As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives? Well, where is it, then?

When I come home, one of the places I love to go is The Dining Car, located in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philly.  It is literally right off the Academy Road exit of I-95.  Located on Torresdale Ave., The Dining Car offers great eats, good prices and an awesome atmosphere.  The front part, or the old part, I should say, takes you back to the 1940's, complete with art deco lighting, tiled floors, and small, train-type booths.  The addition is a dining room area, carpeted and bigger to serve the bustling breakfast crowd.  Some of their famous eats are their Cream of Chicken soup, Chicken Croquettes, and my personal fav - Creamed Chipped Beef, or as my family says, SOS.  It also serves as a bakery as well, and is just as famous for the bakery's Jewish Apple Cake as it is for its Croquettes.  This awesome diner was featured on Guy Fieri's "Triple D", Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.  This diner is also one place where, yes, you can order your food and have a nice cocktail, too.  It is one of the original diners left in Philly that is not a chain, and is still family owned.    One caveat that you have to remember prior to going is that is a cash only establishment, so bring your cash.  they do have an ATM for people like me who forget cash EVERY single time.  Enjoy and Mangia! ..

Website info:
http://www.thediningcar.com/ 

Blue Cross River Rink at Penn's Landing

The reason I started this blog was because a friend of mine posted a picture if themselves at the River Rink, and it bought back so many memories.  I started to get nostalgic.  The above picture is Mike and I ice skating, with the Ben Franklin bridge in the background.  I just love that is 1.outdoors, 2.next to the Delaware River, and 3.filled with wonderful views of the city.  It wasn't too expensive either, and after wards, you can walk over to Old City to warm up with some beer and goodies at Truimph Brewery.  You can skate during the day or night, and there is always a good crowd and good music.  It never gets too rowdy at the River Rink, which I love.  I would definitely suggest it for someone looking for something different to do in Philly and relatively inexpensive! 

My First Post

Hey to everyone reading.  This is going to be a blog about my hometown, my first love, Philadelphia.  I grew up in Bucks County, PA, but my family, with the exception of myself, were all born and raised in Philly.  So, part of me feels like I am a true Philadelphian, not to mention countless nights spent on South Street, working in the city of brotherly love for the School District of Philadelphia, and all the other wonderful things like the Northeast, etc.  So this is my homage to the town I once called home, and someday will go back to live (hopefully).  This is a lover's guide to Philadelphia and its countryside.  Feel free to add your thoughts, opinions and criticisms, if need be.