me encanta, amada...

tap, tap, tapas-aroo
Amada is the crown jewel of local, but globally known chef Jose Garces. This beautiful tapas restaurant is an amazing experience. If you go, I suggest the chef's tasting menu. It's not dinner... it's a night out. Amada is the kind of resturant you'd expect in NYC or LA. Well, next time you are in Old City, grab a glass of sangria and go loco!

Get a closer look here.

got the blues...

let's not talk about health care reform
Let's just talk about how cool this, sometimes overlooked, building really is. Living in the shadow of the Mellon Building, One Liberty Place, and now the Comcast Center.... The Blue Cross Building (or really the G. Fred DiBona, Jr. Building) is one of Center City's most impressive skyscrapers. Like Comcast, it finds a way to blend nicely on a summer blue sky.

Whatever this guy may do to fix or break health care, be assured that this will always be a building that this guy (a long time spokesman) can be proud of.

logan's fun...

Summertime...and the living easy

When it gets hot, jump in a fountain. The iconic Swann Fountain in Philly will do. It sits on beautiful Logan Square right on the Parkway. The one that Billy Penn on top of City Hall likes to check on (you can see him in the background).

Learn more about the fountain here. And learn about the park and its shady origins here.

Go toss a coin in and make a wish.

who's house... betsy's house

she crafty
So life has been a little nutty since Ethan came on the scene, but that is ok. It is the 4th, and all summery. It appears the rain has stopped so fire up the grills and get your bbq on. Above is the house of one of Philly's most popular summertime girls....Betsy Ross. People from all over the world come to see where Betsy did her handy work. You can find more info about her and her casa here.

Looking for fireworks and music to celebrate America? Find them both here.

Speaking of America...let's pay tribute to an american legend. We'll miss you mikey.
I'm out...moonwalking.