Philadelphia - January 10, 2010

Here's the Plan

What to Do This Week

Lock ’n’ roll.

PRIMP
Monalda4
What: Locally made headbands and barrettes come embellished with rosettes, sequins, and studs, and promise not to pinch.
Why: A clip off the old block.
When: Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues., by appointment; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Smak Parlour, 219 Market St. (215-625-4551); online at monalda4.com.

DRINK
Boiler Makers
What: Wrap Shack’s recently debuted menu of fiery libations touts shots of liquor dropped into pints of beer.
Why: It’s worth a shot.
When: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight; Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 120 S. 18th St. (215-569-1666).

INDULGE
Peppermint Body Wrap
What: The luxurious service combines massage, exfoliation, and a paraffin hand treatment to quench parched skin.
Why: Good-bye ol’ chap.
When: Thru Mar. 31. Daily, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, 1 Logan Sq. (215-963-1500).

SNACK
Philly Cupcake Opens
What: The new cupcake shop sells sinful treats like Nutter Butters dunked in chocolate and an array of sugary goods.
Why: It’s a recipe for success.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1132 Chestnut St. (215-625-4888).

SHOP
SugarHabit
What: Third Street Habit and Sugarcube team up for an addictive sale with 50-90 percent off labels like Dolce Vita, Steven Alan, and Rebecca Taylor.
Why: Sweet deals.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 18th & Locust Sts., adjacent to Parc (215-925-5455).

Photo: Karl Kuchs / Courtesy of Monalda4