Philadelphia

sorry to break up this playlist bonanza, but i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on must-see things in philly

we're going up from thurs-sat, have reservations at matyson on thurs night, going to the phillies/cubs game on fri, planning on seeing the king tut exhibit at some point and doing some of the philly tourist stuff that i've never done … any bars or nightlife that we shouldn't miss? we'll be staying in the historic district, but can cab it anywhere i assume

gracias!

South Street is always fun for wasting an afternoon.

Philly makes Baltimore look exciting.

Yes, there's a great falafal place on South Street…part of a European chain, I think the Philly place was the only one in America at he time we went…we also went to one in Barcelona on our honeymoon. Anybody know the place I'm talking about?

Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:
South Street is always fun for wasting an afternoon.

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Philly makes Baltimore look exciting.

wow!

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
sorry to break up this playlist bonanza, but i was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on must-see things in philly

we're going up from thurs-sat, have reservations at matyson on thurs night, going to the phillies/cubs game on fri, planning on seeing the king tut exhibit at some point and doing some of the philly tourist stuff that i've never done … any bars or nightlife that we shouldn't miss? we'll be staying in the historic district, but can cab it anywhere i assume

gracias!

i saw the Tut exhibit a few weeks ago. pretty neat stuff, though, a couple of the people i went with have seen the exhibit before and were unimpressed with this particular collection.

make sure you drop the extra $7 for the headphones!

though i'm sure you've checked already

Cornelius is playing the fillmore (TLA) on friday night, perhaps a late show.

Clutch at the Troc on saturday, yowsah!

holy crap, and the Burden Brothers are up there on Friday too!!! ooh, now i wanna go to philly this weekend!

Originally posted by le sonick:
though i'm sure you've checked already

Cornelius is playing the fillmore (TLA) on friday night, perhaps a late show.

Clutch at the Troc on saturday, yowsah!

i saw that, unfortunately we're leaving on sat afternoon and i'm not a big cornelius fan

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Yes, there's a great falafal place on South Street…

The best Falafel I had in Philly was at a street cart called Cristo's, but the line is ridiculously long. 20th and Market.

go here http://www.eulogybar.com/

This is the place I was thinking of:

http://www.maozveg.com/pages/show/4

Originally posted by pdx pollard:
go here http://www.eulogybar.com/

that looks awesome, thanks …

Originally posted by rhett:
This is the place I was thinking of:

http://www.maozveg.com/pages/show/4

and i love me some falafel, thanks for the tip

Maybe a couple hrs to walk South St, not a whole afternoon unless you get in the slowwww line for a cheesesteak @ Pat's
Main St Manayunk is another colorful semi-bohemian strolling area; I'd rather hang there than filthy South St any day
Walnut St isn't very bohemian, but that's where I notice the most hot chix

Originally posted by pdx pollard:
go here http://www.eulogybar.com/

I've been to this place, a stone's throw from the Khyber…good call.

I love Monk's cafe. Awesome beer selection, good food, good atmosphere.

Monk's website

If you're into cuban food, check out Mixto. Very yummy.

Mixto website

There's also the Rodin museum. It's within walking distance of the Philadelphia Museum. It's a nice little museum.

Also, the Mutter Museum. I still haven't been there, but have been meaning to go for quite sometime.

Mutter museum

I should add that Monk's has about 300 beers or so in bottles. They don't mention that on their website, that I could see.

Originally posted by K8teebug:
I love Monk's cafe. Awesome beer selection, good food, good atmosphere.

Monk's website

Smackette lived in Philly for four years and would agree. We've never had a trip back to Philly that didn't include a stop at Monks. Great place.

I went last weekend.
Right now the Mutter is featuring a Ben Franklin themed exhibit, along with their regular oddities area.

If you want to drop lots of money, you can go to Iron Chef Morimoto's place. Called Morimoto. It is on Chestnut.
Sushi and other goodies.

Amada, also on Chestnut for Tapas. (again expensive)

There is a place called Fork right on Market between 4th and 5th that is good for Brunch.

I do not think Philly is boring at all.
They have better record shopping than DC.

Originally posted by K8teebug:
I love Monk's cafe. Awesome beer selection, good food, good atmosphere.

Monk's website

If you're into cuban food, check out Mixto. Very yummy.

Mixto website

There's also the Rodin museum. It's within walking distance of the Philadelphia Museum. It's a nice little museum.

Also, the Mutter Museum. I still haven't been there, but have been meaning to go for quite sometime.

Mutter museum

^^listen to this girl^^

monk's was one of my favorite spots. and there's nothing better than good cuban food.

not sure if it's still around (or if you're into jazz clubs at all), but Ortlieb's (4th & poplar? somewhere in northern liberties area) is another great spot.

Definitely go to the Mutter Museum.