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    Bank on Delicious Tastes, City Views at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA

    July 24, 2019 /

    When in Philly, stay and eat at Loews Hotel and Bank & Bourbon; both rate high marks in my playbook. “New York is a place where people go to reinvent themselves; Philadelphia is a place where people discover who they are.”  – Chef Peter McAndrews Story, photos by Sharon Kozden Maybe like me, you’re a country mouse, living outside Philadelphia’s suburbs while still close enough to identify Philly as your home city. Country life has its pluses: falling asleep to the sounds of crickets, sweet silence for lack of passing vehicles on long and winding roads and land expanses with more nature than neighbor views are just a few. I’m talking…

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    Sharon Kozden

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    Maggiano’s Eat A Dish Make a Wish 2017 Campaign Makes Breakfast for Dinner

    September 20, 2017 /

    Photos, story by Tyra Gardner Maggiano’s Little Italy has partnered with the Make A Wish Foundation for the 14th year to introduce this years theme which is Brunch with a Purpose and the donation goal they have set is $18 million. The media dinner in Philadelphia was one of the last city of the multi-city tour. Brunch with a Purpose menu consists of many dishes you’ll enjoy on the “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” menu. See below for all the delicious breakfast for dinner options! A breakdown of the breakfast classics below. Maggiano’s Little Italy will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish from each select menu item, $2 per seasonal sangria pitcher, $.50 per…

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    Era Ethiopian Bar and Restaurant Expands to Breezy Sidewalk Cafe

    August 23, 2017 /

    Photos, story by Cassie Hepler If you know where the Philadelphia Zoo is located, Era Bar & Restaurant is about a mile from there. Where North Philly meets West Philly, you can find this hidden gem for over 15 years in Brewerytown. A fantastic new addition to the row home bar and restaurant is the outside patio space where guests can people watch, feel the summer breeze and enjoy sunsets with a medley of music rolling by in various cars. What makes this place unique is there is something for everyone. You can be adventurous and eat your way through traditional Ethiopian cuisine, you can play pool in the throwback…

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