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Philadelphia Cigar Bars

Cigar

In many ways, cigar smoking is a sign of sophistication. Cigar bars have become fashionable, and celebrities from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Demi Moore are associated with the cigar movement. At any given cigar bar, you’re likely to find a number of Mercedes vehicles, often driven by the area’s most prominent figures.

Philadelphia has a number of interesting cigar bars. If you’re looking for an evening out on the town, why not drive your Mercedes to one of these locations:

The Vault at Ritz Carlton

Located at Ten Avenue of the Arts, this upscale lounge features amazingly colored tapestries and warm wood décor. You actually enter this establishment via the vault door for the original Girard Bank. The Vault features a number of fine cordials and classic cocktails, as well.

Liberties

Liberties is located at 705 North Second Street. This cigar bar is a part of living Philadelphia history. The façade is historically accurate, and it features a rich walnut interior. The interior fixtures date from the mid nineteenth century, and create a truly Victorian atmosphere.

Fox and Hound Smokehouse and Tavern

The Fox and Hound is at 1501 Spruce Street. Less refined but much more exciting than some of the other cigar bars in Philadelphia, this tavern features televised sports and fried foods. The atmosphere is more casual, and you’re as likely to find ball caps as you are suits and ties.

Mahogany on Walnut

This is, in many ways, the ultimate cigar bar in Philadelphia. Located at 1524 Walnut Street, Mahogany on Walnut features not only cigars and cocktails, but light dining and deserts, as well.

Bussola Trattoria and Lounge

This cigar bar is found at 3rd Street and Girard. It offers patrons Tuscan cuisine, as well as gelato martinis and Italian wines. Atop the restaurant you’ll find The Stogie Haven Cigar Lounge.

Each of these establishments features its own unique ambiance. Whether you smoke cigars as an occasional luxury, or whether you consider yourself a true cigar aficionado, these cigar bars are the best place in Philly to drive your Mercedes Benz vehicle and light up. 

Your Visit to Downtown West Chester

West Chester

If you want a night out on the town in your Mercedes Benz vehicle, why not consider a visit to Downtown West Chester?

Nestled in the heart of the Brandywine Valley, downtown West Chester reflects the small-town charm and cosmopolitan tastes that prompted The Philadelphia Inquirer to call West Chester ". . . one of the world's most perfect small towns" (July 26, 2001).

Downtown West Chester has a thoroughly fascinating history. It was founded in 1769 when the Turks Head Inn opened, offering a refreshment stop to travelers. In 1788 it became the seat for Chester County, and it was incorporated as a borough in 1799.

The whole of the downtown West Chester district is on the National Register of Historic Places. You can drive your Mercedes vehicle past the Greek Revival architecture along high street, or view some of the more than 3,000 buildings that date all the way back to the colonial days.

Many famous figures have spent time in West Chester. The great folk artist Horace Pippin lived and painted in West Chester. Samuel barber, best known for his Adagio for String Orchestra, was born and raised in West Chester. Abraham Lincoln started his quest for the presidency here, as well. Eva Marie Saint and Claude Raines spent some of their days in West Chester, as well.

There are more than 25 restaurants in downtown West Chester. You can enjoy haute cuisine, a micro brewery, coffee shops and even a light lunch. Many of the restaurants in West Chester offer evening entertainment, as well.

You’ll find many other interesting establishments on your visit to downtown West Chester. The main streets feature a number of shopping opportunities, from apparel to art to antiques. There are jewelry shops, galleries, and collectible stores, as well.

There are plenty of activities in downtown West Chester to keep you busy, as well. For example, you might enjoy Lunchtime Concert at the Court House or Swingin' Summer Thursdays. Saturdays feature a grower’s market, as well.

Downtown West Chester is not only one of the most perfect small towns, it’s the perfect small town to take your Mercedes Benz vehicle for a relaxing excursion.

A Weekend Getaway in Pennsylvania

Glendorn

Summer is upon us again and the weather is beautiful. There is rarely a better time to get outdoors and enjoy the scenery. If you’re looking for something to do over the weekend, why not drive your new Mercedes car up to Glendorn Bed and Breakfast where you can enjoy both nature and luxurious surroundings.

Glendorn was originally built during the 1920’s for the Dorn family on over 1,280 acres of land. Now operated as a bed and breakfast by the same family, the resort offers plenty of activities and recreation, as well as award-winning gourmet dining and wines, and luxurious accommodations.  For the adventurous outdoorsman, there are plenty to keep you occupied. The streams and lake offer plenty of fly-fishing, and guided hunting is also available. The grounds are regularly stocked with pheasant, chukar, and quail and guests may bring their own dogs and guns or use the dogs or guns available from the resort. Trap and skeet shooting is also available as it’s own activity or as a warm up to your hunt.

For those who prefer to stay indoors there are a full range of spa services offered at Glendorn. If you are looking to relax traditional Swedish massage, hot stone massage, Shiatsu massage and even maternity massage for those expecting are available. If your coming back in from outdoor activities and need to relax some sore muscles, deep tissue and sports massages are also available. Or you can treat yourself at Glendorn’s award winning dining room, where neo-global cuisine combining ingredients, styles, and flavors from around the world await you. Whether you are interested in specialty chocolate from Belgium and Spain, truffles from Perigord, France or Alba, Itlay or local game meats and bird, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Weekends start at $693 and go over $1700 but guest are sure to enjoy themselves whether taking part in outdoor activities or just enjoying the beautiful scenery. You’ll want to pack your sweetheart into your new Mercedes car to come back over and over again.
 
