Things To Do
~~~ Passyunk Avenue ~~~
An incredible avenue to walk down just blocks from where Mel & Gavi live. Below are some favorite stops along "The Avenue"
The Dive Bar
Gavi's favorite bar. Mel goes there because she loves him.
Garage Passyunk
A cavernous bar that use to be, you guessed it, a garage. You can bring your own food into the bar. And they have skeeball!
Triangle Tavern
Great Italian place for vegan options, but they also accept meat eaters with open arms. You might recognize the interior from some of our engagement photos!
Essen Bakery
Excellent Jewish baked goods and homemade pop-tarts (Gavi's favorite). Get there early because they sell out fast.
Milk Jawn
Insanely good ice cream.
ILLExotics
Want to come back from our wedding with a tropical plant or frog? Well do we have the place for you!
Occasionette
Very cute gift and home store. One of Mel's favorite places to shop for holiday or birthday gifts.
Arctic Scoop
Did you think we'd have only one ice cream rec? This has a south east Asian twist like black sesame ice cream and mochi topping.
Pistolas Del Sur
Need a margarita? Go here.
~~~ South Street ~~~
One of the most famous (and notorious) streets in Philadelphia.
PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street
A charming outdoor bar run by the Philadelphia Horticultural Society, of which Mel and Gavi are members.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Like mosaics? Then this is your dream.
Brauhaus Schmitz
Best place in Philly for German beer which is the closest thing to Czech beer which is the most delicious beer in the world.
Atomic City Comics
Gavi's been going here every Wednesday for the last 13 years.
Tattooed Mom
A great dive bar with an extremely quirky 2nd floor.
Queen & Rook Game Cafe
A great place to grab some snacks and play some board games.
~~ Rittenhouse Square ~~
Arguably the fanciest outdoor space in Philadelphia. The park and recommendations below are just a few blocks from the hotel and wedding venue. To fit in, bring your boutique dog in his monogrammed sweater. Carry him because he's too spoiled to walk.
Parc
THE place to see and be seen while sipping your cappuccino or bubbly al fresco
Metropolitan Bakery
A cute place to get a coffee and muffin to go. The millet muffins are Mel's favorite.
Goldie
Need a kosher meal? Need a vegan meal? Need a reliably gluten free meal? Need the best falafel in Philly and a tachina shake? The answer to the last question is always yes.
The Rosenbach
This museum is also an old row home that houses an incredible library of old books. If you like a museum you can spend an hour or two in and see all of this is the place for you.
Ants Pants Cafe
In search of an Australian themed brunch during your time in Philly? Well you're in luck, you incredibly specific weirdo.