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Summer suits that take the wrinkle out of dressing ring bearers.
Summer suits that take the wrinkle out of dressing ring bearers.
Summer suits that take the wrinkle out of dressing ring bearers.
Summer suits that take the wrinkle out of dressing ring bearers.
Dance classes that help little movers and shakers shine.
Summer suits that take the wrinkle out of dressing ring bearers.
Summer suits that take the wrinkle out of dressing ring bearers.
A tree (orchard) grows in Brooklyn, along with countless roses, herbs, and a Japanese garden. Let love bloom at the Palm House, the Atrium, or in the garden — depending on the size of your crew.
Prima-ballerinas-in-the-making learn barre basics at the girly Roscoe Village studio. Teachers break up technical work with games like Red Light/Green Light and Simon Says. Hip-hop class offered, too.
Tots 18 months and older learn ballet, hip-hop, and creative movement with a balance of structure (proper technique and vocabulary) and fun (creative imagery, energetic music, props). Retired dancer (and current mom) Karen Hayes skips the ho-hum recitals in favor of writing and choreographing her own ballets with original music by local composers.
Artist John Holcomb makes us hungry for New York with a side of Alabama.
The Nolita shop heads (slightly) north and launches a home line.
The city’s top spots to stay in shape and unwind.
This art museum-area row house practice has every achy, throbbing, chronic pain covered. Co-owner Dan Johnson specializes in massage, craniosacral therapy (easing nerve passages in the spine and skull), and myofascial release (restoring flexibility to muscular connective tissue).
Finally, a way to keep your little reader’s attention. New books!
Jennifer Kries takes you through personalized Pilates and yoga, as well as a mind-body discipline called waking energy. A combination of qigong and the Five Tibetans (longevity exercises), the workout stimulates your chi and aligns your chakras.
Owner Steffi Freedman has a decade of experience creating personalized workouts for both exercise enthusiasts and lazy bones. And she will kick your ass.
Put some pep in your step with Philly Runners. The free group meets at the Museum of Art steps, runs three times a week, and welcomes all skill levels.
When a pilgrimage to an ashram isn’t in the budget, check out Hawthorne Yoga & Reiki in South Philly instead. Dedicated to making the healing arts more affordable, the studio uses a sliding-scale fee system ($5-$15 per class) so you pay what you can afford.
Ottolenghi’s delicious deli food without the wait.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s restaurant in Soho (north of Piccadilly) serves Middle Eastern- and Asian-inspired dishes (don’t miss the braised lamb meatballs with yoghurt sauce and pomegranate seeds) and takes reservations — even for the communal table.
A DailyCandy staffer’s illustrated take on the fall 2011 collections.
Melts in your cup, not in your hands.
The juice craze is officially bananas.
The cheery juice bar and sustainable lifestyle store is green all the way from the freshly made organic juices, smoothies, and açai bowls to the reclaimed bamboo flooring and low-VOC paints.
Pop by Epoch’s pop-up flower market and pick up a bunch to spruce up your space.
Pop into this European-esque market, helmed by the Epoch flower gurus, for no-nonsense bunches of blooms: fresh tulips, eucalyptus leaves, cherry blossoms, and more.
February sample sales unite.
Jewelry that will make your spirit animal proud.
Indulge your sweet side with cupcakes, cookies, and cream puffs from the city’s finest baking establishments.
Kate Carrara’s ’80s-era mail truck looks like a cupcake and is filled with chocolate, vanilla, pumpkin, and banana confections with creamy Callebaut dark chocolate ganache or rich buttercream frosting.
Another reason to love India.
Flavours of the East: this Indian cocktail bar serves spicy drinks (try the Illiana — it’s so hot you have to sign a waiver) and lassis (traditional yoghurt drinks with alcohol), as well as snacks from The Red Fort restaurant upstairs.
February 17-20: Built for Man’s gallery space, an orchestral homage to Radiohead, chai to go, and old-school Japanese photos.
February 17-20: A shifty spelling bee, a home brew how-to, and a puppet show for grown-ups.
Feb. 17-20: Slip on them dancing shoes, save on Manolos, get crafty, and experience Playa.
Playa is an urban Latin experience with rustic flavors and textures that are fresh and vibrant. Think New Mexico meets Southern California.
February 17-23: A dinner that dishes not-your-average cafeteria food. Plus, discounts at Neiman’s NorthPark and the West Village.
February 17-20: Hand-delivered vintage clothing, a new French bistro, and cocktails fit for the mayor.
Former One Sixtyblue and Cafe des Architectes chef Martial Noguier helms the intimate Parisian-style bistro, concocting comfort foods like country pâté and sardines on crispy toast.
A quick dinner option that adds a little spice to the humdrum baked-chicken routine.
February 17-20: Whimsical prints, a bold watch, sewing instructions for outerwear, and a leather sale.
February 17-20: BYOB screenings at the LES Film Festival, illustrations of every city block, and gourmet veggies.
February 17-20: Discounted footwear at J. Karma, pop poetry, and even more Night Kitchen Bakery to love.
February 17-20: A market opens with boozey incentives, a local designer launches a vintagey Web shop, and a kick-butt deal aims to make you sweat.
February 17-20: A Kerala-inspired Indian feast, Pollen pops in White Provisions, and Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint opens.
February 17-20: Board games and beer, savory pies on a roof, and a mini life vest (of sorts) for your pooch.
February 17-20: Taste bookshop tapas, sample best-of wines, and slurp soup for a good cause.
17-20 February: Learn something inappropriate, have a glass of wine, read a book or stay neutral.
Authentic French bistro tucked away on a Knightsbridge side street is a cosy spot for a first date. Don’t miss snails in parsley butter or the chocolate cake with sesame seeds and milk butter.
A new way to sing your praises.