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FIRST LOOK With so much to see in this city, you can start your journey here.
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THE LIGHTS FANTASTIC Artist Warren Muller fashions elaborate and eclectic lighting sculptures. BY LEIGH HARRINGTON PHOTOS BY MATT STANLEY
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FOODIES PHIL UP Diverse eating in three up-and-coming neighborhoods fuels our hunger. BY ADAM ERACE PHOTOS BY ISAAC ARJONILLA
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TALKIN’ ‘BOUT A REVOLUTION Inside the highly anticipated Museum of the American Revolution. BY JOANN GRECO
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ALL ALONG THE PARKWAY The iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway celebrates its centennial. BY CHRISTOPHER MUNDEN
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FROM SLIME TO SUPERSTAR Host of the late Nickelodeon show “Double Dare,” Marc Summers talks about his landmark career and his love for Philly. INTERVIEW BY JESSICA TZIKAS
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ALL ABOUT TOWN From Avenue of the Arts to Washington Square, Philadelphia’s neighborhoods boast character and charm.
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CONTRIBUTORS Isaac Arjonilla
Foodies Phil Up, page 31
Isaac Arjonilla is an Los Angelesbased photojournalist and Where brand’s Photography Director. “While shooting my assignment, I got the chance to enjoy several dishes from the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia,” he says, “though, I’ll admit, as a Southern California native, the Philly winter caught me off-guard. The city has a rich history and a welcoming spirit, and I’m grateful to have gotten a chance to experience it.” Instagram: @iarjonilla
Adam Erace
Foodies Phil Up, page 31
Adam Erace is a restaurant critic and food, drink and travel writer for publications like Travel + Leisure, Fortune, Saveur, Details, Southern Living, Men’s Journal, GQ, Punch, Food & Wine, Conde Nast Traveler, the Telegraph, the Guardian, Afar and Fodor’s. “Writing about food in Philly neighborhoods, what struck me was that all these areas—whether Italian, Polish, African, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern—all have commonality in food,” he says. “Sharing food is the great equalizer and helps us get to know and understand people we might not be associating with on a daily basis.” Twitter: @adamerace
JoAnn Greco
Talkin’ ‘Bout A Revolution, page 35
Journalist JoAnn Greco specializes in writing about the built environment, travel, design and the arts, and she co-founded online magazine The City Traveler.
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“More than anything, touring the Museum of the American Revolution really made me realize, again, how much historical wealth we have all around us in Philadelphia,” she says. “Every time I walk by Independence Hall, I’m moved and inspired.” Twitter: @joanngreco
Christopher Munden
All Along The Parkway, page 41
Christopher Munden is the editor and publisher of Phindie.com and the Philly Fiction book series; he’s also a coach and board member of the Kensington Soccer Club. “The streets we walk down are paved with stories,” he says. “Since researching the formation of the Ben Franklin Parkway, I can’t walk down the boulevard without imagining World War I trainees playing war games in the rubble of the buildings destroyed to make way for it.” Twitter: @cpmunden
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Matt Stanley
The Lights Fantastic, page 24
Matt Stanley is a freelance commercial and editorial photographer based in Philadelphia. “Coming from a background in journalism, my work focuses on photographing people in their natural environments and capturing images that tell a story. Being assigned to spend the afternoon getting to know Warren and capture him working in such a visually rich environment was a particular treat.” Instagram: @stanleyphoto
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Lenny Bazemore of The Bazemore Gallery, The Juice Merchant and Pet Friendly Dog Bakery is the unofficial “Mayor of Manayunk.� A true self-made man, Bazemore chose this section of Philadelphia to build his enterprise to be close to his family and because he also saw a promise on this historic street in Philadelphia. With a successful background in the world of real estate and a love of contemporary art, Bazemore has become a staple in this community and has great things in the pipeline for Manayunk. 215.482.1119, thebazemoregallery.com
FIRST LOOK Whether you’re visiting Philadelphia for the first time, or just the first time in awhile, these are top sights you won’t want to miss.
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One Liberty Observation Deck
Ride up to the 57th floor for a panoramic view of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Perched atop of one of the city’s tallest buildings, the Deck offers 360-degree panorama through floor-to-ceiling windows. A bird’s-eye view, literally. 1650 Market St., 215.561.3325
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Mural Mile
Stories of Philadelphia color its landscape in more than 3,000 murals and works of public art, thanks to Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program. What began as an anti-graffiti campaign burgeoned into an internationally lauded organization devoted to ensuring that all citizens have art in their lives. 215.925.3633
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Liberty Bell
The infamous crack that leaves this symbol of American history a silent trophy is the reason no living person will ever hear it ring. Visit for a tutorial on the abolitionist movement, civil rights and women’s suffrage. Sixth and Market streets, 215.965.2305 16
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Created by Albert C. Barnes in 1922 to encourage appreciation and learning in the areas of fine arts and horticulture, and to house 3,000 sculptures, paintings, ceramic works, textiles and furniture from Barnes’ own private collection. Must-see pieces include post-impressionist and early modern works, including pieces by Cézanne and Picasso. 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215.278.7200
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Reading Terminal Market
Reading Railroad’s historic downtown passenger depot (built in 1892) remains a bustling destination frequented by residents and travelers. These days though, visitors can secure fare that ranges from cheesesteaks to Pennsylvania Dutch specialties at 75 vendors. 12th and Arch streets, 215.922.2317 18
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Ghost sightings and other paranormal activity are de rigeur at this Gothic-style former prison in Fairmount. High stone walls and abandoned cell blocks once held America’s most notorious criminals. Today, visitors are free to come and go. 2027 Fairmount Ave., 215.236.3300
“You look at passers-by in Rome and think, 'Do they know what they have here?' You can say the same about Philadelphia. Do people know what went on here?” FRANK MCCOURT,
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No trip to Philadelphia is complete without seeing this historic, hallowed place where the nation’s Founding Fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. 520 Chestnut St., 215.965.2305
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The crown jewel of Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts presents world-class music, dance and theater across its many stages. Notice its trademark feature: a spectacular 150-foot vaulted glass ceiling. Broad and Spruce streets, 215.893.1999
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Enduring at one end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this museum harbors more than 225,000 works of art from all over the world. The landmark features a handsome façade and some pretty famous steps—immortalized in the Oscar-winning film “Rocky.” 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215.763.8100 20
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City Hall
City Hall sits on 14 and a half acres, making it the largest municipal building in the United States. Inside, courtrooms and public rooms are resplendantly dressed in ornate detail. The statue of William Penn on its tower once marked this the tallest building in Philadelphia. 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 215.686.1776 22
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“Let the people think they govern, and they will be govern’d. This cannot fail if those they trust, are trusted.” WILLIAM PENN, founder of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, from his 1682 book of reflections, “Some Fruits of Solitude”
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THE LIGHTS FANTASTIC Bowling pins, ladders and, heck, a truck, are all reclaimed elements one might encounter while gazing, slack-jawed, at artist Warren Muller’s lighting sculptures. BY LEIGH HARRINGTON
PHOTOS BY MATT STANLEY
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One man’s trash truly is another’s treasure. At least, that’s what Philadelphia artist Warren Muller demonstrates to local fans at his Bahdeebahdu Gallery and a broader audience at, say, Il Buco restaurant in New York’s NoHo neighborhood and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, not to mention myriad hotels and private homes. Muller creates elaborate, decorative lighting fixtures that venture far beyond the average “chandelier,” welding, twisting and fusing together reclaimed, recycled, reused items in a marriage of whimsy and elegance.
