Yay! Looking forward to meeting kindred spirits Sunday. Kielbasa is on menu; therefore a first-rate place.
If anyone fancies a dairy chaser to his/her beers, Franklin Fountain, which elevates ice cream to a near-religious experience, is within walking distance. Ginger ice cream with hot fudge? Oh, yes.
Just a little over the top, and those costumes.I like it. Thanks.I saw the original Broadway production of Hair in Chicago in 1970 and it changed my life.
YES FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN YES YES YES. Moved away from Philly (born and raised) a year ago and I still miss FF. I could murder a Mount Vesuvius and a Japanese Thirst Quencher phosphate.
You're not entirely wrong. I was raised there. The cops tend to be the most racist but, in general, there are sections where people are significantly less racist. I have to mention that Philly cops can be way awesome, too.
Aside from the racism it is a tough town in many ways and in a weird way we're kind of proud of that--not of the racism (at least among the normals).
Agree. I grew up in the Philly burbs, but spent my 20s/early 30s in NYC. I moved back to Philly 7 years ago and within a few months, I had three people make anti-Semitic comments to me (not knowing that I am Jewish). I was kind of shocked with how segregated and racist the city is. I'm planning on moving back to the NY area by the end of the year.
I can't make it to the drinky thingy, but I plan on coming into the city to check out the heavy clambakes this week so keep us posted on your whereabouts while in town!
Some rowhousers believe they have an inalieble right to protect their property values by any means necessary. Otherwise sane people still do this shit.
Though now you know the answer to a famous trivia question: Which Atlantic Coast State has portions only one hour from which Pacific Coast State? Because Panama City is on Central and parts of Eastern Oregon are on Mountain (Boise ID) time. Or as Jimmy Buffet sings "Changes in Latitudes Changes in Longitudes" (okay JB doesn't actually sing that line)
Yay! Looking forward to meeting kindred spirits Sunday. Kielbasa is on menu; therefore a first-rate place.
If anyone fancies a dairy chaser to his/her beers, Franklin Fountain, which elevates ice cream to a near-religious experience, is within walking distance. Ginger ice cream with hot fudge? Oh, yes.
Www.franklinfountain.com
Just a little over the top, and those costumes.I like it. Thanks.I saw the original Broadway production of Hair in Chicago in 1970 and it changed my life.
See you there Evan. Can't wait to meet you and other Wonketters!
who the hell cares?
Aw, man! We are already attending another event in the burbs tomorrow at 6, so we won't be able to make it.
I wonder if they will have room at Trump DC?
YES FRANKLIN FOUNTAIN YES YES YES. Moved away from Philly (born and raised) a year ago and I still miss FF. I could murder a Mount Vesuvius and a Japanese Thirst Quencher phosphate.
Philly tips from a slightly homesick Philly kid now living in Seattle:
Franklin Fountain (already mentioned).
Rangoon Burmese restaurant, near the convention center. Get the Thousand Layer Bread.
Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street if you like German beer, German food, and German beer.
Puerto Rico is in the Atlantic time zone.
Schweddy balls?
Goddamn I'm so homesick right now. I'd sell my firstborn for some fresh kielbasa, scrapple, cheesesteaks and hoagies.
You're not entirely wrong. I was raised there. The cops tend to be the most racist but, in general, there are sections where people are significantly less racist. I have to mention that Philly cops can be way awesome, too.
Aside from the racism it is a tough town in many ways and in a weird way we're kind of proud of that--not of the racism (at least among the normals).
Agree. I grew up in the Philly burbs, but spent my 20s/early 30s in NYC. I moved back to Philly 7 years ago and within a few months, I had three people make anti-Semitic comments to me (not knowing that I am Jewish). I was kind of shocked with how segregated and racist the city is. I'm planning on moving back to the NY area by the end of the year.
I can't make it to the drinky thingy, but I plan on coming into the city to check out the heavy clambakes this week so keep us posted on your whereabouts while in town!
Some rowhousers believe they have an inalieble right to protect their property values by any means necessary. Otherwise sane people still do this shit.
Though now you know the answer to a famous trivia question: Which Atlantic Coast State has portions only one hour from which Pacific Coast State? Because Panama City is on Central and parts of Eastern Oregon are on Mountain (Boise ID) time. Or as Jimmy Buffet sings "Changes in Latitudes Changes in Longitudes" (okay JB doesn't actually sing that line)