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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Winnies at Manayunk

Jary January 09, 2019 0

Talking about food, I must say, Puerto Rican, American and Chinese food are my favorite (I am Puerto Rican, liking my island food its on my veins). When I want to eat real American food I always go to Manayunk to my favorite restaurant called Winnies.

I have tried almost the entire menu and I have to say that I like most of it. There some exceptions in the menu, but in general everything is good. One of my favorite meal is the waffle with chicken, this meal have his breakfast version, but adding a poached egg in the top of the chicken. The turkey pot pie is also fantastic, and also the cheesestake with poached lobster. I cried for the cheesetake, I was full and did not finish my sandwich, the waitress put it in a box, and I forgot the box in the restaurant! Was too late when I remembered it.

The service is good most of the time, last time I went there my waitress was not too caring, but I guessed that he was new, and needed experience. I can not judge the restaurant for one person, also when in the past I always had good experiences with my waitress.

What make this restaurant my favorite one? Is the food, the variety in the menu. The prizes are not expensive, parking is easy to get in the parking slots near the restaurant. If you are planning in the weekend go out for dinner I certainly suggest you to go to Winnies.

Address:

4266 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Shofuso Japanese Garden

Jary December 23, 2018 0

More than one month I do not write in the blog. Not that I do not enjoy anymore writing. I have been moving to my new apartment, and when already finished moving all my stuff I had no internet for two weeks. But now I am here, bringing again another exciting post.

In 1954 after the war between Japan and United States, they decided to make peace, and as a symbol of peace, Japan gave to the Americans the Shofuso house and garden. Originally was exhibited in New york and then transferred to Philadelphia.

Parking is easy to find and the admission fee is 12$ for adult with discount for access members. They offers tours for people interested and hours of operations depends of the season.

For more information you can visit the Official web site: japanphilly.org/shofuso/

Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Shofuso Japanese House and garden Address

John Heinz National wildlife refuge

Jary November 10, 2018 0

Between Philadelphia and Delaware we have the National Wildlife Refuge John Heinz. It is the largest remaining freshwater wetland in Pennsylvania. On it's past, the wetland was bigger than we an see now. Since World War I, it started to being reduce with the purpose of increasing urbanizations. Wasn't until 1965 that the refuge became a National Natural Landmark.

John Heinz is opened to public, where you allowed to practice outdoors activities like hiking, Canoeing, Fishing and bird watching. It's habitat its compound of many species of mammals, birds and reptiles and Amphibians. Binoculars are available for rent in the visitor center and admissions are free.

8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19153
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Address

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Saturday, November 3, 2018

Chanticleer Garden

Jary November 03, 2018 0

Chanticleer Garden is a botanical garden built in 1912 as a summer cottage for Christine Penrose and Adolf Rosengarten and family. Since 1984, chanticleer garden is included in the National register of historic places.

A description I could give to the garden is… Romantic, magic, wonderful. When I heard about the place by first time, I did not expect much, but after visiting it, it became one of my favorites for the moment. The houses were the Rosengarten family lived, was built in Colonial Revival, Colonial Pastoral style.

The travel of the garden is not too long. It can take no more than one hour. The Admission fee is 10.00$ but you can pay only 2.00$ with the access card.

786 Church Rd, Wayne, PA 19087

Chanticleer Garden, Address

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Saturday, October 27, 2018

Bryn Athyn Cathedral

Jary October 27, 2018 0

Montgomery County is full of History and nice places to visit. During my vacations, was one of the county I visited, enjoying the architecture, countryside and variety of restaurants that the county have to offer.

I am such a fan of the gothic architecture and after a long research in internet, trying to find a interesting place to discover, I fell in love at first sight of Bryn Athyn Cathedral. I have no doubt that I had to visit it, so my next day, woke up early and went there with my camera. The place is impressive since the moment you cross the gates, all the details of the cathedral are beautiful. Doors, doors locks, roofs, the garden and the halls, a great pleasure for our eyes.

The big question is, what’s the history behind this cathedral? Bryn Athyn Cathedral, is the Episcopal seat of the general church of New Jerusalem, constructed from 1913 to 1928. I did not get much historical information on internet. All we can know is, it was constructed by unusual methods by the 20 century. It was constructed in gothic style while architecture in surrounded region was romanesque style complex.

The Cathedral, it’s dedicated until today to its preservation, being listed as a National Historic Landmark since October 7, 2008. The congregation still offering religious services.

900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Address

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Earl's New American

Jary October 21, 2018 0

My vacations started, and for me, is a week of fine dinning, hiking and historic sites. I started the weekend going to a restaurant that I wanted to go long time ago. After a walk in my second visit at Peddler's Village I finally went to Earl's New American.

First thing I look in a restaurant is the decoration (Honestly, fan of Ranch style décor) and at my first step inside the restaurant I felt satisfy with the environment, and the way the place looked. Not small, spotless, well illuminated (I am sorry but I don't like that kind of places where I can't even read the menu) and sophisticated decoration.

The restaurant seemed pretty busy, I thought the service would take a little of time but by my surprise, it was fast enough. I liked the fact that the waiter had ready a jar of water to serve on my glass before asking if I wanted some water.

After a while, looking at the menu I decided for the specialty of the day, crab soup. It came with a cracker that I immediately dipped in the soup. I have to say that the soup was really good, the only thing that I can complain about is, the portion was too small. I had to order an extra French fries for my stomach. I am gonna write a letter to all restaurants, if you have French fries in the menu; Please! give us cheese fries as an option. Some of us prefer cheese than ketchup in the fries. For my taste, them fries were not my fries, nothing personal I am used to be very picky with my fries, I do not like anyone's fries.

Concluding with my review, do I recommend the restaurant? Yes. Would I visit again the restaurant? Yes. Honestly I would love to comeback and try the BBQ pulled pork. So, hasta luego Earl´s New American!

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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Washington Crossing HIstoric Park first section

Jary October 13, 2018 0

If you like history, You will be interested in visiting Washington Crossing Historic Park, located where the real crossing on the night of December 25-26 happened.

Who knows the history, know that the Washington Crossing of the Delaware River was the first surprise attack from the americans trying to get the independice. They went to fight with the Hessians, who were fighting, hired by the british army.

The park is compound of two sections, New Jersey and Pennsylvania sections. Also the Pennsylvania section is divided in two. First section: Mc Conkey's Section
Second Section: Thompson Neely Section

Today's Post is dedicated to Mc Conkey's Section, where you can find the Visitor center and a lot of acres with picnic area.

My first step was going to the Visitor Center, where I took the map to make my travel to the park. I have to accept that I am not very well with maps, but the park map is not really easy to understand. Not after a while I realized that the park was divided in two sections, and both were too far to make the travel walking. At the end, I never found the second section and I came back home only visiting 80% of the park. As my opinion the Official web page should specify address for both sections. Besides all the struggle I loved my visit through the park.

For more information you can visit the official site https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/