Screw the sixth borough. Philadelphia is the next Madrid.
I know I’m a month late, but I simply must comment on the article about Philadelphia in Elle Decor, which my boyfriend’s mother sent to us from L.A. (Thanks Marie!)
Here are the choicest quotes from the piece:
“Today Philadelphia is percolating with a more youthful sensibility that’s both cosmopolitan and neighborly. It’s a welcome paradox: a kind of Madrid on the Delaware River.”
“Then stop in at La Colombe. The mood of the 12-year-old cafe and roaster … is cosmopolitan and upbeat—call it noninvasive Euro-chic.”
“Not only does the public transportation system run smoothly and extensively…”
Hahahahahahahahahaha. Oh, sorry. Where were we?
Stephen Starr had this to say: “The city has the same DNA as New York, the same well-traveled people with money who are hungry for new experiences.”
I’m hungry for a cheesesteak that doesn’t cost $100. I’m going to the cart at 15th and Chestnut to get one, where I’ll mix my DNA with Philly’s finest, including that guy on the vent.
[Photo courtesy JL Mcvay via Flickr.]
liz | 12:16 PM | Uncategorized
I think philly is a great city. that needs to do some overhauling politically. I also think there should be more than just two casinos, Delaware ave. should be a strip of casinos. everything should be open 24 hrs.
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