Happy 1st day of Fall. I love Fall. I love the crispness of the air Also the ability do eat good comfort foods and drinks. So if you’re looking for some Fall recommendations you have come to the right place. Here is the All Things Fall Guide. From skin care, to amazing restaurant staples and of course places to visit.
Beauty Staples
There are a few beauty needs that you are going to need. From skin in general being a bit dryer moisture is going to be your best friend. For my Clinique beauty product overall definitely make sure you check it out. Clinique is always a great go to for skin products. Whatever you do continue to drink your water as hydration is achieved from the inside out. Change over your make up brushes and staples.
Remember make up doesn’t last forever. So be proactive in what you need to replace. There will be great sales so make a list and always add a few Fall lippies. If you are able don’t discount a great facial. I love getting facials. My next one is scheduled at the end of the month at OVME. You can see the fun in my Reels. OVME is located all over. Find a location near you and enjoy facials and other services. Also add Kari Skin, Nbeauty and Face Foundrié your facial and skin care needs.
Fall Eats
If you are in Philadelphia there are a few that are just my staple for great dining and great Fall treats. There are also Fall events in the area to get on your calendars. As always do what you are comfortable with. Fall is all about comfort food and there are plenty of great eats.
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
The restaurant industry has been hit hard during the pandemic. Positano Coast is no different. They have some of the best food and drinks you will ever have. The service is impeccable. I celebrated my 40th there. I had a few celebrations and I enjoyed their bottomless mimosa for brunch. One of my favorites they have is their Seafood Risotto. It’s the most savory and delicious thing to have. Also they have a Sweet Potato Gnocchi that is just melt in your mouth good. Make reservations early as they tend to be a great spot that is frequented quite often.
Ancient Spirits and Grille
Owners and lifelong friends Syam Namballa and Mahi Reddy announce the grand opening of America’s first Ayurvedic herbal restaurant and cocktail lounge right here in Center City, Philadelphia. Ancient Spirits and Grille will officially open its doors at 1726 Chestnut Street on Friday, September 17th, with a special grand opening party from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. The three-story, 7,000 square feet, 150-seat dining destination offers contemporary European cuisine inspired by Auyervedic and herbal elements.
The service and chef-driven concept highlights organic and herbal-based offerings with the beloved Executive Chef Chris Tavares formerly of Davio’s. The menu will feature creative and beautifully presented dishes with ample vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Guest Survey
Guests are invited to take a short survey on their phones that creates a special customized menu based on body type, metabolic energy and dietary restrictions. Namballa and Reddy combine their decades of experience in the tech, travel and restaurant sectors for this unique restaurant retreat that blends together wellness, lavishness and modern technology.
Bar Goals
From the bar, look for over 50 carefully sourced organic and biodynamic wines, 12 hand-crafted to order cocktails with herbal flavors and local ingredients, two dozen beers by draft, can and bottle, and inventive seasonal mocktails. It is located in the heart of Rittenhouse, and is ideal for date night, girls night, special occasions, business dinners, parties and so much more.
Hours of Operation
This Instagram paradise is open seven days a week, Sunday to Thursday, for dinner, from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, and Friday and Saturday, for lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. Launch services include dine-in, take-out, delivery, indoor dining and outdoor dining. Delivery is available on Grubhub, Doordash and UberEats. For reservations, menus and additional information, visit www.asgphilly.com, call (215) 478 8777 and follow @ancientspiritsgrille on Instagram.
Martorano’s Prime
If you love a good steak and excellent service Martorano’s Prime has the white glove service that you need. They took excellent care of my husband and I when we visited. It was so good that I donned it the best experience in Philadelphia. I stand by those sentiments. Located inside of Rivers Casino expect greatness from the time you walk in until you leave.
Old City Fall Fest
Old City District presents the seventh annual Old City Fest on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 11:00am to 6:00pm, along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Activities will include the Family Fun Zone presented by Adventure Aquarium, dueling pianos presented by The Bourse Food Hall, Cherry Street Garden presented by City Winery, and a wide array of food, beverages, art, craft and retail shopping, with 100+ vendors participating. Admission is free, with food and drink pay-as-you-go. For more information, visit oldcitydistrict.org or call (215) 592-7929.
Nightmare before Tinsel
Ghosts and ghouls, witching hour approaches. Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group – the creators of Philadelphia’s Christmas Pop-up Bar – announces the grand opening of Nightmare Before Tinsel for 2023 Halloween season. Starting this Friday, September 29th (tentative), at 4:00pm, enter a spooky new world created inside a 100+ former jewelry store space at 116 S. 12th Street in Midtown Village.
Among the ghosts that still haunt the space – including the ghosts of Tinsel’s past – look for eerie ambiance, scary photo opps, witches bru cocktails, seasonal fall beers, costumed bartenders, and tons of frights and flights. For 2023, Nightmare Before Tinsel will debut its new season theme with The Vampires of Sansom Cathedral bewitching the souls of Halloween. Through the ancient catacombs and darkened dungeons, to cathedrals overrun by vampires and beasts, Nightmare will present a new layout and extra surprises in 2023. Look for sideshow oddities, legions of undead and monsters and mayhem lurking in every corner.
Nightmare will remain open through October 31, 2023, with hours set for Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 2:00am, and Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 2:00am. For more about Nightmare Before Tinsel, follow @TinselPhilly on social media.
Boo at the Zoo
Tickets are now on sale for Boo at the Zoo, the Zoo’s annual Halloween spectacular on Saturdays and Sundays between October 15 and October 30, 2022. Dates this year will be October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29th, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Gather your ghost and goblins, put on your favorite costume, trick-or-treat through the Zoo, enjoy festive fall offerings, educational children’s activities, seasonal décor, photo opportunities and experience the Zoo’s 42 acre gardens during the beautiful autumn season.
New this year is a scavenger hunt called Nature Blazers and you will need tickets to enjoy! Make your timed reservations at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org to get in on the fang-tastic fun! Members can make their reservations for free.
Chadd Fords Winery Adult Trick or Treat
Enjoy wine tastings while you also enjoy treats. This is an adult only event. No kids are allowed even accompanied by an adult. This event sells out. If you like wine this is the event to be. Tickets are available.
Family Outings:
Linvilla Orchards
Linvilla Orchards is a family oriented and loads at fun. There is plenty of food, pony rides, hayrides, and so many other Fall like activities. Its a yearly tradition that our family loves to do. I would highly suggest getting your tickets online because hayrides and activities are timed. You do not need tickets to enter. Food is pay as you go. There is also a Beer Garden. You can pick fruit too. The activities are endless. We usually break up the activities for at least 2 visit per Pumpkinland season.
Shady Brook Farm
Fall Fest is back at Shady Brook Farm September 8th through October 29, 2023. This is a family friendly event at Shady Brook Farm. However, they have pick your fruit, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, bon fires, corn mazes, etc. I can’t wait to report back. However you will definitely need to purchase tickets ahead of time. If you remember my time at Shady Brook Farm, you know no matter which activities we do, it will be all kinds of fun.
Don’t forget the Fall Preview has some amazing Fall inspired information and where to get Fall inspired decorations and Halloween items too!
