things to do in philly
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Updated Philadelphia Brunch Guide
So I’ve been saying in some of my recent blog posts that I wanted to do an updated Philly brunch guide. There’s an older Philly brunch guide lurking around on the blog and I’ve mentioned some of my favorite Philly brunch spots here, but I wanted to do a brand new one! So cozy up…
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Aboard The Deck at the Moshulu
Is there anything better during the summer than sitting outside enjoying a cold beverage? *Plot twist.* There is something better in fact, and that’s sitting outside enjoying a cold beverage while on the oldest and largest four-masted Tall Ship in the world. For you Philly folks, you’ve probably figured out what iconic restaurant I’m talking…
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Summer’s in Full Swing
Some people love summer, some feel completely oppositely. Much like the 1950s movie, some like it hot, others, not so much. I tend to fall somewhere in between – I’m not a huge fan of summer, but I also don’t despise it. But this summer has been very different – I’ve been loving every second…
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Out-of-Town Philly Food Guide
I was recently having dinner with my foodie friend Sally at Tinto’s in Rittenhouse (great happy hour BTW). We talked about Philly’s amazing food scene and all of the restaurants we love, and the ones we still need to go to. From Italian dinner hot spots, to coffee shops and brunch spots, we could have talked about…
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Life is a lot like jazz…
This post is sponsored by the Philadelphia Jazz Festival; all opinions are my own. …it’s best when you improvise. – George Gershwin A quote by a legend we can all agree on. Jazz music actually came into my life unexpectedly when I was younger. Long story short – I wanted to sing so badly in…
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Peace, Love and the Philly Skyline
Philly, I just love ya. Especially when I walk through Rittenhouse and can enjoy the flowers finally blooming and all of the pups out to play now that spring is here. So with the Philly skyline behind me and the sun shining, I figured I’d share some Philadelphia-related things I’m really pumped for. I’m checking…
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Philadelphia Murals: Fishtown
Exploring and wandering through Philly neighborhoods is an adventure, each with its own unique history, cuisine and art – art which is meant to be shared and appreciated by all. You never know what masterpieces you might discover walking through the city. I did a post a while back featuring some of my favorite Philadelphia murals and…
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Links I’m Loving and What I’m Looking Forward to: November (+ Gift Guide Ideas!)
Hello and happy November! I hope you’re all having a relatively stress-free and enjoyable month before the holidays are here full force. By now, you’re probably getting ready for your Thanksgiving festivities and have begun your holiday shopping. It’s a busy time of the year, but also *in my opinion* the most fun and best…