Philly’s Finest

To go with Philadelphia’s forever-held reputation for carb-loading local foods and harsh-mellowing opinionated sports fans, is the loving fact that this city’s history of homegrown music is second-to-none. From opera, classical and jazz to R&B, blues, rock and hip hop, the dazzling accomplishments and innovative work created by its musicians, producers, vocalists...

From Steak 48, Urban Farmer, Barclay Prime, the Prime Rib at the Live! Casino and the Del Friscos of the present, to the old school of Morton’s, Hesch’s, and even the legendary The Palm at the Bellevue, the Philadelphia steakhouse was and is something of a totem. Sure, the three-martini lunch and...

There is something about biting into a burger that is unlike anything else. It’s the ultimate sandwich, a warm, ground piece of meat with toppings like cheese, vegetables, and condiments. The following are 21 of the most mouth-watering, gooey, greasy, mind-blowing burgers in Philadelphia. 1. Fountain Porter: Best Burgers in East Passayunk...

No matter whether you are a believer or not in a Heaven above, God will have His day – especially this week, as several different religious movements get their moment in the holiday sun. While Pesach 2023 (the Jewish Passover) begins before sundown on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, and ends after nightfall...

Theatre Philadelphia, the umbrella organization behind curating, promoting and cheering all things Philadelphia theater, is putting a major spotlight on some 40+ local companies and productions during this, 2023’s Philly Theatre Week. Beginning March 23 and running until April 2, Philadelphia Theatre Week doesn’t solely present diverse opportunities for audiences to witness...

The Philadelphia culinary scene is so jammed packed with uniquely amazing women chefs and cocktail bosses, restaurant and food truck owners, online dining entrepreneurs and various other female eatery organizers that to try to list them here would be at my peril; in fear of missing someone whose accomplishments loom large in...

Research shows that more than half of dogs fear going to the vet. With their nerves already on edge, finding a friendly, caring, and trustworthy vet is essential for your pets. The following are 20 of the best veterinarians in Philadelphia for your routine checkups and pet care needs! 1. The University...

Women Mean Business: Rock Your Revenue at Society Hill Dance Academy, March 13 The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District and its 160 independently owned businesses in South Philadelphia – many of them big money-making women – honor Women’s History Month with a Women Mean Business event in conjunction with She Rocked...

While I initially enjoyed the sweltering heat and overwhelming organicism of having the legendarily colorful and internationally beloved Philadelphia Flower Show – started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – outdoors, and among natural greenery during its Covid Years at South Philadelphia’s FDR Park, I can’t say that I totally dug...

The Four Seasons Philadelphia: Splendor in a Skyscraper  With decades of unparalleled service in the hotel industry dating back to the 1960s, it is no question that the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts brand has perfected the art of luxury experiences. Their Philadelphia location is no exception, with one-of-a-kind amenities including a...