If you plan on hanging out with the ten and under crowd in Philadelphia, here’s a list of five playgrounds you should definitely familiarize yourself with:

1. Seger Park, 10th & Lombard
With three different play areas designed for different ages, any kid can find an exciting spot to monkey around. This is by far the busiest playground in the area, so there’s never a shortage of playmates. Attached is an (enclosed) dog park, so curious kids can watch the dogs play too! During the hotter months, three small fountains refresh the hard at play. Seger is a great place to find out about upcoming events or meet other parents. Less than a block from Whole Foods, a kid-friendly grocery where it’s easy to get a delicious/nutritious lunch!

2. Three Bears, on Delancey, between 2nd and 3rd
Hidden in the midst of Old City, this little park is always bustling with activity. The target audience is on the young side - pretty ideal for 7 & under. Be sure to check out (or climb on!) the statue that gives this park it’s name.

3. Starr Garden, 6th & Lombard
Philadelphia’s oldest park! This playground has plenty of space for horsing around. Two areas (one for older kids and one for toddlers) are sure to keep everybody happy. In addition, Starr Garden offers a huge grassy field for the sports-inclined, a basketball court, picnic tables, and even Summer Day Camp programs!

4. Shot Tower Park, Front & Carpenter
Shot Tower gets it’s name from the century old brick tower on the premises. This is a smaller playground, secluded in the residential neighborhood of Queen Village. It offers adventure for all ages, and the small space makes it easy to keep an eye on little ones. A community center and ball field are attached.

5. Wacawco Park, between 3rd and 4th and Catherine and Queen
Wacawco is also in Queen Village, but in a busier and higher traffic spot. A great meeting spot as it’s accessible to South Philly, Old CIty and Queen Village. Lot’s of neighborhood kids can always be found there, as well as locals using the tennis court. Be prepared to encounter a lot of friendly dogs there, as it seems to be a favorite spot for dog-walkers to converge. Overall, a very “neighborly” feel.

While not the first area many people think to visit a Friday night, the Art Museum/Fairmount section of the city offers diverse options for any taste or budget.

Looking for a great happy hour crowd?  Try The Bishop’s Collar at 24^th and Fairmount. The name comes from an expression to describe a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. The crowd ranges from college kids to young(ish) professionals.  There are a number of beers on tap, both domestic and imported.  Same goes for the bottles.  The food here is fairly standard ” appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches ” but it’s all good and very reasonably priced. 

Want an inexpensive dinner and great beer selection?  Go to Bridgid’s at 24^th and Meredith.  Bridgid’s offers some of the most affordable food in the city, and, maybe more importantly, one of the best beer menus around - with over 100 bottled beers from around the world!

Looking for a standard?  Visit the < ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />London Grill at 23^rd and Fairmount.  The London Grill is a 200-year old establishment, one of the oldest in the city, and sits in the shadow of the Eastern State Penitentiary.  In addition to a menu offering a wide array of dishes, happy hour beer prices and an eclectic happy hour menu are served Monday ” Friday, from 5 pm ” 7 pm. 

How about a (relatively) new favorite?  Rembrandt’s, at the corner of 23^rd and Aspen, has been a popular site since opening in 1985.  They offer a smoking bar and non-smoking cafe.  Even more fun happy hour runs from 4:55 pm 7:05 pm, the longest happy hour anywhere in the city.  There are plenty of big screen TVs to catch the latest sports action, in addition to a selection of fine wines and beer.  Also, the mussels are the best I’ve had anywhere!

Need some culture with your food and drink?  Check out the Art After 5 program at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Here you will enjoy table service, cocktails, appetizers and desserts in the Great Stair Hall, all while listening to the soothing sounds of jazz (except on the first Friday of each month when a mix of international music can be heard).

It wasn’t about losing weight. It was about doing something, anything that was new and out of the ordinary. You see its easy to become predictable and ordinary. Well this year was going to be different. This was the year I was finally going to learn to play the guitar and shed those thirty pounds that had become attached to my mid section. I would even learn another language. By God I was going to do things this year that would make a difference, cause a stir, and make my friends, and my kids take notice.

