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Hotel Monaco Looks Exciting!
While making my way to Ritz East during the 21st Philadelphia Film Festival. (my film fest posts aren’t up yet, but be sure to follow my @phillyfilmfest tweets) I was suddenly struck by the tantalizing sight of a new boutique hotel and dining establishments. I can’t even recall what used to be on the corner of 5th & Chestnut? But now it’s the Hotel Monaco featuring The Red Owl Tavern and Stratus Rooftop, and I can’t wait to be up in both! The line for the rooftop was insane last night! Here’s a rundown tweeted earlier this month from uwishunu: The opening of The Hotel Monaco Philadelphia on Independence Mall is…
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Philly Restaurants Garces Trading Co & Village Whiskey
It takes me a while, however, slowly but surely, I try to get around to all the Stephen Starr Restaurants and all the Jose Garces Restaurants in Philly. This post features two from Garces: Back in April for a belated Easter meal, I took my Aunt to dinner at Garces Trading Company (1111 Locust Street). And 2 weeks ago, I was treated to a belated birthday dinner at Village Whiskey (118 South 20th Street). See below slideshow for descriptions and Tine Ratings: You know me, I’m happy just to be out there dining and taking in the atmosphere. However, my overall impression of Garces Trading Co. – the tin roof…
