Liquid Love for Chocoholics in Phily

Edited by Madelyn Miller, the Travellady

Is chocolate an aphrodisiac? I promise to research this for my loyal readers. I started in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love.

For a taste of the best dessert martinis in town, Bleu Martini is a sumptuous place to start. The menu at this hip lounge/restaurant lists such fantasy-inspiring options as Raspberry Truffle, Milkshake Martini and Mint Chocolate Chip. 24 S. 2nd Street,  
(215) 940-7900, www.bleumartinionline.com

When a dessert order of Godiva Soup (a bowl of chocolate blended with hazelnut and pistachio) just isn’t enough, diners at Old City’s Dolce can wash it down with a selection of cocoa specialty drinks that include a Mocha Carameltini, Raspberry Dream and Creamy Praline. 241 Chestnut Street, (215) 238-9983, www.dolcerestaurant.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION

visit www.gophila.com and check out  the blog www.uwishunu.com  
Philadelphia Independence Visitor Center   (800) 537-7676.

GREAT SAVINGS
www.citypass.com

WHERE TO STAY

Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel
1701 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA  19103
Tel: (215) 735-6000
Fax: (215) 789-6105
www.radisson.com

Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Embassy Suites Center City
(215) 561-1776
www.PhiladelphiaCenterCity.Embsuites.com
1-800-Embassy for reservations

WHERE TO EAT

Philly Falafel Vegetarian
1740 Sansom Street
215-569-8999
Each very reasonably priced entrée allows the diner unlimited trips to the fresh flavorful salad bar with fried cauliflower, minted carrots, coleslaw, beets, pickles, and much more.
(and dining here will absolve you of any guilt for indulging in a decadent chocolate dessert at the nearby  places suggested below.)

BEST DESSERTS

Naked Chocolate Café
1317 Walnut Street
Philadelphia. PA 19107
www.nakedchocolatecafe.com
215-735-7310
Open Monday to Thursday 10AM-11PM
Friday and Saturday 10AM to 11:30PM
Sunday 11 AM to 9PM

Maron Chocolates
1734 Chestnut Street
215-988-9992
www.maronchocolates.com

BEST PLACE TO GET CONNECTED

Ing Direct does more than just save you money. It gives you a free wireless internet connection. They even have about a dozen computers you can use for free to surf if you are in the neighborhood without your computer.
1636 Walnut Street

FAVORITE STORES

P.H.A.G
Philadelphia Home Art Garden
1225 Walnut Street
215-627-0461
www.thephagshop.com

Show of Hands
a collection of crafts
1006 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-592-4010
Showofhandsphila@aol.com

GREAT GUIDEBOOKS

ACCESS PHILADELPHIA
By Beth D’Addono
Harper Resource
www.harpercollins.com

THE THIRTEEN COLONIES
Travel Historic America
Fodor’s
www.fodors.com

Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer whose favorite food group is chocolate. She loves it in solid or liquid form. Please share your favorite chocolate experiences with her. Madelyn@chocolateatlas.com
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