Muller gathers materials for his work. Next page, he works with his hands and on a new project.
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One of Muller’s sculpture’s illuminated by electricity. Previous page, Muller in his studio.
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FOODIES PHIL UP Diverse eating in up-and-coming neighborhoods fuels our hunger BY ADAM ERACE
PHOTOS BY ISAAC ARJONILLA
These days Philadelphia’s food footprint steps far beyond its famous cheesesteak. Three neighborhoods, infused with ethnic flavors and relatively low levels of gentrification, reach out to willing diners. Situated just north of Fishtown, Port Richmond shares the same Irish and Polish roots as its better-known neighbor, but this up-andcoming river ward has a stronger concentration of original residents and, thus, remains under-theradar. Things are changing here, slowly but surely, as those priced out of Fishtown migrate up and spawn cafes, boutiques and craft beer bars. But wandering around these streets—their schoolyards, their crusty saloons, their cute houses with front porches in tidy rows—you can’t escape the area’s hard-nosed, lovable personality, best on display at icons like Czerw’s Kilebasy, a smokehouse beloved in the area for its plump links of sausage, and Byrne’s Tavern, whose crispy, spicy Buffalo wings have a reputation that travels beyond the neighborhood’s borders. “Historically Port Richmond has been a stable neighborhood that has been able to hold onto its legacy assets,” says Mike ‘Scotes’ Scotese, who just resurrected Bonk’s Bar, a local institution, with partner Pat McGinley. At Bonk’s, Scotese and McGinley, who also own popular bars in other districts, are concentrating on
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maintaining “the mix of regular neighborhood tavern and destination spot.” They’ve scrubbed down the place, updated the beer list and are keeping the menu’s focus on hard-shell crabs served three ways. Bonk’s is where you might meet Port Richmonders’ latest culinary obsession: frickles AKA fried pickles. A couple blocks away, Mercer Café is another fantastic restaurant that toes the line between old and new. While the cheerful luncheonette opened in 2000, its owners, Tom and Dina Woltjen, have deep roots in the area. The always-been-here vibe crescendos during weekend brunch, when locals in their Sunday best (Eagles jerseys) fill the retro-looking counter’s blackpadded swivel stools and cheery waitresses offer ‘eggs Flo’ (Florentine) with piping joe, pyramids of challah French toast lathered with mascarpone, pancakes studded with chocolate chips and pecans. Mercer’s cream chipped beef poured over white toast is the best in town, but won’t win any points with your cardiologist. It’s loaded with so much butter, the surface shines. Just like Port Richmond itself. There’s South Philly, and then there’s deep South Philly. While revitalization has meandered through the southern sector into neighborhoods like Bella Vista, Point Breeze, Pennsport and East Passyunk, stitching itself into greater
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Center City’s footprint, there is a still a great big part of South Philly between Snyder Avenue and the Sports Complex that remains unknown to many. The area has been historically Italian-American since the early 1900s, and many of the grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of those original immigrants still live here. Down in deep South Philly, third-wave coffee shops and gastropubs are only just beginning to pop up. And while you may lament that you can’t get a decent cortado in LoMo—that’s Lower Moyamensing—or kombucha in Whitman just yet, there are plenty of culinary (and cultural) treasures down this way. In Packer Park, which is about as suburban as South Philly gets, you’ve got Celebre’s, a pizzeria that goes back generations. Inside, locals gather at wide round marble tables, on chairs with cracked green leather cushions and iron backs twisted like pipe cleaners into curlicues. The menu is stocked with usual pizzeria suspects—Caesar salad, stromboli, cheesesteaks—but Pizzazz is the thing to get, an only-in-Philly combo of sliced fresh tomato, American cheese and pickled banana peppers. Trust us: it tastes a lot better than it sounds. A couple doors down, a newer business, Pastaficio, makes its own mozzarella for the Packer Park contessas that clickety-clack over to the grocery shop for staples like roasted peppers and pizzelles. They make a fine Italian hoagie and have a whole line up of ‘Infernos,’ punched up with fried long hots. But to say Deep South Philly is only Italian would be a disservice to the thousands of other immigrants that call this part of town home—like Luz Jimenez, who came to the U.S. from Puebla, Mexico, and worked his way up in the restaurant business until he could open his own place. That spot is Los Gallos, a cheerful taqueria covered in vibrant Mexican art; the tamales are pillows stuffed with carnitas and are only available on the weekend. Just east of LoMo and Los Gallos, a burgeoning Cambodian population has transformed 6th Street—the provenance of Jewish tailors, dressmakers and clothing shops in the first half of the century—into an ecosystem of small business. Boba & Co. is a food truck parked in a concrete lot its owners have turned into an oasis with potted palms and café tables. Lemongrass-scented beef and chicken skewers sizzle on a little grill. First32
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generation Cambodian-American kids show up after school in neat uniforms, South Philly’s bright future. WEST PHILLY There’s no definitive street to point to where University City becomes West Philly. For decades, Penn and Drexel’s real estate portfolio, students and faculty have been on a western migration into neighborhoods like Spruce Hill and Cedar Park, further diversifying its stock of Victorian homes in various states of repair. Despite this, West Philly maintains a strong culinary identity forged by immigrants from Southeast Asia, East and West Africa and the Middle East. Benny Lai’s family first settled here in 1997 after fleeing Communist rule in Vietnam. “The neighborhood was filled with immigrants,” he remembers. “There were a lot of abandoned houses and cars, a lot of graffiti, a lot of corner stores.” His family owned one, Fu Wah, a market on 47th Street, just down the way from the Vietnamese church, St. Francis DeSales. “We sold the first tofu banh mi in the neighborhood.” You can still get one today, along with four other varieties. Or check out a fuller breadth of Vietnamese cooking at Vietnam Café, which the Lais opened in 2008. Candy-colored paper lanterns dangle from the ceiling. Professors settle into plates of lime-splashed raw beef salad, while visiting parents get to know their kids’ sorority sisters over tangles of vermicelli. Vientiane Café is another Southeast Asian favorite, specializing in dishes from Thailand and Laos. To wit: they prepare the papaya salad in the styles of both countries; the Thai som tum gets its funk from fish sauce, the Lao from fermented crab. On this block, you can also find Indian chaats, Ethiopian injera and Moroccan tagines. Some of the city’s best Middle Eastern food comes from Manakeesh Cafe a short walk away. Here, the za’atardusted Lebanese flatbreads for which this spot is named emerge singed and fragrant from the oven, and the display of glittering baklavas in the front pastry case rival the wares at a Rajasthani jeweler. Across the street, sunny Kaffa Crossing caters to a mix of students and East African immigrants with fairtrade coffee, pumpkin chai smoothies, fava bean hummus and doro tibs. As its website proudly states, “Kaffa Crossing is a hybrid.” Not unlike West Philly itself.
Pastaficio makes its own mozzarella for the Packer Park contessas that clicketyclack over to the grocery shop for staples like roasted peppers and pizzelles.
Above, take a seat at Los Gallos. Next page, from top right, Bonk’s; challah french toast at Mercer; Vietnam Cafe; tamales at Los Gallos. Previous: Lebanese flatbread at Manakeesh.
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This landmark institution teaches all one needs to know about the American Revolutionary War.
