West Elm and InLiquid Pair Up for DesignPhiladelphia
Are you ready to kick off DesignPhiladelphia 2010? Do it at West Elm! The contemporary furniture store has paired up with InLiquid and they are celebrating the first day of DesignPhiladelphia at the Center City West Elm. We are huge fans of West Elm (see our Dream Bedroom Makeover) AND InLiquid, as we are strong advocates for art and artists (Stephanie is an artist) in Philadelphia. So in our Northern Liberties home, you will find plenty of both - West Elm furniture and artwork. We always knew the two belonged together!
Beach-Bound Philly: Shop for the Essentials in Center City
You're packing for the beach and you need a swimsuit, stat. Every summer, Liberty Place's Cameo Water Wear reappears in time for the shore-seeking souls of Philadelphia.
They've got fun designs from Trina Turk, as well as the basics, with coverups, sarongs, and Haviana flip-flops to trek across the sand in.
From there, we suggest you accessorize with some sunglasses, bangles, and beachy tunics at South Moon Under, which also stocks plenty of swimwear for men and women.
Then head to Kiehl's for the ultimate in sun protection, because skin is the most important summer accessory. The Vital Sun Protection Spray is perfect for a quick spritz.
You can get out the city, but it's always fun to shop there first.
Cameo Water Wear
Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut Street
215-972-7020
South Moon Under
1731 Chestnut Street
215-568-2170
Kiehls
1737 Walnut Street
215-636-9936
The City of Cupcake Lovers
Everybody was talking about the cupcakes. By everybody, I mean the dozens of working folk and shoppers who walked in and out of the 17th Street side entrance of Liberty Place. The buzz was all about Brown Betty Dessert Boutique's newest cupcake outlet, a small slice of heaven in a jam-packed Center City location.
"Brown Betty is the best," gushed one woman to her curious friend.
"Is this all of the cupcakes that they have?"
"Oh, no, honey, they usually sell out by now. This is what's left," explained a girl who had been here twice already this week.
Even men were gawking, hoping that there would be a red velvet left to take home to their girlfriends, and secretly an extra one for themselves.
I stepped up to the counter and found out that they have been trying to figure out the correct number of cupcakes to order for this location.
"We had 300 the other day and they disappeared in hours. We tried 400 and that still wasn't enough. We'll work it out," the cupcake counterperson promised. "We're also figuring out which items we'd like to sell here." Her bright blue-green eyeshadow was as pretty as the frosting on the cupcakes.
It was only 1:30 and there were just a few of those hot cakes left. The "petite" shop was decorated in a similar style to the Liberties Walk location with antique photos hanging on a chocolate-colored wall, and the words "A Modern Vintage Bakery" announcing itself on the window.
If you're in Center City and need a sweet pick-me-up, well, best to get there early!
Brown Betty Petite
Liberty Place at 1625 Chestnut (17th Street entrance)
215-988-1888
Mon-Fri: 10 - 7pm
Sat: 10 - 6pm
Sun: Closed
A Lush Summer in Philadelphia: Center City Sips
Remember when you used to leave the office in time for happy hour? Now there's added enticement to get all of your work done on time, in the form of Center City Sips. The annual ode to happy hour is back with plenty of sips and bites to snag before 7 pm. Stay for dinner and receive a 15% discount.
You know the rules. The participating restaurants will feature special $4 cocktails, $3 wine, $2 beers and half-priced appetizers every Wednesday from June 2 through August 25. This year, you can keep up with the deals via Twitter/CCDSips. They're already taunting us with deals. You can view the list of participating bars and restaurants and their special offerings at the CC Sips website.
Newcomer Cooperage in Washington Square West whips into the Sips fray with two inventive cocktails and all of their appetizers marked half off. The Johnny Be Good sounds like our summer drink.
Specials: Cooperage
Beer
Stella (Draught)
Miller Lite (bottled)
Wine
Shiraz
Pinot Grigio
Cocktails
Sangria Rose: Grapefruit & Rosemary infused Leblon, white wine & rosewater
Johnny Be Good: Pimms No.1, muddled citrus, cucumber, rhubarb bitters, ginger ale
Rittenhouse Square's Noble Cookery will be pouring quite nicely, with the rye whiskeyed LBJ, and the scrumptious chickpea fries that we love to dip in their housemade catsup.
Specials: Noble
Wine
Bridlewood Chardonnay, William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
Cocktails
The Ladybird: vodka, fresh squeezed lemon, simple syrup, clubsoda, Peychaud’s
The LBJ: rye whiskey, fresh squeezed lime, simple syrup, clubsoda, Angostura
Appetizers
Chickpea Fries, Fried Chicken Wings
Specials: Chifa
Chifa, in Washington Square West, is your ceviche chill spot. Get your Vitamin C with a lychee sangria.
Beer
Cusquena, Peruvian Lager
Cristal, Peruvian Pilsner
Wine
Terranoble, Sauvignon blanc
Terranoble, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cocktails
Lychee Sangria: crisp white wine, lychee, orange
Chicha Morada: spiced rum, Peruvian purple corn, fresh pineapple
Appetizers
Ecuadorian Ceviche: fresh shrimp, yellow tomato gel, avocado
Pork Belly Buns: grilled pork belly, hoisin glaze, pickled daikon & carrot, togarashi mayo
[photo: centercityphila.org]
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Rittenhouse Square is in Center City, Philadelphia. The major shopping, dining, and business destination is where visitors and locals come together for culture and nightlife. As one of the most convenient areas for commuters to get to by public transportation, many Philadelphians come to Rittenhouse for work, shopping and entertainment. Those that travel end up staying near Rittenhouse Square, due to the variety of hotels that it offers.
Rittenhouse Square itself is akin to Central Park, albeit much smaller, as it attracts dog walkers, musicians, and all types in one common public space. There is a lot to see and do here, whether you're overlooking the square at an outdoor table at Parc or browsing the sales rack at Barneys Co-op. Many of the historic homes that surround Rittenhouse Square have been restored, but still maintain their handsome exteriors.
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