Recent comments in /f/philadelphia
ThatsNotFennel t1_je1yxkg wrote
Reply to comment by vodkaismywater in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Yeah, it was also the only real tiki bar in the Philly area. The cocktail scene in Philly is pretty rough considering the size of the city.
itwasmayham t1_je1ytq3 wrote
Reply to comment by Dryheavemorning in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
home of the one hour pizza, dine-in or takeout.
Devin1405 t1_je1yt5n wrote
Reply to comment by ProbablyAtDialysis in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Two years ago it was Kiki Bar (a friend works for Kiki Vodka and she used/ran the space), then someone took over it and called it Tiki Bar last summer. Lol.
lyzgoestolawschool t1_je1yd07 wrote
Reply to comment by iPoopAtChu in Mad about book bans in school libraries? Philadelphia has a solution - no libraries at all! Only 7/217 schools have libraries for their kids. by youngbuck215
That's a valid point but I'd argue that any library being staffed by a teacher who has another job to do is not an adequate library and shouldn't be counted the same as one staffed by a professional and/or full time librarian.
tastycakebiker t1_je1y5w5 wrote
Reply to Strawberry mansion driving range by bkantor15
They are the most random and inconsistent business. It’ll be 80 and sunny and they’ll be closed. Then 40 degrees but open. Have to assume it all fluctuates on if they can get guys to work on any given day to collect balls
honeydewtangerine OP t1_je1y1zf wrote
Reply to comment by MakmudP in Sew-vac for vintage/antique sewing machine by honeydewtangerine
I've heard they're good
MakmudP t1_je1xw31 wrote
The_Prince1513 t1_je1xtec wrote
Reply to comment by tjcslamdunk in 108-Unit, Mixed-Use Building Planned in Olde Kensington by Dryheavemorning
I agree. The huge commercial adaptive reuse of the 1400 n. howard warehouse is now soliciting for tenants (not sure if the mini-golf bar thing is still going forward) - It would be amazing if a giant heirloom or a trader joes could go in there.
enlightnight t1_je1xns9 wrote
Reply to comment by JawKneeQuest in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Great channel. I also recommend Smith & Cross. Solid rum that makes you wonder what captain morgan and bacardi are trying (failing) to do.
jbphilly t1_je1xm1d wrote
Reply to comment by sheds_and_shelters in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
They're using "Upstairs at Abyssinia" as their social media now because the original manager wasn't part of the reopening, and took all the Fiume social media with him. But I and everyone I know are still calling it Fiume.
ifthereisnomirror t1_je1xlid wrote
Keystone Sewing would service machines for the upholstery shop I worked at. It’s on north second street.
I don’t know if they would work on a vintage machine but they should be able to give you some ideas as to who might do that sort of work.
BlackWidowLooks t1_je1xlhr wrote
Reply to comment by Moose2157 in Mad about book bans in school libraries? Philadelphia has a solution - no libraries at all! Only 7/217 schools have libraries for their kids. by youngbuck215
Well, your dad is wrong! He should have visited the library more.
smug_masshole t1_je1xicu wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Honestly, your best bet is the Beachbum Berry Total Tiki app and some trips across the bridge to some proper liquor stores in NJ.
JBizznass t1_je1xbps wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
RIP The Yatchtsman. If only you weren’t run by a total scumbag you may have still been with up. ::sigh::
Steevotion t1_je1xaty wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Foto Club, back yard during summer
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Reply to comment by mustang__1 in Student, 15, shot and killed blocks from Simon Gratz High School in Nicetown, police say by JBizznass
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JBizznass t1_je1x1sv wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Does anyone remember the pop up tiki bar incident in Fishtown where some a-hole tried to open a ‘private club’ tiki bar in her residential home. That was some hilarious shit!
hammysandy t1_je1wz1c wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
I'll bet a lot of places don't want the tiki association after those Charlottesville alt right shit fucks gave them a bad name
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Reply to comment by babywithahugedick in Student, 15, shot and killed blocks from Simon Gratz High School in Nicetown, police say by JBizznass
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Uniball38 t1_je1wvji wrote
Reply to comment by gryklin in Wtf level car insurance rates in Fishtown by gryklin
Yeah I mean drive what makes you happy; I’d probably have an electric car if I had my own garage to charge it in. But $900 buys a lot of gas in 6 months. $1900 even more.
JawKneeQuest t1_je1wsr3 wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
After we lost a few good bars and covid hit, home bartending became my Quarantine hobby. My suggestion? Purchase Martin Cate's Smuggler's Cove book, hit up some Jersey and Delaware locations to get better Rum selections, make your own syrups at home (Orgeat is time intensive but not difficult) and watch a few of How to Drink's videos Greg's a little chatty but knows his stuff.
But even sticking to the state stores, you can find both Rhum Barbancourt 8yr and Appleton Estate and 1oz of each makes a solid Mai Tai.
glufreh t1_je1wr1v wrote
Reply to comment by BYOchocolate in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
A huge loss that no one talks about…
sluman001 t1_je1wphx wrote
Reply to comment by Scumandvillany in Student, 15, shot and killed blocks from Simon Gratz High School in Nicetown, police say by JBizznass
The Atlantic City Boardwalk (gasp) is a great example. They installed 360 degree HD cameras every 150 feet with long range capabilities on the entire length of the boardwalk. They’re monitored 24/7. Crime, particularly violent crime, on the boardwalk is way down.
Proof: the murder on the boardwalk at Ballys last week. Cameras tracked the perp frame by frame and the cops had him in custody less than ten minutes after pulling the trigger. We have the technology and the money, yet this city does nothing.
[deleted] t1_je1zcuu wrote
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