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Welcome to Philly—one of the nation’s most passionate sports towns. Whether you’re looking for the best late-night eats or the perfect place to get in a morning work-out, Philly Locker Room (PLR) knows exactly “Where To…”

Grab A Bite After The Game:
• 13 (serves food until 1:00 a.m.) – 13 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown offers classic American fare in a contemporary setting until 1:00 a.m. With the specially created PLR coupon, sports media

• Ogle at the highest four-millimeter LED screen in the world, located inside the Comcast Center, a 58-story tower owned by media giant Comcast. The tower features The Comcast Experience, depicting oh-so-realistic nature imagery, urban landscapes and much more. 17th Street &
John F. Kennedy Boulevard, gophila.com/comcast

• Wind past the meat, cheese and produce vendors and indulge in prepared foods from around the world at the Reading Terminal Market, the country’s oldest

It is official, hot Philly boxing prospect Mike Jones (16-0, 12ko’s) is on the fast track to compete for a world championship. Just two years ago, the 25 year old Mount Airy native turned professional with little fanfare. Slowly but surely, Jones captured the imagination of everyone from the novice fan to longtime enthusiasts with his unique blend of size, speed, and power, eventually becoming the area’s biggest crowd draw in recent memory.

While racking

This winter, Philly residents and visitors will be eating steak and lots of it with three brand new steakhouses making the city a destination for all-things meaty. Styled to resemble steakhouses of yore, Stephen Starr’s Butcher and Singer, which opened its doors in October, serves up hefty steaks, tableside-tossed Caesar salad and the creative handcrafted cocktails that have been the hallmark of Starr’s local restaurant empire. In November, the high-end Southern chain Del Frisco’s Double

Philadelphia is a foodie town, even on a budget. Visitors and locals alike mark their calendars for the bi-annual Center City District Restaurant Week and the annual University City Dining Days when more than 120 restaurants spanning all price ranges serve three-course meals at a discounted price. But even when restaurants aren’t teaming up to offer dining discounts, the region has plenty of spots—American, Italian, Mexican, Turkish and more—that feature wallet-friendly menus and specials. Here

Philly Beer Week is one of the countless reasons to Love Philadelphia. From March 6-15, 2009, beer lovers from all over can sip their way through more than 100 events at the second annual Philly Beer Week, which attracted more than 15,000 participants during its first year.

This year’s Philly Beer Week will highlight the Philadelphia area’s thriving beer culture with 10 days of festivities. Brewers from the U.S. and beyond, including Fritz Maytag from

E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES! The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the countless reasons to Love Philadelphia. As the team prepares to meet the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, January 18, the Philadelphia region is showing its passion for the team and all-things green. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening in support of the Birds:

• Several of the city’s tallest buildings have turned their lights green. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia’s

On the 40th anniversary of the “Eagles-fans-booed-and-threw-snowballs-at-Santa Claus” incident, we in Philly think it’s time to be clear about what really happened on December 15, 1968 and what has transpired since. As the Eagles enter the playoffs, we ask the sportscasters and sports writers of America to let this snowball melt, and consider a new story about Philadelphia. What happened in 1968 at Philadelphia’s Franklin Field has given sportscasters fodder about Philly sports fans for

Favorite Steakhouse: Barclay Prime
Favorite Dish: Filet Mignon

From renowned restaurateur Stephen Starr, Barclay Prime is the ultimate 21st-century boutique steakhouse. It offers subtle twists on contemporary steakhouse fare, including a decadent spin on a Philadelphia staple, the cheesesteak. This $100 version is made with Kobe beef, fresh lobster, triple-cream tallegio and caramelized shallots on an artisinal bun. 

Favorite Post-Game Hangout: The Bar at the Palm

Favorite Late Night Eats: Rouge on Rittenhouse Square

Favorite

Favorite Restaurant: Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Favorite Dish: Empanadas, black bean hummus and Ropa Vieja

This bright, contemporary Cuban restaurant and rum bar spices up the Old City streets with exhilarating décor that recreates a 1940s Havana Street scene thanks to an indoor courtyard, enclosed rooftop deck and skylight. The bar serves more than 60 rums, southern hemisphere wines, 12 authentic Cuban cocktails and a whole menu of Cuban coffees. When the weather