July 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Drinking: If you’re going to do it, put a hat on it and call it a thing.

SIP
Vanilla Honey Bush
What: The. best. iced tea. ever.
Why: Sounds interesting, tastes delicious.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: The Random Tea Room & Curiosity Shop, 713 N. Fourth St. (267-639-2442).

GROW
Sea Legs
What: Moshulu serves strong pina coladas in plastic cups — just the way we like ’em.
Why: Enough tourist riffraff to make you feel like one.
When: Daily, lunch & dinner.
Where: 401 S. Columbus Blvd. (215-923-2500).

HIDE
City Tavern
What: The best place to disappear in the city has a backyard made for its Rum Shrub. (We didn’t even want to mention it; it’s too good).
Why: People dressed like Martha Washington may give you sass about the indoor plumbing.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 138 S. Second St. (215-413-1443).

ENJOY
Temperance
What: Apothecary Bar & Lounge has enough booze-free bevs to keep you feeling fine the next morning.
Why: Good enough to pay for.
When: Tues.-Sun., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: 102 S. 13th St. (215-701-4786).

DO
Triple Duty
What: Make a date with a bottle of something, some friends, and The Wizard of Oz.
Why: Everything’s better outside.
When: Fri., 8:30 p.m.
Where: Franklin Square, Sixth & Race Sts. (215-629-4026).