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Notable Nooks (By Zunera Mirza)
1. Notable Niches and Nooks
Since this is the first issue of Sage, I would just like to take a few seconds to explain this section. This will be a regular feature in the magazine, covering any interesting spots in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. With that said, enjoy this issue’s Notable Niches and Nooks.
Philadelphia’s Italian Market (Washington Avenue and 9th Street, from Wharton Street to Fitzwater Street)
Here is why Philadelphia is the fattest city in the nation! Located in historic South Philly, the Italian Market is one of the oldest open-air markets in the country. More than 100 years old, the market boasts over 130 merchants and over 40 sidewalk vendors. Serving the hands-down best Philly cheesesteaks, the most moist tiramisus, and doughy gnocchi, the Market is not only a place where one can find delicious Italian cuisine, but it is also home to antique shops, several linen shops, discount clothing stores and shoe wholesalers. Best thing, besides the food, are the prices. Be prepared to find some great deals and leave without a hole in your wallet.
Hours: Best time to go is on Friday nights and Saturdays. The Market is officially closed Mondays and Sunday afternoons.
Recommended Stops:
Where to Go Around the Market: (Wharton Street or Passyunk Avenue, where 9th street crosses)
Pat’s or Geno’s -- Arguably the two best cheesesteak makers in the nation.
How to Find Out About Them: The Pat's website can be found at: http://www.patskingofsteaks.com/ Geno's does not have a website that I could find, but there is information about them on the Philadelphia Citysearch site at: http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/profile/11360038/
How to get there: Take the R5 from Bryn Mawr to Market East Station. From there, the Market is a few blocks to walk.
Cost: Shoestring -- about $8 for a two-way train ride, and at least $20 for food/shopping/etc.
List of Five Places to Go and Things to Do When You're Bored on the Weekend. Here they are in no particular order:
1. Creepy Attraction
Visit the Eastern State Penitentiary, where the infamous Al Capone was finally clapped behind bars.
Where: 2124 Fairmount Avenue (22nd St and Fairmont Ave- 5 blocks from the Museum of Art) Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open only on Saturdays and Sundays Cost: $5 student rate entrance fee (plus $10 transportation) Information: go to www.easternstate.org or call 215-236-3300 How To Get There: Take the R5 from Bryn Mawr to 30th Street Station, then catch the Market Frankford Line (Subway) to the Frankford Terminal. From there, it’s a five minute walk to the site (head north).
Featured Event: October's Terror Behind the Walls -- One of the scariest haunted tours Hours: 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., or 12 p.m., starting October 4th. Most days for the Terror Behind Walls are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Cost: For the Haunted Attraction, costs about $15 For full information, go to: http://www.easternstate.org/halloween/schedule/index.html
2. Sample different foods
Recommended:
Penang 117 N 10th Street (215) 413-2531 Cost: $11 - $22 (per person) Food Type: Malaysian (kind of an Asian, Chinese, Indian, Thai mix) Atmosphere: Semi-formal How to get there: Take the R5 from Bryn Mawr to the Market East Station then walk a few blocks northwards.
Marrakesh 517 South Leithgow Street (near South Street) (215) 925-5929 www.marrakeshwashington.com Cost -- $11 - $20 (per person) Food Type: Morrocan Atmosphere: Semi-formal How to get there: Take the R5 to the Market East Station. Head towards South Street (so go south from the station)
Café Spice 35 S and 2nd street (215) 627-6273 www.cafespice.com Cost: $16 - $30 (per person) Food Type: South Asian (Indian and Pakistani) Atmosphere: Upscale Casual (DRESS UP) How to get there: Take the R5 to 30th. Catch the Market Frankford line to 2nd and Market. Then walk south down 2nd.
3. Catch a show at one of the many Theaters and Centers in Philly
Recommended Stops:
The Forrest Theatre 1114 Walnut Street Phone: (215) 923-1515 E-mail: forresttheatre@shubertorg.com Website: www.forrest-theatre.com How to get there: Take the R5 to the Market East Station and walk through the Convention Center to Market Street. Walk three blocks south to Walnut Street. Featured Event: Vagina Monolgues playing October 8 - 13 Cost: Varies
Painted Bride Art Center 230 Vine Street 215-925-9914 www.paintedbride.org Scene: Offers eclectic and diverse arts (music, plays, poetry, and films) How to get there: R5 to Market East Station then walk to Vine (looong walk though) or go to R5 to Suburban Station, catch a trolley, then get onto the Broad Street Line Subway and get off at the Race/Vine Stop Cost: varies Featured Event: Flammable Contents -- a mix of percussion, hip-hop, music with dance. Playing October 18 - 20. Tickets are $30 per person.
4. Harvest Festival at Reading Terminal or just head to the Reading Terminal Market Where: Filbert Street Cost: FREE How to get there: Take the R5 to the Market East Station then walk a few blocks east towards 11th street and up a few blocks towards the Convention Center.
5. Take a trip out to the King of Prussia Mall. With over 370 stores, 40 restaurants, and NO TAX on clothing, not much can beat out the KOP mall, except, of course, The Mall of America. Cost: As much as you’d like to spend How to get there: Take the R100 to Gulph Mills and ask for a bus ticket to the Mall. They’ll take you right to JCPenny’s entrance (it's about $2.25 for the ticket).
