Liberties Walk Springtacular: 3 Blocks of Spring in Your Step
Sometimes there is so much to do in Northern Liberties that the only way to experience it all is with discounts and specials. Once again, the businesses of Liberties Walk have joined forces to bring you some springtime deals. This well-rounded crop of independent shops grows stronger every year and we walk through at least once a day, whether it's in search of a haircut, a new pair of sunglasses, sushi, or flowers.
On Saturday, April 17, Springtacular is back, and here's a walk-through of specials, from beginning to end:
Block 1:
- Margarita drink specials at El Camino Real, 12-3 pm
- Pheromone Sampling and 15% off adult toys at the Velvet Lily
- Manicure with purchase of full body massage or specialty facial at Spa East
- Buy 1 lb of chocolate and receive free ice cream cone at the Little Candy Shoppe
- 10% of regularly priced items and 20% off sale rack at Delicious Boutique
Block 2:
- New spring menu tastings at a Full Plate at 3 pm and Great American Bake Sale from 10 am - 3 pm
- $1 pizza slices at Homeslice from 3 - 4 pm
Block 3:
- 20% off green tag items at Eclatante Boutique
- Complimentary beauty treatments at Tu Belleza Studio 12 - 7 pm
- Spring Floral Design demo at 1 - 3 pm at Beautiful Blooms ($85 per person, RSVP required)
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The Great American Bake Sale Hits Northern Liberties
Hey, Philly food bloggers, turn your daily cupcake tweeting into something useful. A Full Plate Cafe in Liberties Walk will host a Food Blogger Bake Sale for Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale to fight child hunger. Nearly 17 million— almost one in four—children in America face hunger. Funds raised through Great American Bake Sale, all over the country, will support Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger in America.
If you're a local food blogger and would like to donate a baked good, please contact Julie at jmdenouden@gmail.com and visit her post of the Great American Bake Sale.
The bake sale will be on Saturday, April 17, from 10 am - 3 pm. Drop off your donation that morning and pick up a treat or two. Well-known baker of a Full Plate and blogger Elizabeth Halen will be whipping up her cookies and cream whoopie pies. No guilt!
A Full Plate Cafe on Liberties Walk, 1009 N. Bodine St
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Got a Minute? 4 Quick Things To Do in Northern Liberties
Found yourself in Northern Liberties with some time to spare? Not only is it the ultimate 5-minute community, with a myriad of services, retail destinations, and dining and entertainment options all within a short walk, there is plenty to do in that 5 minutes. Make every minute count with our list of neighborhood quickies.
Enjoy a Swift Half at the aptly-named pub, where a quick half-pinter will only set you back $3. This is a perfect pre-game spot if you're the one who always shows up early when meeting a group of friends for dinner.
Swift Half Pub, 1001 N 2nd St., the Piazza at Schmidts
In need of some immediate relaxation? Treat yourself to a $1 per minute (minimum of 5 minutes) body massage at Spa East in Liberties Walk. If you find time for anything in your day, let it be this.
Spa East, Liberties Walk at Schmidts
If a massage doesn't release your tension, work in a speedy game of lightning fast air hockey. It'll keep those reflexes honed and challenge any competitive spirits. You can find the game at North Bowl. By yourself? The pinball machine is calling.
North Bowl, 909 N 2nd St.
Pick up a bouquet of flowers at Beautiful Blooms on Liberties Walk, which is an instant mood boost for you or someone special. They'll have it ready for you in a matter of minutes, and you'll get days of pleasure out of it.
Beautiful Blooms, Liberties Walk at Schmidts
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Monday Night Bingo at El Camino Real
El Camino Real Bingo
We went. We listened. We conquered. Most of us.
There weren't any models there, but El Camino was packing a fun, good-looking crowd, not afraid to boo those that called out "Bingo!" Every Monday from 9-11, the regulars come out for host RaeRae's speedy, no-holds-barred style of bingo, which comes with a few punches. Yes, if you decide to win here, she'll make you show your belly button or bark like DMX or even throw a couple of jabs at you in case your bingo ego gets too big. This saucy host fits in perfectly at the BBQ burrito bar in Liberties Walk, if you ask us. We also like that she moves fast, calling out numbers that you really need to listen for. Trying to have a heart-to-heart with a friend? Wrong place, buddy. Serious bingo is going on.
B-12 is good for you.
Have you ever played for a kite shape? The letter Z? Last person standing? El Camino Bingo will keep you on your toes. Prizes up for grabs include free drinks and gift certificates.
El Camino Real
1040 N 2nd Street
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Northern Liberties Lot for Sale – Attention Developers and Builders !
Lot for Sale in the Heart of Desirable Northern Liberties
Call The Somers 215-400-2620, RE/MAX Access, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
820-24 N 3rd Street $1,200,000
Attention all developers and builders! A buildable lot in the heart of Northern Liberties is an extremely rare find. This lot for sale in Northern Liberties is over 15,000 square feet (60 feet wide by 218 feet deep). Very successful new construction projects like The Piazza and Liberties Walk have paved the way for future opportunites like this. This is in immediate walking distance to N 3rd Restaurant, Liberty Lands Park, the Orianna Dog Park and all the wonderful Northern Liberties neighborhood restaurants and shops.
Photo Gallery for 820-24 N 3rd Street
This lot for sale in Northern Liberties had approved plans in the past for new construction of four townhomes, 12 condominiums and a structure for parking. G2 zoning allows for a broad range of potential uses. Bring your imagination, creativity and passion to Northern Liberties and take advantage of this substantial opportunity. Seller is motivated.
