April 4, 2013
A fresh haircut is just the thing to snip away lingering winter woes. And at Giovanni & Pileggi next weekend, spring cuts and color are paired with an excellent cause, so you can look good and feel good. On Sunday, April 14, the well-established salon, which recently relocated to Midtown Village, celebrates Cuts for a [...]
Read more»April 1, 2013
After a series of successful pop-up dinners and a floor-to-ceiling renovation of the former Maru Global, Shawn Darragh and chef Ben Puchowitz’s Cheu Noodle Bar opens today, April 1, at 3 p.m. — no joke! The Cheu team had the opportunity to serve friends and family over the weekend and finalize finishing touches at the [...]
Read more»February 20, 2013
More major accolades for Center City’s critically acclaimed vegan restaurant Vedge. In the March 2013 issue of GQ, restaurant scribe Alan Richman called out the 12 Most Outstanding Restaurants of 2013 in the country. Vedge came in at #3. Impressive, yes — but as you know, accolades are nothing new for Vedge, the vegan restaurant [...]
Read more»October 24, 2012
Even for the most carnivorous of folk, there’s always still something slightly unnerving about staring into the face of a whole pig as it turns and browns on a spit over a fire. So Halloween is as good a time as any to carry on the old celebratory tradition of a pig roast. That’s the [...]
Read more»October 22, 2012
After a trip to Provence, Chef Jose Garces is bringing the flavors of southeastern France back to Garces Trading Company with endless steak frites all fall long for just $25! The special French meal will be available during both lunch and dinner. Guests will start with a green salad, and then dish on grilled hanger [...]
Read more»October 11, 2012
Kembrel, “the local boutique of today” founded by three UPenn students in 2010, has converted its store in Midtown Village into a dedicated spot for the fellas — pairing the latest in menswear with timeless personal care. Next time you’re in the neighborhood, check out this fully-stocked shop that features everything a guy can want [...]
Read more»September 6, 2012
MindSpot, a very cool new organization devoted to continuing adult arts education in Philadelphia, has launched a new program of fun, short courses and workshops at the historic Plastic Club in Midtown Village. Now that we’re in September, MindSpot is kicking off its fall program with a lineup of classes on short story writing, filmmaking, [...]
Read more»August 23, 2012
With Labor Day fast approaching, we can think of nothing better to close out the summer than a seafood feast. On Tuesday, August 28, Varga Bar is hosting it third annual crab bake featuring an array of seasonal ocean-centric specialities. Oh, and watermelon margaritas. Throughout the all day event, Chef Evan Turney will be serving [...]
Read more»July 27, 2012
Pileggi Boutique, the chic shop off of Washington Square where they’re passionate about fashion and strive to help you create your personal style, is presently hosting its summer clearance sale. Shop now through the end of July for big savings of up to 70% off all summer fashions. And just for fun, they’re offering customers [...]
Read more»July 12, 2012
Even though Pink Floyd tells us that “we don’t need no education,” we might have to disagree. MindSpot, a new organization devoted to continuing adult arts education in Philadelphia, has launched a new program of short courses and workshops at The Plastic Club in Center City. Classes and workshops cover a wide range of topics [...]
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