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Good Dog Bar Does Cheesesteak Differently

February 26, 2015 by

In the City of Brotherly love, you could grab a cheesesteak on almost any corner. Yet Good Dog Bar manages to recreate the classic Philadelphian food in a totally fresh way. Its popular cheesesteak empanadas are stuffed with ribbons of tender ribeye, truffled cheddar cheese, and the final flourish: a bourbon-infused Rogue Chocolate Stout emulsion.

The cheesesteak empanadas not only draw raves from Yelp reviewers, but they also exemplify the staff's shared passion for good beer. Its impressive list of beers changes all the time, incorporating new drafts, bottles, and cans. From Dark Horse Tres Blueberry Stout, brewed in Michigan, to Sly Fox Helles Lager brewed right in Pennsylvania, its drafts showcase some of the best microbrews from around the country. The bottles and cans also pour beers born in the United States, from New York to Oregon.

Use your chosen brew to wash down the duck pot pie, a popular entree, or a heaping serving of fries. Baked macaroni and cheese, tacos, and burgers round out the upscale menu of down-home American and international fare.

Good Dog Bar
224 S. 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 985-9600
www.gooddogbar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/good-dog-bar-philadelphia

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Imponderable of the Day: Why Do Doughnuts Have Holes?

February 19, 2015 by

If you’re like most people, your thought process surrounding doughnuts likely only focuses on where the best place is to get them and which flavors to choose once you get there! If you take a break from enjoying your sugary sweet pastry for a moment and actually think about the mechanics of a doughnut, you may begin to wonder how it got its unusual shape. Where did the signature hole in the doughnut come from?

Doughnuts are very dense, chewy pastries, so the main reason for their middle hole is to ensure that they cook all the way through. No one knows for sure which smart baker first came up with this ingenious idea, but fried doughnuts have been around in some form—with or without the hole—for hundreds of years. There is a longstanding myth that a 1930s sea captain named Hanson Gregory first invented the holed doughnut, but because the only proof is Gregory’s story itself, there’s really no way of knowing if this tale is true!

Why Do Doughnuts Have Holes? [Cakespy]
Why Do Doughnuts Have Holes? [Today I Found Out]
Why Do Donuts Have Holes In The Middle? [Knows Why]

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Happy Presidents Day

February 16, 2015 by

Today we take the time to honor our courageous leaders and how their visions have shaped our great country.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2015 by

Wishing you a sweet day with your loved ones!

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Bartram’s Gardens: A Botanical Tour Through Pennsylvania History

February 12, 2015 by

A National Historic Landmark built along the Schuylkill Riverfront in West Philadelphia, Bartram's Gardens is a 102-acre oasis in the heart of the city. Formerly the private residence of botanist John Bartram, a third-generation Pennsylvania Quaker, Bartram's Gardens is home to a comprehensive collection of North American plants. The gardens can be traced all the way back to 1728!

Open year-round, Bartram's Gardens offers visitors an opportunity to traverse the same gardens that Bartram, himself, enjoyed back in the 18th century. The collection includes shrubs, herbaceous plants, and the country's oldest ginkgo and Franklinia alatamaha trees! The gardens are open for tours April through October, and the site also hosts a playground, ball fields, picnic tables, and a dock. The gift shop abounds with local products, honey harvested on-site, books, seeds, bulbs, and other unusual distinct items.

The facilities are also available to host your special event, so call or check the website for additional information!

Bartram's Gardens
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 729-5281
www,bartramsgarden.org
www.yelp.com/biz/bartrams-garden-philadelphia

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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: World-Class Concerts in Center City

February 5, 2015 by

Walk through the doors and experience the grandeur of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, located along the Avenue of the Arts in Center City. Home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, a number of performances are presented almost nightly here and might include the Pennsylvania Ballet, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, French Circus, a jazz quartet, or family-friendly events.

The main stage in Verizon Hall features 2,500 elegant red mahogany seats with adjustable acoustical panels and is shaped like a cello. The Center also features the smaller 650-seat Perelman Theater with a rotating stage—ideal for chamber music, dance, and drama. The Center's acoustics are state-of-the-art, and the top floors of the building offer breathtaking views of the city. The PECO Cafe, tucked inside the Commonwealth Plaza (which surrounds the performances stages), offers coffee and light snacks.

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Broad and Spruce Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
www.kimmelcenter.org
www.yelp.com

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Tinto: An Intimate Spanish Tapas Bar in Philadelphia

January 29, 2015 by

Reminiscent of Spanish pintxo bars, Tinto is an intimate tapas bar and restaurant in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Here, two modern and cozy dining rooms are decorated with antique cork screws and stacked wooden wine crates full of Spanish wines.

The moderately priced food is a gastronomist’s first pick. Fresh vegetables are delivered daily from Luna Farm, a sustainable, all-organic, 40-acre farm in Ottsville, Pa. Regular diners suggest you start your meal with the sopa de castaña, a truffled chestnut soup with duck and mushroom hash, fried quail egg, and pistachios. The diver scallops are another popular choice, set upon a bed of parsnips and crispy serrano ham. Downstairs, you'll encounter a sultry lounge that offers wines, crafted cocktails, signature sangrias, Spanish ciders, and craft beers.

Tinto is open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour is offered 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays.

Tinto
114 S. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-9150
philadelphia.tintorestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tinto-philadelphia

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Facial Care 101: How to Wash Your Face

January 22, 2015 by

You've done it countless times, but did you know there's actually a right and wrong way to wash your face? In fact, there's much more to it than just wash, rinse, dry, repeat. See if you're doing the job correctly by reading these four steps toward a perfectly cleansed face.

1) Wash your hands.
Whatever germs, dirt, and oil is on your hands will be transferred to your face, so be sure to lather up first.

2) Use tepid water.
Water that's too hot will drain your skin of natural protective oils, so turn down the temperature.

3) Wash gently.
Using a nickel-sized amount of cleanser, massage your skin with your fingertips for 30 seconds to a minute. Use circular motions, and be extra gentle around the delicate eye area. Don't neglect your hairline and neck. Rinse with a few splashes of cooler water to close the pores.

4) Pat dry.
Use a clean towel to gently pat your face dry. Apply moisturizer while you skin is still slightly damp; this will help seal in moisture.

How to Wash Your Face [Howstuffworks]
How to Wash Your Face Properly [Popsugar]

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Winter Newsletter

January 21, 2015 by

Hi Everyone!

We will be sending out a winter newsletter at the end of January that goes over some important items such as resident referrals, reminders to pick up after your pet and information regarding your heat in the winter.

We will also be holding a "Breakfast on the Run" in February; you will see the leasing staff in the front of the community handing out treats to everyone on their way out for the day!

This newsletter will be hand delivered to your door so please take the time to read it over!

***We also want all residents to know that we are now open until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.***

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Please Touch Museum: A Fun Philadelphia Museum

January 15, 2015 by

While most major cities have a children’s museum, none are quite like the Please Touch Museum. Philadelphia’s most hands-on museum targets creativity in children ages seven and younger, and it uses kids’ inherent desire to touch and explore to create a truly unique learning experience.

Exhibits like the Flight Fantasy and Rainforest Rhythm enable visitors and their families to run, jump, crawl, and feel in order to learn about the world around them. Kids will race miniature sailboats and blow bubbles to discover how water moves, play hopscotch in a cloud, create their own rockets, and even make music during every visit to the Please Touch Museum. The museum also offers a number of different youth programs and story hours for children of all ages.

The Please Touch Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-3181
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
www.yelp.com/biz/please-touch-museum-philadelphia

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