February 5, 2013
With a little more than a week to go before Valentine’s Day, now is the time to make a V-Day dinner reservation for you and that special someone. Restaurants across the city are offering special set-price, multi-course menus so you can make the evening’s meal one to remember. Below are some of our top picks [...]
Read more»December 21, 2012
Ring in 2013 with either of two free fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront as SugarHouse Casino once again presents a double dose of New Year’s fun. The first show, at 6 p.m., is titled “The Fire Within” and set to a family-friendly musical soundtrack of “Fire Bird Suite,” “Call of the Champions,” “Four [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
As we’ve mentioned, Penn’s Landing is once again hosting two spectacular free fireworks shows this New Year’s Eve, one at 6 p.m. and one at midnight, sponsored by Sugarhouse Casino. The displays are about 15 minutes each, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline. But where exactly is the best vantage point? Ranging [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
Ring in the New Year at Philadelphia’s top restaurants with dinner specials, festive celebrations and champagne toasts. This year is extra-flexible with the return of two sets of (free!) fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront, at 6 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy the 6 p.m. show with kids, or not, followed by dinner and a [...]
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 17, 2012
From alfresco dining to outdoor festivals, summer’s the best season to get outdoors and enjoy the longer days and always fun summer nights. There’s always something going on, but don’t forget to stop and take in the natural beauty Philadelphia has to offer. Inspired by a question from a Uwishunu reader (thanks!), we’ve decided to [...]
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»January 31, 2012
Philadelphia’s amazing restaurant scene never fails to deliver a special experience to diners, but one way to truly take your dining experience to the next level is to indulge in a dinner at one of the handful of chef’s tables that select Philadelphia restaurants offer. What is a chef’s table? A chef’s table is typically [...]
Read more»November 14, 2011
Can you believe Thanksgiving is a little over a week away? If the thought of crowded groceries, long hours in the kitchen and endless piles of dirty dishes makes you shudder, let the professionals at one of Philadelphia’s top restaurants handle your Thanksgiving dinner this year. From sumptuous multi-course meals to belt-loosening buffets, there are [...]
Read more»August 11, 2011
One of the highlights of summer is enjoying a satisfying meal or cooling drink outdoors, awash in sunshine or beneath the stars. Add to that the further refreshment of dining by the riverside, and you’ve got the makings of a sublime summer experience. Check out our top picks for waterfront dining in and around Philadelphia, [...]
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