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Stina Pizzeria – Delightful Mediterranean fare
"Stina Pizzeria" in Philadelphia offers an enticing blend of pizza but also the best spanakopita I've ever tasted and other Mediterranean-inspired dishes...
By
Bronwyn
Lepore
Bio Pond U. Penn – Urban oasis in West Philly
The James G. Kaskey Memorial Park in Philly (known by locals as the Bio Pond) was University of Penn’s first botanic garden. Makes for a romantic date...
By
Bronwyn
Lepore
Abstract Mural Callowhill – Artist Tim McFarlane
Philadelphia’s Mural Arts has helped create literally thousands of gorgeous murals all over. I'm in love with the new abstract mural by Tim McFarlane...
By
Bronwyn
Lepore
Two Persons Coffee – Excellent coffee zen space
"Two Persons Coffee" in Philadelphia is in a building that used to be a public vocational school, and its furniture was salvaged to complement the cafe...
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Bronwyn
Lepore
Solar Myth – Adventurous Jazz Bar
Besides the packed schedule of shows, they are also a daytime coffee shop that opens its bar at noon. They have a great (rotating) wine selection as well!
By
Bronwyn
Lepore
Long in the Tooth Record Store – High fidelity
"Long in the Tooth Record Store" in Philadelphia is a family-owned business that reminds me of one of my favorite films, High Fidelity...
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Bronwyn
Lepore
Herman’s Coffee – Coffee and more
"Herman’s Coffee" is in a former auto repair and car wash garage in Philadelphia. It's much more than just a coffee shop with espresso & yummy pastries...
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Bronwyn
Lepore
Grace and Proper – Vintage Euro Bar
For cocktail lovers, sip a Porto Tonico with Ferreira White Port, tonic, grapefruit, and mint or a That Nicholas Cage with bourbon, honey, white truffle, lemon, and lavender.
By
Bronwyn
Lepore
Philly Vintage Bazaar – Cool vintage clothes
“Philly Vintage Bazaar” is a vintage clothes shop that gets everything right!
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Bronwyn
Lepore
The Modern Republic – Midcentury home decor
"The Modern Republic" in Philadelphia is a midcentury modern home decor shop that is colorful, ebullient, high-ceilinged, and tastefully curated!
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Bronwyn
Lepore
Laurel Hill Cemetery – I see dead people
"Laurel Hill Cemetery" in Philadelphia is equal parts public garden, sculpture park, historical campus and graveyard. It's a truly special spot...
By
Andrea
Szyper
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