My plan was to jog the length of Penns Landing for fourty days. I had picked forty days from a story in the bible. Those of you who haven’t been to Penns Landing its one of Philadelphia’s well kept secrets. Its Located along the Delaware River, just North of Washington Avenue and Columbus blvd.. Its the same river George Washington crossed to beat the pants out of the British in the war of 1776. Well actually the Hashings, but  that’s another story. Penns landing offers plenty of parking which in and of its self is special considering the difficulty finding parking in Philadelphia. The view of the river and the fresh breeze coupled with the flat terrain make for an easy run or bike ride. An added plus was the security that Penns landing afforded, it was a perfect fit…Parking , view, security, and fun.

Day one I arrived early, it was still dark and the sun hadn’t kissed the sky yet. I would start at the Chart House Restaurant which I remembered with fondness from many excellent diners.
It sat along the rivers edge and afforded romantic views of river life for diners to enjoy.
Only a few short steps and you were greeted by the “Spirit of Philadelphia” a modern vessel which afforded all of the amenities to those more daring who wished to cruise upon the waters of the Delaware while being pampered with dancing and fine cuisine. But the real land mark that took your imagination to far off places was the famous   floating restaurant and historic ship the”Musulu”which catered to all the pleasures of the gentry along with offering great Sunday brunch specials. I hadn’t even broken into a jog and I was already hungry.

As I moved along the pathway the sea gulls greeted me with a cheer and off across the Delaware along the Jersey side I could see the silhouette of the Battle ship New Jersey.  I made a mental note to take a trip across in the ferry and visit her this summer. As my journey proceeded Northward I passed several vessels with stories of their own. There was the World War 11 submarine “Bacuna” which had operated in wolf packs in the South Pacific during the war. Lying not twenty paces from her was the Flag ship of Admiral Dewey from yet another long ago war. They both now were part of the Penns Landing Nautical museum which made for yet another reason to visit this part of the City. The museum building housed many and varied displays along with a gift shop and catering for corporate events.

The air was cool and I was making good time as the sun peeked up from its sleep affording me with a pink crimson delight. In the back of my mind I remembered the sailors saying. ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight, red sky in the morning, sailors warning. A head of me was the only other person that I had seen on my first run. He was a short swat man pulling a crate with wheels, he was poorly dressed and had but one arm and garnered an eye patch, his head he covered with a seamen s wool cap. Thoughts of black beard and treasure Island raised through my head as I slowly gained on him. It was a delight to find that the Blue Cross Blue Shield ice skating ring had been moved and was now located adjacent to the nautical museum. I loved the thought of skating alone and welcoming the morning but this would be another day. The “Pirate” which I referred to the one arm one eyed man had gained on me and I was determined to catch him and strike up a conversation if it pleased him. After a bit I ran along side and took the opportunity to blister a greeting, “Good morning” “Eye that it is Captain”, was his curt but friendly reply.”She looks like were going to be getting a bit of weather,” he continued. After a bit I learned that he was a volunteer crew member on the tall ship Gazela which was docked at the far Northern end of the Penns Landing docks. It was a real Tall ship, which had been used to fish in the grand banks out in the north Atlantic when men of steal sailed wooden ships; and I was cordially invited to visit plus if I wished I could become a crew member and sail this summer. I had found it and on my first day. No longer would I watch life I would live it. I crossed the gang plank of fear and boarded the ship along side “the Pirate.”

the end.

Everyone knows that Philadelphia is famous for its great food: soft
pretzels and Tastykakes come to mind, but the king of all things Philly
is the Cheesesteak. It seems even the worst resturants here can make a
cheesesteak better than anywhere else in the country. Maybe it’s the
bread, maybe it’s the way the meat is prepared - hell, maybe it’s that
we have just the right kind of pollution in the city that heightens the
cheese and onion taste receptors in our brains - but whatever it is,
they’re just plain good.

Then again, if you’re a real connoisseur, you know there’s some places
that you should definately NOT take someone from out of town if you are
giving them their first taste. But, in case you don’t, and since I’m
such a nice guy, I’ll lay out the five places you definately want to
avoid.

1) Jim’s Steaks
I don’t care who you are, these cheesesteaks are just not
representative of the Philly Steak Experience. I don’t know whether
it’s the meat they use, the dirty, dank atmosphere, or the surly cooks,
but this place always comes out on bottom. The fancy storefront might
tempt a tourist you’re with, but DON’T LET THEM GIVE IN!!

2) Talk of the Town
It’s weird that such a small, outdoorsey-type place like this would
totally fail to grasp the concept of a good cheesesteak. Downright
surprising, even. But these guys miss it. You’re likely to get a roll
soggy with grease (and not the good soggy, either) if you can even hold
it without oil running down your arm. Steer clear of this one, too.

