Philly Foodie

With the new year having just rolled in, it's time to update my list of most-loved restaurants in the city.  If you haven't been to some of these places, be sure to try them out!

City Tap House - 39th & Walnut

 

 With 60 rotating beers on tap, you can't go wrong (I've even mixed pumpkin beers & sweet ciders as per the recommendation of the bartender, for a seriously awesome drink).  The brunch menu is divine and the brick oven pizza never fails!

500 Degrees - 15th & Sansom

 From the legendary team behind Rouge on the Square, 500 degrees has my favorite burger and fries combo.  I'm obsessed with the truffle fries!

Couch Tomato Cafe - 102 Rector Street, Manayunk

 I'm always talking about Couch Tomato and my favorite salad ever: The Food Pyramid.  Spinach, shredded mozzarella, cucumbers, strawberries, chicken and candied walnuts.  Heaven on a plate.  Their funky pizza are yummy as well.

A Full Plate - 1009 N Bodine St

 Go here on an empty stomach and leave very, very happy.  There isn't anything on this Southern-homestyle style menu that isn't delicious!

Distrito - 40th & Chestnut

 Modern Mexican at its finest.  Between the countless tequilla infused cocktails and large selection of amazing tacos, its hard to pick what my favorite dish is (but it's probably the Mahi Mahi tacos!)

20th Between Market & Chestnut

The best falafel in the city.  The end.

We'd love to know, which are your favorite restaurants in the city?  What should we try next?

Cheers,
Alex

Tried & True: Feral Childe

Part three of Arcadia's favorite designers lines features Feral Childe, a collaboration of bi-coastal designers Moriah Carlson (in Brooklyn, NY) and Alice Wu (in Oakland, CA).  Both ladies come from a fine arts background, and are meticulous about their creations from conception to production.  There is also always a focus on the environment, "Feral Childe combines thoughtful choice of materials and attention to quality construction to make smart, wearable silhouettes for forward-thinking women. Feral Childe is proudly manufactured in New York City."

The Crater Dress - a best seller from Winter 2010! 

We just got a whole bunch of gorgeous Feral Childe dresses, so be sure to stop by soon!

Cheers, 

Alex

Elise rocks it on The Feast!

Watch as our lady Elise dresses up a mannequin from day to night with our favorite accessories in the shop.

View the video here and be sure to check out our other friends on The Feast's website!

Store Buyout

Check this inspirational video of members of the Fusion Arts Museum as they completlely buy every item in Hercules Fancy Grocery, which was about to go out of business, helping him to remain open.

All of the items have been repurposed into little keepsakes avaialble online at The Art of Convenience.  All proceeds from the sale of the artwork goes back to helping Hercules's conveneice store stay afloat.

Just goes to show how important it is to support local businesses!!

More info: Store Buyout: The Art of Convenience

Cheers,
Alex