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a break from performing epic symphonies to<br />
present two holiday classics: Handel’s Messiah<br />
(Dec. 13) and The Glorious Sound of Christmas<br />
(Dec. 17-19).<br />
OLIVER!<br />
At Walnut Street Theatre<br />
825 Walnut St • 215-574-3550<br />
www.walnutstreettheatre.org<br />
See this classic musical in a theater that is so<br />
historic it was actually open during Charles<br />
Dickens’ lifetime. Before the show, take a<br />
walk through the venue itself, which was once<br />
owned by John Wilkes Booth’s brother, Edwin.<br />
Through Jan. 10.<br />
YARDS BREWING COMPANY<br />
901 N Delaware Ave • 215-634-2600<br />
www.yardsbrewing.com<br />
Free tours are available on Saturdays at<br />
Philly’s fi rst 100% wind-powered brewery.<br />
Stop in to try the Philadelphia Pale Ale, named<br />
one of the best pale ales in the country by The<br />
New York Times.<br />
GO EAT<br />
JAMAICAN JERK HUT<br />
1436 South St • 215-545-8644<br />
www.jamaicanjerkhutinc.com<br />
This Caribbean-fl avored BYOB—outfi tted with<br />
a tiki-style counter—is a great place to shake<br />
off the chill of winter weather. Try a jerk platter,<br />
served with rice, peas, Jamaican cabbage and<br />
fried plantains. $<br />
TARTES<br />
225 Arch St • 215-625-2510<br />
This little pink jewel box in Old City is revered<br />
for its delicate confections, which include<br />
carrot cake, chocolate chip cookies and<br />
delectable pastries and tarts. $<br />
BIBOU<br />
1009 S Eighth St • 215-965-8290<br />
www.biboubyob.com<br />
Pierre Calmels—an alum of the city’s famed<br />
Le Bec-Fin—and his wife Charlotte have<br />
dedicated this new BYOB in South Philly to<br />
seasonal ingredients prepared with French<br />
fl air, resulting in dishes like fl uffy foie gras and<br />
garlicky escargot. $$$<br />
LEILA CAFE<br />
401 S 13th St • 267-319-1903<br />
www.leilacafe.com<br />
Billed as Center City’s “most authentic” Middle<br />
Eastern restaurant, this new eatery is owned<br />
by two Middle Eastern friends, who banded<br />
together to sell potent coffee, creamy hummus<br />
and crispy balls of falafel. $$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE BLOCKLEY POURHOUSE<br />
3801 Chestnut St • 215-222-1234<br />
www.theblockley.com<br />
As a restaurant, The Blockley is all about American<br />
pub fare, but as a music venue, its offerings<br />
range from live acoustic acts to DJs to pluggedin<br />
bands. The beer list is equally diverse.<br />
JOHNNY BRENDA’S<br />
1201 N Frankford Ave • 215-739-9684<br />
www.johnnybrendas.com<br />
If you love good beer and live music, you’ll<br />
really appreciate Johnny Brenda’s, which was<br />
hip before its Fishtown neighborhood was<br />
even on the cultural map.<br />
THE PIANO BAR<br />
1939 Arch St • 215-563-4704<br />
www.pianobarat20thandarch.com<br />
Practice your show tunes and brush up on<br />
your Top 40 lyrics at this piano bar, which is all<br />
about audience participation. Request a song<br />
online before you go, and your favorite pianist<br />
will learn it.<br />
THE SECRET KARAOKE ROOM<br />
3945 Chestnut St • 215-386-1072<br />
www.distritorestaurant.com<br />
As if Distrito (a modern Mexican restaurant)<br />
weren’t cool enough—with a Volkswagon you<br />
can dine in and a wall of Mexican wrestler<br />
masks—the place also has a “secret” karaoke<br />
room, hidden behind a bookcase at the<br />
hostess stand.<br />
VINO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE<br />
1001 N Second St •215-923-2014<br />
www.vinorestaurantlounge.com<br />
This new, sophisticated wine bar in the equally<br />
new Piazza at the Schmidts—an open-air plaza<br />
and mixed-use development—is outfi tted with<br />
leather sofas and a DJ playing an eclectic mix<br />
of music.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
THE POCONO MOUNTAINS<br />
115 miles north of Philadelphia<br />
www.800poconos.com<br />
Whether you get around on skis or a snowboard,<br />
the winter weather is the draw here:<br />
The area’s skiing industry dates back to 1946,<br />
and the moderate hills are great for beginners.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The organ in the Grand Court of the Wannamaker<br />
Building is the largest operational pipe<br />
organ in the world.<br />
Phoenix<br />
ARIZONA<br />
— Karen Werner<br />
GO SHOP<br />
ARIZONA HIKING SHACK<br />
11649 N Cave Creek Rd • 602-944-7723<br />
www.hikingshack.com<br />
Wanna repel off Camelback Mountain?<br />
Scale the Praying Monk? The Shack has you<br />
covered with all the equipment—and expert<br />
advice—a hiker, climber or caver could ever<br />
need. So give thanks for the cooler weather<br />
and get outside.<br />
GRAND TOUR<br />
7134 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale • 480-990-8687<br />
www.thegrandtourhome.com<br />
A trip to this home accessories store can feel<br />
like a world tour. Stop in for French tableware,<br />
Moroccan lanterns and cushions made from<br />
international vintage textiles.<br />
REVLON OUTLET STORE<br />
1402 S 40th Ave, Phoenix • 602-352-2800<br />
Tucked in the back of the Revlon warehouse<br />
is a dinky little room that doles out serious<br />
bargains. You’ll discover great deals on<br />
current products as well as discontinued<br />
merchandise—some of which goes for under<br />
a dollar.<br />
GO SEE<br />
CHALLENGER SPACE CENTER<br />
21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria • 623-322-2001<br />
www.azchallenger.org<br />
Kids and adults alike can fl y simulated fl ight<br />
missions, where they become fl ight crew<br />
members, mission controllers and scientists,<br />
at this space-focused learning center. Don’t<br />
forget to stop in the gift center for some<br />
astronaut ice cream on your way out.<br />
PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM<br />
INDIAN MARKET<br />
At South Mountain Park<br />
10919 S Central Blvd • 602-495-0901<br />
www.phoenix.gov/PUEBLO/market.html<br />
Close to 450 Native American artisans will<br />
gather for this 31st annual event, which<br />
will feature traditional foods and music and<br />
a breathtaking assortment of paintings,<br />
sculptures, jewelry, pottery and baskets.<br />
Dec. 12-13.<br />
THE NUTCRACKER<br />
At Symphony Hall<br />
75 N Second St • 602-381-1096<br />
www.balletaz.org<br />
There may not be snow on the ground, but this<br />
holiday tradition brings a magical snowstorm<br />
to town, complete with international candies<br />
and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dec. 11-27.<br />
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