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THE BEN FRANKLIN PARKWAY (WPVI) — This week on FYI Philly Alicia and Nydia are enjoying Restaurant Week, checking out fun in the Poconos and so much more.
Watch on 6abc Sunday at 1pm and Midnight.
Avana is the latest from restaurateur Felicia Wilson, founder and CEO of the Amina Hospitality Collection.
The restaurant sits on the ground level of the Park Towne Place Apartments, and will open a huge patio space in the warm-weather months.
2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway – East Tower
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-419-5971
open from 4:00pm, closed Mondays
At Bar Palmina, owner Nikki Graziano mixes, muddles, and makes creative cocktails as well as versions of an Old Fashioned, all kinds of martinis and more. All are alcohol free.
The bar hosts meetups. A sober queer community meets there a couple of times a month. There are also movie nights and trivia night. And the drinks are delicious.
Bar Palmina |Facebook | Instagram
1306 N. Front Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19122
Center City District Restaurant Week is back There are 122 participating restaurants offering either $40 or $60 multi-course dinners. Some restaurants are also offering a $20, 2-course lunch.
We visited Kinme in Midtown for sushi and house made dumplings.
For flavors from Trinidad & Tobago, the father and son-run Flambo will be serving up butter chicken-a tomato based, masala-like dish.
If you haven’t checked out the new High Street inside the historic Franklin Residences, restaurant week is the perfect time. The building, formerly a grand hotel, is celebrating its 100th birthday this month.
Center City District Restaurant Week
January 19-February 1, 2025
Kinme |Facebook | Instagram |
1117 Locust Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19017
Flambo| Facebook | Instagram
205 S. 13th Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19017
High Street Philadelphia | Facebook | Instagram
101 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19107
Kenan Rabah is the baker behind the new Majdal Bakery in Queen Village. The bakery pays homage to his hometown Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights by offering sweet and savory pastries that remind him of home.
Majdal Bakery | Instagram
618 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
When it comes to gifting local favorites, Pennsylvania General Store has you covered. The flagship store is in the Reading Terminal Market where Julie Holahan and her late husband, Michael, began a boxed lunch business in 1987.
She now has a store in Elkins Park too and the business is known for its gift baskets.
Pennsylvania General Store | Facebook | Instagram
Elkins Park Retail Outlet
864 Township Line Rd
Elkins Park, Pa. 19027
Reading Terminal Market Store
1136 Arch Street, Suite 455
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Ever wanted to try your hand at creating a plant décor item with the help of an expert? Look for Cozy Quarters Décor & More owner Jamie Bartman at the upcoming Philadelphia Home + Garden Show.
The show runs from February 21, 2025 through February 23, 2025, and if you miss a session, you can still find Jamie’s workshops monthly, and at other events in the area.
Philly Home + Garden Show | Facebook | Instagram
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456
Cozy Quarters Decor + More | Facebook | Instagram
Our sponsor partners at the Pocono Television Network take us to Alvin’s Offroad Playground, a fourth generation, family-run, adrenaline-filled outdoor adventure. It’s an ATV enthusiasts dream come true with one hour guided tours of the 70-acre property. There are 2 circular tracks, a dirt and sand track, a small figure eight track and a variety of trails and runs for riders of all levels.
Pocono Television Network: Alvin’s Offroad Playground
2069 Long Pond Rd.
Long Pond, Pa. 18334
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