3) Jake’s Pizza
I’m disappointed in this Center City location. Usually the guys who
work in the business district know a thing or two about quality, but
that seems to be a lesson these guys missed. Frequently made with
tough, stringy meat, if you can bite into the roll without breaking
your teeth, you’ll understand what I mean. There’s plenty of other
places to grab a steak from - hit a street vendor before you go here.

4) Any 24-hour Diner
I can’t b elieve I have to put this on here, but it must be said.
DINERS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MAKE A PROPER CHEESESTEAK. Don’t go to one
hoping to let your friend get a cheesesteak while you grab something
else - they’ll think you (and, by proxy, the rest of the city) are
crazy for going nuts over these sandwiches. It doesn’t make sense.
There’s not one sit-down place that can make a good cheesesteak on par
with small vendors or pizza places in the city, and diners are at the
bottom of the barrell.

5) Phil’s Steaks
I take back what I said  in number four, as most diners can make a
steak of better quality than this stand-up vendor. I don’t know if they
are trying to seem like Pat’s or Geno’s with their storefront - it’s
the same basic structure - but I think they just try to lure in
unsuspecting Philadelphians who are in the area. To put it mildly,
Phil’s is to Cheesesteaks as McDonald’s is to Cheeseburgers. It’s just
a bad move.

Well, now that you know where not to go, I’m sure your eating
experience will be much better. I always see lines at these places and
I’m never sure why - they must run out of new people to trick into
buying there eventually! Hopefully I can raise some bad-steak-awareness
and we can make these places shape up or ship out.

Tacconelli’s - Pizza Worth Waiting For
This is for people who take their pizza seriously.  If you don’t mind jumping through some hoops for your pie, Tacconelli’s is the place for you.  Make sure you constantly crave pizza or that you’re somewhat psychic, because you have to call this Port Richmond establishment to reserve your dough the day before you plan on eating your pie.  Quirky?  Yes.  Worthwhile?  Definitely.  Tacconelli’s isn’t just dinner, it’s an event.

Lorenzo and Son - Slices to Sop Up the Alcohol
After a night on the town, there’s no better stop than Lorenzo & Son on 3rd and South.  The line might look intimidating, but it moves quickly.  There are some counters in the back where you can stand while you eat your slice, but why not just join the crowd on the street and do some late-night people watching?

Soho Pizza - The Pizza Next Door
Whether ordered for a quiet night watching movies or for an afternoon football game, Soho Pizza is the perfect choice for any occasion.  Catering to Old City bar-crawlers who are desperate for a slice after the bars close on the weekends, Soho is the Goldilocks of pizza parlors.  The pies aren’t too thick or too thin…they’re just right. 

Apollo - Nothing Goes Better With Pizza Than Sports and Beer
More a restaurant than a pizza place, Apollo puts together a tasty pie nonetheless.  With an assortment of giant, flat-screen TVs, Apollo is the perfect place to watch any game while enjoying some pizza and beer.  Located on 7th and Chestnut, you’ll be hard-pressed to find any other notable pizza places in the area.

Gianfranco Pizza - Specialty Slices Galore
If you’ve always wanted to try out some Buffalo Chicken pizza, but were afraid to commit to an entire pie, Gianfranco’s is the place for you.  Tucked into a cozy kitchen on North 3rd Street in Old City, browse the menu of specialty slices and take your pick.  Or stick with the traditional plain pizza, which is loaded with chunky tomato sauce and a healthy sprinkling of oregeno and cheese.

