Liquid Love for Chocoholics in Phily
Edited by Madelyn Miller, the Travellady
Is 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 INFORMATION
visit
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
Showofhandsphila@aol.com
GREAT GUIDEBOOKS
ACCESS PHILADELPHIA
By Beth D’Addono
Harper Resource
www.harpercollins.com
THE THIRTEEN COLONIES
Travel Historic America
Fodor’s
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
Read her stories on
www.travellady.com,
www.cocktailatlas.com,
www.chocolateatlas.com,
www.teaAtlas.com,
www.coffeeatlas.com and
www.carladynews.com
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