Philly’s Classic Deli

Since 1923 Famous 4th Street Delicatessen has been on the corner of 4th and Bainbridge in Queen Village. I can’t … Continue reading Philly’s Classic Deli

Independent Publishing and Bookselling in Philly

Publishing in Philadelphia goes back to the colonial period. Ben Franklin was, among his more famous accomplishments, a publisher. I … Continue reading Independent Publishing and Bookselling in Philly

South Street’s Sad Decline

Once the subject of a hit song about how it’s “the hippest street in town”, South Street is in a … Continue reading South Street’s Sad Decline

Lost in the Stacks in Old City (and other bookstores around Philly)

The Book Trader, on 2nd just north of Market, is an Old City institution with two jam-packed floors of used … Continue reading Lost in the Stacks in Old City (and other bookstores around Philly)

A Co-Op in Kensington

Eleven years in the making, the Kensington Community Food Co-Op is finally open at 2670 Coral Street (near the corner … Continue reading A Co-Op in Kensington

Cherry Blossom Time

The cherry blossoms in Philly are starting to fall. Here is a collection of pics from Rittenhouse Square and Old … Continue reading Cherry Blossom Time

It’s Magnolia Season

Every spring since 1959, while the rest of the city is shaking off winter and trees are still bare, one … Continue reading It’s Magnolia Season

San Juan Excursion

It’s been a while since my last blog post. In the meantime, I had a work trip to San Juan, … Continue reading San Juan Excursion

Drinking Chocolate in Old City

Shane Confectionary at 110 Market Street is an old fashioned (in every sense of the word) candy store. But the … Continue reading Drinking Chocolate in Old City

Drinking and Plant Buying at First Friday

A few months ago I wrote about Old City Philly’s First Friday. It’s year round, and I went out for … Continue reading Drinking and Plant Buying at First Friday