Farewell to another Wawa
Center city Wawas seem to be a dying breed. The most recent of several locations to go is the all-important 20th and Locust Wawa. Not only is it essential for the locals, it’s an incredibly popular...
View ArticleStay Away Veg*ns: Diner on the Plaza
I spent last Saturday in South Philly, walking around IKEA with my mother while waiting for my car at Strauss. No problems there! Why don’t I treat everyone to dinner? My family suggested the Diner on...
View ArticleAre you an EATER? April 30-May 7
Here’s 8 Days of Eats, which I’ve seen on flyers around South Street on my walk to and from work. Looks like South Street and Headhouse Square will be presenting some tasty deals on some affordable...
View ArticleGreenies
Some people say they’ve got the blues. I’ve got the greens. No only have I realized that I look good in bright green lately, but I’ve also noticed that Philadelphia and this country is finally...
View ArticleMore farmer’s markets opening this week
Here’s a great list from yet another food/farm/produce/local food movement website: Farm To City. Not sure why the just re-opened Headhouse Market is not there, but that’s on Sundays from 10-2. If...
View ArticleBrunches galore
I am a brunchaholic. See, I used to have a job where I didn’t have off on weekends and holidays, so now I have a “regular” job where I do, and I love to savor every minute of my weekend. Who doesn’t...
View ArticleIce cream sodas
What better on a ridiculously hot weekend than ice cream sodas from the fantastic Franklin Fountain? For those of you who haven’t been there yet (go!), the Fountain is a authentic Victorian-style ice...
View ArticleSonic is Coming!
Sonic, that drive-in wonderland with slushy drinks, big burgers, toasted sandwiches and tater tots, has teased us long enough. You see, their cheery commercials filled with things that made my tummy...
View ArticleGoodbye, Wanamaker’s Cafe
Today was the last day for the cafe. The first restaurant inside a department store was in the original Wanamaker’s Grand Depot. I bought out all their wonderful scones (to freeze) and had their...
View ArticleAmy Sedaris Live!
Amy Sedaris will be appearing at Foster’s Homeware (399 Market St.) TODAY. She’ll be cooking with Michael O’Halloran, of Bistro 7, at 5pm. At 6pm, there’s a Q&A with Amy, and at 6:30, there’s a...
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