Friday, May 9, 2008

Things to Do Around the Union League

The Kimmel Center by Rafael Viñoly Architects

In close proximity to the Union League (140 S. Broad St. 19102) in the area of the Convention Center / Chinatown / Market East / Avenue of the Arts / Rittenhouse Square

Dining/Nightlife
All types of restaurants are within walking distance

Reading Terminal Market - established in 1892 at 12th and Arch Streets, is the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market. Home to Rick’s steaks and the best mac and cheese at
Delilah’s.

Maggiano’s Little Italy (1201 Filbert St; 215-567–2020) – family style Italian

Noddinghead Brewery and Restaurant (1516 Sansom St.; 215-569–9525) – microbrewery

The Capital Grill (corner of Broad and Chesnut Streets; 215-545-9588)

Los Catrines/Tequila’s (1602 Locust St.; 215-546-0181)

El Vez (121 S. 13th St.; 215-928-9800) – Mexican American meets East LA in a Tijuana taxi

The Happy Rooster (corner of 16th and Sansom Streets; 215–963-9311)

Bliss (220 S. Broad St.; 215-731-1100) – contemporary cuisine

Bellini Grill (220 S 16th St.; 215-545-1191)

Mexican Post
(1601 Cherry St., 215-568-2667)

Monk’s (S. 16th St) – a great beer selection…

New Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant (135 N 9th St, 215-627-4520)

McGillin’s (1310 Drury Street) – Philadelphia’s oldest tavern

Chris’s Jazz Café (1421 Sansom St. - directly across the street from the Union League by the parking garage) Avenue of the Arts hotspot showcasing local jazz artists

Attractions
City Hall

Catch a show while you are in town – there are several theaters on the Avenue of the Arts
– Merriam Theater
– Wilma Theater
– Prince Music Theater
– Philadelphia Theatre Company
– Academy of Music
– Kimmel Center - Check out the glass barrel roof! Architecture by Rafael Viñoly Architects

Reading Terminal Market


Rittenhouse Square - With a gracious urban park as its centerpiece, Rittenhouse Square forms a collection of charming streets lined with stately townhomes, intimate cafes, fine restaurants and some of the city’s best shopping.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Monk's is great for Belgian beers.

Anonymous said...

Ted's Montana Grill (260 South Broad Street, 215-772-1230) - for the meat lover in you try the bison burgers and come with a big appetite.