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Gallery in the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Photo by G. Widman for GPTM

On Tuesday, Jaunted wrote up an article directed towards you lucky Bank of America cardholders.

Have a Bank of America credit or debit card in your wallet? This weekend you can get free admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Please Touch Museum, and the African American Museum.

Please note that it’s just for the cardholder, so there’s no +1, but still, you save some money.

Thanks for the heads up, Jim!

[ via Jaunted ]

Bowling at North Bowl, Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC

Champagne, salsa dancing lessons, and a full dinner buffet… at a bowling alley? Northern Liberties’ North Bowl is staking its claim as a romantic destination this Valentine’s Day.

For $40 per person, couples receive a full dinner buffet (this includes North Bowl’s unbelievable tater tots), unlimited bowling, a glass of champagne, and salsa lessons from instructors at Salsita Dance Studios. North Bowl also promises a surprise gift for couples at the door as well.

This all goes down on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. You can purchase tickets in advance for $35 off North Bowl’s official website.

North Bowl
909 N. Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-BOWL
www.northbowlphilly.com

Minette's Chef Woolsey

Bistrot La Minette (a new favorite of Uwishunu blogger Samantha Lazar) is offering up a special menu the entire weekend of Valentine’s Day.

Four new additions to the Bistrot menu that weekend include a Veloute de Crusta, a creamy crustacean soup with lobster, crawfish and black truffle oil. Guests can have this served with two ounces of fois gras on the side. Entrees include a lobster thermidor and lamb rack, served with a vegetable tart and lemon confit sauce.

For more on the restaurant, and to book a reservation, visit the Bistrot’s official website.

Bistrot La Minette
623 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-8000
www.bistrotlaminette.com

Image courtesy Bistro St Tropez

Still looking to book your Valentine’s Day dining plans? Bistro St Tropez is offering up two romantic dining opportunities; a four course dinner for $45 and a three course brunch for $25.

The four course dinner, served on February 13th and 14th, includes highlights like lobster spring rolls, pan seared boat scallops, fire-grilled filet mignon and rack of lamb.

The brunch, offered only on the 14th, features a choice of crispy duck leg confit with roasted potatoes, lobster crepes, and more. For an additional $25 per guest, you can add a champagne flight, served with each course.

I’ve posted the full menu after the jump. Have a look, and book your reservation.

Bistro St Tropez
2400 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 569-9269
www.bistrosttropez.com

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Starting tomorrow, Oyster House is dishing out their new Tuesday Night Shrimp & Crayfish Boil.

For $19 a person, guests will be served a venerable Southern seafood feast; wild shrimp and whole crayfish thrown together with chunks of kielbasa, seasoned with Creole spices.

This special is only available during dinner service on Tuesdays . For more information on Oyster House, check out their official website.

Oyster House
1516 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 567-7683
www.oysterhousephilly.com

Half lobster atop pasta & red sauce, salad, and dessert at London Grill... all for under $20

Fairmount’s London Grill combines the atmosphere of a neighborhood pub with a fine dining experience. For a limited time, with reservations, the restaurant is offering all guests a three-course “Surf or Turf” special for $18.95. I stopped in with a friend last week to try out the new menu, and left impressed.

Commenced with fresh salad served alongside house-made focaccia and olive oil, completed with a delicious chocolate mousse, diners have two options for main entrees. The petite filet, served with scalloped potatoes and spinach, or the half lobster, served atop pasta and red sauce. Wines specifically chosen to be paired with the dishes are also available for $5 a glass.

If the special doesn’t pique your interest, the restaurant has a variety of dishes for any diner. With a creative menu that changes daily, London Grill has a focus on fresh and local ingredients to bring about dishes from Seared Duck Breast (fregola sarda, butternut squash, apple chutney, tangerine sauce) to BBQ Pork (with collared greens, mac and cheese).

Beyond the restaurant, the bar offers a robust selection of imported and domestic drafts and bottles, from the local offerings of breweries such as Victory, Stoudts and Dogfish Head to lagers, ales and porters from England’s Sam Smith or France’s Kronenbourg Brewery. In addition, there is also an extensive list of cocktails and wine.

All in all, London Grill was a multitude of pleasant experiences under one roof. It’s the venue for both a cozy dinner date or for sitting at the bar for drinks and watching a game, whilst satisfying late-night cravings.

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

Photo by Mary van Ogtrop

Kildare’s ‘Endless Stew’ promotion kicked off yesterday, and our stomachs are excited.

The all-you-can-eat special include four different kinds of traditional Irish stews and flatbreads, all for only $11.99. You can add in a side salad for a dollar more.

Stews on the menu include a Guinness Beef Stew, Vegetable Stew, Seafood Stew, and Hunter Style Chicken Stew.

Last year, blogger Mary Van Ogtrop sampled their all-you-can-eat stew bowls, and loved it. Read about her experience, here.

Kildare’s Irish Pub
4417 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 482-7242
www.kildarespub.com

Bus Stop Boutique's storefront window

Bus Stop Boutique, my favorite little shoe store in Queen Village, is throwing their first ever warehouse sale this week, all in the name of charity and great prices.