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Areas of specialty include: Northern Liberties, Old City, Center City, Fishtown, Graduate Hospital, Art Museum, Queen Village, Pennsport, Old Kensington, Port Richmond, Bridesburg, Society Hill, Loft District, Spring Garden and more !
Philadelphia Fashion Week 2010: From Rittenhouse Square to Old Kensington
Later this week, FBH Entertainment will present Philadelphia Fashion Week, with a neighborhood-spanning three day event that brings in designers from all over. Many are from the Philadelphia area. Designers include:
MonAri 1962
Ying Edge
Melani Von Alexandria
Ray Vincente
Nevets Couture
On Thursday, Banana Republic in Rittenhouse Square will host the Black Tie and Awards Ceremony, an invitation-only affair. Friday's ready-to-wear runway show will lead you to the Crane Arts Building in Old Kensington, a massive space that is a blank canvas for any event. Imagine what they can do with it for this show. Saturday's Couture finale will happen here, too.
We suggest raiding Third Street Habit in Old City for something slinky and then having a glass of red at Bar Ferdinand in Northern Liberties before you head over to the 7 P.M. spectacle. Then you get to catch the fashion show that is a weekend night on Liberties Walk.
Purchase tickets online for Philadelphia Fashion Week 2010.
What’s up with…Old Kensington
Old Kensington is a revitalized community located north of Northern Liberties. Whether you call it Old Kensington or you tack on the letter "e" for that Olde Kensington effect, the ever-changing neighborhood has been through a lot.
The working class community is a haven for many artists, with the Crane Arts Building providing gallery and event space. There are some great taquerias nearby and good times to be had at the eclectic music venue and bar, Kung Fu Necktie. The view of the Market-Frankford line is both gritty and inspiring. The area has played host to new construction and funky architectural touches. Recent additions like the Piazza at Schmidt's and Liberties Walk are only a few blocks away, for those who prefer to live in a quieter part of town, but still want to have fun activities within walking distance. You got it.
The sun is not shy in this part of town, as the lack of tall buildings allows for an excellent view and a generous delivery of sunlight. We love Old Kensington, especially this hot new version of it.
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More Valentine’s Specials in the City of Love
Valentine's Day in Liberties Walk and the Piazza is just heating up. Keeping in mind all of the Romancing the Walk specials that we wrote about last week, now we have some new additions to the menu.
At Bar Ferdinand, check out the "Dia de Valentino" $30 prix fixe brunch or the $65 & $75 prix fixe dinner menu. The offerings are posted on their website.
Darling's Diner will be selling heart-shaped cheesecakes in personal or full sizes. Try the Belgian Chocolate Mousse variety if you really want to woo somebody. They'll also host a Lovers Brunch and Lovers Dinner.
What happens when over 100 Philadelphia artists decide to celebrate Valentine's Day? The Group Heart Show at Jinxed/Toothless Cat Gallery in the Piazza on February 13. If you're the card-buying type, there's no shame in choosing one here, because there will be custom Valentines from each artist. Check out the list at Jinxed Philadelphia.
And if you're looking for something even less common, the Louella Press folks at Pressed 55 present the Letterpress Voodoo Kit. Pick one up now at Pressed 55 in the Piazza, 1050 N. Hancock Street.
First Friday in Philadelphia: Meet you at the Spa
First Friday is always a fine night for art in Philadelphia, specifically Old City, Northern Liberties, and Fishtown. But for those of us in need of a little more indulgence, there's plenty of that, too.
This and every First Friday, Spa East in Liberties Walk will have discounted spa services for anyone who wants to start the month off rejuvenated. That should be all of us.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., there will be several specials, including:
Hot Rock Massage - 60 min $85
Spa-East Milk-Honey Hydrating Facial - $55
Chocolate and Champagne Pedicure - $35
Lavender Hot Oil Manicure $17.50
Spa East
1040 N. 2nd Street, Liberties Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-829-1009
According to Juju Salon and Spa in Queen Village, a VOP is a Very Organic Person. If you sign up for the VOP membership, you'll receive special discounts.
However, you can still get that extra pure feeling with the Valentine's Day special, which isn't very sinful at all...it just sounds like it. Try the raw chocolate mask with strawberry exfoliator, to refine and minimize pores. From February 13-14, the special treatment is free with any facial.
Juju Salon and Organics
713 S. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-238-6080
A Night Out at Sonata on Liberties Walk
On a Friday night in Northern Liberties, we had a new Philadelphia transplant to show around the city, and no reservations for dinner. Big misstep. Even on this cold night, tables were full in all of the usual spots. We stepped into Sonata on Liberties Walk, hoping they could squeeze us in. The hostess apologized and we headed back outside.
A few seconds later, she ran back out and told us there was one table. Back into the warm BYOB we went.
Our guest, fresh from a small town in Virginia, went straight for the potato-wrapped black cod with sweet onion cream and hedgehog mushrooms. This fellow enjoys a nice meal that is refreshingly different from the offerings in his former zip code.
We also tried the spinach and mushroom ravioli and asked the chef for a vegetable plate (a way of challenging any kitchen and finding a nutritious option). We split the Shellbark cheese tart with grilled Seckel pear and frisee and arugula salad for a starter. Chef Mark Tropea delivered and even came over to our table to inquire about the meal.
Not only had we lucked out with a table at a one-of-a-kind Northern Liberties destination, our meal was quite impressive and the setting was perfect for catching up. We finished with coffee and complimentary chocolates. Oh, and those vegetables? They were cooked with as much care as everything else at the table.
Haven't been to Sonata yet? Have a go on Tuesday or Sunday nights for the $31 three-course prix fixe menu.
Sonata Restaurant
1030 N. American Street, Liberties Walk
(215) 238-1240
http://sonatarestaurant.com/
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