November 25, 2009

Forrest Pilates Miami

A Pilates studio that doubles as a theta-healing center. What? Owner Maria Forrest goes into meditative state to heal energy blocks. Promise, it’s more subconscious therapy than hippie crap.

  Overtown, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Healthy

November 24, 2009

Good Food Market Philadelphia

Get everything from diapers to eggplants and haute prepared foods at this ultimate locavore’s supermarket.

  Chestnut Hill, Food & Drink, Delivery, Fair Trade

November 24, 2009

Iannone Design Philadelphia

This showroom stocks and sells ecofriendly furniture that’s made with locally sourced, reclaimed material. Designer Mike Iannone even uses water-based finishes.

  Kensington, Home & Garden, Ecofriendly, Local

November 23, 2009

TahCha Tea House Atlanta

A loose leaf tea and coffee joint where you can dine while sitting on floor cushions or at bistro tables. Private tea gatherings? No problem.

  Food & Drink, Coffee Clutch, Healthy

November 20, 2009

Spa East Philadelphia

This cute spa offers upscale treatments in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Go there for hard-to-find treatments like foil nails.

  Northern Liberties, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Lady Business

November 19, 2009

REDCAT Los Angeles

Underneath the buttoned-up Walt Disney Concert Hall you’ll find this laid-back theater that attracts the best of experimental art, dance, and performance.

  Bunker Hill, Culture, Good for Groups, Local Artists

November 19, 2009

Spot Dessert Bar New York

Asian flavors meet American style at Pichet Ong’s newest, ecofriendly sweets factory. Head downstairs for chocolate pudding with Thai coffee and cocoa pearls or white miso semifreddo.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Calorie Counts, Sweet Tooth

November 19, 2009

La Piaggia Miami

Expect French fare with a side of attitude at this see-and-seen South of Fifth hotspot known for its sunset view and sexy Euro clientele.

  South of Fifth, Food & Drink, Cougar Sightings, Euro

November 19, 2009

SPF4 Sun Deck Miami

Expect a slightly cheesy vibe at this year-round spring break fest, where locals looking to pick up unsuspecting tourists down shots at the wild pool parties.

  Flamingo/Lummus, Food & Drink, Good for Groups, Kinda Shady

November 19, 2009

TenPenh Restaurant Washington, D.C.

Modern Asian flavors with a tiki-style cocktail menu.

  Downtown, Food & Drink