The winter is starting to fade, but the rain keeps putting a damper on those nights out on the town. Never fear... the OSCAR's are here. The Oscars put my movie watching abilities in to gear. There is nothing better then a few friends on the couch - drink(s) in hand, watching this years Oscar winning films. This just so happens to be a family friendly date as well. If you just can't seem to find a sitter; pop in Toy Story 3 and when the kids fall asleep you can slip on Inception!
Dinner Comes First:
So living near or in the city, there are so many options for a great meal. I'm sure PhilaDate has mentioned this before, but www.diningin.com is one of the BEST things to happen to the food scene in a long time! You can get take out from some of the city's BEST establishments! There is a feature called "Daily Deals" and here you can find coupons for delivery and food. I don't know about you, but for this Oscar Move Night I'd take advantage of the Reduced Delivery Rate coupon of $4.99 for El Vez or The Continental. Who could go wrong with Martini's or Margaritas? Not me!
The Movie:
You can go with Netflix if you have a subscription, or you can just head to your local BlockBuster and check out a few movies. I always like to go with the films who have won Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Roles and Best Motion Picture. That is definitely enough cinema to fill up a night... or maybe two!
This date is not only saving you money on rising gas prices, but it's saving you from a crowd of noisy Phildadelphians and letting you spend time with the people who matter.
Ok, PhilaDate has spoken so go eat, drink and be merry!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Beer and Chocolate; Now Thats My Kind of Valentines Day
This year Valentines Day falls on a Monday; so some folks might be celebrating this weekend. If that is the case, this city is your oyster! I've recently discovered the amazingness that is 13th street between Chestnut and Sansom - "Marcie Turney and Valerie Sufran are the pioneering entrepreneurs whose 6 restaurants & boutiques on 13th street in Philadelphia have helped transform the once desolate neighborhood in to trendy mid-town village". These ladies own three of my favorite restaurants (Lolita, Barbuzzo, and Bindi) and one very funky clothing/accessories/knick-knacks/Chocolate/Flowers store that I just can't get enough of; Verde. This Valentines Day, Verde is hosting a Beer and Chocolate Shopping Event! This Sunday, February 13th don't miss out! For more information on Verde, check out their blog at http://www.verdephiladelphia.blogspot.com/
The Main Event:
If you live near a train station, my suggestion is... take it in to the city! I'd get off at Suburban Station and walk on over to 13th between Sansom and Chestnut. You can't miss this block, it's so hip, it's just oozing with funky friendly people. Once you get to Verde, Chef Turney and Sufran will have a keg of Yards Love Stout (how appropriate) tapped. Grab a free beer, and peruse the store... I'll tell you it's where I got my Philly Heart's Me t-shirt. Be sure to purchase some of that delish Marcie Blaine Chocolate as well.
The Post Game Show:
Well since you're already in Mid-Town Village, you may as well go have another beer and a slice of gourmet pizza at Barbuzzo! This "Mediterranean Kitch & Bar" is just the right mix of trend and comfort. The large wood globe lamps hanging over the cherry wood barstools really make for the best atmosphere to relax in on a Sunday afternoon with a good beer and a cute boy... or girl... ya know, whatever you like... I'm not judging.
Valentines Day being on a Monday is the perfect excuse to spend the entire weekend... together... doing everything... or nothing at all. Ok kids... go, eat, drink and be merry!
The Main Event:
If you live near a train station, my suggestion is... take it in to the city! I'd get off at Suburban Station and walk on over to 13th between Sansom and Chestnut. You can't miss this block, it's so hip, it's just oozing with funky friendly people. Once you get to Verde, Chef Turney and Sufran will have a keg of Yards Love Stout (how appropriate) tapped. Grab a free beer, and peruse the store... I'll tell you it's where I got my Philly Heart's Me t-shirt. Be sure to purchase some of that delish Marcie Blaine Chocolate as well.
The Post Game Show:
Well since you're already in Mid-Town Village, you may as well go have another beer and a slice of gourmet pizza at Barbuzzo! This "Mediterranean Kitch & Bar" is just the right mix of trend and comfort. The large wood globe lamps hanging over the cherry wood barstools really make for the best atmosphere to relax in on a Sunday afternoon with a good beer and a cute boy... or girl... ya know, whatever you like... I'm not judging.
Valentines Day being on a Monday is the perfect excuse to spend the entire weekend... together... doing everything... or nothing at all. Ok kids... go, eat, drink and be merry!
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