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Finding Luxury For Less In Philadelphia
Those interested in indulging in a few days of luxury and pampering should consider Philadelphia, where living the high life is easier to obtain and more affordable than ever. A host of bargains, from prix-fixe dinners at elegant restaurants to overnight stays in five-star hotels to shopping deals at designer consignment boutiques, means visitors can save and still see the city and surrounding countryside in style. Below are just a few suggestions for a first-class visit to Philly:
High-Value Eats:
- At Rittenhouse Square’s Audrey Claire, guests experience an intimately set, open-air Mediterranean bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) restaurant without breaking the bank.
What's In The Passyunk Avenue Neighborhood?
Restaurants, Shops, Bars & Cafes In & Around South Philly’s Passyunk Avenue
For years, insiders have flocked to East Passyunk Avenue for its restaurants—particularly its red-gravy Italian spots. Recent revitalizations in the neighborhoods surrounding the thoroughfare have created a renaissance for the avenue itself, evidenced by a recent New York Times article. Visitors who stroll down Passyunk—pronounced pashunk by those in the know—find eclectic boutiques, coffee shops, vintage clothing stores, gastropubs, excellent Mexican and sushi fare, as well as the amazing Italian eateries that first made this street famous.
Eat, Drink & Be Merry:
- Adobe Cafe – This Southwest-style, vegetarian-friendly abode features house-made sangria, generous happy hour specials and karaoke every
What's In The Old City Neighborhood?
Restaurants, Shops, Bars, Cafes, Galleries & Theaters In Historic Philadelphia’s Old City
Located just next to Independence Mall, where the country’s Founding Fathers declared liberty and built a free nation, Old City still boasts charming cobblestoned streets and plenty of 18th-century charm—along with an independent streak that’s evident in everything from its owner-operated shops to its edgy art scene. People love the neighborhood for its fashionable boutiques, great restaurants, eclectic galleries and theaters and vibrant nightlife. Its proximity to the Liberty Bell, Penn’s Landing and the Ben Franklin Bridge make Old City a favorite for out-of-towners as much as for the residents who call it home.
Restaurants & Bars:
...What's In The Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood?
Restaurants, Shops, Bars & Cafes Around Rittenhouse Square
Long-considered one of the toniest neighborhoods in the city, Rittenhouse Square isn’t just an enviable address. Along its sidewalks—many of which boast seating for alfresco dining and drinking in the warm months—residents and visitors find high-end stores; locally owned boutiques; small cafes; beer, wine and cocktail bars; and restaurants of all kinds. And, of course, the one-block Rittenhouse Square is more popular with sunbathers, readers, families, artists and even dogs than city founder William Penn ever could have imagined. With a number of hotels also in the area, this neighborhood remains an out-of-towner favorite.
Restaurants, Bars And Entertainment:
- 500°
Gay-Owned Shops Bring The Fab To Philly's Gayborhood
Retailers Specialize In Everything From Art & Accessories To Books & Bling
Offering everything from eye-popping art and organic soaps to trendy housewares and statement jewels, the gay-owned stores of Philadelphia’s Gayborhood offer a boutique shopping experience. And since the shops share the streets with lively restaurants, bars and clubs, it’s easy to make an entire day and night out of any Gayborhood excursion.
- Business and life partners Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran have helped transform 13th Street—in an area known as Midtown Village—in the last several years. Their flagship shop Open House offers a hand-selected assortment of gifts ranging from accessories and furniture to apparel and housewares, while Verde, just
What's In The Midtown Village and Avenue Of The Arts Neighborhood?
Restaurants, Shops, Bars, Cafes, Theaters And Galleries
Spanning from Broad to 10th Streets and from Market to Pine Streets, Midtown Village is the lively center of downtown Philadelphia. Other neighborhoods converge here, but Midtown Village—a new but buzzing city enclave—maintains a distinct personality thanks to a business boom that includes independent shops and restaurants, small cafes, alfresco tables along every sidewalk and a rainbow street sign-lined Gayborhood. On the neighborhood’s western border lies a district appropriately named for its place as Philadelphia’s performance hub: the Avenue of the Arts, which runs along Broad Street from City Hall to Lombard Street. The wide stretch is home to
...Philadelphia's Museums Up The Retail Ante
Shops Inside Area Museums Sell Unusual Gifts & Benefit A Good Cause
Savvy shoppers find creative inspiration when they pop by the excellent museum stores of Philadelphia and The Countryside®. Vendors from Center City to Bucks County to the Brandywine Valley offer artisan-made jewelry and ceramics, classic kids’ toys, humorous gifts, historic tomes, fair-trade crafts, silk scarves, signature home accessories and Philadelphia-themed treasures—and support the venues that host them. Most museums also promote great seasonal deals on annual memberships that score members free admission throughout the year—and discounts in their shops. Here, find some museums that make shopping part of the cultural experience:
Artistic Inspiration:
- Brandywine River Museum: Walking through this
Upscale Barber Shops Populate Philly's Coolest Corners
New-School Tonsorial Pros Provide Cool Looks, Sweet Hangouts
Seems like every all-American neighborhood has one: a simple, straightforward barber shop announced by a red-and-white striped pole. It’s an old-fashioned concept, one that appeared to be going out of fashion until grooming pros like Philadelphia stylist Joe McMenamin turned the cultural icon into a retro-modern guys-only salon, offering its clients hot towels, straight razor shaves and cuts that James Dean or Don Draper might ask for by name. Throughout the region, such businesses have opened, reviving the classic art of a shave and a haircut. Here’s a look at Philly’s favorite new barbershops:
- 2B Groomed – Barber Jahmal Rhaney
What's In The Graduate Hospital Neighborhood?
Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Shops & Markets In The Graduate Hospital Neighborhood
Graduate Hospital goes by many names (Center City South, South of South, G-Ho), which is fitting for a neighborhood that draws its personality from the people inside it: young transplants, born-and-raised neighbors, hip urban professionals, craft beer crowds and more. In recent years, the area stretching from Lombard Street to Washington Avenue and from Broad Street to Gray’s Ferry Avenue has accumulated a healthy dose of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and markets that reflect the area’s residential and cool vibe.
Restaurants & Bars:
- Balkan Express Restaurant – This family-run bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) spot serves up Mediterranean fare that’s both wallet-friendly
Men's Shops Make Their Mark In Philly Neighborhoods
Underground Labels & Dapper Duds Are Highlights Of The Men’s Shopping Scene
A guy in Philadelphia can shop anywhere, and some pre-spree planning can determine which direction to head in this city defined by neighborhoods. Depending on the look or occasion, he can choose the best-fitting neighborhood: tony shops in Rittenhouse Square; vintage-trendy in Old City; or cutting-edge to quirky fashions around South Street. No matter the area, shoppers can find only-in-Philly spots and born-in-Philly empires that carry those must-have manly indulgences, such as collectible Air Jordans (Abakus Takeout), authentic pro sports jerseys (Mitchell & Ness) and DC Shoes sneaker boots (Ubiq). Now Philly-based fashion moguls
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