Philly's new outdoor hot spot and soul food goes green

Monday, July 15, 2019
Philly's new outdoor hot spot and soul food goes green
FYI Philly checks out Vesper Dayclub, the all-new Piazza Pod amd Philly hot spots more.It's 35,000-square-feet of restaurants, bars, fitness and shopping.

No-Libs' new outdoor hot spot

It's 35,000 square feet of outdoor restaurants, bars, fitness and shopping. Old shipping containers are transformed into pods to house the businesses and a giant robot from Burning Man oversees it all.

Piazza Pod Park

1075 Germantown Ave. (2nd & Germantown), Philadelphia, PA 19123

We visit Vesper Day Club, a place that will make you feel like you're down the shore.

Vesper Dayclub is back for its second season

Philadelphia's only 21 plus members only day club is back for another season with a brand new restaurant next door.

Vesper Dayclub | Facebook

1031 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

267-214-0086

Alicia Vitarelli puts her drink-making skills to the test to make a smoke and mirrors cocktail!

Alicia Vitarelli puts her drink-making skills to the test at Germantown Garden to make their signature smoke and mirrors cocktail!

Germantown Garden | Facebook

1029 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

If you're looking for some throwback fun this summer the Mahoning Drive-In might be the perfect spot.

Localish Presents: Pa's premier throwback drive-in theater

Throwback movies at a throwback drive-in theater. The Mahoning Drive-in is the only drive-in theater in the country showing movies on 35-millimeter film. The theatre opened way back in 1949 and still uses the same equipment 70 years later. Mahoning has turned the drive-in into a festival-like atmosphere with themed movie events, overnight camping, and a killer concession stand.

The Mahoning Drive-In | Facebook | Instagram

635 Seneca Road, Lehighton, Pa 18235

Soul food without the extra fat and calories, these Philly brothers are making that a yummy reality!

Green Soul gives soul food a healthy twist

The Bynum Brothers have been serving up soul food in Philly for almost 30 years! Starting with Zanzibar Blue, they went on to open perennial favorites Warmdaddy's, Relish, Paris Bistro, and South Jazz Kitchen. Now they are adding a new, healthier option to the mix -- Green Soul.

Green Soul | Facebook | Instagram

1410 Mount Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

215-660-9600

We travel to a restaurant bringing the authentic flavors of Mexico to a neighborhood best-known for its Polish Kielbasa and pierogis.

Nemi adds Mexican fare to Port Richmond's Polish scene

In a neighborhood best known for kielbasa and pierogies - Nemi Mexican Restaurant and Bar is changing food scene in Port Richmond. Here, you'll find authentic, homemade Mexican food....They're also known for their fully stocked bar of tequila and mescal.

Nemi Mexican Restaurant and Bar | Facebook | Instagram

2636 Ann St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

*Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 4pm-7pm.

Cook at home with these Alessi Foods recipes for Arugula salad with beets and sausage and kale pasta

Gina Gannon goes In The Kitchen with registered dietitian Mary Robinson from Giant and ingredients from Alessi Foods for some fun recipes. There is a hearty arugula salad with beets and a spicy sausage and kale pasta dish. Bon Appetit!

Try out more recipes from In the Kitchen with Alessi.

If you're in the market for some new flooring we have tips from a man you might recognize.

Empire Today shows off the hottest trends in flooring

Everyone wants that wood look but wood doesn't play well with moisture. So Empire Today came up with high end products that look look like wood but can be installed in rooms you never thought possible like kitchens, bathrooms, basements and high traffic areas.

Empire Today|Website

6abc Loves the Arts: Ballet X: Karen Rogers reports on Action News at Noon, July 14, 2019

Ballet X celebrates new digs with Little Prince show

This is Ballet X's 14th season and the company's first in a brand new 5,000-square foot studio on Washington Avenue. The company is kicking off its Summer Series with the world premiere of The Little Prince.

Ballet X: The Little Prince|Facebook

Through July 21

Wilma Theater

265 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-225-5389

Shelter Me: Pig Placement Network. David Murphy reports during Action News Mornings on July 13, 2019.

Shelter Me: Pig Placement Network

David Murphy spotlights the Pig Placement Network, a nonprofit organization in Bucks County dedicated to the pet pig.