Wishing all the moms out there a wonderful day!
Rodin Museum: Explore the World’s Most Famous Sculptures
May 8, 2014 by
Since 1929, the Rodin Museum has been a fixture in Philadelphia’s impressive art scene. Though it’s neither as large as the Philadelphia Museum of Art nor as hip as some of the more modern galleries, the Rodin holds its own.
The entire museum is dedicated to the breathtaking sculptures of Auguste Rodin, including the famous The Thinker. It includes a main gallery in the style of Beaux-Arts architecture, and a traditional French garden created by famous French landscape designer Jacques Gréber is attached to the building. Though it may seem unassuming, the Rodin houses one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of art by one of the history’s most famous sculptors.
The Rodin Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, though it is always closed on Tuesdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $6 for students and kids. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.
Rodin Museum
Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-8100
www.rodinmuseum.org
www.yelp.com/biz/rodin-museum-philadelphia
The Abbaye: Enjoy Yourself in Northern Liberties
May 1, 2014 by
The Abbaye is a great spot to chill out with a craft beer and a bite to eat in Northern Liberties. A hefty section of draft and bottled beers is on hand, along with an expansive wine list and cocktails.
Pair your drink with a yummy appetizer like Smoky Chimay Wings, Abbaye Mussels with bacon, leeks & garlic, or Belgian Tomato Soup. Garden fresh salads include the Abbaye with walnuts, bleu cheese & bacon.
Sandwich options feature an Angus or Veggie Burger topped with your choice of a huge variety of toppings, including caramelized onions, roasted peppers, jalapenos, sautéed spinach, barbeque sauce and mushrooms. Seitan Cheesesteak, Grilled Cheese and Crab Cake sandwiches are also available.The Abbaye also serves entrees like BBQ Seitan with vegan slaw & frites, Roasted Seitan Farfalle, and Steak Frites.
The Abbaye
637 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 627-6711
http://theabbaye.net/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-abbaye-philadelphia
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Pizzeria Stella: Stellar Pies in Society Hill
April 24, 2014 by
Few things are as deeply satisfying as a flavorful pizza, sizzling hot out of the oven, swathed with melted cheese, and bedecked with a variety of yummy toppings. Go to Pizzeria Stella to get yours, artisan-made and baked in a wood-fired oven on Second Street in Philadelphia.
Antipasti are also on the menu to start your meal. Options include Sheep’s Milk Ricotta on rosemary flatbread, Broccoli Rabe with garlic & ricotta salata, and Shrimp Arrabiata – pan roasted shrimp with flatbread. Three pasta dishes are also on the menu, including Spaghetti Pomodoro, and Lamb Bolognaise with rigatoni.
Stella's pizza options feature a Margherita with basil & buffalo mozzarella, Sausage with wood-roasted sausage, pesto & mozzarella, Picante with capicola, crushed red pepper & provolone, and Tartufo with black truffle, egg & fontina. House-made gelato is also served.
Pizzeria Stella
423 S. Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 320-8000
http://www.starr-restaurant.com/stella/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-stella-philadelphia
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Explore the World of Science With These 2 Websites
April 17, 2014 by
The world of science covers a wide range of areas, from astronomy to geography to biology. Whether you’re an experienced scientist or a student who simply loves science, these fascinating websites will provide hours of video, audio, and text devoted to your favorite subject.
Popular Science
The beloved science magazine Popular Science now has a website with just as much up-to-date scientific news. Here you’ll find the latest information about technology, cars, aviation, space, geology, and a variety of other universally appealing subjects. The Popular Science website also features high-quality video, beautiful photo galleries, and links to interesting blogs that you won’t find in the print magazine.
Science Mag
Science Mag is a science website with a more intellectual tone, covering both the latest news in the science world and new findings from various fields. High-resolution images and exciting podcasts make the site more interactive, and webinars allow visitors to really become a part of the research. Science Mag covers the worlds of medicine, geology, technology, and a number of other subjects, and it even offers aspiring scientists advice for breaking into the field of science.
Happy Spring!
April 14, 2014 by
The sun is shining and the flowers are starting to bloom. Wishing everyone a lovely Spring!
The Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop: Tea in Northern Liberties
April 10, 2014 by
Steep yourself in the aromatic world of international teas at The Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.
Beautifully decorated in calming honeyed hues, it’s the perfect spot to erase the woes of the world with a steaming cup of oolong or a healing herbal infusion. They offer more than 40 artisanal teas and house-blended herbal infusions. The curiosity shop portion of the store features fragrant tea blends packaged in pretty tin boxes, plus other tea accessories.
Blends include Chai Masala, 4th Street Breakfast Blend, Earl Grey Royale, Simmer Down Herbal Blend, Respiratory Rescue Blend, and a Moroccan Mint Tea Kit.
Want to visit? The Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop is open Tuesdays through Sundays.
The Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop
713 N. 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 639-2442
http://therandomtearoom.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-random-tea-room-and-curiosity-shop-philadelphia
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Become Lost in Ancient History at The Penn Museum
April 3, 2014 by
Located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology tells the stories of the ancient world. Some of the artifacts in the long-term collection, such items in the ancient Egypt exhibit, have never before been on display, including statues of gods, goddesses, and royalty; monumental reliefs; golden jewelry and personal items from the royal family.
Other long-term exhibitions include galleries on ancient Africa, Iraq, China, Japan, and an interactive display, “Human Evolution: The First 200 Million Years.” Visitors can touch more than 100 casts of fossil bones from primate and human evolutionary records as well as explore a variety of multimedia programs.
Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $10 for children aged 6 to 17 and full-time students with ID. Children 5 and under, museum members, and active U.S. military personnel are admitted free.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month; and closed Mondays.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-4000
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http://www.yelp.com/biz/penn-museum-philadelphia-4
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White Dog Café: Local and Organic Cuisine
March 27, 2014 by
Founded in 1983, White Dog Cafe continues the tradition by committing itself to using ingredients garnered from Philadelphia-area organic, sustainable producers. The result is fresh food that repeat diners seem to adore.
White Dog's dinner menu features small plates like Nature’s Well Beef Carpaccio with Dijon aioli, Chick Pea Fritters with pickled red onions, and Fried Chesapeake Oysters with egg yolk aioli. Handmade pasta dishes include Rigatoni with spicy lamb bolognaise, and Linguini with Kennett Square mushroom pesto. Pocono Rainbow Trout, Lancaster Petite Duck Breast, Maine Dayboat Scallops and Steak Frites are also on the menu.
Try to save a spot for a yummy dessert like Crème Brulee, Caramel Apple Tart or Cinnamon Streusel Cake. Beer, wine and cocktails are also on offer here.
White Dog Cafe
3420 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.whitedog.com/university-city.html
http://www.yelp.com/biz/white-dog-cafe-philadelphia-2
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Lincoln Green has Spring Fever!
March 20, 2014 by
Spring is here! Before you know it, summer will be here and our pools will be open. We will be sending out pool information along with the date residents can start picking up their pool passes. The pool will be opening Memorial Day weekend.
Warm weather means getting active! We have our 24/7 fitness center available for residents as well as nice walking parks in the area. Check out Fairmount Park or the trails along Kelly Drive for the beautiful scenery!
Remember, we are always looking for great residents such as yourself. Refer your friends, family members and co-workers to Lincoln Green Apartments and you could receive a nice $300 check. Restrictions do apply. Come talk to us in the office!
Keep your eye out for more posts about things happening in and around the Lincoln Green community.
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