FYI Philly: Access granted to new restaurants

This week on FYI Philly, we pull up a chair at some new Center City restaurants, round up some favorite brunch spots, and grant viewers exclusive access to a modern member's only social club. We're also celebrating women's history month by highlighting some female-owned businesses and the latest in spring fashion for the ladies (and the fellas). Finally, we give our regards to Broadway Philadelphia with a look at the shows coming to the local stage and how you can score tickets to Hamilton.

FYI Philly airs Saturdays at 7 p.m. with encore shows Sundays at midnight. Here are the details on this week's features:

James and Friday Saturday Sunday are two new restaurants bringing an upscale experience to their respective neighborhood's bar scene.

Introducing James and Friday Saturday Sunday

James

1835 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

(267) 324-5005

Email: info@hamesphiladelphia.com

http://jamesphiladelphia.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jamesphiladelphia

Friday Saturday Sunday

261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 546-4232

http://fridaysaturdaysunday.com/

https://www.facebook.com/FriSatSunday

Two new restaurants are bringing an upscale experience to their respective neighborhood's bar scene. Melissa Magee takes us inside James in Logan Square and Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse.

A strict no-cameras policy didn't stop Alicia Vitarelli and FYI from gaining access to this members only social club.

Come on in: Palizzi Social Club
Filippo Palizzi Social Club

1408 S 12th St

Philadelphia, PA 19147

http://palizzisocial.com/

In South Philly, a new member's only social club has opened -- a century-old club resurrected by the family of a South Philly chef. There is a strict no-cameras allowed rule, but Alicia Vitarelli and the FYI crew were granted VIP access to roam around.

Brunch is fast-becoming a Philadelphia favorite. These three newcomers are bringing some flare to midday fare.

Break for brunch
Co Op Restaurant at The Study Hotel

20 S 33rd St

Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 387-1400

Email: info@studyhotels.com

http://www.thestudyatuniversitycity.com/

http://www.thestudyatuniversitycity.com/restaurants.html

On Point Bistro

1200 Point Breeze Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19146

(267) 639-3318

https://www.onpointbistro.com/

https://www.facebook.com/onpointbistro/

Mission Taqueria

1516 Sansom Street

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 383-1200

http://www.missiontaqueria.com/

https://www.facebook.com/MissionTaqueria/

Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-563-MEAT (6982)

Email: info@butcherbarphilly.com

http://www.butcherbarphilly.com/

https://www.facebook.com/butcherbarphl

Brunch is fast-becoming a Philadelphia favorite, and restaurants are responding by upping their game. Erin O'Hearn rounded up some newcomers bringing some flare to midday fare.

S'mores, artisan cookies and other treats. Women's history month gets sweeter thanks to these female-owned businesses.

Made in Philly: A celebration of women-owned businesses

Mallow and Company

610-427-5256

https://www.mallowandcompany.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mallowandcompany/

iSwich

Email: info@iswichgourmet.com

http://www.iswichgourmet.com/

https://www.facebook.com/iswich?ref=hl

Sally B Munch Bars

sallyb@happymunching.com

646.431.0104

http://happymunching.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Sally-B-262447490460560/

Blake's Mother's Cookies

Email: BlakesMothersCookies@gmail.com

484.252.6517

https://www.facebook.com/4blakesmotherscookies/

Artisan Exchange

208 Carter Dr #13b

West Chester, PA 19382

(610) 719-0282

http://www.artisanexchange.net/

https://www.facebook.com/ArtisanExchangeWCPa/

March is, of course, women's history month. So we're closing it out by celebrating some female-owned businesses. We highlight four women all making a living crafting artisan foods.

Spring has officially sprung. Philadelphia Magazine stops by to help spring clean the fashion look for the gals and guys.

Spring fashion tips

Joan Shepp

1811 Chestnut St

215-735-2666

https://www.joanshepp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/joan.shepp/

Commonwealth Proper

1839 Chestnut St, 2nd FL

267-319-1741

http://commonwealthproper.com/

https://www.facebook.com/commonwealthproper

Spring has officially sprung, and that means it's time to spring clean our wardrobe. For help with that, we turned to the fashion experts at Philadelphia Magazine, who gave us closet essentials for both guys and gals.

"Hamilton" is coming to Philly. Here's how to guarantee your seats. Plus, highlights of the upcoming performance season.

Love Arts

The Philly Pops Ella, Louis & All That Jazz (March 31-April 2nd)

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

300 S Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 670-2300

http://www.theartsinphilly.org/

The Philly Pops performs Ella, Louis & All That Jazz from March 31st-April 2nd. Karen Rogers has a preview.

Broadway Philadelphia: Why you should Subscribe

Kimmel Center events & tickets

Hamilton is coming to Broadway Philadelphia for the 2018-19 season. Karen Rogers tells us how to guarantee seats to the show and takes a look at the upcoming season presented by The Kimmel Center & The Shubert Organization.

Food tasting and fundraising are a wonderful mix. These charities are getting ready to throw parties with a purpose.

Getting out for a good cause

Red Cross Red Ball (emceed by Karen Rogers)

Saturday, April 1st (8pm-midnight)

Lincoln Financial Field

One Lincoln Financial Field Way

Philadelphia, PA

http://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/eastern-pennsylvania/red-ball

Dish it UP/Women Against Abuse (emceed by Melissa Magee)

Wednesday, March 29th (6 p.m.)

Cescaphe Event Group's Vie

600 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA

http://www.womenagainstabuse.org/events/dish-it-up

Food tasting and fundraising; it's a beautiful combination. Two of our favorite charities are getting ready to throw parties with a purpose.

The AAMP celebrates its 40th birthday this year. We preview the full slate of special events on tap.

FYI loves the arts

African American Museum

701 Arch St

Philadelphia, PA 19106

215-574-0380

http://www.aampmuseum.org/

https://facebook.com/AAMPMuseum

Philadelphia's African-American Museum celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Alicia Vitarelli takes a look at the full slate of special events on tap, starting with two photography exhibitions.

In this week's shelter me, we visit a local rescue dedicated to helping dogs from rough pasts.

Shelter Me

J & Co Rescue

http://jandcorescue.weebly.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jandcorescue/

In this week's shelter, we visit a local rescue dedicated to helping dogs from rough pasts.