Franklin Fountain Debuts America 250 Statue Liberty Sundaes, Liberty Bell Bars, Fish House Punch

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Franklin Fountain Debuts America 250 Statue Liberty Sundaes, Liberty Bell Bars, Fish House Punch

One of the most famous scoop shops in America is celebrating the country's 250th birthday with three special releases in time for July 4th weekend. The Franklin Fountain, Philadelphia's award-winning 1900's inspired ice cream parlor and soda shop, announce a limited edition Torch of Liberty Sundae, Liberty Bell Ice Cream Bars and Fish House Punch Fizz at their location at 116 Market Street, in Confectionery Row, in historic Philadelphia. All three are available now while supplies last - and all three are great ways to cool down during the July 4th and America 250 weekend where temperatures are expected to soar. 

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Grand Opening: New Brunch Cafe Expands to Philly with Smoked Lattes, Tempura Fried Scrapple and Tons of Heart

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Grand Opening: New Brunch Cafe Expands to Philly with Smoked Lattes, Tempura Fried Scrapple and Tons of Heart

One of New Jersey's most popular brunch hot spots and coffee shops will make its grand debut in Old City Philadelphia starting next week. Robert Doran and partners Glu Hospitality present the grand opening of Almost Home General at 205 Race Street, in the former home of United by Blue, at the base of Bridge on Race apartments. Almost Home brings Old City District, a brand new breakfast, lunch and brunch cafe and coffee shop that offers unique and fun coffee and food paired with amazing customer service, priority on local ingredients and small businesses, and a welcome and ‘almost home’ vibe. The spacious and lofty 3,000 square foot space features seating for 60 guests.

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Inaugural Old City Wedding Stroll Says I Do at 45+ Participating Shops and Restaurants

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Inaugural Old City Wedding Stroll Says I Do at 45+ Participating Shops and Restaurants

Old City District showcases its fast growing wedding industry with the debut of the Old City Wedding Stroll on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 from 5:00-8:00pm. More than 45 locations will open their doors and offer consultations, demos, tastings, and tours. Couples looking to tie the knot are invited to visit Old City bridal and suit shops, venues, restaurants, and wedding services. Participating businesses include Shane Confectionery, Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, The Olde Bar, Philly Bride, SuitShop, Amina, Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar, Fork, Panorama Wine Bar, Arch Enemy Arts, FringeArts, Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, Kick Axe Throwing, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, Power Plant Productions, Art in the Age, Chick Invitations, Hitched, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, NE Flower Boutique and many others. All participants will be entered to win a Wedding Gift Basket valued at $1,000. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

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