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 blends to add to her collection. When La...
Philly Favs: Mushmina
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 from Morocco to create a...
My Favorite Cheesesteak In Philadelphia
I was recently talking with a few friends about our own favorite cheesesteak in the city, which is a never ending debate here in Philadelphia. Being vegetarian, my selection was a little different than everyone else's and it reminded me that I've been meaning to share...
Philly Fav’s: Standard Tap
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 years and finally got around...
Philly Favs: Greensgrow
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 site. In addition to...
Learning Latte Art at La Colombe
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 we had two instructors: Jonathan Amos, the...
Philly Fav’s: Monk’s Cafe
Stop by Monk's Cafe, home of the Beer Bible, if you're in search of a good burger and beer.
Philly Fav’s: Fette Sau
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 meat, ranging from burnt end...
Philly Fav’s: Bus Stop Boutique
A great one-stop-shop destination for shoes in Philadelphia is Bus Stop Boutique. Some of my favorite brands they carry are Antelope, Geewawa, Pskaufman, To Be Announced, All Black, Cheap Monday, and Sweedish Hasbeens. They also carry some pretty awesome men's...
Philly Fav’s: Moon & Arrow
Down on Fabric Row there lives a magical shop, Moon & Arrow, a shop filled with handmade and vintage clothing, jewelry, housewares, and furniture.