A Sandwich and a S’mores

Somehow I missed that Talula’s Garden, the famous and pricey restaurant on the west side of Washington Square, opened a … Continue reading A Sandwich and a S’mores

Two Cafes on North 4th

I visited two very different cafes within a few steps of each other on North 4th Street in Northern Liberties. … Continue reading Two Cafes on North 4th

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

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

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

Get a Coffee and a Cat

Kawaii Kitty Cafe at 759 South 4th St. brings the Japanese cat cafe to Philadelphia. Kawaii means cute in Japanese, … Continue reading Get a Coffee and a Cat

A Cafe With a Mission

Frieda at 320 Walnut St. bills itself as a European style cafe with a multigenerational staff. They are also a … Continue reading A Cafe With a Mission

Sugar and History in South Philly

Before summer ends I wanted to get some good water ice. (Or wooder ice as we Philadelphians say.) I headed … Continue reading Sugar and History in South Philly