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• ADDICTION MAKEUP STUDIO & BOUTIQUE read more ›
  (1024 Pine St. Tel. 267-687-5446)
  addictionstudios.com
  New to Antique Row, this pretty shop sells high-style, consigned clothing for men and women. The owners are makeup artists, so you can get a total makeover to match your fresh duds.
• GREEN AISLE GROCERY read more ›
  (1618 E Passyunk Ave. Tel. 215-465-1411)
  greenaislegrocery.com
  Foodie brothers Andrew and Adam opened this locavore’s paradise a few months ago in a slender rowhouse. They stock a wide range of items that includes Zahav’s hummus and Pub & Kitchen’s barbecue sauce.
• HAWTHORNES read more ›
  (738 S 11th St. Tel. 215-627-3012)
  hawthornecafe.com
  There’s no better place than the “City of Brotherly Suds” for this new beer boutique, market and deli. You’ll spot hard-to-find brews like Pliny the Elder from Russian River and Founders Kentucky Breakfast.
• PILEGGI BOUTIQUE read more ›
  (715 Walnut St. Tel. 215-922-3526)
  www.pileggiboutique.com
  In this women’s clothing store in Washington Square, you’ll find actual classics (Diane von Furstenberg dresses) and cult classics (boyfriend T-shirts from DaftBird and vintage European-style clothes by For Joseph).

• COMCAST CENTER LOBBY read more ›
  (1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Tel. 215-286-1700)
  comcast.com
  Yes, it’s an office building, but it’s not just any office building. It’s home to the Comcast Experience, a 2,100-square-foot LED screen that projects realistic computer-generated images with a resolution that’s 500% better than HDTV.
• PIANIST ANDRIUS ZLABYS read more ›
  (105 S Fifth St. Tel. 215-569-8080)
  pcmsconcerts.org
  Part of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society’s series, this concert spotlights Andrius Zlabys, the winner of the 2000 Astral National Auditions in Philadelphia, who went on to appear with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra. March 25.
• NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER read more ›
  (525 Arch St. Tel. 215-409-6600)
  www.constitutioncenter.org
  A few blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, this center is devoted to promoting the US Constitution with a permanent exhibit called The Story of We the People, which includes film, photographs, bits of text and sculptures.
• RODIN MUSEUM read more ›
  (Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd St. Tel. 215-568-6026)
  www.rodinmuseum.org
  The 124 sculptures at this museum, which opened in 1929, include a cast of “The Thinker,” which is a major photo opportunity for the more than 60,000 annual visitors. The gardens are equally picturesque.
• ROMEO AND JULIET read more ›
  (40 N Second St. Tel. 215-922-1122)
  ardentheatre.org
  Forget Bella and Edward—Romeo and Juliet are the ones who set the standard for star-crossed lovers. See the original Shakespearean romance in all its beauty and tragedy. Through April 11.

• PERCY STREET BARBECUE read more ›
  (600 S Ninth St. Tel. 215-625-8510)
  percystreet.com
  Before owner Michael Solomonov opened Percy Street, he traveled to the Lone Star State for inspiration. It shows in the hearty menu filled with dishes like as the signature brisket, served with white bread, pickles and onions. $$
• PIZZERIA STELLA read more ›
  (420 S Second St. Tel. 215-320-8000)
  pizzeriastella.net
  The newest effort from celebrity restaurateur Stephen Starr boasts a $25,000 wood-burning oven that produces such goodies as the margherita made with San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. $$
• VILLAGE WHISKEY read more ›
  (118 S 20th St. Tel. 215-665-1088)
  villagewhiskey.com
  New Iron Chef Jose Garces’ sixth restaurant is a break from his tradition—it’s non-tapas and non-Latin. But with more than 130 whiskeys, bar snacks like pickled artichoke hearts with lemon and truffle, and an 8-ounce Whiskey King burger topped with foie gras, he doesn’t think you’ll mind. $$$
• FOND read more ›
  (1617 E Passyunk Ave. Tel. 215-551-5000)
  fondphilly.com
  This new BYOB from chefs Lee Styer and Jessie Prawlucki focuses on fine French cooking. Veal sweetbreads get a kick from a cinnamon gastrique and soy vinaigrette. $$$
• SQUARE 1682 read more ›
  (121 S 17th St. Tel. 215-563-5008)
  square1682.com
  Adjacent to the Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, this two-story American restaurant is named for its proximity to Rittenhouse Square and the year William Penn planned Philly’s city parks. Order the Maine lobster tacos, lemon-scented hummus and garlic naan. $$$

• CONNIE’S RIC RAC read more ›
  (1132 S Ninth St. Tel. 215-279-7587)
  conniesricrac.com
  Located in the Italian Market, this familyowned business, which began as a retail store in 1982, now offers comedy shows, film screenings, live music and comedy classes.
• RESURRECTION ALE HOUSE read more ›
  (2425 Grays Ferry Ave. Tel. 215-735-2202)
  resurrectionalehouse.com
  This recent addition to Philly’s already comprehensive beer scene features 12 taps and 41 different brands of bottled brew, including De Regenboog Wostyntje, made with mustard seeds.
• THE ROXXY read more ›
  (939 N Delaware Ave. Tel. 215-931-0101)
  theroxxyphilly.com
  A little bit Vegas and a little bit NYC, this club is a spacious contrast to Philly’s more common elbow-to-elbow pubs. It even has regular celebrity visitors and bottle service.

• GREATER READING, PA read more ›
  (64 miles northwest of Philadelphia. )
  readingberkspa.com
  Reading is known for some of the best outlet shopping in the mid-Atlantic area, but you can also shop for antiques (Renningers in Kutztown is a good spot), crafts and art. No luck with retail? Stop into the Peanut Bar for Buffalo hot wings.

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Fun Fact!
One out of every six doctors in the country trained in Philadelphia.