Liquid Love for Chocoholics in PhilyEdited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelladyIs chocolate an aphrodisiac? I promise to research this for my loyal readers. I started in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love. For a taste of the best dessert martinis in town, Bleu Martini is a sumptuous place to start. The menu at this hip lounge/restaurant lists such fantasy-inspiring options as Raspberry Truffle, Milkshake Martini and Mint Chocolate Chip. 24 S. 2nd Street,
(215) 940-7900, www.bleumartinionline.com When a dessert order of Godiva Soup (a bowl of chocolate blended with hazelnut and pistachio) just isn’t enough, diners at Old City’s Dolce can wash it down with a selection of cocoa specialty drinks that include a Mocha Carameltini, Raspberry Dream and Creamy Praline. 241 Chestnut Street, (215) 238-9983, www.dolcerestaurant.com FOR MORE INFORMATIONvisit www.gophila.com and check out the blog www.uwishunu.com
Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center (800) 537-7676. GREAT SAVINGS
www.citypass.com WHERE TO STAY Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel
1701 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: (215) 735-6000
Fax: (215) 789-6105
www.radisson.com Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Embassy Suites Center City
(215) 561-1776
www.PhiladelphiaCenterCity.Embsuites.com
1-800-Embassy for reservations WHERE TO EAT Philly Falafel Vegetarian
1740 Sansom Street
215-569-8999
Each very reasonably priced entrée allows the diner unlimited trips to the fresh flavorful salad bar with fried cauliflower, minted carrots, coleslaw, beets, pickles, and much more.
(and dining here will absolve you of any guilt for indulging in a decadent chocolate dessert at the nearby places suggested below.) BEST DESSERTS Naked Chocolate Café
1317 Walnut Street
Philadelphia. PA 19107
www.nakedchocolatecafe.com
215-735-7310
Open Monday to Thursday 10AM-11PM
Friday and Saturday 10AM to 11:30PM
Sunday 11 AM to 9PM Maron Chocolates
1734 Chestnut Street
215-988-9992
www.maronchocolates.com BEST PLACE TO GET CONNECTED Ing Direct does more than just save you money. It gives you a free wireless internet connection. They even have about a dozen computers you can use for free to surf if you are in the neighborhood without your computer.
1636 Walnut Street FAVORITE STORES P.H.A.G
Philadelphia Home Art Garden
1225 Walnut Street
215-627-0461
www.thephagshop.com Show of Hands
a collection of crafts
1006 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-592-4010
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www.fodors.com Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer whose favorite food group is chocolate. She loves it in solid or liquid form. Please share your favorite chocolate experiences with her. Madelyn@chocolateatlas.com
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