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»September 21, 2012
With the start of the fall season, we thought it was a good time to revisit our roundup of the best brunches in Philadelphia. There are a slew of new brunch offerings on offer in Philadelphia, and some tweaks to brunch standbys that are definitely worth sharing. We want to make sure you’re well-equipped for [...]
Read more»September 17, 2012
Dinner and a sky movie, anyone? Open Air begins September 20, which means that in just three days the night sky above the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will come to life with 24 powerful searchlights whose pattern is determined by crowd-sourced vocal recordings. It’s definitely not too early to begin planning your Open Air experience. And [...]
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»December 13, 2011
You’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for the holidays by wrapping presents, hanging stockings and decorating the tree, so it’s time to take a break and let some of the region’s top chefs take care of your holiday meal. From extravagant brunches to fanciful feasts, restaurants throughout the Philadelphia area will make your Christmas [...]
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»September 1, 2011
As summer begins to fade into fall, the crisp weather will make for the perfect tea-sipping clime. Plus, the tea industry is headed to Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center September 9-10 for the launch of World Tea East, an organization aimed at supporting the expanding demand for specialty tea and related products in the U.S. Basically, [...]
Read more»August 5, 2011
Now that the dog days of summer are upon us, one of the best ways to soak up some of those final rays of sunshine (and there are plenty!) is to indulge in a rooftop drink or meal. Thankfully leisurely alfresco dining and drinking under the stars, several stories off the ground, is available amply [...]
Read more»July 6, 2011
Get happy for under $10 at one of Philadelphia’s best hotel happy hours. Bargain-priced brews, award-winning wines and half-price bites make for the ideal evening R&R. Unwind after a long day of work or an exciting day of touring at any of the hotel bars, below, making it very easy to get happy: • XIX [...]
Read more»June 15, 2011
Waking up to weekend brunch is the ultimate luxury, and the inns and hotels in and around Philadelphia make it especially memorable for their guests and residents, whether you’re local or visiting. From buffet tables laden with caviar, French patisserie and chocolate fountains to à la carte poached egg concoctions from the area’s hottest chefs, [...]
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