With the highly anticipated Philly Mag Best of Philly 2016 list of winners released, the biggest party of the summer is right around the corner to celebrate all these local businesses and individuals. We’re excited to share our favorite BoP winners before the party on Thursday!
Best More-than-a-Spin Studio: The Wall Cycling Studio*
Known for its friendly, experienced instructors and the challenging yet fun classes, The Wall Cycling Studio is a warm and welcoming workout studio. Don’t be nervous – just walk right in and check out Manayunk’s newest fitness studio for yourself because the first class is free!
Best Fried Chicken Sandwich: Samwich by Suppa
Made with pepper jack cheese, bacon, ranch & sweet ‘n’ sour pickles and buttermilk-brined chicken with Suppa’s secret herb & spice blend, served with a side of flavorful chile lime popcorn. Enjoy your own bottle of wine with this award-winning sandwich because it’s BYOB!
Best Comes-to-You Beauty: ManeStreem app
Known as the “Uber for Beauty,” these on-demand beauty professionals are coming directly to your door (in 45 minutes or less). A special shoutout and thank you to ManeStreem for glamming our team up for this very event! Download the app today to check out how this mobile salon works.
Best TV Personality: Alex Holley, co-host, Good Day Philadelphia
If you’d like to wake up in the morning to a friendly face telling you about what’s going on in your community, then turn on FOX’s Good Day Philadelphia. Co-anchor and good friend of Philly PR Girl, Alex Holley is just the right dose of sweet, smart and sassy. From attending to events around the city or tweeting breaking news, she always has a pulse on what’s happening in Philly.
Best Shop for Local Designers: MAARK Concept
This new South Street showroom and retail space is home to a diverse collection of upcoming designers, as well as established indie brands to show off their new concepts and designs. See the full list of brands that you can shop at MAARK Concept while enjoying an attentive personal shopping experience in the store.
Best Running Group: City Fit Girls*
Founded in Philadelphia, but rapidly expanding to NYC, Chicago and Washington DC, this all-level running group has grown into a well-known fitness community for women. Led by two ambitious women, Kiera Smalls and Takia McClendon, City Fit Girls aims to empower and bring out your best self with each run and workout. This weekly running group also offers training tips, resources and constant encouragement to help you build your confidence and accomplish your goals — all while meeting new friends!
Best New Music Venue: The Fillmore
This new multi-faceted 25,000 square foot music club is already hosting the hottest events in the lively Fishtown neighborhood. Whether you’re enjoying the intimate VIP lounge area or spacious Ajax Hall, you’ll find good vibes and culture throughout The Fillmore’s two-story renovated venue.
Best Grown-Up Chicken Nuggets: Double Knot
Although Double Knot is a fairly new to the Philadelphia restaurant scene, its atmosphere, cocktails and dishes have certainly been worth talking about. Known as a coffeehouse by day and Japanese izakaya by night, the restaurant’s star small plate is the tender panko-breaded chicken nuggets served with togarashi mayo. Who said adults are too old for chicken nuggets?!
Best Place to Pimp Out Your Office: Open House
Offering home accessories, furniture, kitchen tools and much more, Open House is a shop where you’ll truly never know what you may find. This Center City boutique is the perfect place to tune into your creative side to spice up a living space or work area. Many products are handmade including many local vendors, too! Walk in with an open mind and walk out with a hand full of new, trendy products.
Best Gluten Overload: Mac Mart
Calling all mac and cheese lovers: Mac Mart is officially Philadelphia’s first and only “Mac’n Cheesery.” In case you missed it, it was an extremely big deal when word got out that it will no longer just be a food truck. Now, it’s also a bright little shop in Rittenhouse! Check out all the major cheese hype for yourself at 104 S. 18th Street.
Best Instagrammer: Brendan Lowry, @Peopledelphia
Mr. Lowry wears a couple hats, as he is Curalate’s Marketing Director and owner of the inspiring Instagram account, @Peopledelphia. If you don’t follow this account, you should – especially if you are a Philadelphian. With more than 61K followers, Brendan helps shares Philadelphia’s story through its people via photography. Tag #Peopledelphia in your Instagram posts for a chance to be featured!
View the full list of Best of Philly 2016 businesses and people. Don’t miss out on the Best of Philly 2016 Soiree presented by Mercedes-Benz this Thursday, August 4th at Dilworth Park. Purchase your tickets at here.
*City Fit Girls and The Wall Cycling Studio are clients of Philly PR Girl
Who are you most excited to see on the list? Let us know in the comments section!
