Center City District Restaurant Week – Fabulous Philly Foods

'Food Discounts in Philly' Center City District Restaurant Week is back. Here is your chance to taste many different delicious meals from well-known Philadelphia restaurants and experience chefs delights at discounted prices. From January 12 - 24, 2020, enjoy many types of food selections such as Oriental, Mexican, Seafood, Steak, American, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Cuban, Brazilian, and much more. Philadelphia Restaurant Week Experience & Atmosphere Center City … [Read more...]

Center City Sips – Great Happy Hour Specials in Philly

'Happy Happy Hour Every Wednesday All Summer Long' Break up that work week by trying special drink and food specials during Center City Sips, held on every Wednesday night from June 5 to August 28, sponsored by Center City District. A great way to hang outside during the summer days. Center City Sips Experience & Atmosphere Have a favorite establishment? Maybe wanting to try a new place out? This event is a great opportunity to sample cocktails and appetizers at new … [Read more...]

Pennsylvania Dutch Festival

'Annual Celebration Of Tasty Dutch Foods & Traditions' It's that time of year again to try the many tasty Dutch foods at the Pennsylvania Dutch Festival. The festival will be held from August 6 to 8 at the Reading Terminal Market. It will take place in the market’s center court for the first two days and then moves outdoors over to Arch Street for a country block party on Saturday. The 35th annual festival is a 3-day celebration of Dutch traditions, tasty foods, fun and crafts. Come … [Read more...]

The Philadelphia Flower Show

'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to "Celebrate the Movies", the 2015 theme. This awesome event will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from February 28 to March 8. So bring your creative juices, your cameras, and your walking shoes. The Philadelphia International Flower Show Experience & Atmosphere The Philadelphia Flower Show is an annual event, the largest indoor flower show in the world, that will attract … [Read more...]

Design Philadelphia Festival – Creating Influence

'Solving Problems & Enhancing Daily Life within the City' The 8th Annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival returns this week, honoring its vital role of design within the region, celebrating the City of Philadelphia's contemporary significance as a center for creative advancement. DesignPhiladelphia demonstrates, supports and promotes the ability that design has to generate innovation, solve problems, enhance daily life, and influence both the perception and economics of the … [Read more...]

The Bourse Building

"Lunch at the Historical Bourse Building" The Bourse Building is a strong architectural Victorian building adjacent to Independence Mall, which is located in the Independence National Historical Park area, blocks from many iconic symbols in the city of Philadelphia. Such symbols as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall to where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, and Carpenters’ Hall. The Bourse Building History The Philadelphia Bourse Building was the first commodities exchange in the … [Read more...]

DiNic’s Roast Pork and Beef at the Reading Terminal Market

DiNic's Roast Pork and Beef at the Reading Terminal Market 'Serving Roast Beef Since 1954' Tommy DiNic's is a roast pork and roast beef shop located in the Reading Terminal Market. It's the secret hot sandwich shop inside the terminal since 1980. DiNic's Roast Pork and Beef Experience & Atmosphere DiNic's started out in a 3-story building in the 1920's. Behind was a kitchen in which Tommy's dad sold meat. One day someone asked if they would roast the meat, hence how the DiNic's got into … [Read more...]

Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

Philadelphia International Cycling Championship 'Largest Bike Race in North America' Who is getting ready for the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship when over 180 of the top cyclists in the world take to the streets of Philadelphia. Get to witness the largest cycling event in North America that takes place every June. Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Experience & Atmosphere Do you have your cow bells ready? Will you be cheering and yelling to encourage the … [Read more...]

Down Home Diner at the Reading Terminal Market

Down Home Diner at the Reading Terminal Market 'Fresh Home Cooking Farm Style' Down Home Diner is located in the Reading Terminal Market on the corner of 12th and Filbert Streets, directly across the street from the Market East Station. Jack McDavid, owner and Chef, opened the diner in 1987, and it has become a hit ever since then. The Down Home Diner Experience & Atmosphere The diner's appearance is set back to 1955 and you can either sit at the counter or in the comfortable booths in … [Read more...]

Academy of Music – Theaters in Philadelphia

Academy of Music - Theaters in Philadelphia 'The Grand Old Lady of Broad Street' The Academy of Music is one of many theaters in Philadelphia that adds to the cultural aspects of the City of Philadelphia. The Academy of Music is the oldest opera house in the United States that is still used for its original purpose. The theater is located in the Rittenhouse Square and the Avenue of Arts section. History of the Academy of Music The Academy of Music was built in 1857 and it's current location … [Read more...]