Dear Imaginary Friends,
Philadelphia has been the butt of many jokes over the years.
Imaginary contest:
First prize is one week in Philly.
Second prize is two weeks in Philly.
ET--cetera!
And though the title of that sitcom, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is truly sarcastic, Philly has something big to recommend it: Wonderful art museums.
Carlo and I just spent two days in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Collection, and the Rodin Museum, which are all conveniently located on Ben Franklin Parkway.
From the huge and encyclopedic PMofA, to the tiny Rodin, there is much to take in.
And to make things gastronomically intriguing, the museums have wonderful cafes inside, and Philadelphia being a student-oriented town, has many vegetarian restaurants. Last Saturday night, we dined at the exquisitely creative Vedge, located in the former Princeton Club. Wow, the things they can do with ordinary ingredients, such as cauliflower and eggplant. It is hard to believe how many layers of flavor and how many ingredients are combined to create the most unique vegan dishes, including a mysteriously delicious cheesecake. Make your reservation way in advance, or you can sit at the bar, if you are more a last minute person and a gambler.
All of the above destinations are in center city Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the drive via I-95 from Washington is a lengthy four hours. Hurricane Sandy got in the way. too. Part of 95 near Wilmington was closed. Two of the big rest stops were closed in Maryland. Nonetheless...
Thumbs up, Philly!
Your imaginary Traveler,
Patsie
Philadelphia has been the butt of many jokes over the years.
Imaginary contest:
First prize is one week in Philly.
Second prize is two weeks in Philly.
ET--cetera!
And though the title of that sitcom, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is truly sarcastic, Philly has something big to recommend it: Wonderful art museums.
Carlo and I just spent two days in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Collection, and the Rodin Museum, which are all conveniently located on Ben Franklin Parkway.
From the huge and encyclopedic PMofA, to the tiny Rodin, there is much to take in.
And to make things gastronomically intriguing, the museums have wonderful cafes inside, and Philadelphia being a student-oriented town, has many vegetarian restaurants. Last Saturday night, we dined at the exquisitely creative Vedge, located in the former Princeton Club. Wow, the things they can do with ordinary ingredients, such as cauliflower and eggplant. It is hard to believe how many layers of flavor and how many ingredients are combined to create the most unique vegan dishes, including a mysteriously delicious cheesecake. Make your reservation way in advance, or you can sit at the bar, if you are more a last minute person and a gambler.
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| Indian Temple at Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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| Iranian room at the Philadelphia Museum of Art |
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| My Pomegranate Sangria at Vedge |
All of the above destinations are in center city Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the drive via I-95 from Washington is a lengthy four hours. Hurricane Sandy got in the way. too. Part of 95 near Wilmington was closed. Two of the big rest stops were closed in Maryland. Nonetheless...
Thumbs up, Philly!
Your imaginary Traveler,
Patsie
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