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Reading Terminal Market is one of Important Things.

1. Reading Terminal Market

9.4
51 N 12th St (btwn Arch & Filbert St), Philadelphia, PA
Food Court · Chinatown · 675 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Wednesdays = 10% student discount at Iovine Brothers, plus the Amish arrive in the Pennsylvania Dutch Corner w/their freshest products.

The UPS Store is one of Important Things.

2. The UPS Store

6.6
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Shipping, Freight, and Material Transportation Service · Center City East · 2 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Totally worth $25/month to have someone handle all your incoming mail and packages as well as your shipping needs.

Spa Nails is one of Important Things.

3. Spa Nails

6.7
2533 S 24th St (Passyunk), Philadelphia, PA
Nail Salon · South Philadelphia · 7 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Come early in the week -- Monday through Wednesday -- for the mani + pedi = $25 special.

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center is one of Important Things.

4. FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

6.5
216 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA
Shipping, Freight, and Material Transportation Service · Rittenhouse Square · 5 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Save whatever you wish to print to a flash drive. One page printed from a self-serve computer is 49 cents. If they print it for you, it's between 12 & 25 cents per page.

Spasso Italian Grill is one of Important Things.

5. Spasso Italian Grill

8.3
34 S Front St (at Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 34 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Perfect summer date, part 1 = Spasso's Linguine Ponza & house wine (without breaking the bank).

The Franklin Fountain is one of Important Things.

6. The Franklin Fountain

9.2
116 Market St (at Letitia St), Philadelphia, PA
Ice Cream Parlor · Center City East · 260 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Perfect summer date, part 2. Not cheap, but totally worth every penny.

7. Fish Bites Seafood & Crab House

127 Greentree Rd, Turnersville, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 1 tip

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: My personal fave: Garlic Shrimp with Linguine. Get the large and save some for tomorrow's lunch.

Planet Fitness is one of Important Things.

8. Planet Fitness

7.1
2350 W Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Gym and Studio · South Philadelphia · 20 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: STTS = treadmill, MWF = circuit training. Now open 24/7, and only $10/month, so I'm out of excuses.

R Bar is one of Important Things.

9. R Bar

2222 Walnut St (at 23rd St.), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Center City West · 18 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Happy Hour Monday through Saturday. You just gotta know who to ask. ;-)

Alma De Cuba is one of Important Things.

10. Alma De Cuba

1623 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Cuban Restaurant · Center City West · 112 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Vaca Frita and an Alma Colada (or three). Sort of pricey, but won't disappoint.

Absolute Pop! is one of Important Things.

11. Absolute Pop!

137 S 13th St (Walnut), Philadelphia, PA
Arts and Crafts Store · Center City East · 2 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Spend an hour admiring art, like a museum, then take it home, unlike a museum. GREAT gifts!

12. Sahara Indian Cuisine

517 W Girard Ave (Randolph), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 4 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Chicken tikka masala and garlic naan... Thank me later.

Samiches is one of Important Things.

13. Samiches

7.0
5411 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Kingsessing · 13 tips and reviews

the 215 socialitethe 215 socialite: Get the tilapia fried rice (with everything) and a strawberry lemonade. Their sandwiches are good, too, but...