By Brian Freedman
The State of Philly Booze 2012
Too often, we tend to drink the same stuff every time we go out. Here, then, is what a real New Year’s resolution should be about: Not exercising more, not curbing your road rage, but drinking better, and drinking more adventurously. Philadelphia is the right town to do that in. Despite the iron fist of the Philadelphia Liquor Control Board, there’s a thriving, creative drinking culture here that will challenge and inspire you if you’re up for it.
By Cristina Perachio
Hey, Philly: Here Are a Few Places to Eat on Christmas Day
Maybe you’re not celebrating Christmas but still want to celebrate. Perhaps the turducken house fire from Thanksgiving is still fresh in your mind. Or maybe you’re just looking to get drunk, eat some good food and escape your family’s particular brand of crazy. Whatever your reason, here are a few joints that’ll be open Christmas Day.
By PW Staff
The New Year's Eve Guide
**Updated with new events! Whether you want to shake your groove thang, stuff your face or keep things low-key, here’s a list to keep handy.
By Brian McManus
PW's Brian McManus Shares His Dive-Bar Obsession
I moved to Philadelphia in ’05, a long journey from my distant planet known as Houston, located in a galaxy far, far away called Texas. It was August, and much to my surprise, the weather was just as fucking putrid and hot and humid here as it was back there, which was and is the only similarity the two locations share. (In Houston, for instance, people are secretly racist. Here, they wear it as a badge of honor.)
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Local Chefs Pick Their Favorite Valentine's Foods
By Cristina PerachioThe Debbie Downers in your life might whine that Valentine’s Day is a bullshit “Hallmark holiday,” but in Philly, it’s really just another excuse—like you need one—to enjoy a great meal.
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Bar Review: Local 44
By Rachel Riot and Kunoichi EricaFinding a good bar is like finding a soul mate. The very air around you should sing softly of future memories forged on the strength of the bond created upon that first fateful meeting. When your foot crosses the threshold for the first time, the force of the atmosphere should drag you forward like a willing victim into Dracula’s castle. The personality of the bar should fold itself around you, whispering assurances that you have indeed entered a space that is alive: with excitement, with curiosity, with warmth.