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT A REVOLUTION The highly anticipated Museum of the American Revolution officially opens for business
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From sites (The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall) associated with America’s fight for freedom to those exploring its immediate aftermath (National Constitution Center), there is no doubt that Philadelphia tells a compelling story about the birth of a new nation. And yet a piece of the story has always been missing here. Visitors are often left on their own to cobble together the events leading up to the bloody Revolutionary War, and they have to put in some effort to assemble the details of just how that war affected ordinary colonists and the soldiers who fought for them. The unveiling of the Museum of the American Revolution in April 2017 offers Philadelphians and visitors alike this missing piece. Situated in an $125 million Robert A.M. Stern-designed building at the corner of Third and Chestnut streets, this comprehensive experience “follows the journey of America’s founders,” says R. Scott Stephenson, the museum’s top curator. “But it also recovers the populism of the WHERE GUEST B OOK
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movement and attempts to broaden the idea of who exactly that founding generation was.” Displays of firearms that once belonged to Revolutionary War soldiers, paintings that depict key players in the war and printed matter that bears witness to the proceedings combine to convey the sweep of the revolution, often through people who have faded from the history books. This intimate lens brings critical events alive, providing context to “fill in the missing links,” says Stephenson. Of course, our famous fathers do make appearances. That’s especially true in the case of George Washington, who is represented by a motherlode of personal items, such as silver cups, a leather valise, and a 13-star flag that was used to mark the General’s presence on and off the battlefield. Most significant is Washington’s linen camp tent, which served as his office and his sleeping quarters, and is part of a multimedia presentation that acts as a conclusion, after you’ve gone through the museum’s main exhibit. It features evocative soundscapes, theatrical 36
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lighting and video projections that build upon each other and enhance the final reveal. Visitors begin a tour a 10-minute orientation video. Elsewhere, there’s a small cafe, a gift shop, exhibit galleries and a state-of-the-art study center where one can watch conservationists at work on the artifacts. The crux of the experience is the 16,000-square-foot core exhibit, which expands greatly on a small collection that had been located at Valley Forge for decades. “We’re borrowing a strategy of science museums and asking a series of questions to get you thinking,” Stephenson says. “The first is, ‘how do ordinary people become revolutionaries?’” As visitors stroll these galleries, they can examine objects like drinking mugs and punch bowls bearing the royal insignia, tributes of the colonists’ allegiance to and affection for King George III. Interactive displays featuring high-definition photos of these objects help visitors “dig into their stories,” Stephenson points out. From here, the action moves to the advent of the
Exhibits present an interactive and contemporary way to understand this country’s early independence efforts.
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put forth by elegant men in wigs,” says Stephenson. “It was a messy, argumentative and often violent process.”
Stamp Act of 1765, a key turning point in the souring relations between Britain and the colonies. In one gallery, a reproduction of Boston’s Liberty Tree encourages you to imagine yourself as part of a group gathered under a mighty elm to discuss an emerging desire for independence. In another, you feel the fury of a riotous crowd ready to tear down a statue of King George from its marble pedestal. A fiery revolutionary, emboldened by one of the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence, stands on top of the statue and extends a coil of rope. Will you join in toppling the tyrant? “The move toward independence was not a foregone conclusion put forth by elegant men in wigs,” says Stephenson. “It was a messy, argumentative and often
violent process.” Walking through the museum, the visitor is treated to a diverse array of viewpoints and experiences. What you discover about how enslaved Americans, soldiers’ wives far away from the battlefield, Native Americans and Southerners grappled with the war might surprise you. This museum is full of what Stephenson terms ‘I-never-knew-that’ moments. By the time the exhibit wraps up, the Revolution has ended and the 1783 Peace of Paris treaties have been signed. At a recreation of Independence Hall, museumgoers are encouraged to take the place of Washington as he leads the new republic into forming its government. After sitting in a reproduction of his iconic chair — with its famous “rising sun” back — you’ll “bring that muscle memory with you when you leave and walk over to the real Independence Hall,” promises Stephenson. And, armed with a greater understanding of how America’s unique quest for democracy — its great experiment — began, you’ll be more than ready to tackle the rest of the historic sites that surround the museum. WHERE GUEST B OOK
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ALL ALONG THE PARKWAY The iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway celebrates its centennial
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Above, Rocky Balboa statue at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Previous page, Benjamin Franklin Parkway leading to Old City Hall.
A run up the 72 “Rocky Steps” to the courtyard of the Philadelphia Museum of Art has become a tradition for millions of visitors to the city. The skyline view from the top of the stairs has changed considerably since Sylvester Stallone raised his arms in the 1975 movie, but the highlight of this panorama remains the majestic Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Opened to traffic in 1918, the Parisian-style boulevard stretches from one Philadelphia icon to another, ending in the shadow of city founder William Penn’s statue atop City Hall. Along the way, the Parkway encompasses many of the city’s most storied attractions, from the Franklin Institute science museum to the showcase of impressionist art at the Barnes Foundation. As the cultural heart of Philadelphia, the Parkway hosts the annual Fourth of July celebrations and concert, Jay-Z’s Made in America festivals and numerous other events and gatherings. Over 1 million spectators filled the boulevard in 2005 for the Live 8 concert. Huge crowds gathered again in 2015 for a visit by Pope Francis. And now, from September 2017 to November 2018, the Parkway Council, a cooperation of museums, attractions and businesses along the mile-long boulevard, will add a number of special exhibits, events, community conversations and promotions to celebrate the 100th birthday of this iconic street.
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As its name suggests, the original proposal for the “parkway” was as a thoroughfare to link central Philadelphia with bucolic Fairmount Park to the northwest. A huge green space dedicated in 1858 to protect waters of the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek, Fairmount Park saw millions of visitors as the site of the Centennial Exhibition of 1876, exposing the need for a more direct route from the city. By 1892, clamor for diagonal road starting at soon-to-be-completed City Hall saw the proposed boulevard inscribed on official city maps. Plans were quickly dropped after the financial collapse of 1893, but another push came a decade later from architect Albert Kelsey (1870-1950) and an all-star committee of architects. The committee’s 1902 plan, along the axis of the beautiful Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, won the support of city luminaries, who formed a Parkway Association to campaign for the proposed route. Mayor John Weaver won city council support to purchase the land needed for the boulevard in October 1906. Demolition began with the ceremonial removal of the first brick at 422 N. 22nd Street on February 22, 1907, but, a new mayor, John E. Reyburn, took office a few months later and immediately ordered the axis altered. Reyburn was motivated by a meeting with property magnate P. A. B. Widener, who promised to fund a WHERE GUEST B OOK
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tions. Although some proposals, such as an orchestral concert hall, never came to pass, additions in the ensuing decades gave shape to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway we know today, home to major museums and landmarks, numerous pieces of public art and charming pocket parks. Several prominent cultural institutions already lay along the Parkway route before its completion. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, since 1864; the fossils at the Academy of Natural Sciences had been housed at 19th Street since 1876; and City Hall was finished in 1901. Atop City Hall sits a 37-foot, 27-ton bronze statue of William Penn created by Alexander Milne Calder. His son, Alexander Stirling Calder, designed Swann Fountain in the center of Logan Circle. Completed in 1926, its three reclining “river gods” symbolize the city’s major waterways: the Schuylkill, Wissahickon and Delaware. A mobile by the third generation of Calder sculptors, Alexander (Sandy) Calder, hangs in the atrium of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The magnificent neo-classic structure opened beginning March 1928. The Free Library of Philadelphia was finished in 1927 with design by Julian Abele, then the country’s most prominent African American architect. Its sister building, the Municipal (now Family) Court building was dedicated in 1941. Together, these structures replicate two 18th-century buildings on Paris’ Place de la Concorde. The Rodin Museum, designed by Parkway architects Cret and Greber to house bronzes purchased from Rodin’s Paris studio, opened in 1928. The Franklin Institute moved to its home on Logan Circle in 1937.
