July 16, 2012
Back in March, Mayor Michael Nutter introduced to us the inaugural Designers-In-Residence of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator, a new fashion initiative dedicated to promoting budding designers in the region. Coming up this week, the girls will get ready to show us just how hard they’ve been working with their first-ever sample sale open to the [...]
Read more»June 15, 2012
Every year on the summer solstice, June 21, Parisians celebrate with an all-night party called Fête de la Musique. It’s an excessive evening full of frivolity and decadence, consisting of lots of eating, drinking, dancing, fortune tellers and, as the title suggests, music, performed by a variety of both professional and amateur musicians. The Sofitel [...]
Read more»May 21, 2012
Philadelphia’s favorite “Drag Queen King of Philadelphia” (Philadelphia Inquirer), Martha Graham Cracker, is reprising the wildly popular show, “Martha Graham Cracker Undressed,” at Chez Colette at the Sofitel Hotel on Thursday, May 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Martha Graham Cracker is the alter ego of Pig [...]
Read more»April 18, 2012
This Friday, April 20, just in time for Earth Day, the Sofitel in Center City will unveil a cool new rooftop herb and vegetable garden. The plot will be named Jardin des Fleur de Lis, inspired by the Sofitel’s French flair, and will be composed of six raised gardens. The hotel will grow a luscious [...]
Read more»February 13, 2012
SA VA, the Philly-based clothing and accessories brand owned by designer Sarah Van Aken, is hosting a sit down tea at Chez Colette in the Sofitel to preview their Spring 2012 Collection on Sunday, February 19 from 3-5 p.m. The event, hosted by Liliana Vazquez of Cheap Chicas and The Nate Berkus Show, will showcase [...]
Read more»January 31, 2012
Theatre Confetti, which recently celebrated a successful re-launch party, is unveiling Martha Undressed, a Martha Graham Cracker cabaret performance from Dito van Reigersberg of Pig Iron Theatre Company. The February 2 song and dance production begins at 8 p.m. at Chez Colette in The Sofitel. In addition to the stripped-down drag queen act, guests can [...]
Read more»December 14, 2011
The Sofitel Philadelphia, one of Center City’s most luxurious hotels, is making a valiant effort to become more and more family- and kid-friendly, perfect timing for holiday travel season. The hotel has instituted a new program called Le Petit Prince, named after a famous children’s book written by Antoine de Saint Exupéry. The program provides [...]
Read more»November 17, 2011
Sofitel Philadelphia is giving you 99 reasons to give thanks this Thanksgiving with a special $99 rate for an overnight stay, exclusively for Visit Philly and uwishunu fans and followers. This offer can only be booked on Friday, November 18, only from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. by calling (215) 569-8300 and providing “Merci” or “Give Thanks” [...]
Read more»January 4, 2011
Colder weather means warmer meals — hot chocolate, chicken pot pie, mac and cheese — and with a little planning, fireside tables. Snuggle up by the fireplace at any of the handful of restaurants around the city that offer it. See our top picks below: • Marigold Kitchen: Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block of [...]
Read more»October 18, 2010
Today, the Sofitel Philadelphia officially debuts Liberté, a restaurant and lounge serving contemporary, French-inspired food and hand-crafted cocktails in an urban chic setting. Featuring a flavorful menu from Executive Chef Kevin Levett and extensive beverage selections from head mixologist Marc Yanga, Liberté is set to become a hot new Center City destination. Guests can choose [...]
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