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Bailamos
It was a typical Friday night when I embarked on the arduous trek to North Philadelphia. You can't miss La Tierra Colombiana, the Cuban-Colombian diner located on North Fifth Street, lit up by neon lights.
Street Smarts
This week: DINERS Our top three picks are open all night, so you can dance into the early hours and still get your coffee and comfort food. CHEERS Melrose Diner 1501 Snyder Ave (215) 467 6644 Why?
Hail to the Chief
1326 freshman made their voices heard. In the end, what were they shouting? "Andy Kaplan, let's see some ass." Andrew Kaplan is the recently voted President of the Class of '07, and he's not afraid to tackle the big questions, like "Who do you like more than a friend?" or "What will you do to save the babies?" So tell us your life story. I'm from Kansas.
Head Over Heels
The first time I heard about Capoeira, one fitness instructor at Sweat Gym said that it was "fucking amazing." Well, let me tell you, it's fucking weird.
Mental Orgasm
Last week I went to my first orgy. From 8 to 10 p.m. I writhed to tribal music surrounded by men and women of all ages.
Swing Mi Fun
Who would have thought you could find Benny Goodman-style all-American swing classes hidden in the back room of a Chinese restaurant?
Two big men, off campus
Street sat down with BMOC contestants Anthony Faye and Jake Rosenberg to tackle the big issues... but these guys were much more excited to strip for our photographer.
Talk of the town
"You don't lose all that booze from 40 years and 9,000 Percocets in just 28 days," spoke the all too frank Neil Stein, owner of three upscale dives downtown, to Philadelphia Weekly in regards to his recent rehabilitation.
The 105th funniest man
Matt Selman graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1993. He was Editor-in-Chief of 34th Street and has worked on The Simpsons from 1997 to the present.
Identity Crisis
This time around, fusion has been removed from the menu and added to the d‚cor. Angelina is Stephen Starr's attempt to revitalize Blue Angel, the French bistro that fell flat.
Reading-material girl
Madonna in the world of children's literature is like a priest in a porn film: unexpected, awkward, and not particularly sexy.
When are we going where?
Love was in the air Thursday at Friday Saturday Sunday. Surrounded by low-voiced couples engaged in intimate conversations, my six giggly housemates and I made for a stark contrast to the rest of the crowd at this adorable low-key Center City date spot. Friday Saturday Sunday's d‚cor is in no way glamorous -- the earthy colors and wooden furnishings create a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
Mojito Madness
Juan Fernandez prides himself on the fact that his beloved restaurant, Caf‚ Habana, doesn't fuss around with the onslaught of trendy fusion cuisine that plagues Philadelphia.
The Joys of Motherhood
Follow your nose to 107 Rodney in Spruce College House where the odors of Febreze, AXE Body Spray and day-old heroin addict will fill your nostrils and soothe your soul.
Picasso: Big Pimpin'
This fall, the Walnut Street Theatre presents La Vie en Bleu, a musical disaster of colossal proportions that not even Nicole Kidman dying of TB or Kylie as a frightening absinthe-induced Tinkerbell could have saved.
Italian for 'slut'
In Italian, "puttana" means "whore," so you can imagine my skepticism as the lights dimmed before the start of the Arden Theatre Co.'s world premiere musical, Caf‚ Puttanesca. The atmosphere seemed innocent enough, yet I feared I had gotten myself into some sort of up-scale pornographic production. Set in 1948 in a small caf‚ in Amsterdam, Caf‚ Puttanesca is a relatively plotless musical about the lives of three prostitutes and a caf‚ owner who gather nightly to share their "on-the-job" stories and soothe each other in the aftermath of World War II. Caf‚ Puttanesca Arden Theatre Co. 40 N.
Abbaye Road
Three weeks into school and already can't stomach another gulp of Natty Light? It might be time to check out the new Belgian pub, The Abbaye. The Abbaye -- pronounced like the girl's name -- offers a relaxed atmosphere, reasonably-priced food, and most importantly, an extensive list of Belgian beers. Co-owner Meghan Wright says her love of imported brews inspired the pub, which opened in January.
Inside OHara's
At first glance, one might think that OHara's Fish House at 39th and Chestnut is like any other campus bar.
Tickled Pink
Forget Painted Parrot -- around the corner from the famed South Street eatery lies the Pink Rose Pastry Shop, a cozy dessert caf‚ whose Victorian d‚cor stands out from the nearby body piercing salons and greasy hoagie restaurants. It is also perhaps the only place within a ten block radius that can be deemed pretty.
