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Indulge in five courses for just $35 at Revolution House during Restaurant Week. (Photo by Dominic Episcopo courtesy Revolution House)

Revolution House in Old City is upping the Center City Restaurant Week ante with a five-course menu available throughout the twice-yearly restaurant promotion.

Available the same dates as Center City Restaurant Week, January 22–27 and January 29–February 3, the $35, five-course menu also comes with complimentary tater tots. Sold? So are we.

Call (215) 625-4566 for reservations. And be sure to browse through all the 124 restaurants participating in Restaurant Week to nail down which other places you’re going to try.

Center City District Restaurant Week: Revolution House
When: January 22–27 and January 29–February 3, 2012
Where: 200 Market Street
Cost: $35
More info: www.revolutionhouse.com

There’s a brand new happy hour in town, and it’s awesome.

Opa, the latest addition to Midtown Village, is launching a special happy hour starting this Thursday, January 19.

Here are the details: Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m., snag $1 skewers (either meat or vegetarian); $2 sliders; $3 craft beers, “Greekified” fries, or meatballs; $4 wine; and $5 cocktails.

The deals are also available late night, Monday through Thursday, 10-11 p.m.

Bonus: like the restaurant on Facebook or follow them on Twitter and be entered to win a happy hour!

Opa
1311 Sansom Street
www.opaphiladelphia.com

In need of shoes? In luck.

Bus Stop Boutique, a favorite Philadelphia shoe shop, is holding a five-day Warehouse Sale with huge designer discounts, January 26-30.

Grab a friend and come early and ready to shop brands like Irregular Choice, Corso Como, Coclico, Nicole, OTBT, J Shoes, United Nude, Terra Plana, Biviel, Marcello Toshi, Faryl Robin, Groundhog, Antelope and many more.

Bonus: B.Y.O.B. (Bring your own bag) and get an additional $5 off your shoes!

Might we suggest clearing out a little room in your closet for several pairs of new shoes?

Bus Stop Boutique’s Warehouse Sale
When: January 26-30
Where: 750 S. 4th Street
Cost: Pay as you go
More info: www.busstopboutique.com

Nicole Miller has two locations in Philadelphia, one in Manayunk and one in the Shops at the Bellevue, and both are holding a great winter sale. Enjoy 50-75% off select merchandise from this Sunday, January 15 through Tuesday, January 31. It’s a perfect opportunity to pick up luxe winter pieces for much less than their retail value. The versatility and ageless aesthetic of Miller’s designs have established a fan following of fashionistas worldwide. Hop on the bandwagon if you haven’t already. [Nicole Miller Winter Sale]

Adresse is currently having a sale with 60-70% off extremely high-end designers like Valentino (boots are now $495, originally $1,295!), Jenni Kayne, Derek Lam, Stella McCartney, Chloe and more. In addition, on Wednesday, January 18 Adresse will be giving shoppers an additional 20% off all sale items. The store will be open late that day, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Don’t miss out on some amazing winter steals. Now’s your chance to stock up on warm clothes, accessories and shoes for the season on a budget. For more on local winter shopping, check out our guide. [Adresse]

Center City Restaurant Week offers a great opportunity to enjoy a gourmet lunch hour on a budget at some of the city's top restaurants, including Liberte at the Sofitel, Amada, 10 Arts and Buddakan. (Photo credits, clockwise from top left: courtesy Liberte, courtesy Amada, courtesy 10 Arts, courtesy Buddakan)

Center City District Restaurant Week returns for its annual winter edition, January 22–27 and January 29–February 3, during which you can relish three-course meals for $35 in 124 restaurants and three-course lunches for just $20 in 54 of the participating destinations.

Personally, we think the opportunity to fine dine during the day for just $20 is a steal. So below, we present our top picks for restaurants offering lunch for Center City Restaurant Week:

• 10 Arts: 10 Arts Bistro by Eric Ripert at the Ritz-Carlton specializes in American cuisine with an emphasis on sustainable, locally grown ingredients. What results is a sophisticated dining experience that’s both worldly and home-grown. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

• Amada: Iron Chef Jose Garces’ first Philadelphia restaurant never fails to deliver. Lunch for just $20 at one of the top-booked restaurants in the city? Don’t mind if we do. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

• Barbuzzo: Philadelphia Magazine’s Best Dessert and Best New Restaurant of 2011, Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran’s Barbuzzo just won’t stop cleaning up the awards. Here’s a hint as to why: the place is addictively delicious. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

• Buddakan: Immensely popular, Buddakan is a restaurant that is great for both large parties and intimate dinners. When it comes to lunch? Now that’s something special. Treat yourself. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

