Del Frisco's
The steaks are perfectly good (and the calamari is actually killer), but food doesn't seem to be what's on the minds of the flirty, fizzy crowd that gathers here at happy hour and later in the evenings. Dress to impress. 1426 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, delfriscos.com/steakhouse/philadelphia.
P90X Remix at Gravity Center
It's everything you love about the DVDs—core-crushing ab work, killer cardio, mobility-focused conditioning—in a motivating (read: competitive) group setting at this personal training studio inside the Horsham Athletic Club. Bring your game face, guys. 400 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044, thegravitycenter.com/fitness/p90x-workouts.
Curran's Irish Inn
A great sports bar needs four things: plenty of TVs, killer Buffalo wings, cheap ice-cold beers, and a fiercely sports-hungry clientele. This friendly haunt just off I-95 has all of that, but it also has shuffleboard. Trust us; it just works. 6900 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19135, curransirishinnbensalem.com.
Friday Saturday Sunday
Chad and Hanna Williams have brought this institution back to life: an elegant dining room, killer cocktails, and inspired takes on classic dishes (like this roasted asparagus) that leave us wanting more. 261 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, fridaysaturdaysunday.com.
Cara Brady at Currie Hair Skin & Nails
She’s killer at cut and color, too—but when you’ve only got time for the finishing touch, you’ll still leave feeling like you got the whole shebang. 605 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, curriedayspa.com.
American Mortals
Finding a stylist who knows how to handle a short female ’do is shockingly difficult. But American Mortals’ Kelly Millares (at the Washington Square West location) and Jessica Kramer (Grad Hospital) make shearing angular, shaggy bangs look easy. Three Center City locations. Americanmortals.com.
Mister John’s Music
With serious musical chops and a sassy side that has parents ROFL, John Francisco’s classes – be it toddler music sessions honoring artists like the Killers and Johnny Cash or guitar lessons for older kids – will become the highlight of your week. (Note to Comcast: Give this guy his own show already!) 904 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, misterjohnsmusic.com.
Speck's Drive In
While we're sure the neighboring Adult Bookstore does just fine at what it's best at, we know for a fact that this longtime neighborhood classic makes a killer broasted chicken tender, salty and crisp-skinned right out of the fryer. 3969 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426, speckschicken.com.
Rooftop Barre Bounce by Tuck Barre & Yoga
Photograph by Jeff Fusco When spring arrives, Tuck’s Barre Bounce takes center stage. On Saturday mornings, jump your butt off on a mini trampoline while doing ballet-inspired micro movements — all on the roof of a Point Breeze building. High cardio, low impact and killer skyline views? Working up a sweat has never been this much fun. 1300 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, tuckbarreyoga.com.
Broad Street Run
If it feels as though everybody's running Broad Street, that's because everybody is40,000 people took part last spring. Winner of our online reader poll for Best Local Race, Broad Street's flat and slightly downhill course makes it an easy crowd-pleaserand one of the fastest 10-milers in the country. 00000, broadstreetrun.com.
Rescue Run 5K
This two-year-old race benefits the Monster Milers, a group of runners who jog with shelter dogs, and finishes with a Rescue Rally where participants can cozy up to adopt-able pooches. Who knows? You might walk away with a new running buddy. rescuerun5k.com/RR/Home.html.
The Sound Lab
Luna Maye’s web-based “Sound Lab” is a multi-sensory treat assembled by a killer array of Philly talent. Featuring harp accompaniment from local musician Elizabeth Steiner (and visually brought to life by photog Max Grudzinski and stylist Liz Barella), the sound meditation sessions range in mood from “Love + Longing” to “Focus + Motivation.” They’ll have you meditating yourself to a state of mind far away from your living room couch. lunamaye.com/the-sound-lab.
ToBox
This men’s shoe mecca has always had a killer selection of high-end kicks, but, now, after moving to a new 3,000-square-foot outpost, it’s improved its selection: Find even more luxe shoe and accessory labels, new ready-to-wear apparel, a private speakeasy lounge—and, yes, their $6 shoe shines. 1822 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, ToBoxshoes.com.
El Rincon Criollo
You've probably never trekked to Spring City, a Chester County borough north of Phoenixville. But it's worth the drive for this small, spartan strip-mall hole-in-the-wall if you're looking to get your hands on some fried plantains, a killer mofongo doused with a sweet and blistering hot sauce, or fried mashed potato balls that are pure carbohydrate joy. 13 Riverside Drive, Spring City, PA 19475, facebook.com/TheLatinCorner.
Saffron
While local Indian mini-chain Tiffin has locations in Bryn Mawr and Wynnewood, more than a few Main Liners prefer this stand-up BYO run by a former Tiffin chef -- and we agree. In addition to killer curries and sinus-singeing vindaloos, the menu includes South Indian specialties like idli sambar (a frequent special) and dosa masala, which is all-you-can-eat on the weekends. And you can eat a lot of dosas, trust us. 145 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, .