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 'Rittenhouse Square'
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
A Votre Sante! Relaxing at Sofitel
April 30th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Sofitel Hotel
120 S.17th St.
Sofitel is a french chain of hotels with simple and chic decor. The Sofitel in Philly has floor to ceiling windows looking out on 17th and sansom street (good for people watching)….
Tags: Bar · Drink · Rittenhouse Square
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
Hangin wit da Biz (at Tragos)
March 22nd, 2007 · 1 Comment
This is a bit out of line with the idea of findingphilly, but i just gotta post it! Last night i was lucky enough to catch the end of a set by the infamous Biz Markie at the Rittenhouse club Tragos!
You KNOW i requested Pickin’ Boogies and he played it right before he freestyled [...]
Tags: Bar · Late-Night · Music · Rittenhouse Square
Maxx’s/Sue’s Produce
February 23rd, 2007 · 7 Comments
Maxx’s Produce (google maps)
Maxx’s is a venerable (I think) produce shop just a block west of Rittenhouse on 20th. I only lived over there for a summer but every time I walked in the door I felt like a whole bunch of (richer than me) neighbors were hanging out in there getting their veggie [...]
Tags: Ethnic · Grocery · Rittenhouse Square