I return here often, almost religiously.
Because this is where the bridge splits the sky.
this fair city
Walking Philadelphia is always unpredictable.
This week we walked back from a client meeting and I grabbed this snap in the Callowhill neighborhood. It’s on the edge of being the next neighborhood to explode with development. This crazy crow is a bit of wheat=paste. Love it. Love Philadelphia.
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The opportunities for capturing images while traveling on public transportation can be astounding. The portals frame objects and compositions and the internal geometry are intoxicating.
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Our neighborhood has lots of great architectural detail. Every time I walk I see something new or see something again. I think with some new construction we’ve lost these.
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We decided to try the newest reasonably priced spot in Old City for lunch this week.
You can find the entrance easily on Front Street by the Union Jack hanging at the entrance. When you step inside the freehouse or the victoria which ever it ends up getting nicknamed, is all Old City. Exposed brick walls and wooden pew bankettes and thankfully only one flatscreen tv behind the bar. (I still don’t understand the need.) The music — british invasion.
The theme isn’t over the top thank goodness. A little loveseat for waiting at the door and a modern take on vintage lighting. It is a bit dark unless you sit by the door.
We shared the Welsh Rarebit which was especially tasty with the hot mustard, a burger and chips and a pot of tea.
Lovely service and good food. The chips were perfect. No room for lunch we’ll have to do that another time.
Happy to have another eatery in Old City that isn’t just about beer and getting drunk.
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These two buildings have been in the same state now for years.
This is supposedly the tony part of town.
I love photographing the shapes of all these windows but I find it a shame that these buildings haven’t been reclaimed. Super facade. Great part of town. Come on Philly.
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Finally made it to Terakawa Ramen in Chinatown for dinner.
The gyoza were amazingly fresh and the flavors delicate. The Tan Tan Ramen (Ground pork, bean sprouts, fresh chopped scallions, and sesame paste in spicy miso chicken soup) warmed me to the core for the very chilly trip home. Absolutely thrilled to find a new place with Ramen I can trust.
Loved the space and the service was quick and courteous.
Ready for my next visit.
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Trenton China was a fixture on this corner as long as I have lived in Philadelphia.
I picked out China for restaurants here; venturing into the basement and wander the shelves and rows of stacked plates, bowls, and cups. Unbelievable stacks of ramekins and stoneware. I remember checking out the used equipment and talking with Sam and Phil about the most recent equipment to come in the door.
I was sad to see them leave the neighborhood.
I hope that the new owner/developers will keep the wonderful painting on the side of the building it would be great for the neighborhood and soften the blow of their loss.
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Sitting on a bench.
I catch my breath. It was a brisk walk from my studio and now taking my time watching the leaves spin and tumble. The footsteps passing silently. A chill creeping in as the clouds joined to be one thick blanket.