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Philly Style Holiday Cover Party

At this year’s Philadelphia Style Holiday Cover Party, we got a chance to chat with the hostess of the evening, the incredible Samantha Hoopes. It’s not everyday you meet a drop dead gorgeous Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model, but what’s really crazy is when said model ends up being a super sweet, down-to-earth chick. Our […]

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Holiday Open House at Dollface Studios

Style & Shopping / By Jillian McCleaf

Dollface Studios hosted their first Holiday Open House featuring the tastefully seductive boudoir work that they are known for across the tristate area. A hit amongst brides-to-be, Dollface Studios caters to women of all shapes, sizes and styles who are looking to spice things up for the special someone in their lives. Owner Siobhan Edmonds

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AL DÍA News Media Launches Chef Series

1 Comment / Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

AL DÍA is a Philly-based news organization that provides the Latino community with relevant local and national news including topics related to the arts, cuisine, technology and pop culture. Their vision: “To showcases the fullness of the Latino experience in the United States — fostering engagement and driving a new American narrative.” In addition to the

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Sweet & Savory Battle

Non-Profits / By Jillian McCleaf

On Monday, November 17th, culinary students from across Philadelphia will go head-to-head at the Sweet & Savory: Battle Against Hunger. Cooking up a variety of small plates and desserts in a heated competition, this battle will determine who is truly Philadelphia’s newest up-and-coming culinary star. In order to demonstrate their talents, the students will be faced

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Dining Spotlight: Dizengoff

1 Comment / Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

“hummusiya- /noun/ a restaurant serving only or primarily hummus” Before CookNSolo’s new restaurant, Dizengoff, opened in The Sansom apartment complex just steps from Rittenhouse Square last month, we weren’t even aware that hummusiyas existed. A restaurant that specializes in hummus is a new and interesting idea for us Philly foodies, and I couldn’t wait to

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Dining Spotlight: The Farm & Fisherman

1 Comment / Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

In September, we had the opportunity to finally dine at one of Philadelphia’s most talked about restaurants: The Farm & Fisherman. In months past, we poured over OpenTable waiting for cancellations, changing the dates/number in our party trying to find a loophole – and mistakenly made reservations at their New Jersey location. Finally getting a

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7 Shades of Wine and Chakras

Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

A yogini and a wineman walk into a bar….. Well, it wasn’t really a bar- technically, it’s a wine accessories superstore, but you get my drift. At Pinot Boutique on September 27th, we had a chance to expand our spirituality with a lesson on Eastern philosophy while sipping perfectly paired vino in a guided wine

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Fashion Incubator’s Shopping Soiree

1 Comment / Style & Shopping / By Jillian McCleaf

Philadelphia’s Fashion Incubator at Macy’s Center City is one of Philadelphia’s best kept secrets. Each year, a handful of local designers are chosen for a twelve month “Designer-in-Residence” program where they will each design a collection, build their brand, and hone their business skills under the watchful eyes of top leaders in the fashion industry.

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Philadelphia Feastival 2014

Restaurants & Bars / By Jillian McCleaf

It was made incredibly apparent at this year’s Feastival event that Philadelphia’s innovative arts and food scene has pushed our fine city into a new realm of acclaim and distinction. Sponsored by luxury automobile manufacturer, Audi, the event showcased all of our favorite things: finely crafted cocktails, haute cuisine, fast cars, and, of course, the arts. At the

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18th Annual Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance

Arts & Culture, Non-Profits / By Jillian McCleaf

“Concours d’Elegance” is a French phrase that literally means competition of elegance. On the weekend of September 12th, elegance, beauty and prestige were not lacking in any regard at the 18th Annual Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance. Dating back to the 17th century, French aristocrats would parade their horse-drawn carriages throughout the streets of Paris during

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