philly Beer Week 2011 has assembled a triumvirate of taste with “The Chef, The Brewer, and The Farmer,” a new dinner series that brings together the region’s most talented brewers, Philadelphia’s awesome chefs and the best farmers around. A foodie dream come true, the series takes place during Philly Beer Week, from June 5 to [...]
Read more»February 11, 2011
In recent years, the meaning of Presidents’ Day has turned into a Monday full of “blow-out” furniture sales and crowded matinees at the movie theaters. If this isn’t your idea of a celebration, try tapping into your inner Founding Father at City Tavern restaurant. February 18 through 22, City Tavern’s Chef Walter Staib will showcase [...]
Read more»November 18, 2010
Looking to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast without worrying about cooking and cleaning up? Let the professionals do all the work with delicious Thanksgiving Day meals at some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants. So avoid massive lines at the grocery and check out a few of our top picks for Thanksgiving dinner in Philadelphia: • 10 Arts [...]
Read more»August 4, 2010
Hip Hip Huzzah! That’s the chant you’ll come to love on the Tippler’s Tour. Run by Historic Philadelphia, this weekly tavern tour of Colonial and modern day watering holes lets you explore the city of brotherly love like locals and our forefathers did in the 18th century, when taverns served as social gathering places to [...]
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