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 25, 2012
Philadelphia has had some pretty great weather so far this fall — in fact, we’re supposed to get more beautiful 70-degree weather this weekend (knock on wood) — but the inevitable chill in the air can’t be too far now. Plus, there’s no denying that the sun is setting earlier and earlier, and once night [...]
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 10, 2012
What a way to welcome in the fall. This Saturday, September 15, you’re going to want to be in Rittenhouse Square. Several major events are coinciding in and around the square for a combined blockbuster Saturday. And you know how we feel about those. In a tradition that began in 1932 as “the Clothesline Show,” [...]
Read more»August 10, 2012
Philadelphia has a solid place on the national radar when it comes to food and drink. Just this week, Saveur Magazine declared Philly to be the East Coast’s most exciting emerging food town. And, as we told you yesterday, Esquire just crowned Philadelphia The Late Night Capital of the United States. Pretty awesome. Not only [...]
Read more»March 8, 2012
Signs of spring: today’s 70-degree forecast has us counting down the days until the official last day of winter, March 19. Winter’s chill will be replaced by endless sun-soaked afternoons and pleasantly cool evenings like today’s, the Phillies will hit the ball field, the streets will be filled with outdoor festivals, the beer gardens will [...]
Read more»February 23, 2012
Weekends are made for brunching — chatting with friends, digging into a stack of syrupy pancakes, lingering over a cup of a coffee and a few refills (or maybe a few Bloody Marys). And, to be sure, it’s always sunny-side up in Philadelphia. Philly boasts a wide array of fantastic brunch options, whether you’re craving [...]
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»November 2, 2011
Here at Uwishunu, we’re obviously big fans of outdoor dining. It’s an awesome amenity and Philadelphia does a great job with it. But now that summer and early fall have passed, it makes outdoor dining a little more challenging. However, it’s by no means out of the question. You can still enjoy a little outdoor [...]
Read more»September 13, 2011
We’re really into this weather. The sun is shining, there’s a cool breeze: the perfect setting for an outdoor bite. Luckily, come this Saturday, the Friends of Rittenhouse Square will once again annex a block of 18th Street for the entire day. The Locust-to-Walnut block will be shut down to vehicular traffic, making room for [...]
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