Lovely husband C. and I spent the last weekend in Philadelphia. I wasn't really sure what to expect of it as I'd heard mixed reviews, but we had a great time. We soaked up some American history (learning that Philly was the capital before DC), wandered around lovely streets lined with trees and townhouses, spooked ourselves at the Eastern State Penitentiary, visited the Anthropologie store (all four fabulous levels of it!) and ate lots of outstandingly delicious food.
If you ever make it over to Philly, there are three eating experiences you absolutely cannot miss out on (none of which I photographed as I was far too busy eating!):
1. Cosmi's Deli for a traditional philly cheese steak sandwich. It's a tiny and slightly rundown looking deli, with an old formica table that seats six taking up the majority of the available space in the room. Do not back out slowly (like I wanted to when I saw the place), sit yourself down and prepare for a messy and delicious experience.
2. Amada for a late night tapas meal. Easily one of my top four dining experiences ever - the explosion of flavours were like a never-ending party in my mouth (all helped along by some wonderfully citrusy sangria)
3. Parc (bistro) for brunch. The only place to be seen holding a bellini at 1pm on the weekend and the fluffy buttermilk pancakes were well worth the wait.
After a delightfully decadent gastronomic weekend, I'm back home in NYC and planning where to go next time.... what's your favourite weekend getaway?
From New York, with love xox
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I love Philly! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
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Looks gorgeous and delicious! :) Love the shot of the blue doorway! xo K
Four levels of Anthropology......I would die of love....
Whoaaaah! Look that last picture!!!
I'm hungry already!!
Your piccys always blow me away - I love them. And how amazing does that food sound? (Particularly as I sit here with my afternoon coffee dreaming of Philly food!) Sounds like you and lovely husband C had a fantastic weekend away. I would have to say going down south (Margs) would be my perfect weekend get away for the quaint coffee shops, bush and the beach all so close together)
xx
Your photos are always such a delight, do you do photography professionally? If not, you really should. Philadelphia looks like a great destination, how far is it from NYC? I would love to visit Amada, sounds like my kinda foodie place. And while I'm there, I may just 'kidnap' that LOVE sign...love it! ;)
I want to visit Philly so badly! I think it sounds like a great place to, well, eat. The food looks delicious.
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always nice photos !
you took beautiful pictures. Fun fact - I used to work for philadelphia magazine, and i haven't spent sufficient enough time exploring the city. Being in NYC, i definitely want to make the trip down there!
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We love to head over to Savannah for lunch at Zunzi's Take-Out. Since it's in walking distance of dozens of parks we grab lunch & settle down in the grass for healthy people-watching.
After reading your post, I may just write one showcasing Greenville, SC where we just went for our anniversary. (I also was too busy eating to take any pictures! haha)
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Oh love the photography as usual. My favorite photo is the colored bottles. So nice. Are normal getaway is the beach.
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Glad you had a nice time. It looks like you had great weather. Philly is a good weekend getaway but I prefer going to Boston for the weekend. :)
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never been in philly but it sounds like a good place to go...
It's been years since I've been to Philly. We really should get there to visit our friends. Will have to remember your tips!
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I've never been there. It looks so beautiful! The pictures you took are amazing. Glad you had a great time.
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Sounds like a superb weekend!
Anything that involves yummy food and sightseeing is a yes in my books.
I love these photos. Everything looks so beautiful. I really must start going to brunch more often.
Those cups and saucers are gorgeous. I really want a set now, and now I have this intense desire to go to Brunch! Looks like a great weekend Hope!
Nice photos!
The pics are awesome and I believe Philly is the heart of the American history. It must have been a great weekend. ;)
PS: Thank you very much for your always lovely comments :)
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Beautiful photos! I might have to take a day out of NYC when I go and head to Philly for the day! x
Nice photos!
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