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.
Entries Tagged as 'Center City'
Philadelphia Got Grips!
June 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Tags: Center City · Olde City · Retail · Rittenhouse Square · Shoes/Sneakers · South Street
Mirrors, Murals and Markers
September 30th, 2007 · 4 Comments
After a brief hiatus, we’re back! There was a short time there where the official Finding Philly camera was misplaced. It took the cleaning of both our rooms to find it but we’ve got it again. I won’t say whose room it was in - even though that person was pretty sure [...]
Tags: Art · Center City · Chinatown · Fitler Square · Gayborhood · Northern Liberties · Olde City · Reading Terminal Market · Rittenhouse Square · South Philly · South Street
The Icing On The Cupcake
August 28th, 2007 · 4 Comments
Brown Betty Dessert Boutique
1030 N. 2nd Street # 601 (Northern Liberties Walk)
215. 629.0999
Elizabeth Ruthie Hinton passed down a valuable gift to the women of her family in her vintage cake and pie recipes. I have always had a weakness for a good cupcake. And since baking sweets does not come easily for me, I [...]
Tags: Bakery · Café · Center City · Cupcakes · Desserts · Northern Liberties · Reading Terminal Market
A Walk to Work in Philadelphia
July 2nd, 2007 · 3 Comments
One of the most wonderful things about Philadelphia is the little side streets hidden around town. I walk around constantly on the lookout for these back alleys and cobblestone streets because they contain so much hidden beauty. I’ve recently perfected a route to work that winds its way from my place in the [...]
Tags: Center City · Gayborhood · South Philly · South Street
Brunch with Dean - Valanni
April 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment
VALANNI
1229 Spruce St.
Philadelphia
19107
Sunday is my favorite day of the week. It’s great day to catch up on much needed rest. Plus, it’s the only day of the week when you’re allowed to drink alcohol for breakfast and no one looks at you funny! Maybe, that’s the real reason brunch is my [...]
Tags: Bar · Center City · Gayborhood
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