Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA | Farmicia
…the menu is constantly changing with the seasons; you may find there is something even better than what you expected. Continue »
Philadelphia, PA | Sketch Burger
ShareSketch Burger 413 E Girard Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 634-3466 {Google Maps | Website} How Sketch stayed under my radar for the entire duration of my residence in Philadelphia is beyond me. That said, I’m glad I took a break from packing and made the trek to Fishtown for the Sketch burger experience. I have to say upon first… Continue »
Philadelphia, PA | Spruce Street...
ShareSpruce Street Espresso 1101 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 215-609-4469 {Google Maps | Website} An old gentleman, back slightly bent with age, traipsed into the corner cafe wearing a Life Is Good hat, belted green cargoes and colorful racing sunglasses. True to the clue of those shades, he tossed back dopio like one who races the clock itself before heading on to… Continue »
Philadelphia, PA | Arbol Cafe
Share Arbol Cafe 209 Poplar St. Northern Liberties Philadelphia, PA 19123 215.923.3150 {Google Map | Website} My, how one can read a city through its establishments. New York cafes are manicured, fast, chic, and spot on. Philadelphia embraces its grunge with colorful holes in the wall, soulfully exuding neighborhood tunes, blissfully hoping that their natural beauty will shine out like… Continue »
Philadelphia, PA | RIM Cafe
Heat blustering under skirts and infecting the mind, the last thing I want to hear about is a hot beverage, even if it is a deliciously rich mug of drinking chocolate. But what if we could find rich chocolate served cold? Continue »
Philadelphia, PA | Zorba’s
ShareZorba’s Taverna 2230 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-978-5990 {Google Map | Website} I have been craving authentic Greek food ever since I returned from the country 3 years ago. The only legitimate-looking one that I found on the Main Line closed down, and all of the other options were much more formal than what I am looking for. To… Continue »
Philadelphia, PA | Kiwi Frozen Yogurt
ShareKiwi Frozen Yogurt 3606 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-387-1222 {Google Maps | Website} The name might confuse you. Originally Sprinkles Frozen Yogurt, Kiwi recently changed their name, but not much else. The place is floor-to-ceiling spotless with shiny stainless steel appliances and canisters of every topping available. At $.49 an ounce, you might think you’re getting a bargain. However,… Continue »
Philadelphia, PA | Metropolitan Bakery...
ShareMetropolitan Bakery & Café 4013 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.222.1492 {Google Maps} 18 loaves parade across their rack. A round Tuscan loaf for $4.95, buttery Brioche for $6.25, and French table bread ($3.95), 18 types, shapes, colors, and textures raise a bready salute. Meanwhile display windows smile of lemon chiffon and plum brown sugar upside down cake (finished with… Continue »
Green Line Cafés | Philadelphia, PA
ShareGreen Line Cafés 4426 Locust Street Philadelphia PA, 19104 Tel 215-222-0799 4239 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia PA, 19104 Tel 215-222-3431 3649 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia PA, 19104 Tel 215.382.2143 {Google Maps | Website} I knew it was fate the second I glanced across the street. Swathed in green and flanked by middle-eastern men, the café grinned out as a plethora of peace…
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