Posted in City Event News, Entertainment, Offbeat, Philly News on Jul 25th, 2007
Tired of being held hostage to Comcast? I, unfortunately, live in a building where that’s my only option. I wasn’t exactly thrilled with the situation when I realized that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket in the courtesy of my own home this season. Such is life I suppose.
To hell with [...]
Posted in City Event News, Entertainment on Jul 25th, 2007
Much to my surprise, the Sidewalk Soundbites concert series was hosting a free concert today in Commerce Square (between 20th and 21st on Market).
The Sidewalk Soundbites concerts are every Wednesday, and put on by CenterCityPhila. I must say the crowd was larger than I would expect for a crowd of unsuspecting paper pushers who [...]
Posted in Dining, Entertainment, Reviews on Jul 15th, 2007
Teriyaki filet, wasabi mashed potatoes, shoestring fries, vodka gimlet…each creation more perfect than the next. That was my experience at Continental.
I’ve dined there previously, and even attended a few happy hours at the “big olive”. This place is great to get dinner with friends, drink with coworkers, or relax in the lounge. It comes highly [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Philly News on Jul 4th, 2007
In the event that rain doesn’t ruin today’s festivities, here’s a few links that may make your day planning easier.
Events happening around town:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20070704_July_4th_festivities_across_the_area.html
Fireworks displays by region:
http://www.philly.com/philly/travel/visitors_guide/events/fireworks.html
Possibly the most useful item is this PDF - which details the legal requirements if you want to fire off your own fireworks. Among the legal items in Pennsylvania:
Sparklers
Smoke [...]
Posted in City Event News, Entertainment, New in town, Phillyisms on Jun 24th, 2007
Looking for something to do in Center City on a slow day? If you’re a movie-buff, but struggling to adapt to living in the middle of the city - a place not within walking distance of any major movie theatres - then check out the Roxy!
Granted this isn’t exactly your IMAX, or even what you’ve [...]
Posted in City Event News, Entertainment, New in town, Phillyisms on Jun 22nd, 2007
For those that haven’t heard - Philadelphia is nice in the summer! As such, various restaurants and bars in Center City participate in “Center City Sips” — an attempt to get people to happy hour on Wednesdays throughout the summer months.
The festivities run from June 6 - August 29, every Wednesday 5-7PM.
Enjoy $4 cocktails, $3 [...]