The Fairmont Parkway officially began in 1917 and continued for several years. In 1937, it was renamed after Philadelphia’s most famous son, Benjamin Franklin.
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new art museum building atop Fairmount and donate his extensive art collection if the Parkway ended at this hill, though construction delays and Widener’s death prevented this generous promise from being realized. Reyburn adopted a revised layout designed by a team of architects led by Frenchman Paul Cret. The new plan required the destruction of several factories, which raised the cost of the project and slowed demolition work. Voters approved a $1 loan in 1911, but the election the same year of reformist mayor Rudolph Blankenburg again put a brake on the Parkway, as the new mayor fought the city council in an attempt to control the corruption and waste which marred the grand civic project. The final impetus came in 1917, after land around the parkway had been annexed to Fairmount Park. The Fairmount Park Commission oversaw a reworking of the parkway’s layout by premier French landscape artist Jacques Gréber reflecting the park’s green-minded priorities. His plan created an enlarged Logan Circle, moving the grand equestrian statue of George Washington to the head of what is now known as Eakins Oval, and forming a large triangle of open space to the north of this plaza. At long last, construction of the Fairmount Parkway officially began in 1917 and continued for several years. In 1937, it was renamed after Philadelphia’s most famous son, Benjamin Franklin.
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Above, Logan Circle. Previous page, the grand equestrian statue of George Washington at Eakins Oval; Swann Fountain at Logan Circle; the top of City Hall.
Like Philadelphia itself, the Parkway continues to evolve. The Philadelphia Museum of Art opened its Perelman annex in 2007 in a nearby 1920s art deco building, the former headquarters of Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Parkway gained another major art collection in 2012, with the relocation of the Barnes Foundation’s extensive collection to a state-of-the-art museum that preserves the unique layout of its previous headquarters in suburban Merion, Pennsylvania. Renovations also continue at the Parkway’s southeastern terminus. John F. Kennedy Plaza, better known as LOVE Park after Robert Indiana’s iconic sculpture that resides here, was laid out in 1965 by urban planner Edmund Bacon, who is responsible for much of the city’s modern charm. The Parkway’s centennial will see a new restaurant, fountain and layout for this beloved square.
Celebrations for the Parkway’s centennial launch September 8, 2017, with a We Are Connected Festival of activities and exhibits and pay-what-you-wish entry into most attractions. From December 2017 to March 2018, huge video installations by artist Jennifer Steinkamp form floral inspired winter fountains. Several Parkway institutions are launching themed exhibitions during the 15-month centennial celebration, and the fun continues for over a year, with walking tours, lectures, contests and events, all culminating in a grand finale event in November 2018. As the Benjamin Franklin Parkway enters its second century, its reputation as an indispensible cultural destination for Philadelphia visitors grows. There’s always life on this street, outside in the beautiful parks and roadways, and inside the cultural jewels that line it. WHERE GUEST B OOK
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FROM SLIME TO SUPERSTAR Philadelphia is Marc Summers’ kind of town INTERVIEWED BY JESSICA TZIKAS
Marc Summers came to Philadelphia in 1986 to film Nickelodeon’s masterfully messy “Double Dare.” He loved it so much that it’s become his adopted hometown. “I think [Philly] is the best-kept secret in America,” he says. Today, the iconic television host is an executive producer at Food Network and has a debut documentary film called “On Your Marc.” “New York and San Francisco are great, but I don’t think anyone can beat Philly right now. I love the place for many reasons—historical, culinary and the good will of the people.” “Double Dare” recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. What do
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you miss most?
We started at WHYY, the local PBS station, because Nickelodeon couldn’t afford to film in New York. The thing I always appreciated was that when we did “Double Dare,”
we put real kids on [from] the Philadelphia school system. I’d ask them what they like to do, and they would say, “go down the shore.” I didn’t know what they were saying, but I learned and America learned what Philly kids were doing. They represented the majority of American kids, versus the blue-eyed kids on other networks. They were the American kids. How did you end up at Food Network?
I went in to pitch a chef, and I had no food background whatsoever. So while I was pitching this chef, they were kind of half listening, and I could tell. After my pitch, they asked if I would be interested in hosting some TV shows. Fast forward, they showed me the special for “Unwrapped.” Initially, we put it on Mondays at 10 pm and it died, and the network moved it to 9 pm and it exploded. It still airs on the Cooking Channel today. It brought me into a world I didn’t
know about before. I’ve been there for 17 years, and I’ve built these fantastic friendships with chefs, so it has been a fun job. What does Philly do best when it comes to food?
Italian. I don’t need to go to a fancy Italian restaurant. The mom-and-pop [places] with basic salads and simple plates, that’s more who I am. I’ll go to Ralph’s and sit at the counter and order a glass of wine, meatballs and a salad, and I’m in heaven. You split time between Philly and LA. When here, what are the restaurants you must visit?
My wife and I love to go to La Viola. It’s old-school Italian, linguine and clams and dark side of the moon dessert cake. When my wife is not with me, my go-to place is Butcher & Singer. I love sitting at the bar just schmoozing and eating and drinking there. Another favorite is Parc because of the variety of the menu and on
a spring day you feel like you’re in Paris. I’m a Marc Vetri freak. Osteria is one of my favorites, but the best pizza I’ve ever had in my entire life is at Pizzeria Vetri. Marc is the only person in the world who could put a restaurant in an alley across from a parking lot and be successful. What else do you do around town?
On Saturday morning, I can get up, walk for several hours, go to the Italian Market, walk down South Street, walk to Washington Square Park, go down to the Liberty Bell area, walk the trails down towards the art museum and there are little places to stop along the way for coffee, doughnuts, etc. Where will we see you next?
