Image from Philadelphia Weekly.
West Philly is well-represented in Philadelphia Weekly‘s “Better than Best” issue, a sort of edgier version of the “Best of Philly” awards that businesses across the city covet so much. We must say that we are quite flattered to be named “Best Community News Blog” (that’s a testament to you all and your engagement with your community) and we’re proud to be named alongside many of our favorite West Philly spots.
Here’s the rundown:
• Best Coffeeshop to Find Your Next Collective Housemate – Satellite Coffee, 701 S. 50th St.
• Best Prototype Neighborhood – Garden Court
• Best Place to See Who (spent the night with) Whom in West Philly on Friday Night – Clark Park Farmer’s Market
• Best Bookstore – Penn Book Center (130 S. 34th St.)
• Venue With Most Squalor – Rathaus, 31st and Spring Garden
• Best Place to Ask Stupid Questions About Power Tools Without Being Judged – West Philly Tool Library (1314 S. 47th St.)
• Best Mechanic Who Will Treat You Like Family – Wayne’s Garage (4521 Springfield Ave.)
• Funniest Medical Research Team – Penn’s HIV/AIDS Research Prevention Division (3535 Market St.)
• Best Place to Eat Falafel in West Philly During Ramadan – Manakeesh Cafe and Bakery (4420 Chestnut St.)
• Best Southern Food in this Yankee Shithole – Roost (4529 Springfield Ave.)
• Best Place to Get a Hangover Destroying Gyro at 2 a.m. in West Philly – New York Gyro Place (4407 Chestnut St.)
• Best Place Place to Drink Good Whiskey and Not Go F**king Broke – Fiume (45th and Locust)
• Best Dance Party in a Cramped Room – Gojjo (4540 Baltimore Ave.)
• Best Community News Blog – West Philly Local
Blurbs about all of the above are available here.
October 21st, 2011 at 11:39 am
Also, Abby’s Desert Lounge:
Best Place to Catch an Awesome Cover Band
Abby’s Desert Lounge in Southwest Philly has got one of the sickest cover bands in the city, with a smooth bassist and a guitarist who’ll wail while sniffing the neck of the nearest middle-aged lady. While there, you might catch a young buck dancing all dirty-like with a graying maid, while the band’s regular singer takes a break and a few of the bar’s patrons have a go at the mic, each more angelic-sounding than the next. Plus, they have an awesome female drummer. And they play ’90s R&B.
Abby’s Desert Lounge, 4704 Baltimore Ave. 215.727.4560.
October 21st, 2011 at 11:46 am
Not to mention:
Best Diner in West Philly
“Where have all the cowboys gone?” asked singer Paula Cole in her one hit song. Hollywood. Next question: Where are all the fucking diners? You know, the joints with eggs, bacon, grits, toast and endless coffee for $5? Don’t let your civics teacher trick you into thinking it’s the Constitution or Law or whatever, because diners are the foundation of all harmonious communities. Upon entry, everyone is equal. You’re either “darling” or “honey.” Well, West Philly has a newish one called Cedar Park Cafe, and it’s amazing. Lovely staff, no frills décor, no long lines (yet), and spectacular, very affordable classic diner grub.
Cedar Park Café, 4914 Baltimore Ave. 215.727.1144.