Soho ~in Cheltenham

Season’s Greeting’s...                                     

Straight off a full moon, crazy hectic week at work! I decided to shoot out with my brethren to unwind a little. I had always seen this particular place from and to daily destinations throughout my week, but never took the time to actually check it out. To my somewhat surprise, I was pleased with the atmosphere, service, and food.  The food Is excellent, in particular the ‘spicy wings’ with pickled radish  (think general tos’s chicken as wings) Soho Café serves a Korean, Japanese and Asian Fusion cuisine with an American twist easily accessible whether at lunch or late night, fully equip with a full bar as well (for all you drinkers ;) )  As a nearby spot to Mt. Airy, Glenside, Springfield, Ambler, Cheltenham, & Northeast Philly Soho stays open until 2am unlike most neighborhood restaurants.

Spicy Wings

Good For: Late Night, Dinner    Alcohol: Full Bar   Attire: Casual    TV’s: Yes    Ambience: Trendy, Casual

Good For Groups: Yes                Parking: Street      Good for kids: Yes

London in Philly

                                                                London ~ Grill
                                                            2031 Fairmount Ave.

Questers.!, No money to fly to England.? No worries.. You can have London right here in Philadephia. First order of business  this IS one of my favorite places to wine n dine in the city, period. If you've never ventured here take heed, youv'e been put on.

Located a few minutes outside of the Philadelphia Art Musuem (one of Philadelphia's quintessential neighborhood spots) , London is a place to kick-back outside of the grind of center city,  to guzzle your favorite beer,  ale or sip fine wine (Great Happy Hours). A place to bring your best friend, girlfriend, or your mother-in-law, to woo a client or celebrate a boss, to enjoy fine dining, or a simple drink for a honest price. A place where you naturally become a regular...With a complete dining room area, private upstairs, and full bar this restaurant breaks your common chain restaurant in half!

Neighborhood: Art Museum Area       Type: American Grille/ Cafe'       Music: No/ Selective (Live)

* Soulive, Lettuce, & Rahzel will be performing live @ The TLA Nov 5th

Public Works: SFO Edition

                                                                  Public Works
                                   161 Erie St (at Mission St) San Francisco, CA 94103
Season's Greeting's Questers, As promised I'm here to give just a taste of the low down that is San Francisco. During my time there I got to venture through a few dope neighborhoods in Frisco but had my best time at Public Works at a FREE! Hieroglyphics show showcasing legendary acts/Del, Souls of Mischeif & Casual.

Public Works is a pretty awesome venue.. Especially for your smaller, local bands or acoustic sets. But don't let it fool you! You can pack a ton of people in here and a full set! As they did.. For a free show, they rocked out pretty much the whole night (well worth free.99). The environment is kind of an upscale warehouse with a huge bar and great sound system. Kind of unsual but it works. There's an upstairs area balcony were you can take look down at the band and crowd while comfortably loungin'. Ultimate Pro: This spot provides very feesable parking Con: If your hungry, then you gotta get out of here. Overall, Like a box of positive's its a plus luv. This is how we chilled from 11'' until...

                Neighborhood: Mission              Music: Yes (Live)            Food: No

       

California Soul ~

Season's Greeting's Fellow Questers! ~ Fresh off a left coast vacay from San Fran here's a little inspiring tribute & love to The Bay Area. A special shot out to a great long-time freind OhPenM.i.n.d.> otherwise known as Sean and "The Homie!" Bontay

Coming Soon - 11/3 "San Francisco" Edition: Public Works

11/4 London Bar & Grill

Hip Hop, Love, & Fire.?

                             Weekly Spotlight: The Fire @ 412 West Girard Avenue.

Season's Greetings Questers.! In the spirit of the new hip hop album "love & rockets vol. 1", I had the opportunity to check out MURS (Living Legends, Roxy Renolyds fame) an excellent emcee by the way at The Fire, right in the heart of "Old Kesington " hovering across Northern Liberties. Small venues are always dope for great music acts( Rule of Thumb!) . Although I missed the bulk of the performance, shotout to Reg Stag, I enjoyed my time. The Fire brings a cool, grungy feeling, typically not known for hiphop rather indie punk & rock bands but easily able to transition as the sounds BuMp. The stage and bar are completely separated allowing show goers and bar goers to have their respective space with small outside seating available as well, (good for day-time chillin' or late nite illin') While The Fire surely does not rank as one of the largest venues around the town, its small neighborhood-ish bar feel is what makes this place unique.

Alcohol: Yes    Food/Type:Yes/ American Grille     Music: Yes (Live)

Keeping It in the vain of live music here are some selected dates for upcoming shows This Month:

Immortal Technique @ The Trocadero Oct 29th

Lallah Hathaway @ World Cafe Live Oct 24th

Goerge Benson @ The Keswick Theatre Oct 23rd

Seasons Greetings!

Seasons Greetings to my fellow Questers.! This is my first offical blog, so here's what to expect: As a seasoned traveler of the night life I've decided to give you all the people some of my perspectives, views, and happenings going on in the 2, 1, Fifth. Better known as Philadelphia and sorounding areas. Count on weekly updates and monthly ratings on EVERYTHING that is NightLife in Philadelphia. Stay Tuned ~