Drink Oktoberfest beers, Pumpkin ales & drinks & Eat German food at McGillin's. Oktoberfest starts August 22. Runs thru Midtown Village Fall Fest on 10/1.
The garden is delightful. There is a big garden chess set, brick courtyard, and bamboo stand.
Proceeds of the brew go to one of the best charities around--the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Food: $30. Beer: $10. Chowing down while helping kids in need: Priceless. Leer más.
Want a braised short rib grilled cheese and a round of Black Strap Rum Cocktails? The Corner has got 'em both, and much more. Leer más.
Try this moving targets show-stopping pork buns: thick sweet pickledcucumber and hoisin sauce-covered circles of chewy dough surrounding strips of pork belly that've been delicately steamed. Leer más.
Wanna get lucky? Stop by McGillin's on Friday, the 13th of August! Serving "Four Leaf Clovers" & "Rabbit's Foot" drinks. Plus $5 pitchers of Pabst Blue Ribbon from 5-7 pm
French Renaissance architecture for this American brasserie offers old style charm in a unique space. Terrific raw bar, and try the venison, wow.
This is the only place to get free, timed Independence Hall tickets. Go on and ask, they’re friendly here! Leer más.
First store in PA, Frozen yogurt with a zillion flavors (well close). Try the taro and check out 50% off deal for second cup!!
With close to 700 rooms, City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States. Look up and say hi to Billy Penn. He’s kinda a local celebrity around these parts. Leer más.
Stephen Starr serves up heaping servings of solid people watching from this perfectly positioned French Bistro. Indulge in the steak frites. Leer más.
Will be running from the 23rd - 28th, & features serious deals ($20 for a 3-course lunch or $35 for a 3-course dinner) at more than 100 restaurants. Visit Center City District’s website for details. Leer más.
Chef Larry is throwing down on American favorites. -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef
The country’s first dept. store. Look familiar? That’s probably because you saw this famous store in the 80’s film “Mannequin.” Kim Cattrall hasn’t aged a day, has she? Leer más.
The first such shopping center to include a true department store, when Strawbridge & Clothier opened in May 1930. Today it features upscale brands and even a farmers market. Leer más.
Usually home to the British Music Embassy during SXSW, this place is a great venue to take in a show. Probably not the best place to talk the Royal Wedding, though.
BBP's dishes a variety of cupcakes at room temp (none of that refrigerated crap) along with full-/cup-sized cakes made with fruit and juices, with no added sugar, called “nudies”. Leer más.
Couldn’t spring for a hotel downtown? The Hilton lobby can be your new de facto crash pad. But shhh, the prime real estate goes quick. Rumor has it they won't even try to kick you out!
The Chinatown Friendship Gate, at 10th & Arch, is an internationally known landmark and a symbol of cultural exchange and friendship between Philadelphia and its Sister City, Tianjin, China. Leer más.
One of the best sushi spots in town. Stop by at lunch for one of the best deals in town – the Bento Box. Leer más.
For discounts, invitations to events & buy 1 get 1 free bday lunch, send your email address & bday to mcgillins@spotlightpr.info.
oh hai, indie shopper, hope you have long arms. In this shopping district you’ll find everything from wise-cracking onsies to edgy art and modern furniture. Leer más.
George Washington & the other Constitutional delegates celebrated here by consuming 54 bottles of Madeira, 60 bottles of claret, 7 bowels of spiked punch and 22 bottles of porter, beer & hard cider. Leer más.
