The Cherry Hill Mall is a one-stop shopping destination in Cherry Hill, NJ. The mall has more than 165 retail, beauty and dining options under one roof. Browse brands like Aldo, Alex and Ani, Gap, Guess, Michael Kors, Steve Madden, Urban Outfitters, North Face, and H&M here. From upscale fashion to trendy highstreet wear, the selection caters to every budget and taste.
Regarded as one of the best Farmers' Markets not only in Philadelphia but in America, The Reading Terminal Market is a terrific place to sample all the culinary grandeur Philadelphia has to offer. Experience the traditional Philly cheesesteak, a custom-made deli sandwich, or an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch hearty home-cooked breakfast prepared by local Amish farmers. Apart from the prepared foods, Reading Terminal Market boasts of over 80 vendors, offering a wide range of local and exotic vegetables, fruits, fresh fish and other seafood, local meats, poultry and other products.
Spring Garden Indoor Antique & Vintage Market is a huge market open only on the first and third Saturday from November to March. It is a treasure trove of collectibles, textiles, objects, furniture, clothing, records and much more. Get enthralled by the fascinating items displayed and haggle with vendors for the prized possessions. Spread across 36,000 square feet (3344.51 square meters), you can make a pit stop at the food court after a day of shopping. There is an ATM in the facility, hence credit cards are not accepted.
A bookstore housing the largest collection of comics in Philadelphia, the Atomic City Comics is located right in the heart of South Street. It is also known to host a lot of art shows and host signings. The store also houses a collection of t-shirts, graphic novels and magna. A lot of locals favorite this bookstore and praise the efficient staff and the humongous collection.
One of the prime bookstores in the city, Barnes & Noble home a large collection of books from across the board. Found on the racks of this store are a vast variety of educational and entertaining books for adults and kids alike. From best-selling novels, short story collections and literary classics, to cookbooks, encyclopedias and text books, this store has it all. This is also the venue for numerous small-scale literary events, and plays host to regular book-readings and story-telling sessions.
Since its inception, Jan's Boutique has been the neighborhood's go-to store for chic, formal dresses. Whatever the occasion, this store is certain to provide an outfit that best suits you. With a collection of fabulous dresses by renowned designers, there's no shortage of elegance or quality in the products that this boutique has to offer. From gorgeous cocktail dresses and evening gowns, to chic prom and pageant dresses, there's something for all great occasions here.
Located in the heart of Mayfair's commercial district, this family-owned business has served Northeast Philly and beyond for generations. From CDs to vinyl, instruments to sheet music, audio equipment to band T-shirts—if it has to do with music, Pat's probably has it. And if not, the friendly staff will be happy to order it for you. Its latest location at the corner of Frankford and Cottman Avenues even has rooms in the back for private music lessons. Even if you are just passing through town, be sure to check out this rare treasure of a store. - Shaheen J. Dibai
Ali’s Wagon is a vibrant boutique located on Fairmount Avenue, near Fairmount Park. The shop itself offers an extremely colorful, fun environment. The family-run store offers a plethora of baby care equipment, baby clothes, footwear, furniture and much more. Apart from a fantastic collection for children, there are delightful gifting items, local souvenirs, care baskets, wedding and baby shower presents and a nice collection of baby books available here.
Blue Sole Shoes is a men's shoe boutique that offers its customers an exclusive selection of shoes. If you are tired of running in to people wearing the same shoes as you, then this is definitely the place for you. The store stocks a variety of rare high-end brands alongside more well-known names, in styles that range from classic to trendy. Whatever your taste, you are sure to find something here that will cause admiring eyes to follow your every step. With service that is genuinely warm and knowledgeable, reasonable prices and a unique collection, Blue Sole Shoes is the destination for fashionable footwear for men in Philly.
The Swag boutique is a boutique gift shop which stores unusual and funky accessories for men, women and children along with a few other novelty items for kitchen and home decor. The products are described by many regular customers as cute, adorable and wonderful. Some of their popular items are stylish bodysuits for babies, uniquely shaped cookie-cutters, vintage design items, stationary products and handbags. The store owner is almost always present and is extremely helpful and attentive in recommending items and answering queries. It is a great shop for gift shopping for friends and family but the items are so attractive that most customers usually buy something for themselves too. The prices are quite reasonable so it doesn't stress the wallet either. There is parking available on the street.
Suraya in Philadelphia is renowned for bringing traditional Lebanese flavors to the American culinary scene. Doubling down as a market, you can purchase Lebanese favorites that include Hummus, rose waters and spices. There is a garden here with a fire pit that makes dining here a pleasant experience. The major draw of Suraya lies in its menu that promises authentic Lebanese cuisine to the patrons. Frequently ordered recipes here are Hummus, Makanek, Kafta Kebab, Halabi Kebab, Baladi, Abu Sayf and Kanafeh. Apart from the food, you also have the option of ordering signature cocktails such as The Optimist, The Tempest, Joy & Sorrow, Builders of Bridges, The Poet and The Prophet. Dine here if you are seeking to explore the subtle nuances of Lebanese cuisines.