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The Posh Life: London
GET THERE Splurge on a lie-flat Club World seat on British Airways for the overnight six-hour flight (from $3,000 one-way). STAY The name, Dorchester Collection, […]
Jennifer Weiner Doesn’t Drink-Drink
This month, the author of nine New York Times best-sellers releases what will undoubtedly be her 10th, The Next Best Thing, about a dream-seeking girl […]
Tony Payton Jr.’s 8 Favorite Things
The state representative and dapper power player gives us a glance into how he keeps fit, stylish and organized. (And you thought you had a lot […]
Philly’s Best Day Trip Destinations: Visiting Bucks County
Fred’s Breakfast New Hope: 13 East Randolph Street Few people possess the keys that gain entrance to this members-only riverside morning hot spot; to score a […]
Philadelphia Restaurant Review: No-brow Americana at Square Peg
Matt Levin wants to provoke you. He wants to ruffle your expectations, challenge received wisdom about what belongs in high-concept dining, needle you into ingesting […]
Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Stateside Cooks From the Heart
Saturday night at Stateside, and a music stoppage would strand a dozen people without chairs. That’s a lot of extra bodies for a 40-seat space, […]
Off the Cuff: July 2012
As a longtime observer of Philadelphia, I am convinced that the city has a death wish. In fact, it makes a mess of everything it […]
A Summer at Camp Kweebec
Here are some things kids are still doing at sleep-away summer camp: learning woodworking, taking swimming lessons, making bracelets out of colored strings and letter […]
An Oral History of the Mann Center
In the 20th century, presenting free classical music concerts under starry summer skies was one of the determinants of a city’s civility. This gratis dispensation […]
The Most Beloved Sports Team in Philadelphia’s History
Though the Phillies haven’t been above the .500 mark since they won their first game of the season, there’s something in the air at Ponzio’s […]
The Psychopath Test
“I heard a story about her once,” said James. “She was interviewing a psychopath. She showed him a picture of a frightened face and asked […]
You Can Learn a Lot About Your Husband Over the Dining Room Table
I grew up in a big family—mom, dad, four kids, two grandparents who lived with us, assorted foreign exchange students. Our days and nights were […]
Deconstructing Bart Blatstein
Larry Freedman remembers it well, because it was one of those sweet, sweet Bart Blatstein nights. As zoning chair for the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, […]
ASK THE EXPERT: Can I Invite My Co-Workers, But Not Their Spouses?
Q: I have about 10 co-workers I’m close to whom I’d love to have at my wedding—but my guest list really can’t handle 20 more. […]
Are Your Bridesmaids Driving You Crazy?
This little note—“Memo to Your Bridesmaids,” we called it—appeared a few issues ago on the back page of Philadelphia Wedding, and because, from time to time […]