It wasn’t about losing weight. It was about doing something, anything that was new and out of the ordinary. You see its easy to become predictable and ordinary. Well this year was going to be different. This was the year I was finally going to learn to play the guitar and shed those thirty pounds that had become attached to my mid section. I would even learn another language. By God I was going to do things this year that would make a difference, cause a stir, and make my friends, and my kids take notice. My plan was to jog the length of Penns Landing for fourty days. I had picked forty days from a story in the bible. Those of you who haven’t been to Penns Landing its one of Philadelphia’s well kept secrets. Its Located along the Delaware River, just North of Washington Avenue and Columbus blvd.. Its the same river George Washington crossed to beat the pants out of the British in the war of 1776. Well actually the Hashings, but  that’s another story. Penns landing offers plenty of parking which in and of its self is special considering the difficulty finding parking in Philadelphia. The view of the river and the fresh breeze coupled with the flat terrain make for an easy run or bike ride. An added plus was the security that Penns landing afforded, it was a perfect fit…Parking , view, security, and fun. Day one I arrived early, it was still dark and the sun hadn’t kissed the sky yet. I would start at the Chart House Restaurant which I remembered with fondness from many excellent diners. It sat along the rivers edge and afforded romantic views of river life for diners to enjoy. Only a few short steps and you were greeted by the “Spirit of Philadelphia” a modern vessel which afforded all of the amenities to those more daring who wished to cruise upon the waters of the Delaware while being pampered with dancing and fine cuisine. But the real land mark that took your imagination to far off places was the famous   floating restaurant and historic ship the”Musalu” which catered to all the pleasures of the gentry along with offering great Sunday brunch specials. I hadn’t even broken into a jog and I was already hungry. As I moved along the pathway the sea gulls greeted me with a cheer and off across the Delaware along the Jersey side I could see the siluate of the Battle ship New Jersey.  I made a mental note to take a trip across in the ferry and visit her this summer. As my journey proceeded Northward I passed several vessels with stories of their own. There was the World War 11 submarine “Bacuna” which had operated in wolf packs in the South Pacific during the war. Lying not twenty paces from her was the Flag ship of Admiral Dewey from yet another long ago war. They both now were part of the Penns Landing Nautical museum which made for yet another reason to visit this part of the City. The museum building housed many and varied displays along with a gift shop and catering for corporate events. The air was cool and I was making good time as the sun peeked up from its sleep affording me with a pink crimson delight. In the back of my mind I remembered the sailors saying. ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight, red sky in the morning, sailors warning. A head of me was the only other person that I had seen on my first run. He was a short swat man pulling a crate with wheels, he was poorly dressed and had but one arm and garnered an eye patch, his head he covered with a seamen s wool cap. Thoughts of black beard and treasure Island raised through my head as I slowly gained on him. It was a delight to find that the Blue Cross Blue Shield ice skating ring had been moved and was now located adjacent to the nautical museum. I loved the thought of skating alone and welcoming the morning but this would be another day. The Pirate which I referred to the one arm one eyed man had gained on me and I was determined to catch him and strike up a conversation if it pleased him. After a bit I ran along side and took the opportunity to blister a greeting, “Good morning” “Eye that it is Captain”, was his curt but friendly reply. “She looks like were going to be getting a bit of weather.”he continued. After a bit I learned that he was a volunteer crew member on the tall ship Gazela which was docked at the far Northern end of the Penns Landing docks. It was a real Tall ship, which had been used to fish in the grand banks out in the north Atlantic when men of steal sailed wooden ships; and I was cordially invited to visit plus if I wished I could become a crew member and sail this summer. I had found it and on my first day. No longer would I watch life I would live it. I crossed the gang plank of fear and boarded the ship along side the Pirate.

Thanks to the “Respect for the Founder” law that probhibited any buildings from being built higher than the brim of Billy Penn’s hat atop City Hall until the 1980’s, Philadelphia has something of a diminutive skyline for one of the biggest cities in the nation.  But that tendancy to build lower to the ground has enabled people to get some great sightlines for photographs, sketches, sightseeing, or just simple quiet contemplation - views that would require climbing to the top of behemoths like the Empire State building to get in New York and other cities.  Here’s are some of the best spots to look down across the City of Brotherly Love from above.  Of course, there are many others, most notably from inside the Zoo Balloon at the Philly Zoo when it reaches its height of 400 feet in the air, and (guess what?) one of the many parking garages in and around old city - hey, there’s no cover and you have a roof to yourself six or seven stories high - but these are what I’d call the best of the best.

1. The Observation Deck at City Hall -  The obvious choice?  Perhaps.  But still enthralling.  The geographic center of William Penn’s city offers great panoramic views facing North, West, and South Philly, as well as out towards the Delaware, from right under Mr. Penn himself (the best view might actually be looking straight up in awe at the nearly 40 foot tall statue). Closed weekends, and on weekdays you need a reservation at the offices in the East courtyard tunnel at the base of the building, so the biggest drawback here is definitely the hassle.  Still, upon taking the elevator up through the clock tower, you’ll understand what all the fuss is about.  Try getting reservations as early after 9:30 AM weekdays as possible; they book quickly, but are free.  With the Noon tour you get to go up afterward, but be warned:  while interesting, the tour takes 2 hours.

