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My love of tea comes from my Grandma. Inside her home you’ll find an entire 9-foot cupboard entirely dedicated to tea. Her collection is vast and comprehensive. She has teas from all over the world and is always discovering new…
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This isn’t the first time I’ve written about Mushmina, and for good reason. This local Philly store was founded by sisters, one based in Morocco and the other in West Philly. Together they work with talented artists and craftsmen and women…
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Standard Tap has been in the neighborhood since the 90’s. They’re known for the draft-only beer selection from the best local breweries around and the juicy burgers. I’ve been grabbing drinks with a side of fries (my speciality) here for…
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Happy Earth Day! Today I thought it most appropriate to share photos from a recent trip to Greensgrow, an urban farm in Philadelphia. They’re doing amazing things there. Open year round, they have a nursery, farmstand, CSA and community kitchen on…
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Last Saturday I fancied myself a barista. La Colombe, a local coffee shop, roastery and distillery (yes they make booze too!) hosted a workshop on latte art. Let me tell you, it’s a LOT harder than it looks. For the afternoon…
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Stop by Monk’s Cafe, home of the Beer Bible, if you’re in search of a good burger and beer.
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When people say barbeque I immediately think Fette Sau. They specialize in dry-rubbed meats sourced from small, local farms and are smoked in-house. You order by pound and the men rotates daily. Their sides are just as tempting as their…
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