I’ve gotten this bug to do Broadway. That’s my goal. I’m 65, and I’ve had interesting career choices come true, and this is the last thing on my bucket list. Life is good. WHERE GUEST B OOK
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READING TERMINAL MARKET Experience one of America’s oldest and largest public markets! Home to over 80 local merchants, RTM offers a wide array of breakfast, lunch & snack options, including Philly cheesesteaks, Italian hoagies, Pennsylvania Dutch fare, and the widest variety of ethnic foods under one roof anywhere in the city. You can find an incredible selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, confections, flowers, kitchenware, cookbooks, jewlery, & crafts. Reading Terminal Market- the original SUPER market! 12th and Arch Streets
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MARYANNE S. RITTER JEWELERS
A staple on Philadelphia’s historic Jewelers’ Row for more than a century, Maryanne Ritter and her talented staff of expert jewelers continue the fine tradition of handcrafting jewelry to offer custom designs and heirloom restoration for the discerning buyer. Find carefully handcrafted necklaces, rings, earrings and more featuring fine diamonds and color gemstones set in platinum and gold or sterling silver. Home to one of the largest selections of cultured freshwater and saltwater pearls in the area, this store is dedicated to offering high-quality jewelry at affordable prices. The staff at Maryanne S. Ritter Jewelers specializes in current and antique jewelry restoration, allowing you to create something brand new or repair a special item that you already love. Customers across the country have come to know and trust their expertise. Maryanne S. Ritter Jewelers --- large enough to serve you well and small enough to know you personally. 704 Sansom Street
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EYESITE A reason why contact lenses never render glasses obsolete. We source our collection from small independent manufacturers from around the world representing exceptional design and rich history of making spectacles. We offer a wide variety of exclusive hand-made eyewear from exotic natural materials like horn and wood, leather and stone, as well as high quality acetate and metal traditionally used to craft eyewear. For people with special needs and desires we offer bespoke service. 111 South 18th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The National Liberty Museum Gift Shop is a unique blend of Philadelphia souvenirs, glass art, gifts for every occasion, and fair trade jewelry and accessories. The most popular fair trade jewelry is by Silk, Wool, and Bijoux. The store features their jewelry from the Aegean Coast and hand crocheted jewelry from Cappadocia Turkey lines. Each piece is bold, interesting, and innovative. These statement pieces will turn heads for sure. 321 Chestnut St, 215.925.2800 www.libertymuseum.org ToBox, Center City’s one stop boutique for all men’s up-scale footwear and accessories. The hand patina loafer in anilkiss leather by Scarpe di Bianco, shown here, is just one of many luxury brands sold exclusively to ToBox Through Mid-May 2017 at 117 South 19th St, then at 1822 Chestnut Street, our new location. 215.644.9435, www. toboxshoes.com Shop Sixty Five, Former celebrity stylist, Linda LaRosa’s standout boutique on Rittenhouse Square features a beautifully curated collection of designers like Helmut Lang, Elizabeth & James, and Rag & Bone. Essentials like this The Face jacket in supple leather works with a cocktail dress or jeans. Open 7 days a week. Find the perfect going-out top and an impeccably edited dress collection in this airy downtown boutique filled with natural light. 48
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Visit The Fabric Workshop and Museum for hundreds of cutting-edge designs, decorative arts, functional objects, and limited edition works by artistsin-residence. Pictured: Kiki Smith, in collaboration with The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, Owl and Pussycat, 2002. Pigment on cotton sateen, Liberty print fabrics. 24 x 12 x 2 inches. Unlimited edition. The Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1214 Arch Street, 215.561.8888, fabricworkshopandmuseum.org. Hand-hammered 24kt gold vermeil bracelets with intricate detail from Bella Turka. Hours: Monday - Saturday 11AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM. 113 South 13th Street, 215.560.8733, www.bellaturka.com
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At BUS STOP you will find a curated selection of women’s designer shoes and handbags from all over the world. BUS STOP X is a limited edition, exclusive shoe collection designed by Elena Brennan, the owner of BUS STOP, and this newest collection comprises 14 stylish handcrafted oxfords (with a twist) named after the Elements. Elemental details are reflected in the design of each signature shoe, blurring the lines between nature and fantasy. Gaze into the unknown and adorn yourself in the elements. 727 South 4th Street, 215.627.2357, www. busstopboutique.com. TOURNEAU
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Inspired by the vibrant city of New York, architectural design elements take this Tourneau watch to new heights. The signature over-sized dial, with two layered plates, is combined with an ultra-slim bezel to provide a sensation of lightness. A trusted companion, the TNY 40 GMT Automatic is provocative, tough and timely. Tourneau The Plaza At King Of Prussia, 160 North Gulph Rd, 610.491.8801, www.tourneau.com WHERE GUEST B OOK
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SHIBE VINTAGE SPORTS
Founded by die-hard Philly sports fans in 2013, Shibe Vintage Sports stands out for not only carrying respected nationally licensed brands like ‘47 Brand and Red Jacket, but also unique shirts created by Philly artists and printed by Philly screenprinters. For sports fans and non-fans alike! 137 South 13th Street, Phila, PA 215.566.2511. Shibesports.com This season, LAGOS celebrates 40 years of craftsmanship and high-quality designs. Mix and match classic silhouettes with bracelets from our Black Caviar and Caviar Spark collections for a stack that is all your own. The idea is: MY LAGOS MY WAY. Experience our newest collections and expert stylists at our Rittenhouse store. 1735 Walnut Street, 215.567.0770, LAGOS.com
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Eyesite. A reason why contact lenses never render glasses obsolete. A rarefied optical boutique, which showcases museum-caliber eyewear offering customized spectacles for the discerning enthusiast. We source our collection from small independent manufacturers from around the world representing exceptional design and rich history of making spectacles. We offer a wide variety of exclusive handmade eyewear from exotic natural materials like horn and wood, leather and stone, as well as high quality acetate and metal traditionally used to craft eyewear. For people with special needs and desires we offer bespoke service. Allow yourself the next evolution of your look at Eyesite. 111 South 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103, 215.557.0757, www.eyesite-phila.com
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THE BAZEMORE GALLERY
The Living Wall at The Bazemore Gallery is the centerpiece of this space. It was designed in a way be beautiful, but also to improve the air quality of the gallery. It is lit by bulbs which mimic natural daylight, which in part, help the plants in the process of photosynthesis, naturally cleaning and filtering the air in the gallery. 4339 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, 215.482.1119, thebazemoregallery.com Maryanne S. Ritter Jewelers, in the heart of historic Jeweler’s Row, carries a wide selection of custom designs in fine color gemstones and diamonds. Featured here, a 14kt white gold double cable chain necklace, displaying 3 brilliant cut Ceylon Sapphires .48cttw surrounded by brilliant cut diamond halos, .51cttw E color and VS quality $1,995.00. And a 14kt white gold and rose gold pendant, suspended on a diamond bail, with swirls of E color and VS quality brilliant cut diamonds 1.02ctw that is perfect for everyday wear. $2,750.00. 704 Sansom Street, 215.922.4923, www.maryannesritterjewelers.com. STEEL PONY Steel Pony’s Artisan Boutique and Studio located on Fabric Row, known for their boho-chic women’s clothing also features Journey Bags, one of a kind, handmade leather bags. Stop by to see the skill and quality firsthand while browsing the racks of versatile, artisan clothing and handbags. Made in Philly. 758 South 4th Street, 215.467.6065, www.SteelPony.com. WHERE GUEST B OOK
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PLEASURE CHEST Tickle any fancy with erotic treasures for adult pleasure for both men and women at The Pleasure Chest. This adult boutique, located off Rittenhouse Square, has been the best resource for quality products and knowledge since 1974. Featuring such brands as We-Vibe, Lelo, Liberator, Fleshlights, Tantus and many more for all your intimate needs.
With your health and happiness as their ultimate goal, The Juice Merchant is making nutritious food convenient and accessible. Using only 100% organic ingredients, this local juicery and café is here to educate, liven taste buds and give your body the fuel it needs. 4330 Main Street Manayunk, PA 19127
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London-born Elena Brennan stocks her shop with European designer shoes, featuring British designers and her very own exclusive collection of Bus Stop X oxfords. Open seven days a week. Voted Best Shoes by Philadelphia Magazine, featured in The New York Times, 36 Hours in Philadelphia and winner of Best Shoe Boutique in the USA by Footwear Plus Magazine. 727 South 4th Street
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SHOP SIXTY FIVE Lucky Magazine’s pick as one of the best boutiques in the country, Shop Sixty Five on Rittenhouse Square is the brainchild of former New York stylist, Linda LaRosa. Featuring a perfectly edited selection of designers like Rag & Bone and Michelle Mason. Stop in and see what all the buzz is about! 128 South 17th Street
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Owned and operated by Philadelphians, with shirt designs done by Philly artists, Shibe Sports on 13th and Walnut is where to shop if you want to bring home something authentic from the City of Brotherly Love. 137 South 13th Street
Best known for their boho-chic designs, Steel Pony is an artisan studio and boutique on Fabric Row. Featuring eco-friendly, sustainable, handmade fashions and one of a kind leather handbags. Stop by for a firsthand look at the skill and quality of what this husband and wife team create. Made in Philly.
