By The Editors By The Editors | September 2, 2022 | Culture, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Feature, Guide, Art,
Where To Eat
1437 Chestnut St., dolceitalianrestaurant.com
Channeling the atmosphere and timeless spirit of Federico Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita, customers feel transported back in time to Rome in the 1960s. Indulge in the tuna tartare to start, then get the truffled spinach ricotta ravioli with brown butter sage sauce as an entree and the ricotta cheesecake for dessert. The bar is open all day, meticulously hand-crafting cocktails, mocktails and espresso drinks—the options are endless.
1405-07 Locust Street., estiarestaurant.com
Transport your taste buds to Greek islands at Estia, a Mediterranean eatery that comes to life with whitewashed stucco walls, a dark blue ceiling, exposed wood beams and a living olive tree. The thinly sliced zucchini chips with tzatziki are a must to start, but be sure to save room for the whole fish selections: lavraki, dover sole, fagri and more.
Where To Stay
1307 Locust St., guildhousehotel.com
Calling all history buffs—this decadent hotel’s stunning architecture, brilliant color schemes and antique furniture give charm and character to the stay’s 12 rooms and suites. The refurbished inn takes inspiration from its roots as the original home to the New Century Guild, a club of progressive women founded in 1882. With history in mind, each of the boutique hotel’s rooms and suites honors a member of the organization, and were carefully designed by ROHE Creative—a local, female-owned interior design studio.
10 Avenue of the Arts, ritzcarlton.com
This former bank with its exquisite neoclassical architecture doubles as the perfect awaysis for a night of luxury in downtown Philadelphia. The Ritz Carlton’s Richel D’Ambra Spa & Salon can sooth any ache or pain before you feast on the Latin-inspired mezcal menu at the hotel’s own Aqimero restaurant. Then, make your way to the 30th floor to explore the grand Club Lounge, featuring unparalleled views, zesty cocktails and state-of-the-art furniture.
Where To Shop
117 S. 13th St., durossandlangel.com
Treat yourself at this local gem to custom skincare, haircare, candles and more. The hand cut soap bars feature a variety of refreshing scents and are a natural blend of fruit and nut oils blended with NaOH (sodium hydroxide). For gifts, pursue the homemade candles—a sustainable blend of vegetable soy wax, free of harsh chemicals, paraffins and dyes.
For Pre-Dinner Drinks
300 S. Broad St., philadelphia.volverrestaurant.com
Located within the Kimmel Center, Volvér is the ideal place for pre-show and dinner drinks. Head to the bar and order the Thai Gin Basil—a refreshing combination of Japanese Gin, French wine aperitif, black pepper infused thai basil syrup and blood orange.
Where To Hit The Town
1325 Sansom St., blindbarber.com
Although it’s facade may be a sleek, unisex barbershop, a ’70s-inspired speakeasy awaits behind the back door. Once inside, listen to a DJ spinning tracks while sipping one of their specialty cocktails like the Hot Heather with tequila, apricot brandy, Fernet, grapefruit, ginger and lime. And, if you get peckish, gooey grilled cheeses and small bites are prepared to curb your hunger.
Cultural Experiences
300 S Broad St., kimmelculturalcampus.org
Celebrate some of Philly’s most talented artists at the beloved Kimmel Cultural Campus. Housing the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, The Academy of Music and the Miller Theater, the campus welcomes patrons to spend a whimsical evening with The Philadelphia Orchestra, be mesmerized by a Broadway performance and more. This fall, be sure to catch Annie, Le Mesérables and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, to name a few.
Recent News
philadelphiaballet.org
This month, the Philadelphia Ballet announced it will be expanding to North Broad Street to create the Philadelphia Ballet Center for Dance. Beginning this fall and expected to conclude in spring 2024, the new five-story space will house rehearsal studios, performance spaces, state-of-the-art advancements for dance training, community education, programming and events, and more.
Photography by: G. Widman for GPTMC George Widman / George Widman Photography LLC
