A former mechanics garage transformed into a bowler’s pipedream, Northern Liberties’ very own North Bowl provides a hang out space unlike any other. Instead of drab, commercially carpeted walls, greasy fast foods and dingy lounging areas typical of bowling rinks of old…

The name “The Little Candy Shoppe” is modest to a fault. This is no petite chocolatier; it’s a dimensional anomaly, smack dab on Liberties Walk in Northern Liberties, where a slice of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory has materialized.

From the leisurely stroller to the tireless skateboarder, Rittenhouse Square is concentrated mingling grounds for Philadelphia’s eclectic denizens. The square’s namesake…

Brown Betty is hands down Northern Liberties one and only one-stop cupcake shoppe. I’m just going to cut to the chase: red velvet with vanilla icing, coconut butter cream, almond pound cake, strawberry pound cake, chocolate on chocolate and vanilla with sour cream icing…

Center City Philly isn’t the only one with sprawling, boutique promenades. Northern Liberties’ very own Liberties Walk has by far become the area’s de facto outlet for chronic, specialty shoppers.

Apparitions of Ireland’s renowned writers gather at The Bards, Rittenhouse’s choice Irish gastorpub, where the finest of fare and drink that’s served is indistinguishable to those of the ole’ green isle.

In the midst of one of Northern Liberties‘ small-biz incubators, there’s a dark wood door guarded by an intricate grating of pipework and valves. Behind this door is the Standard Tap, one of NoLibs most popular hangout joints.

Soy Café in Northern Liberties is an haute hangout spot and vintage clothier. In chambers consummated with leaf-stenciled crown moldings, a motley medley of furniture can be found…

When scrounging for food in Rittenhouse, try exploring the area’s western periphery, particularly the 22nd Street stretch. Be careful now: the façade of Smile, a quiet yet elegant Thai food restaurant, is somewhat inconspicuous.

Silk City. A Phoenix risen from the ashes of its past dinerdom. Now a full-fledge bar and diner, this little slice of Northern Liberties nightlife is a must-go-to. Bathed in red neon lighting, Silk City’s checkered-floored quarters…