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BRAUHAUS SCHMITZ Philadelphia’s Most Authentic Bier Hall specializing in the regions best German Cuisine. With 30 imported beers on draft and 100 in bottle, Schmitz features the country’s largest German beer selection and is sure to have a beer for every palate. Located on Historic South Street it’s a must stop for all beer lovers, soccer fanatics or all things German. Prost!
EL FUEGO Specializing in California-style burritos, this intimate dinery is highlighted by affordable prices, sumptuous portions, fresh ingredients, a friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere that has quickly made El Fuego one of Center City’s premier culinary destinations. Stop by for lunch or a quick bite before a night on the town. BYOB 723 Walnut Street
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WHETSTONE TAVERN From the owners of Brauhaus Schmitz comes this charming take on the classic American tavern. With 15 draft beers, a “healthy” selection of spirits and menu full of Tavern favorites like “Kung Pao” wings & “Bloody Mary” mussels, Whetstone has quickly become a neighborhood gem. Brunch served Sat. & Sun, outdoor seating available. 700 South 5th Street, www.whetstonetavern.com
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SUGA BY SUSANNA FOO Two time James Beard award winning chef Susanna Foo has been acknowledged as one of the best Chinese Chefs. Her new venture SUGA specializes in Modern Chinese Cuisine using the farm fresh ingredients and innovative cooking techniques. Open Lunch, Dinner & Brunch 7 days a week. 1720 Sansom Street
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ERAWAN ERAWAN THAI THAICUISINE CUISINE With With a spacious a spacious inviting inviting interior interior and and countless countless authentic authentic Thai Thai dishes, dishes, Erawan Erawan is proud is proud to to bebe thethe firstfirst Thai Thai Restaurant Restaurant in Philly. in Philly. Enjoy Enjoy Golden Golden Bag, Bag, Satay, Satay, Green Green Curry, Curry, PadPad Thai, Thai, Drunken Drunken Noodle, Noodle, Duck Duck Red Red Curry Curry and and Crab Crab Fried Fried Rice. Rice. You You cancan expect expect a delicious a delicious meal meal forfor lunch lunch or or dinner. dinner. Erawan Erawan is is a great a great option option forfor large large parties parties and and perfect perfect forfor intimate intimate dates. dates. Kid-friendly, Kid-friendly, BYOB, BYOB, delivery, delivery, online online ordering, ordering, lunch lunch and and dinner dinner specials. specials. 123123 South South 23rd 23rd Street Street
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ELA An inventive new American bar and restaurant located in Queen Village that showcases Chef Jason Cichonski, an extensive wine and beer program and inspired cocktail list in a rustic-modern setting. Ela is serious yet comfortable with a menu that changes frequently throughout the year to reflect the latest offerings. 627 South 3rd Street
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ALL ABOUT TOWN Strap on your sneakers and go. Philadelphia neighborhoods are ripe for exploration.
Neighborhoods AVENUE OF THE ARTS True to its name, the Avenue of the Arts is a mecca of art, culture and history. The stretch along Broad Street is home to The Wilma Theater, the Merriam Theater, the Philadelphia Theatre Company and the Kimmel Center. Surrounding these staple arts and entertainment centers is the historic Union League of Philadelphia, a private members-only club that once housed a patriotic society supporting Abraham Lincoln.
spotted by the beautiful façade of its Chinese Friendship Gate, which welcomes visitors and encourages them to dine among the rows of restaurants serving Asian cuisine—from soup dumplings at Dim Sum Garden to Hong Kong-style dishes at Sang Kee Peking Duck House. A tour of Lucky Chinese Cookie Factory sheds light on the process behind making fortune cookie. The Asian Arts Initiative, a community-based art center has a gallery, workshops and children’s programs. Karaoke, a popular Japanese pastime, is popular at Yakitori Boy, located at 11th and Race streets. To get a full taste of the neighborhood, sign up for Free Tours by Foot for a 3-hour, bubble-tea-infused tour of Chinatown.
CEDAR PARK & SPRUCE HILL Cedar Park is a small part of West Philadelphia that is often described as Bohemian. While it is heavily residential, the neighborhood has expanded to feature some iconic restaurants like Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant. Spruce Hill is home to Clark Park, a public green space filled with artists and musicians. Both neighborhoods encompass the popular Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll—the most affordable festival in the city.
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that once occupied the area, Graduate Hospital is now an effervescent place rife with restaurants, activities and nightlife. It is often named as a top area to for investing in residential real estate. Known for having more casual and affordable dining options, people from all over venture here to eat at hot spots like The Sidecar Bar & Grille, Pub & Kitchen, and Honey’s Sit ‘n Eat. Burn off a meal by renting a bike or walking along the Schuylkill River Trail—26.5 miles of open running paths with beautiful views of the river and a dog park, basketball court and playground, all open to the public.
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GRADUATE HOSPITAL Named after a large medical institution
MARKET EAST This offset of Center City is home to some of Philly’s most iconic spots: Reading Terminal Market and City Hall. Also found here: The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent, shopping destination Century 21, and accommodations like the Loews Philadelphia and The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia.
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MIDTOWN VILLAGE Midtown Village is one of Philadelphia’s
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erties and Fishtown have become lively neighborhoods, quickly gentrifying as an influx of residential lofts and restaurants have popped up. Thanks in part to the development of The Piazza and Liberties Walk, full of shops and bars, the area on Second Street from Spring Garden Street to Girard Avenue is the place to be for carefree souls. Beyond Girard, Fishtown has an edgier vibe, housing Pizza Brain, the world’s first pizza museum, and delicacies from Little Baby’s Ice Cream.
biggest success stories. In the not too distant past, the area encompassing 13th street between Chestnut and Locust streets was desolate and without a name. Today, the neighborhood is alive and marketed as a gay-friendly destination (hence its nickname, the “Gayborhood”). Streets brim with some of the best restaurants and nightlife around. Philly’s favorite duo, Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran dominate the scene with Located 25 miles restaurants (Barbuzzo, Lolita, Bud & Marilyn’s), from Philadelphia, and other desirable destinations include restaurateur Stephen Starr’s El Vez. Bucks County is a
NORTHERN LIBERTIES & FISHTOWN Once a manufacturing and industrial sector filled with breweries, mills and foundries, Northern Lib-
picturesque countryside of Rockwellian towns.
OLD CITY Known as America’s most historic square mile, Old City’s past is ingrained in its cobblestone streets making this neighborhood oft trod by travelers looking to encounter landmarks like the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House and Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest inhabited street in the country. In addition to its historical charm, the area has foodieapproved restaurants like new-American restaurant Fork, Asian-fusion spot Buddakan and Iron WHERE GUEST B OOK
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PARKWAY DISTRICT & FAIRMOUNT The pulse of Philadelphia culture beats along this majestic gateway inspired by the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is lined with colorful flags from around the world and flanked by several world-class museums including The Barnes Foundation, the Rodin Museum, The Franklin Institute and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Lush green spaces, such as Logan Circle and Sister Cities Park, enliven the area. Northwest of the Parkway, Kelly Drive winds along the Schuylkill River with a beautiful pedestrian path on its east bank, while crew teams populate the water near Boathouse Row. Charming Fairmount, just north of the Parkway, is home to cozy cafes and the looming Eastern State Penitentiary, open yearlong for tours and more. PENNSPORT This riverfront neighborhood has been on the rise in recent years. Learn about the extravagant Mummers (a century56
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old tradition where locals dress up in colorful costumes and parade through the streets on New Year’s Day) at a dedicated museum on Second Street (referred to as “Two Street” by locals), and stop at many Mummer-affiliated pubs along the way. Along Moyamensing Avenue, which encompasses the rest of Pennsport, you’ll find beautiful architecture, historic churches and pub and restaurant, The Industry.