2.  Belmont Plateau -  “Back in Philly there’s a place called the Plateau” native Will Smith once professed about this West Philadelphia greenspace that’s home to many a barbeque in the Summertime.  Part of the draw no doubt is the picture-perfect view of the entire skyline from this high point in Fairmount Park, gorgeous anytime of year.  In addition to the old Inquirer building and Liberties one and two, the tallest buildings in the city, you should be able to pick out from here the statues atop the entrance gate to the 1876 Centential Exhibition held just down the hill, not to mention the brand new Cyra building, shimmering (on a clear day) in the sunshine.  Climb the hill towards the Belmont Mansion and turn to face most of the city.  Fire up the grill too if you feel like it.  Plenty here open to the public.

3.  The Benjamin Franklin Bridge -  No one way to tackle this one.  Driving over is nice if your a passenger; otherwise be careful and watch the road instead.  Try walking or riding over if you’re feeling ambitious.  The path is open until about six PM daily, with compelling views of the grittier sides of North Philly and Camden.  Know that the wind can get pretty fierce though some days, and riding up to the crest of that mile-long bridge is no easy feat.  Highly recommended is the Hi-speed Line trains, both as a vantage point and as a way to access the Aquarium, Entertainment Center, battleship, and ballfield on the Camden waterfront.  For a few bucks roundtrip, hop into the very front seat of the front car on the train and look out through a wraparound window at the mighty Delaware and the two cities on either side of it from atop one of the biggest bridges in the country.  A secret few know about, this one.

4.  Top Floor of the Kimmel Center -  Not everyone’s aware that atop the smaller concert hall within the new state-of-the-art Kimmel Center on South Broad Street, there’s a small patio with real trees planted indoors under the beautiful skylight.  Looking out through this skylight is a wonderful 360’s shot of the city in a comfortable temperature any time of year, with especially good looks at the Southern end of town, all the way to the stadium complex.  Best to go before, rather than after, your concert though.  The glare from the lights at night makes visablity nearly impossible after sundown.  Luckily the elevator to level four is open up to the public every day.  If its not Monday, take the free tour of the building at 1 PM while your at it, time permitting.  Its well worth the hour, meeting at the information desk six days a week.

5.  The Art Museum -  Climbing the scores of steps that seperate Eakins Oval and the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from the beautiful Philadelphia Museum of Art may be the indisputable mark of a tourist, but turn around after an ascent and you might see why Stallone chose this location to film such a well-known scene.  This perspective of City Hall and the building surrounding is probably the best one in town at Sunset on a clear day, with great photo opportunities.  Of course, just around the South edge of the museum, you can look down from an old restored 19th century gazebo onto a recently cleaned up bank of the Schulkyll River and the just-restored historic waterworks, in all there Greek Revival glory, not to mention boathouse row just beyond it.

Philly’s 5 Greatest Happy Hours

Working for Comcast, Aramark, and PECO can drag a person down.  40 hours of wage-slaving in Philadelphia’s corporate trenches recquires a person to be highly lubricated with plenty of alcohol.  Luckily Philadelphia is still provincial enough to have some healthy happy hours that will not break a person’s bank account.  

The Khyber :  Hand’s down the town’s best.  1 dollar bottle beer from 6 to 8.  Relaxed atmosphere, interesting crowd, enlightening music it’s always memorable at the Khyber.

McGlinchey’s: A good place to go to happy hour if you have had a bad week and just want to get drunk in semi-darkness, not be bothered, and feel better about yourself by looking at all the 35-year-old bike messengers.

Good Dog:   Relatively cheap drinks and food and is good if it is just a couple of you; or you are meeting your girlfriend after work.  Slightly more upscale then the first two, it’s less artificially trendy then other spots near Walnut.   

Copa:  Best happy hour/horny hour combo. Most likely score a girl for the evening if you are into that sort of thing but it is definitely more pricey than your average happy hour.

Dirty Frank’s: Where you go to if all other outlets are exhausted and you just want to watch a freak show. Enter burned-out from work, leave completely wrecked. 

