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Have You Missed Bars As Much As We Have?
Their tall stools. Their sticky wooden tops. We miss the foggy beers and purple wines, the shots of whiskey lining up whenever a night would […]
Remember Disappearing Into a Crowd of Strangers at a Bar?
I’ve decided to spend a midsummer afternoon with four old men who want absolutely nothing to do with me. When I pop by just before […]
There’s Nothing I’ve Missed More Than Enjoying Live Music in a Bar
I identify as an alcoholic, and not in that cute It’s wine o’clock somewhere! kind of way. And while I’m sober, I still missed going […]
Finding Comfort in the Discomfort of a Dive Bar
We choose to go to dive bars not because they’re clean, but because they’re dirty. Or at least, we forgive the scratched glasses, hot-dog Jacuzzis […]
There’s Nothing Cozier Than Spending the Holidays Inside a Bar
An open bar isn’t the easiest thing to come by on Christmas Day. Even city fixtures like McGillin’s and Bob & Barbara’s close up shop […]
What’s Going to Happen to All the Crap I’ve Accumulated When I Die?
Not too long ago, we had guests over to the house — a rare event anymore, even as we all slowly reenter the World of […]
Look Out, Philly. Lisa DePaulo Is Back
My first night back in town, I went to the Starbucks next door — why is there always a Starbucks next door? — and a […]
From Hospitals to Restaurants, Philly Employers Can’t Find Enough Workers
Stephen Starr is so desperate for workers, he’s considering turning to child labor. That, anyway, is the premise of a series of recent tongue-in-cheek videos […]
Before COVID, the Uptown Theater Had a Real Shot at Revival. Will the Show Still Go On?
If you find yourself in conversation with a North Philadelphian of a certain age, chances are you’ll hear a tale about a night at the […]
What We’re Wearing Now That We’re Finally Getting Dressed Up Again
What to wear when you’re getting all dressed up, now that there’s finally somewhere to go. Shot on location at La Chinesca, Callowhill | Styling […]