RITTENHOUSE ROW Broad to 22nd streets between Market and Pine streets is known as Rittenhouse Row, and standing in the center of this upscale sector is Rittenhouse Square Park, one of the original parks planned by William Penn in the 17th century. This is a hot spot for luxury shopping, with nationally renowned retailers like Stuart Weitzman and Tiffany & Co. and popular local boutiques like Joan Shepp and Sophy Curson. For upscale dining, R2L, Barclay Prime and Lacroix, which sits inside the beautiful Rittenhouse Hotel, are swanky, but for something more casual, Rittenhouse Row also has options like Italian market Di Bruno Brothers and Metropolitan Bakery.
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Chef Jose Garces’ Amada. Fashion-forward boutiques mingle with more than 55 art galleries and museums including The National Museum of Jewish American History and the National Constitution Center.
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Philly neighborhood, South Philly runs south of South Street from Broad Street to the Delaware River. Pat’s King of Steaks and rival Geno’s Steaks battle it out for best cheesesteak, while vendors serve produce, meats and cheeses, and baked goods at the open-air Italian Market along Ninth Street. Along East Passyunk Avenue, a multitude of first-rate restaurants like French-inspired Will BYOB, upscale French and American spot Laurel, and Bing Bing Dim Sum make it a foodie destination. Traveling deeper south, Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field cater to pro teams the Phillies and the Eagles respectively.
SOUTH STREET & QUEEN VILLAGE Made famous by pop culture (you’ll see it in the opening credits of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and hear about it in The Orlons’ 1963 song, “South Street”), South Street emits a creative vibe, with unique shops, mosaic-lined alleyways and music venue The Theatre of the Living Arts. Home to some of the best cheesesteak spots in the city (Jim’s Steaks and Ishkabibble’s) and Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens, a maze-like formation of his eclectic artwork, South Street has rightfully earned its title as one of Philly’s most famous streets. Queen Village sits a bit
Above, in fair weather cool off at Washington Square; fresh produce reigns at the Italian Market
more south and is much quieter. Find shopping on Fabric Row (along 4th Street between South and Christian streets) and Headhouse Square (2nd Street).
UNIVERSITY CITY As its name would suggest, University City is a growing academic neighborhood in West Philadelphia featuring five colleges, including the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Because of this, the area has a young energy flowing through it and offers an array of dining and entertainment options. Surrounding the universities sits multiple medical centers, the Penn Museum, The Institute of Contemporary Art and the historic railway hub, 30th Street Station, which now features The Porch at 30th Street, a public outdoor oasis with food and comfortable seating (swings are in the mix), and the occasional live performance. WASHINGTON SQUARE Nestled between the Avenue of the Arts and Old City, the Washington Square district includes Jewelers’ Row on Sansom Street between Seventh and Eighth streets, the oldest WHERE GUEST B OOK
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diamond district in the country, and historic Antique Row, featuring both antique mainstays and contemporary boutiques along Pine Street between Broad and Ninth streets. The oldest theater in the nation, Walnut Street Theatre hosts musicals, comedies and dramas. In Washington Square itself, visitors can view the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, or take a bench seat to people watch. The Curtis Center, an architecturally pleasing building in the square, houses The Dream Garden, a huge glass mosaic open to visitors for viewing.
Above, ritzy Rittenhouse Square; Manayunk is a popular destination a short train ride from downtown
road with rides on a 1925 steam locomotive, and Main Street shops purvey everything from handcrafted items to antique treasures. Other attractions include Peddler’s Village, a 42-acre country shopping village, as well as popular children’s adventure park Sesame Place.
Just Beyond BUCKS COUNTY Located 25 miles from Philadelphia, Bucks County, is a picturesque countryside of Rockwellian towns boasting lush vineyards, historic mansions, eclectic shops, charming covered bridges, blooming gardens and top dining destinations. In Doylestown, the Mercer Museum features 40,000 artifacts from early America, while the James A. Michener Art Museum has a nice collection of Pennsylvanian impressionist paintings. New Hope, a colorful, artsy town along the Delaware River, boasts the New Hope and Ivyland Rail58
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Hill is known for its outdoor shopping along Germantown Avenue, cobblestone streets, a large farmers market, Morris Arboretum, and the Woodmere Art Museum. For outdoorsy types, Wissahickon Valley Park is 1,800 acres of walking and hiking, while Pastorius Park is ideal for picnics and summertime concerts.
MANAYUNK A 15-minute train or bus ride (take the Manayunk Norristown Regional Rail line to the Manayunk stop or bus route 35 or 61) lands you in the center of this bustling area of the city. Small town charm is the appeal here, but with shops like Nicole Miller, Greene Street Consignment, and Dwelling Home, it is also popular among urbanites.
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CHESTNUT HILL Nestled outside downtown, charming Chestnut
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PAT’S KING OF STEAKS Pat Olivieri founded Pat’s King of Steaks in 1930. Tired of eating hot dogs at his stand, Pat wanted something different for lunch. He purchased some thinly sliced steak from the local butcher, cooked it with onions, and put it on an Italian roll. A passing cabbie saw the creation and requested one. Pat shared his sandwich with the cabbie who loved it and told Pat that he should sell the sandwich instead of hot dogs. And so the Philly steak was born. A few years later, cheese was added to create the now world-famous Philly Cheesesteak. If you’re going to have a cheesesteak in Philly, why not have it at the home of the original. 1237 East Passyunk Avenue
215.468.1546
www.patskingofsteaks.com
MARRAKESH In business for over 40 years, the East Coast’s premier Moroccan restaurant features a seven-course authentic feast for $25 per person. Rug covered banquets, vibrantly-colored pillows, incensescented rooms and a dimly lit ambiance help to set the stage for a meal with all the mystical allure and spirit of Morocco. Enjoy a full bar as well as plenty of vegetarian options. Still in its original location since opening (off South Street, between 4th and 5th), Marrakesh welcomes everyone to their beautiful North African oasis within the City of Brotherly Love. Reservations suggested. Cash only. Open daily 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm. 517 South Leithgow Street
215.925.5929
THE TWISTED TAIL The Twisted Tail is a stylish Southern-inspired contemporary American restaurant, bar and live music venue located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Headhouse Square district — set between the bustling South Street district and the historic and elegant Society Hill neighborhoods. With an eclectic array of bourbons and a menu of charcoal-grilled fare, you will feel the southern hospitality as soon as you enter this lively spot. Octopus, shrimp, quail and shishito peppers are stars of the charcoal grill. Shrimp and grits, fried chicken and aged country ham bring the taste of the South straight to Philly. Dine in or out at the rustic wooden tables then head upstairs to hear some live music.
