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2012 Street Fairs and Fests!

May 26, 2012
2012 Street Fairs and Fests!

It’s here! Cheap Date Philadelphia’s extremely handy and quite dandy list of Street Fairs and Fests for summer 2012! As you well know, Cheap Dater is a huge fan of festivals. It gets you outside, there’s lots to see, hear, and talk about, and there’s always plenty of cheap eats and treats. Good for a first date, a friend date or a group date – a win, win, win! Check back often for updates, share with your friends, and let cheapdatephiladelphia@gmail.com know if there’s a festival that should be added! Happy Festing! MAY 26-MAY 27: Sundrop Music and Arts Festival. Live Music all day at the Fire, 412 W. Girard(1-8pm). MAY 28: Memorial Dei Picnic and Music Fest at Old Swede’s Church (noon-6pm – $10 entry). MAY 31-JUNE 3: Greek Festival at St. George’s Cathedral. Enjoy homemade Souvlaki, gyro, mousaka, pastitsio, spanakopita, baklava, play Coach Bag Bingo, listen to Greek music,...

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Attend an Interactive Cooking Show!

May 9, 2012
Attend an Interactive Cooking Show!

I don’t usually suggest things that I haven’t personally vetted, but the Asian Arts Initiative (AAI), a community arts organization in North Chinatown, contacted me about a unique event they are hosting next week that sounds perfect for an adventuresome cheap date. On May 16, 17, and 19th, AAI will welcome chef Mero Cocinero Karimi for three nights of a quirky and interactive live cooking show.  The show promises “music, documentary-style video, storytelling, political discussion and humor to satisfy your heart, mind, stomach, and funny bone.” Audience participation is encouraged, and audience members get to both taste the menu items and help prepare the recipes. General admission for this event (covering both the show and a full meal) is usually $20, but Cheap Date Philadelphia readers receive a special rate of only $15. Perfect! Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/241446. Enter “cheapdatephilly” in the Discount Code box to get your Cheap...

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Golosa: BYO Dessert Cafe!

March 31, 2012
Golosa: BYO Dessert Cafe!

In case you missed it, here’s my post for Drink Philly about Bella Vista’s Golosa Cafe. Their extensive chocolate menu, cozy atmosphere, and BYO options made for a delightful date night – or a great spot to tuck yourself away on a gray day like today!  

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Top 5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

February 11, 2012
Top 5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day can be kind of a racket. Your favorite go-to BYO all of a sudden has a minimum $50 pre fixe, activities ripe for handholding, like ice skating, double in price just for the night, and reservations everywhere are a must. But as all cheap daters know, true romance comes from the heart; it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. So without further ado, here are my Top 5 ideas for spending time with your loved ones this holiday, without spending too much money.

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Top Fives: My Five Fave Dates of 2011

December 31, 2011

December is the time for reflection, which in the blogosphere means: Best-of lists! Here are my Top 5 Cheap Date discoveries of 2011 (in no particular order). These are the dates that stood out in terms of providing the most unique and fun activities, the best atmosphere, and the tastiest food and drink. If you didn’t get to try these last year, make it a resolution!

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Tacos and Tequila at Loco Pez

December 22, 2011
margaritas at loco pez

A trip to the taco truck can be a delightful cheap date. But as winter sets in, the prospect of waiting outside and then hunching over to eat before it all gets cold seems decidedly less pleasant. Enter new Fishtown pub Loco Pez! I spent a lovely date there recently, relaxing at the bar with an oversized margarita and fish tacos – for less than $15! Read the full review here, at Drink Philly (now Drink Nation!)

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