At Material Culture, you’ll find 60,000 square feet of unique home decor items from all over the world, with an emphasis on the Middle East, Africa and Asia.  Located in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood, this hidden gem is filled floor to ceiling with one-of-a-kind treasures, including hand woven rugs, artwork, furniture, and small tabletop decor.

This isn’t just a store – Material Culture holds auctions on a regular basis, and offers appraisal and interior design services. You can also negotiate on price, especially when purchasing multiple items.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily.

Material Culture
4700 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19144
(215) 849-8030
http://materialculture.com

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Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season with all the warmth and splendor this time of year has to offer. Happy Holidays!

Chef and owner Greg Vernick brings his experience as cook in fine establishments around the world to this charming little eatery. Settle in for your meal with a cocktail or glass of wine from their extensive selection and sumptuous starter like Creamy Eggplant & chanterelles, Fromage Blanc & kumquats, Beef Tartare with fresh Horseradish, or Island Creek Oysters with ginger & citrus. The entrée menu offers up Grilled Black Sea Bass with fire-roasted tomato sauce, Steamed Halibut with sweet potato, miso & Manilla clam broth, Pork Blade Steak with onion marmalade & sautéed mustard greens, and Braied Veal Ossobuco with preserved lemon. Desserts include Roasted Date Cake with coconut gelato and Carrot Cake with vanilla bean cream cheese. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

Vernick Food & Drink
2031 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 639-6644
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vernick-food-and-drink-philadelphia