it's all happening at the zoo...

I do believe it's true
It's a light and tumble journey from Girard Ave to the park. I love the zoo. Always have, always will. The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest in the country. Again, another 1st in Philly.

That said, I hate the dreaded zoo traffic on i76. But that ok. It is worth it as the elephants are kindly, but they're dumb.

this tap goes to 11...

Or that is what the pros say
Standard Tap in Northern Liberties is about as un-standard as you can get. "The tap" is the gem of 2nd street and in my opinion, the best brew pub in the city. Standard Tap is always recommended by the pros for the beer, but even the food is great. Just last year Philadelphia Magazine ranked the tap as one the top 50 resturants in Philly...number 11 actually. Go get there when the Firkins are tapped and drink one for me.

Go check it out: http://www.standardtap.com

one down...

362 days ago I started this blog
Yep. On April 15, 2008 I started this photo blog and will be celebrating its 1 year anniversary this week. I just wanted to say thank you to everybody for actually enjoying it. In one year this site has had visits from over 60 countries and 6 continents. Not bad for a "lets try this out and see how it goes". It's nice to see that people around the world like our fair city.

If there is anything more or different you would like to see on this blog, send me an email and let me know. Or just comment below. I'd love to hear what you all think.

Thank you everybody...and happy holidays.
I hope you all stay tuned.

the king of steaks...

Pat the bat will sure miss this Pat
It's beautiful outside. The Phillies open today. The steaks at Pats are cooking. Just go outside and get one. Sorry for the lack of posting last week. Getting ready for the new baby has me a bit busy. That said, I can't wait to get him to South Philly for his first steak wiz, wit.

Here is a cheesy video (pun intended), if you want to learn more.