www.marrakesheastcoast.com 509 South 2nd Street
215.558.2471
www.thetwistedtail.com
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CHART HOUSE Spectacular waterfront dining, fresh fish specialties and slow-roasted prime rib are what make Chart House famous. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the Delaware River while you relax at your waterside table. The menu features a daily selection of fresh fish and imaginative seafood delights such as Wicked Tuna, Mac Nut Mahi, Snapper Hemingway, Ginger Soy Shrimp & Scallops and the acclaimed Chart House Salad Bar. Chart House also offers select beef and chicken dishes you are sure to enjoy, as well as an award-winning wine list. For dessert, share a mouthwatering Hot Chocolate Lava Cake, a guest favorite. Join Chart House at the bar for an amazing happy hour, Monday-Friday, 4:30 to 7pm with delectable delights & cocktails starting at $4. Experience the breathtaking views and unparalleled cuisine that make Chart House legendary. Complimentary valet parking. 555 South Columbus Boulevard
215.625.8383
www.chart-house.com
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MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE
Morton’s The Steakhouse is the premier steakhouse famous for its USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish & seafood, hand-picked produce and of course its exceptional service. Morton’s sets the standard for steakhouse dining in the Philadelphia area. Featuring a rich and modern interior, trademark exhibition kitchen, classic bar area and exceptional private dining rooms, Morton’s can accommodate any desire whether business or pleasure, casual or special occasion. Call and reserve your table today.
Center City, Philadelphia 1411 Walnut Street
215.557.0724 The Pavilion at King of Prussia Mall 640 West Dekalb Pike
610.491.1900 www.mortons.com
SEAFOOD UNLIMITED Nestled in the heart of Rittenhouse Square is Philadelphia’s oldest seafood restaurant. Seafood Unlimited has been serving the neighborhood as well as out-of-town guests in a casual setting for 45 years. Fish, seafood and live lobsters are shipped in on a daily basis guaranteeing freshness. Daily offerings include wild salmon, succulent day boat scallops, sea bass, jumbo shrimp, ahi tuna, crab cakes, lobster, and arctic char. Seafood Unlimited is known for its homemade desserts, like key lime pie, chocolate mousse and crème brûlée, so save room! Happy hour is all night at the bar with specialty cocktails and small plates, like fish tacos, ahi tuna lollipops and buffalo shrimp. Cash only. 270 South 20th Street
215.732.3663
www.seafoodunlimited.com
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JIM’S SOUTH ST. Five-time winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” award, Jim’s is your ‘must-have’ cheesesteak when only the BEST will do. With well over 200 years of cheesesteak-making know-how, our staff will make you glad you stopped in every time you visit. You’ll find us on what’s known as the “Hippest Street in Town,” serving up the finest cheesesteaks and hoagies from the heart of the city that made them famous. Whether you’re a conventioneer or touring the city’s incredible history and museums, you’ll know you’re getting the real Philly cheesesteak experience when you walk through our door. 400 South Street
215.928.1911
www.jimssteakssouthst.com
PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM Join us in celebrating our 75th anniversary year. Located in the Historic District just steps from the Liberty Bell, the Museum explored over 330 years of hometown history through an array of historical objects, art, and artifacts that tell the story of Philadelphia, from the founding in 1682 to the present day. The Museum features eight renovated galleries, showcasing stunning items from its collection of over 100,000 objects, and provides interactive elements to enhance the visitor experience. On view are items ranging from George Washington’s 1790s writing desk to boxing gloves worn by Philadelphia legend Joe Frazier in a 1970s championship fight. 15 South 7th Street
215.685.4830
www.philadelphiahistory.org
FINE PALATE With culinary training rooted in some of the best restaurants in the world, Fine Palate offers Philadelphia a superior level of creativity, flavor and flare. On any given day, their seasonal menu offers options from all over the world, including a diverse array of Tapas style small plates, European-style house made pastas, selections from the Chef’s garden and inventive entrees. At lunch time, you’ll find selections ranging from 40 day dry aged burgers to Banh Mi, a whole steamed fish and even a Paris Dog- a beef hot dog in a French demi baguette. And weekend brunch is always sure to please, with tempting selections like Eggs in Hell, Coconut French Toast and Omelette with Gruyere Cheese. 231 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
267.318.7971
www.finepalategroup.com
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Ela Restaurant & Bar 627 S. Third St. 267.687.8512 elaphilly.com
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El Fuego 723 Walnut St. 215.592.1931 elfuegophilly.com
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Erawan Thai Cuisine 123 S. 23rd St. 215.567.2542 erawanphilly.com
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Fine Palate 231 S. 15th St. 267.318.7971 finepalategroup.com
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Jim’s Steaks 400 South St. 215.9281911 jimssouthstreet.com
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The Juice Merchant 4330 Main St. 215.483.8888 thejuicemerchant.com
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Marrakesh Restaurant 517 S. Leithgow St. 215.925.5929 marrakesheastcoast.com
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Morton’s The Steakhouse 1411 Walnut St. 215.557.0724 mortons.com
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Pat’s King of Steaks 1237 E. Passyunk Ave. 215.468.1546 patskingofsteaks.com
The Bazemore Gallery 4339 Main St. 215.482.1119 thebazemoregallery.com
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Arnold’s Family Fun Center 2200 West Drive, Oaks 610.666.0600 arnoldsffc.com Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch St. 215.561.8888 fabricworkshopandmuseum. org
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Independence Visitor Center/PHLASH 1 N. Independence Mall West 800.537.7676 phlvisitorcenter.com
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National Liberty Museum 321 Chestnut St. 215.925.2800 libertymuseum.org
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 N. Broad St. 215.972.7600 pafa.org
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The Philadelphia History Museum 15 S. Seventh St. 215.685.4830 philadelphiahistory.org Reading Terminal Market 12th and Arch streets 215.922.2317 readingterminalmarket.org
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Seafood Unlimited 270 S. 20th St. 215.732.3663 seafoodunlimited.com
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SUGA 1720 Sansom St. 215.717.8968 sugabyfoo.com
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The Twisted Tail 509 S. Second St. 215.558.2471 thetwistedtail.com
Visit Philadelphia 30 S. 17th St., Suite 2010 215.599.0776 visitphilly.com
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Brauhaus Schmitz 718 South St. 267.909.8814 brauhausschmitz.com Chart House 555 S. Columbus Blvd. 215.625.8383 chart-house.com
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Whetstone Tavern 700 S. Fifth St. 267.239.0906 whetstonetavern.com
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Bella Turka 113 S. 13th St. 215.560.8733 1700 Sansom St. 215.560.8734 bellaturka.com
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Maryanne S. Ritter Jewelers 704 Sansom St. 215.922.4923 maryannesritterjewelers.com
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Steel Pony 758 S. Fourth St. 215.467.6065 steelpony.com
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Pet Friendly Dog Bakery 4324 Main St. 610.909.4988
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ToBox Shoes 25 S. 19th St. 215.644.9435
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Pleasure Chest 2039 Walnut St. 215.561.7480 pleasurechestphilly.com
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Tourneau King of Prussia, 160 N. Gulph Road 610.491.8801 tourneau.com
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Bus Stop Boutique 727 S. Fourth St. 215.627.2357 busstopboutique.com
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Shibe Vintage Sports 137 S. 13th St. 215.566.2511 shibevintagesports.com
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Eyesite 111 S. 18th St. 215.557.0757 eyesite-phila.com
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The Shops at Liberty Place 1625 Chestnut St. 215.851.9055 shopsatliberty.com
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Lagos 1735 Walnut St. 215.567.0770 lagos.com
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Shop Sixty Five 1921 Walnut St. 267.239.5488 shopsixtyfive.com
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