Despite the large selection at the boutique, Bus Stop actually has a warehouse, and it is crammed with winter shoes, boots, and more. The owner, Elena, is dishing out savings of up to 75% off on designer styles from Farylrobin, Terra Plana, Lovely People, F-Troupe, United Nude, and Corso Como.

Best part about the sale? A portion of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.

The warehouse sale goes down this Thursday, January 28th, and runs through the 31st.

Please note that this sale is not at Bus Stop, but at an old fabric shop down the road (727 S. 4th Street) from the boutique.

Warehouse Sale Hours:
Thursday, January 28th, 11am – 6pm
Friday, January 29th, 11am – 7pm
Saturday, January 30th, 11am – 6pm
Sunday, January 31st, 12pm – 5pm

Bus Stop Boutique Warehouse Sale
727 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 627-2357
www.busstopboutique.com

Pierogies from Green Rock Tavern, Photo via Meal Ticket

A few weeks ago, Meal Ticket announced that Fishtown’s Green Rock Tavern would be hosting a week-long celebration in honor of pierogies. Well, the party is just a few days away, so plan the upcoming week accordingly.

Starting this Sunday, January 24th, and running through January 31st, Philadelphia’s local pierogie company, Polish Goodness Pierogies will be featured at the Green Rock Tavern. The pierogies come stuffed with a number of delicious fillings, from buffalo chicken to pumpkin cheesecake, and can be paired with beers from the Philadelphia Brewing Company.

Green Rock Tavern
2546 East Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA‎
(215) 203-0840‎
www.greenrocktavern.com

[ via Meal Ticket ]

Wellness Walks at the Arboretum

Despite the brisk and chilly weather, the Morris Arboretum is continuing their popular Wellness Walks, encouraging guests to explore and stroll around the Arboretum’s beautiful landscape. And now you can bring a friend. For free.

Now through February 12th, if you mention the “Winter White Sale” at the Arboretum’s kiosk while purchasing your ticket, you’ll score a second admission ticket, absolutely free.

So go, walk, and enjoy the fresh air. Your friend will thank you.

Morris Arboretum
100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-5777
www.morrisarboretum.com

Snackbar's Red Snapper, Photo via Foobooz

Next week, Snackbar kicks off their third anniversary with a delicious looking 3-course dinner. The deal, which will last from Sunday, January 24th to the 29th, includes everything on the menu, and is only $30 per person.

Art over at Foobooz has the whole menu pasted on his site. Go take a look, and book your reservation ASAP.

Snackbar
253 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5633
(215) 545-5655
www.snackbarltd.com

[ via Foobooz ]

Caramel Appletini, Black Cherry Cosmo, and Seafood Unlimited's bar mosaic

Not enough can be said about the welcoming atmosphere of Seafood Unlimited in Rittenhouse. I went in for cocktails, not intending to stay too long, but found myself still at the barstool hours later. This is an easy thing to do with the family-like employees of the restaurant and bar, and the patrons who are part of it. It also helps that Seafood Unlimited’s happy hour lasts from 5–close. No closing up shop at 7pm here.

For the cold winter months, Seafood Unlimited has fixed up some lovely seasonal cocktails for a very reasonable $8 a pop. These are sure to warm you for your walk home later. Check out the list.

Frostbite: Tequila, white crème de cacao, blue Curacao & cream. This was one of my favorites. Besides looking pretty, it was a very nice mix of liquor & cream, with the hint of tequila lasting after each sip. Perfect for someone like me who loves the dangerous booze.

Yuletide: vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, cream, cinnamon & grenadine. Another joy to look at. It has a very minty kick, though, so I would suggest you save this one for your after-dinner drink.

Milky Way Martini: Skyy vodka, coffee liquor, crème de cacao & cream. This isn’t an original, but it is tasty nonetheless. It was so good we convinced the guy sitting next to us at the bar to order one!

Cinnamon Apple Manhattan: Jim Beam, Dekuyper Sour Apple Pucker, apple cider & cinnamon. A refreshing twist to an old fave.

Black Cherry Cosmo: Red Stag, triple sec, lime, cranberry, sour mix & coke. This was hands-down our favorite cocktail on the fabulous list. It was a yummy concoction somehow tasting like berry jam. But this one’s dangerous, folks, you can’t taste the booze in it. But I promise it’s there.

Pumpkintini: Vanilla vodka, pumpkin liquor, splash of OJ. This cocktail is definitely for the sweet tooth who can handle their liquor. There was literally only a splash of OJ. But I’m not complaining.

Caramel Apple Martini: sour apple pucker, vodka, butterscotch schnapps. Another fan favorite that tastes just like a candied apple from the carnival, without the nuts. I may have stuck my finger in the glass to get every drop of caramel out. I may have.

Seafood Unlimited's fried calamari... only $5!

Now, with your winter cocktails you will definitely want some apps, so check out SU’s $5 bar menu that includes some fantastic dishes like the awesomely succulent fried calamari (above) and the popular buffalo shrimp – not too spicy, perfectly accompanied with bleu cheese and surprisingly filling.

Swing into Seafood Unlimited after work, and come join the family.

Seafood Unlimited
270 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5601
(215) 732-9012
www.seafoodunlimited.com