Point-to-point preview, fitness for beginners and more

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The 41st annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase at Winterthur | FYI Philly
Melissa Magee previews the fun, festive atmosphere, the professional horse racing and a new contest with big prizes for looking good.

Point-to-Point Steeplechase at Winterthur

The 41st annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase race takes over the grounds of Winterthur on Sunday, May 5th. Melissa Magee previews the fun, festive atmosphere, the professional horse racing and a new contest with big prizes for looking good.

Tailgating tips are always helpful whether you are at Winterthur's annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase or in the parking lot of the next big sporting event.

ENTER TO WIN: 4 tickets to the Kid Shellens and Tito's hospitality tent: Point-to-Point sweepstakes

Point-to-Point Steeplechase | Facebook

At Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library | Sunday, May 5, 2019

5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Delaware, 19735

If you're vegan, kosher, or gluten free...there's a bakery for you! We check out three local specialty bakeries.

Specialty Bakeries around Philadelphia

If you're vegan, kosher, or gluten free...there's a bakery for you! We check out three local specialty bakeries.

Lipkin's Bakery | Facebook

Northeast Philadelphia Location

8013 Castor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19152

215-342-3005

South Philadelphia Location

2153 S Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

215-462-1637

After 48 years in the Northeast, the renowned bakery, now under new ownership, has gone back to its South Philly roots.

Crust | Facebook

Taffets | Facebook

1024 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

215-551-5511

Located in Rittenhouse Square, this spot promises your sandwich in three minutes or less, with flavor in every bite.

Caffe Vienna's: Austrian name, Italian menu

Caffe Vienna's in Rittenhouse Square is a spot where your sandwich is made in three minutes or less, using only the finest ingredients with a promise that every ingredient will be in every bite. Be sure to try the Broad Street Bully. It's the reigning favorite and it has quite a kick!

Caffe Vienna | Facebook

223 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-557-0400

Day 'N' Nite Hookah is more than just a nightclub. It's a vibe and a place where artists can showcase their talents.

Day 'N' Nite Hookah Lounge

Day 'N' Nite Hookah is more than just a nightclub. The lounge describes itself as a vibe and a place where artists can showcase their talents. 6ABC's Jeannette Reyes sees what all the buzz is about out at Day 'N' Night Hookah Lounge on Cherry St in Chinatown.

Day N Nite Philly | Day 'N" Nite Instagram

908 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Located in the historic Bok Building, this woman-owned fitness studio focuses on kettlebell workouts.

KG Strong is a place to push, pull, and stretch your way to fit

KG Strong, in the historic Bok Building in South Philadelphia, is a woman-owned and run fitness studio focused on the kettlebell but they use lots of other tools to get you fit and they'll make sure your form is perfect.

KG Strong|Facebook

1901 S 9th St Room 206B, Philadelphia, PA 19148

215-395-3618

Our friends at Philadelphia Magazine rounded up some fitness classes for beginners around the city.

Back to Basics: 6 Beginner Fitness Classes to Get You Started

Our friends at Philadelphia Magazine rounded up some fitness classes for beginners and we sent Karen Rogers and Melissa Magee to see how they work. The classes are designed for people looking to start a new fitness routine, add something new to their existing routine or someone who is new to fitness altogether.

For the original Philadelphia Magazine article click here

The Class: Yoga Fundamentals

Yoga on Main | Facebook

4363 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

The Class: The Barre Essentials

Lumos Yoga & Barre | Facebook | Instagram

2001 Green Street Philadelphia, PA 19130

The class: Thrive Pilates I

Thrive Pilates | Instagram

2016 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Class: BANDIT

FreeHouse Fitness Studio | Facebook | Instagram

1430 South St. Philadelphia PA, 19146

The Class: Spin 101

The first Tuesday of Every Month

328 N. Lewis Rd Royersford, PA 19468

Torque Spin Barrre & TRX | Facebook | Instagram

The Class: Boxing 60

Title Boxing Club | Facebook

2101 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19103

Check out two great meals from the team at Alessi Foods.

Spring & Summer Recipes with Alessi Foods

Check out two great meals from the team at Alessi Foods. And sign up for your chance to win four tickets to the Kid Shellen's and Tito's tent.

For recipes and contest click here

We swing around the city for some must-see shows and exhibits.

FYI Loves the Arts roundup: Eastern State Penitentiary

We swing around the city for some must-see shows and exhibits.

The Rescue is teaming up with regional equine rescues to help pass the Safe Act, which will stop the sale and transport of horses for human consumption.

Shelter Me: South Jersey Horse Rescue

The South Jersey Horse Rescue is teaming up with regional equine rescues to help get the Safe Act passed - which will stop the sale and transport of horses for human consumption in the U.S. David Murphy highlights their efforts in this week's Shelter Me.

South Jersey Horse Rescue | South Jersey Horse Rescue Facebook | Safe Act

5745 Pleasant Mill Road, Weekstown, NJ 08215

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