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Architectural Awards Wish You Luck, Ethos and Righteousness at Bok Building
Story, photos by Brittany Harlow This year, the Philadelphia Chapter of American Institute Architects hosted the Edmund N. Bacon Awards at architectural rarity, and recently repurposed former technical school, BOK, in South Philadelphia. At this event, Edmund N. Bacon, former city planner of Philadelphia, is remembered for his work and dedication to the city of Philadelphia. His success lives on throughout the city of Philadelphia in various projects surrounding community unity. Every year, the award is given to someone who models Edmund Bacon’s dream to unite communities through public space. The Rail Park teamed up with AIA Philadelphia for the event, and designed a student competition with this quest for…
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Capofitto: Pizzaria and Galeteria, A Philadelphian’s Summer Nights Dream
Story, photos by Brittany Harlow Located on the 200 block of Chestnut Street, in the heart of Old City, among majestic and historical architecture, cobblestone pathways and a cornucopia of nightlife you may come across the small but mighty Capofitto, Pizzeria and Gelataria. Should you for whatever reason, not come across it naturally in your stroll, seek it out. Philadelphia popularly boasts one of the oldest and largest Italian neighborhoods in the country, so it may feel easy to dismiss each Italian restaurant as one of the same. This of course is a severe injustice and grave dining mistake. Capofitto is unique itself, for its incredibly light alternative fair. At the…
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Noshhh the Night Away with Up and Coming Craft Food Vendors
Story, photos by Brittany Harlow Attending “Noshhh the Night Away, Local Craft and Food Vendor Showcase” was a dream for foodies, small business owners, party planners, party goers and culturally enthused Philadelphians like myself. Spirit Forward and Home Brewed Events are frequently hosting vendor showcases like this one, and if you’re looking for the newest craft or food trend, attending a local vendor showcase is the way to go. The showcase is designed to introduce and promote up and coming local Philadelphia vendors and their outstanding companies. Inspired to host a speakeasy themed event, the creative Noshhh the Night Away team sold tickets ahead of time, but kept the venue and…
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Chef Luke Palladino’s Restaurant Palladino’s on Passyunk Spring Tasting Menu Blows Writer’s Mind!
Photos, story by Brittany Harlow Kicking off the spring season, we were invited to attend a media tasting dinner at Palladino’s in East Passyunk. No stranger to Luke Palladino’s mad skills, he was actually one of our first stories for Explore-Philly.com when he opened the restaurant. The event was arranged to introduce the new spring menu, as Palladino’s subscribes to the concept of being completely house made, as well as working with a seasonal, rotating menu. Throughout the evening, Palladino’s staff demonstrated their sincere engagement with their East Passyunk neighborhood, located just an arms throw from the Italian Market. Palladino’s on Passyunk has only been located in this neighborhood for a little over…
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Opening Night of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts: The PIFA Gala
Story and photos by Brittany Harlow The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, (PIFA), just kicked off its little over two week long celebration on April 6th with the PIFA Gala, hosted at the Kimmel Center. The event boasted a red carpet cocktail hour, formal dinner, and a night of innovative and exceptional art performances. The performances included Academy Award winning songstress and American grassroots artist, Rhiannon Giddens and band, large scale and choreographed puppeteering by the French art performance company Compagnie des Quidams’, and live dancing music by upbeat, African-inspired but Brooklyn-native, 12-piece ensemble band, Antibalas. The evening began to an unfortunately dull start. Although the red carpet, cocktail hour and…