Best fish and chips in Philly Dandelion

The Dandelion Pub – British Food, Pints & Sport in Philadelphia

I’ve been visiting London since 1988 and can count on one hands the number of fish & chips I’ve eaten at the pub with a side of mushy peas.  I have been to a chipper (local fish & chips shop) outside of London and while I’ve found the chips (fries) […]

The Logan Hotel View of Logan's Circle

8 Steps and Theme Ideas to Planning Your Philadelphia Day Trip or Staycation

A Philadelphia Staycation? How often are you a tourist in your hometown? Would you even think to stay overnight in a hotel and visit the popular and offbeat attractions?  The staycation, a term that I’m not a fan of to be honest, has become more popular as folks look to […]

The Bourse Philly 5th street entrance

New Food in Philly – The Bourse Food Hall in Old City’s Historic District

There’s a new food hall in Philadelphia and it’s at The Bourse in Old City’s Historic District across from Independence Mall and Liberty Bell Pavilion and next to the Hotel Monaco Philadelphia on 5th Street.  The newest entry in the Philadelphia dining scene is hitting on all cylinders to satisfy […]

Liberty Bell Gastropub Parx Casino

Solo Dining at Parx Casino in Bensalem – Liberty Bell Gastropub Review

I’m not much of a gambler, to be honest, I tend to lose more than I win and think how I could use the money elsewhere to enjoy (i.e. – shoes or vacation). That said, I do enjoy visiting the casinos for the food and entertainment options.   Having grown up […]

Passyunk Avenue Philly Mural London

A Taste of Philly in London at Passyunk Avenue with the Philly Cheesesteak

A Philly Cheesesteak in London?  Call me skeptical, as I’ve argued Philly Cheesesteaks around the world.  No…… green peppers are not a topping…mushrooms and green peppers are even worse and don’t get me started on the bread.  The Philadelphia Cheesesteak is imbedded in my childhood and those memories of how […]

Yering Farm boutique wines

Why I’m Wine & Spirits Woeful in Pennsylvania

On wine tours in the past few years around the world, I’m often asked if I’d like to buy wine to bring home with me.  For most people, this is an easy question.  For me, I just give the winemaker a sad puppy dog look and reply “Pennsylvania” and immediately […]

Metropolitan Bakery at Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market – A Philly Food Favorite and Must Eat

No visit to Philadelphia is complete without a visit to the Reading Terminal Market (tagline Fresh and Local Every Day) located in downtown Center City across from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.  The market is one of the largest and oldest markets in the U.S. with its origin in 1892 as part […]

Barbuzzo Budino Philadelphia

10 Iconic Philly Foods – Pack the Stretchy Pants and Indulge!

For a first time visitor to Philadelphia, you will be overwhelmed (and surprised) by the amazing Philly foods available 24/7 (the pretzel bakeries and cheesesteaks are great midnight or 3 a.m. treats).  I always joke to bring your stretchy (fat) pants but the good part is that all of the […]

Urban Farmer Philadelphia Cheese Tray

Urban Farmer Philadelphia at The Logan Hotel – My New Philly Happy Place

My friends often think me crazy when I get excited by a new restaurant or shop (Primark) that comes to Philly that I’ve experienced whilst traveling.  When I heard that Urban Farmer Philadelphia was making its steakhouse debut inside the new hotel, The Logan Hotel, I was pretty happy.  Both […]