Top 5 Places to Pick Up Chicks

The big city can get cold and lonely, and every human animal occasionally needs a little of affection.  The City of Brotherly Love isn’t Cupid’s most frequent destination, but it has a healthy enough libido to keep Trojan working 3 shifts.  After extensive research, I’ve discovered the best places for romance, love, and lust.  Let this be a lesson to the lads, and a warning to the ladies. 

1)       Making Time parties @ Transit bi-monthly: Hand out free can’s of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Sparks for two hours to all the hipsters in town, and you bound to get laid by 2.  Often times a pretty girl will come with an extra bonus, a gay male “helper” (if you swing that way).  Sticks of gum and free cigarettes are harder to get then sex at this party. Most aggressive girls are at Making Time. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel. The only way you don’t get laid is if you try very hard not to.

2)       Thursday night Drag Night @ Bob and Barbara’s : Drunk art school girls, drunk Temple girls, drunk UPenn girls, drunk Drexel girls, drunk male-2-female transsexuals.  Best place to find a partner to help you work your kink out.  No questions asked, no quarter taken.

3)   700 Club or Standard Tap, Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights: Homes of the single and hip career girl on the move.  Less drunk then previous two possibilities, but may require more chatting and discussion.  Have witty commentary on new Belle & Sebastian album and the latest BYOB.    Seasoned dating pro’s, still ready to toss the panties.  

4)   Dirty Frank’s after 1 AM, weekend nights:  Incredibly dicey selection, but almost impossible to screw up.  Generally a home run any time, if your willing to occasionally set sights lower then expected.  High competition, but plenty of meat to pass around.    

5)   Irish Pub: College age floozies and New Jersey and South Philly’s finest out for a big night.  Cheap prices and low IQ’s make it easy to score a one-nighter.  Girls travel in large herds here, and it’s a good spot for an occasional bachelorette trainwreck.  

Runner’s up include Shampoo (Wednesday Goth night), late night’s at Emerald City, Fast Cheap and Out of Control Party @ Fluid.

Worst Spots:  The Bike Stop, Denim, and Rouge. 

The age-old five-day hump of boring happy hours and endless minute counting until the weekend bestows its blessed radiance onto our faces is over…especially in Philly.  In fact, Philly has so many things going on during the weekdays, it’s starting to make the weekends look like the kid at the school talent show who has to follow the juggling ventriloquist.  Not to bash the weekends, but as they say in Philly, “Wednesday is the new Friday.”  Whether it’s grinding to sexy Dephe Mode remixes at gay clubs or enjoying the frat-style all-you-can drink beer parties in Olde City, the weekedays truly are the new weekends. 

Tired of having a case of the Mondays?  Head down to the gayborhood’s finest club at Pure on St. James Place for booty-shakin’ jams for the straight and gay alike.  Make sure to be into partying, ’cause Mondays goes ’til 3:30am.  With DJ veterans Dave P and Mike Z thrashing the sounds, there’s no reason not to show.  Oh, and did we mention that it’s free.  Well, it is.  All hail Monday!

Hump day has a new ring.  Tucked in the vast crevaces of bro and hoe bars in Old City, lies an oasis for all who crave something with a little backbone.  The Khyber, Philly’s answer to the perpetual kegstand that is Old City, has been dishing out fun times since anyone reading this was even alive.  Home to some of the greatest independent rock shows on the East Coast, Khyber also holds a weekly party of Philly’s brightest and hipsterest.  The party rocks until 2am with DJs Julie and AJW playing hits from indie and rock, to hip-hop and trance.  Get into it, and come early ’cause Pabsts are only $1 from 9 to 11pm.  Great for the blossoming socialite in all of us.  Oh, and it’s also free.  Sweet!

If you think the Lord’s day is time to rest, then you haven’t been to Silk City for their weekly dish of “let’s end this week right” mentality with local hipster/DJ/bartender/ladies’ man John Redden’s “Socket,” playing a wide array of indiedance, electroclash and new wave for one last weekend hurrah. With $3 City Wide Specials (shot of whiskey and a beer), don’t let the party go to your head; you still have to make it to RUBA for the after-hours explosion.  Cheap beer, free pool, free darts, free ping-pong, and tons of drunken fools.  How can this be bad?  It can’t.  Can it be free?  Always.

Philly’s no stranger to the DIY ethic of partying, especially when money’s factor.  Generally known as a working class city, Philly has more poor post-youth than you can shake a good, weighty stick at.  So, they know how to get things done right, and done cheap.  Enjoy Philly for what it is, and make your next trip here during the week.