The Dead Milkmen
Nearly 40 years after they released “Punk Rock Girl” and “Bitchin’ Camaro,” these misfits are still at it and as amusingly ornery as ever. Last month, they dropped two new singles and have been playing a series of sold-out shows in the area. Next up: Spruce Street Harbor Park on September 27th. deadmilkmen.com.
Le Virtù
From four-foot-long noodles to smoked gnocchi and silken tagliatelle slicked with rabbit sugo, Joe Cicala rolls and stretches his dough with a rare (yet affordable) touch. 1927 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148, levirtu.com.
Frozen Banana Custard at Animo
Made from frozen bananas—and that's it—whipped to silken perfection, this sweet treat is just about as guilt-free as it gets. Top it off with a bit of peanut butter, chocolate sauce or honey, and you've got yourself a scrumptious dessert. Or breakfast—yup, it's that healthy. Locations in Center City and Haddonfield., animojuice.com.
Kampar Kitchen
One day, it’s Vietnamese home cooking — chilled silken tofu in a mushroom XO sauce, or stuffed squid in tomato sauce. Another day, it’s Sri Lankan curried vegetable buns and string hoppers. The options are always different because Kampar Kitchen is many things all at once: a restaurant incubator, an outlet for cooks with big ideas, a way for food-obsessed Philadelphians to try something new. 1901 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, kampar-kitchen.square.site.