November 22, 2011
The tree lights are atwinkle, the store windows are bursting with red, green, silver and gold, the ribbon and wrapping paper and cards are calling your name from inside your cabinet. It’s officially gift-giving holiday heyday, and there’s no time like the present to stock up on Philadelphia-made crafts, clothes, food and more for the [...]
Read more»August 10, 2011
Technically, July is National Picnic Month. But in our opinion it’s never too late for a useful guide to DIY outdoor eating in Philadelphia. Below, we’ve outlined all the best summer festivals and concerts coming up to which you’re encouraged to BYO picnic basket and blanket; the most picnic-friendly parks and other swatches of green [...]
Read more»March 26, 2010
The New York Times visits East Passyunk Avenue in this Sunday’s Travel Section and it’s a great feature. The article talks about the recent growth, citing “an influx of fresh, hipster-ready cafes and boutiques with friendly, low-pressure service.” The piece then takes a quick tour of the avenue, stopping at places like Metro Men’s Clothing, [...]
Read more»November 12, 2009
We spend an awful lot of time telling you about the various farmers markets around town where you can buy local produce, dairy products, meats and baked goods. But rarely do we address what to do if your schedule just doesn’t allow those weekly market visits. As of yesterday, there’s a new spot in town [...]
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