Homegrown Homecoming by Emily Kovach Since its founding in 2005, Philadelphia Distilling, perhaps best known for Bluecoat Gin, has been operating out of its headquarters in a nondescript industrial park in Northeast Philly. The company is on the cusp of a serious upgrade—this month, it will relocate to Fishtown, as part of the entertainment complex
MoreRevival by Emily Kovach About 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia, a small borough in Chester County is home to Brandywine Branch Distillers, a craft-driven company that’s pushing the envelope with its Revivalist Gins. These single-batch spirits run through hand-hammered copper stills, and are infused with an incredible range of herbs and botanicals to create five
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Day Sippers by Emily Kovach Penns Woods WineryDrive time from Philadelphia: 35 minutesSituated on 30 verdant acres in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, this 12-year-old winery is open year round for $10 wine flights and $15 artisan cheese plates in the tasting room or on the patio overlooking the vineyards. Penns Woods’ award-winning wines range from crisp,
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Cheese CSATwo of the region’s best artisan cheesemakers—Birchrun Hills Farm and Valley Milkhouse—have teamed up on a biweekly cheese subscription service: Collective Creamery. You’ll receive shares of coveted curds at pickup locations across the city. $198 for 3 months (6 total pickups) Herringbone Denim ApronNorman Porter is known for their super high-quality denim jeans, and they
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society Build-Your-Own-Concert-SubscriptionClassical music devotees can choose from all the remaining concerts of the 2016–2017 season of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. All tickets are $25 or less. Next year, you can participate in the official “build your own subscription program”—a modern idea from a time-honored cultural institution. $25 or less PlayArts MembershipA newer
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Three-Month Flower Delivery SubscriptionCombat the endless gray of winter with cheerful fresh cut blooms delivered monthly to your doorstep from Snapdragon Flowers’ charming West Philly shop.From $145 Potting SoilUntil the frost lifts and the ground softens, keep gardeners content tending to healthy indoor plants, bolstered by Organic Mechanics’ premium-blend potting soil, enriched with compost, pine
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Camp Supply and Tent RentalsCity apartments don’t usually offer storage, so instead of jamming up tiny closets with camping equipment, rent high-quality tents and other accessories such as sleeping pads and mess kits, delivered to your doorstep by bicycle from Fireside Camp Supply.Various prices Sidekick Utility BeltNo pockets? No problem. Leave the bulky backpack at
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Wagoneer Utility ToteFor those perpetually on the go, a roomy tote keeps everything on hand. This handsome bag from Arden + James is big enough for a laptop, gym clothes and whatever else busy bodies might need, and it’s made from locally sourced materials.$160 Burnside Bike RackLoma Living’s simple, modern design in mahogany or maple
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Leather Chemex CollarA luxe and functional upgrade for the coffee connoisseur, Ugmonk’s leather collar lends a nice grip to the Chemex’s smooth glass shape and looks quite handsome to boot.$34 BittersOrange peel, lavender flowers and dandelion, angelica and gentian roots mingle happily in a base of grain alcohol and distilled water to support digestion and
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The Senate, the Supreme Court and the soul of Pennsylvania are at stake by Grid Editorial Board America is suffering through an unprecedentedly debased presidential election, and many voters have vowed to stay home. While that is an understandable response, it is a dangerous proposition for progressive voters who live in Pennsylvania. As many commentators
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