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Local Gems of the Jersey Shore

Out & About, Restaurants & Bars / By Victoria Lam

It’s no secret that the best place to be in the summertime is the shores of New Jersey. (See our favorite beach-prep essentials!) Of course we’re fans of beloved favorites such as OCNJ’s Manco and Manco and AC’s Margaritaville, but we have been searching for joints with a local vibe. With a little help from […]

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Dining Spotlight: Sampan

Restaurants & Bars / By Victoria Lam

Available year-round, the seven-course tasting menu at Sampan is bursting with a variety of Asian fusion flavors. In addition to a creative menu, service comes first and foremost here. Our table of three had three different dietary needs, and yet the staff were more than glad to work with us to accommodate our needs –

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Special #TurkeyDayTailgate for Eagles Fans This Season

Health & Fitness / By Victoria Lam

A couple months ago, we luckily crossed paths with new entrepreneurs, Phan Cave. The two founders have been bringing Philly fans an easier way to go all-out at sporting events. Equipped with a trailer that includes private restrooms and holds a big flat-screen TV, Phan Cave knows how to pull out all the stops. They

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Sierra Nevada Beercamp Tour Stops in Philadelphia

Restaurants & Bars / By Victoria Lam

Despite the looming clouds and menacing humidity on Saturday, August 2nd, Philadelphians lined up several blocks down North Beach Street outside Penn Treaty Park as they anxiously awaited the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp festival to begin. If you’re unfamiliar, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has been making American craft beer for over thirty years. Their Pale

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Dining Spotlight: Matyson BYOB

Restaurants & Bars / By Victoria Lam

Though the liquor laws are strict in Pennsylvania, one of the best things to come from it is the abundance of BYOB restaurants in Philadelphia. Nestled in the heart of Center City on S. 19th Street is Matyson BYOB, an intimate restaurant with modern American fare. Even with a group of 7, the staff was

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Outdoor Summer Brunch in Philadelphia

Restaurants & Bars / By Victoria Lam

One of the best things about this warm weather is the option to dine al fresco. That being said, it’s pretty much universally agreed that the best meal to enjoy outdoors is brunch. After being cooped up in your office all week, get out there to soak up the sun – and let the food

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Philly Beer Week 2014 Kicks Off

Restaurants & Bars / By Victoria Lam

Philly Beer Week kicked off on May 30th with their Opening Tap event at the 23rd Street Armory. More than 30 local breweries were featured, as well as the debut of Philly Tripel, a triple collaboration beer with PBW, Dock Street and Belgian beer makers, Brouwerij Dilewyns. An awesome raffle included prizes like SEPTA passes,

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Springtime Essentials

Style & Shopping / By Victoria Lam

There no doubt about it, Spring is in full swing. After the harsh winter of 13/14, we’re excited to be one step closer to summer; we don’t even mind the hot and humid days that come with that territory. Here at Philly PR Girl, we’ve asked the team what quintessential things keep them sane and get

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New Oakley Store at King of Prussia Mall

Style & Shopping / By Victoria Lam

This season, the King of Prussia Mall opened Oakley’s first establishment in the Philadelphia region. The Orange County, CA brand carries a series of high-performance sport and active-lifestyle accessories and apparel. The store includes an extensive collection of eyewear (mens, womens, childrens), board shorts, cool t-shirts, fresh running gear, heavy duty backpacks, and much more.

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Dining Spotlight: Laurel by Top Chef Nicholas Elmi

1 Comment / Restaurants & Bars / By Victoria Lam

The newest celebrity chef hot spot in town is Nicholas Elmi’s Laurel BYOB restaurant, tucked in an intimate space on East Passyunk Avenue. Fresh off his Top Chef Season 11 win back in February, reservations immediately became impossible to make. We rushed to OpenTable to score a seat and had to wait over a month,

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