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!