I was up in Chinatown a few weeks back getting some grub on a Sunday. While looking for a parking space I passed a shop window so gorgeous I did a doubletake. Sneakers and Peking ducks hanging side-by-side! Just today I rode my bike back to take a look inside and I’m [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Retail'
abakus: HOT off the presses!
June 23rd, 2008 · 4 Comments
Tags: Chinese · Cuisine · Retail · Shoes/Sneakers
Philadelphia Got Grips!
June 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Sneakerheads untie!
I have to say that, for its size, Philly has a varied and well-stocked set of sneaker stores. I’ve rounded up a selection of my favorites, along with a map and some commentary on each. Hit the link below for the goods.
Tags: Center City · Olde City · Retail · Rittenhouse Square · Shoes/Sneakers · South Street
Mostly Books (mostly…)
November 3rd, 2007 · 2 Comments
Mostly Books is a not-so-tiny little shop on Bainbridge between 5th and 6th. It’s the kind of place that you can walk by a million times and never really notice it or think about stopping in. But I did once, and boy was I surprised! It’s incredibly unassuming on the outside but [...]
Tags: Bella Vista · Books · Retail · South Street · Vintage
Comics in Philly
March 27th, 2007 · No Comments
There are two and a half comic retailers in Philadelphia. If you read comics in Philly you probably know about Atomic City on South Street and Fat Jack’s on Sansom and 20th. They are both killer shops that have all the weeklies and a nice selection of trades and back issues. But [...]
Tags: Center City · Comics · Novelty · Retail · Rittenhouse Square · South Street · Toys