• The Farmers’ Cabinet: The fairly recently opened Washington Street West rustic American restaurant The Farmers’ Cabinet offers delicious hand-crafted cocktails, live local music and fare that will leave you craving more even after you clean your plate. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

• Liberte Lounge at the Sofitel: Featuring a flavorful French menu from Executive Chef Kevin Levett and extensive beverage selections from head mixologist Marc Yanga, Liberté has become one of Center City’s hottest destinations. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

• Tequilas: Take Restaurant Week as the opportunity to join the always-joyful-looking lunchers at Tequilas, an elegant Mexican joint right in Center City that offers tempting margaritas and a lengthy menu that includes not one unsatisfying dish. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

• Zahav: A modern Israeli restaurant, Zahav — which means gold in Hebrew — offers authentic, award-winning Middle Eastern fare in a family-style dining setting typical of the region. See the Restaurant Week lunch menu here.

Center City District Restaurant Week
When: January 22–27 and January 29–February 3, 2012
Where: Restaurants throughout Center City
Cost: dinner for $35, lunch for $20
More info: www.centercityphila.org

Previously: Center City Restaurant Week Returns January 22, Once Again Offering Two Weeks Of $35 Prix Fixe Dinners And $20 Prix Fixe Lunches

The Brandywine River Museum, bucolic home to the works of the Wyeth family and hundreds of other great American artists, is offering free admission on Sunday mornings nearly all year long. (Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC)

Exciting news: the Brandywine River Museum will offer free admission on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-noon, from January 15 through November 18, 2012.

Visitors can also enjoy “Breakfast on the Brandywine” in the museum’s cafeteria-style restaurant from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

The revolving menu, which changes weekly, costs only $6 per person and includes juice and coffee, tea or milk. A child’s breakfast is also available for $3.75

Among the exhibitions on view this year is Comic Catharsis: A Gift of Cartoons by William Steig (January 21-March 11).

Although best known today as the creator of Shrek, Steig (1907-2003) first achieved fame for his cartoons and covers for The New Yorker and his published books of drawings. Steig also wrote and illustrated more than 30 acclaimed works for children.

The exhibition features more than 100 works donated to the museum in 2010 by Jeanne Steig from the artist’s estate.

Note that paid admission will be required on Sunday, May 27, during the 41st Annual Antiques Show.

Brandywine River Museum
U.S. Route 1 and P.A. 100, Chadds Ford
www.brandywinemuseum.org

The Philadelphia Orchestra is giving Philadelphia a different way to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. This Monday, January 16, the orchestra is holding its 22nd annual FREE Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert. The concert will be held, appropriately, at Martin Luther King High School, hosting the concert for the seventh consecutive year. Tthe orchestra will play alongside the School District of Philadelphia’s All City Choir. Additionally, Charlotte Blake Alston will narrate readings from Dr. King. Reserve your spot online. [Philadelphia Orchestra MLK Concert]

The eponymous boutique of local fashion doyenne Joan Shepp brings the catwalk to Walnut Street by offering clientele the latest from a who’s who of international fashion designers: Chloe, Dries Van Noten, Jean Paul Gaultier, Yohji Yamamoto and more.

Now you can access all that swanky merchandise for up to 70% off at Joan Shepp’s annual Basement Sale, January 19-22.

Reward yourself for all of your gift-giving over the holidays with a little spree; with up to 70% discounts you’ll be able to stock up on a number of great pieces.

Belted Derek Lam trench? Carolina Amato leather fringe gloves? We’ll take both.

Joan Shepp’s Annual Basement Sale
When: January 19-22
Where: 1616 Walnut Street
Cost: Pay as you go
More info: www.joanshepp.com

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Manayunk’s Three Potato Four will host Outpost, a multi-vendor shopping event, on Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11.

In addition to the eclectic collectibles and antique housewares housed by Three Potato Four, the event will feature the unique wares of nine Philly-based vendors.

Among the offerings: upcycled home goods from Peg & Awl; handcrafted women’s accessories from Giant Dwarf; handmade bow ties from Forage; silkscreen posters and wearables from The Heads of State; and heritage brand apparel from Paoli’s Trove General.

Outpost will kick off on Friday, February 10, with an opening party promising complimentary cocktails by Old City’s Art in the Age, plus snacks and live music.

What’s more, Philadelphia’s own Rival Bros Coffee will be stationed outside the shop on both days, providing hot java brewed from their small batch roast, custom coffee blends.

We’re giving you ample notice for this event because of its degree of awesomeness. And the fact that you should plan ahead, since it’s sure to attract crowds.

Outpost Shopping Event at Three Potato Four
When: Friday, February 10, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 376 Shurs Lane, Building A, Manayunk
Cost: Pay as you go
More info: www.threepotatofourshop.com