

TIME: Whiskey and jazz - almost as good a combo as thinly sliced beef and a crusty roll - earns the spotlight at this Midtown Village bar.Plus, it’s in a perfect location - just steps away from City Hall, the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market. The hotel’s 1920s decor is a nod to its storied past, but the 11-foot ceilings and modern amenities give it a fresh and fun feel. Its name comes from the fact that it used to be the City Annex where Philadelphians would go to get their documents notarized. The Notary Hotel: Part of Marriott’s Autograph collection, the Notary Hotel is on the list of National Register of Historic Places.Van Leeuwen, with locations in Midtown Village and Rittenhouse Square, aims to “make good ice cream to make people feel good.” With choices for everyone (including vegans!), the delightfully scented shop churns out fun flavors (think pumpkin cheesecake, praline butter cake and Kraft macaroni and cheese - yes, you read that correctly). Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: The best nightcap is sometimes, well, an ice cream cone.Like a good deal? House wines are $7 every day from 4-6 p.m., and on Mondays, select bottles are half off. Vintage Wine Bar: This Midtown Village stalwart is cozy, warm and the perfect place for a before-or-after-dinner glass of wine (there are nearly 40 to choose from).Their cocktails and mocktails (hibiscus lemonade for me) are also crave-worthy. Don’t miss out on the dip trio and the halloumi gem salad. Spice Finch: This Mediterranean restaurant and bar in Rittenhouse Square offers the tastiest tapas (thanks to former Top Chef finalist Jen Carroll).
