Jack’s Firehouse in Fairmount – Restaurants in Philadelphia

  'Innovative American Cooking Style' . Jack's Firehouse is located in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, which is approximately 5 blocks from Eastern State Penitentiary. The restaurant use to be a firehouse from the 19th century, which was built around 1871 and moved to its new location in 1954. Jack's Firehouse Experience & Atmosphere When walking into Jack's Firehouse, you will notice the original mahogany interior, wood plank floors, and even the brass … [Read more...]

La Calaca Feliz in Fairmount – Mexican Restaurants in Philadelphia

'Great Taste North of the Boarder' La Calaca Feliz is a new Mexican restaurant located in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, which opened on January 18th, 2012. Chef Tim Spinner and business person Brian Sirhal, who have been friends since high school, just celebrated their one year anniversary of Cantina Feliz in Ft. Washington, PA. Approximately a year later, they now have opened La Calaca Feliz. The La Calaca Feliz Experience & Atmosphere La Calaca Feliz translates into "the happy … [Read more...]

Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – Museums in Philadelphia

Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Art Museum "Rare Glimpse of the Artist's Passion for Nature" Van Gogh Up Close opens Feb. 1 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA).  This collection of 46 paintings draws the viewer into the famous painter’s intimate view of nature. In these works, Van Gogh paints landscapes and still life images in a way no artist had before him.  He’s looking at scale and unusual angles.  Fruit is perched on the edge of the canvas, he’s painting objects from above or … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Jewelry Designer at Studio 320 Hosts Shopping Event Dec. 7th

Philadelphia Jewelry Designer Hosts Shopping Event Dec. 7th in Fairmount Philadelphia Shopping in Philadelphia You are invited to an evening of holiday shopping and cheer with Studio 320 Jewelry  on December, 7th 2011 6pm – 9pm at Sculpere Studio in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia located at 209 Poplar Ave. Don’t miss this chance to do some Christmas shopping and meet Gretchen McHale-Aregood, the designer, of the fabulous handcrafted jewelry. Please RSVP to … [Read more...]