There are a lot of really great cheese steak places here in Philly. Well here’s another, but with a twist if you’d like. CJ’s Steak & Eggs in Tacony makes a killer steak and egg sandwich. Deceptively simple, but superb. Four simple grilled ingredients, steak, egg, onions, and cheese very cleanly served up on a fresh roll make for a really tasty early (they open at 5am) or late (available all day) breakfast. On [...]

A low key, fun, free bridal show. Is that even possible? Apparently, the answer is yes.

When people share wedding tales, I often hear horror stories about stress and costs, about caterers, photogs, dress shopping, etc. I must say, my wife organized the most fabulous wedding I’ve ever been to, and she did it on a shockingly thin budget, though you’d never know we didn’t spend a fortune. It’s a shame that all the fun she had [...]

I live in the East Passyunk area and I’m always trolling for more spots where I can guzzle some beer and get some hot food. My interest was piqued one day as I walked past 13th and Sigel Streets, right off Passyunk: a new bar called Lucky 13 was awaiting my arrival!

It’s a small, cozy spot with a great wood bar and a smattering of Schmidt’s lamps (the owner said that Schmidt’s was his dad’s favorite). [...]

What you and I would consider an impossibility became a delightful challenge for director, set designers, actors and actresses at the Arden Theater in Old City. They brought James & The Giant Peach to life as seamlessly as if it had been originally conceived for the stage.

David Wood’s gentle adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book is an opportunity for anyone with kids to expose them to clever, innovative theater with material [...]