Also known as the Museum District, the Parkway is the broad, diagonal street that connects City Hall with the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Where would we be without our mama's? Nowhere! That's where. This Sunday is Mother's Day, a holiday that is often met with anxiety rather than anticipation. The pressure is on to find ways to show your mom just how much she is appreciated. Families head out in droves to overcrowded brunch spots. Here are some creative ideas to make your momma feel special and have fun doing it on Sunday, May 13th.
May is a busy month for live music and touring bands. Philadelphia has a lot of music venues from corporate, concrete auditoriums to grandiose concert halls to dive bars and basements, but something was missing: a midsized concert hall with character. Four Corners Management, R5 Productions and New York's, Bowery Present's, has come together to fill that void. Union Transfer is a beautifully designed indie-rock-centric theatre that boasts "the best and biggest PA/sound System in Philadelphia." If you haven't checked it out yet this the time whether you prefer folk music, indie rock or rap. On May 5th see uber-talented, multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird. Celebrate Philly rapper Meek Mill's birthday on May 6th, or check out electronic indie darlings, M83, perform on the 11th.
There are over 500 coffee shops to choose from in Philadelphia. Some have great coffee, but lousy food; some have cute décor but rude service. Some are too noisy, too cold, or too dark. It takes a lot to get it just right. The perfect coffee shop should obviously have amazing coffee and decent food options, but equally important are the atmosphere and ambiance. Coffee shops are places to work and to meet up, to concentrate or to socialize. The very best coffee shops should produce the perfect environment to be inspired. One Shot is a truly inspired place, from the décor to the drinks. With a full and varied menu, you should add One Shot to list of Philadelphia's best brunch spots. Read the full guide review here.
This week I had the chance to visit Steven's Starr's newish restaurant Route 6. Route 6 serves classic New England style seafood in a beautiful space that will transport you from North Broad Street to a lakeside cabin in Maine. The restaurant is delicious and the ambiance is unbeatable. As expected, Route 6 is not cheap, but you can get in one some newly introduced specials. There's a new happy hour running Monday through Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pick up $1 oysters, $4 draft beers, $5 wines and $6 cocktails. Check out the full guide review here.
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