 

Driving Down Highways and Fairways

Golf

Your new Mercedes car has lots of trunk space, and you’re just in time for golf season. Coincidence? Maybe not. Here are some great area golf courses you might not have tried that give a great game for every skill level.

The Golf Course at Glen Mills, West Chester, PA

This beauty is consistently winning awards and acclaim from golfers and golfing magazines alike. Always voted one of the best 100 public access courses in the country, Glen Mills comes in at 6,636 yards from the longest tees. This course is a par 71, the course rating is 71 and the slope rating comes in at 131 on Bent grass.

Jeffersonville Golf Club

Surprisingly well equipped for a municipal golf course, the Jeffersonville Golf Club is a par 70 and 6,443 yards when played on the longest tees. Its course rating comes in at 69.6 and the slope rating is 119. The course was originally opened in 1931 and was designed by Donald J. Ross.

Mainland Golf Course

Located just 12 miles from the center of Fort Washington, the Mainland Golf Course is a public course is surprisingly challenging for any level of golfer. Golfers agree that Mainland is consistently well maintained and has tough enough pin placement. It’s a short par 70 course at 5,539 yards from the longest tees, and it’s rated at 66.7 with a slope rating at 117.

If you’re going to be doing a lot of driving this summer -- driving in both senses of the word -- make sure your new Mercedes car is set to ride beautifully. Take it in to your local Pennsylvania Mercedes dealer to make sure everything is in tip top shape where they can do everything from change your oil, rotate your tires,and everything in between.

Dining on the Wilmington Waterfront

Wilmington

Whether you're driving your Mercedes to the Wilmington waterfront for a play at the DCE, a game at Frawley Stadium, or an exhibit at the DCCA, you've got plenty of choices when it comes to dining on the Wilmington Waterfront. Here are a few of the most notable restaurants available:

C.W. Harborside

Specializing in prime meats, C.W. Harborside's menu includes a variety of steak, poultry, lamb, seafood, and pork. C.W. Harborside's signature menu item is the bone-in fillet. Other specialties at C.W. Harborside include turkey mignon (turkey wrapped in bacon) osso bucca (braised veal shank), baby lamb chops and saddle pork chops. The restaurant features a wine room containing over 1,800 bottles of wine as well as a live lobster tank.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Located just north of the Shipyard Shops at the former site of the Sardo warehouse, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant features an 80-seat dining room with a view of the water, 60 seats in a bar area, and a porch with 100 seats for outdoor dining. In addition, there is a 100-seat partially enclosed patio, which also features live music and a full bar. At Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Executive Chef Greg Bond has created an amazing menu of New American cuisine. From hearty comfort foods to wood-oven pizzas, this restaurant has something for everyone. On top of all that, you can watch beer being brewed in the on-site brewery.

Harry's Seafood Grill

Harry's Seafood Grill is known for its innovative cuisine, fresh ingredients and superb service. Harry's includes a lobster tank, an oyster and sashimi bar, wine by the glass and fabulous martinis. This restaurant also includes a riverside patio so you can dine in a relaxed environment with a great view.

Timothy's

If you're looking for a more casual or family dining environment, consider Timothy's. At Timothy's, there's room for the entire family to enjoy wings or ribs while catching a game on one of the many big screen TVs. Timothy's features a happy hour every day, and was voted home of the best wings and the best happy hour in Delaware.

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Visit the DCCA

Dcca

If you're looking for something to do this summer, why not drive your Mercedes down to the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

the DCCA is "one of the most innovative and prominent organizations of its kind on the East Coast," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in downtown Wilmington on the corner of South Madison and West streets, the DCCA makes its home just a few blocks away from Frawley Stadium. The DCCA is located in the Harlan and Hollingsworth building on the Wilmington waterfront. It features 35,000 square feet of space, and is the home to seven different galleries.

A noncollecting museum, the DCCA presents several exhibitions each year, including artists from the local region as well as around the world. In addition to the exhibitions, the DCCA is active in educating the Wilmington community. The DCCA features outreach programs like Contemporary Connections, a program that combines art with the core school curriculum and provides new and interesting ways to teach other subjects, including science and math. The DCCA also has 26 studios, an auditorium equipped with innovative technology, a classroom, and even a gift shop.

A small group of volunteer artists and patrons of the arts founded the DCCA in 1979. The DCCA started out originally in a sheet-metal fabrication building, and moved several times over the next two decades. In 2000, the DCCA moved into the historic Harlan and Hollingsworth building. Since the beginning, it has focused on promoting the growth and understanding of the contemporary arts in Delaware and the surrounding region.

After your visit to the DCCA, enjoy a wonderful meal of French Cuisine at the Green Room. Located at Hotel DuPont, at 11^th and Market streets, the Green room is features a colorful combination of new and old decor, from comfortable wingback chairs to the Versace pattern china. Expand your culinary horizons with the chef’s tasting menu each evening.

While you’re at the historic Wilmington waterfront, why not take in a show at the Delaware Theatre Company? DTC performances are sure to keep you entertained, and they offer a variety of different programs throughout the season. The DTC features contemporary and classical plays, and draws professional actors, designers and directors from around the region and the country.

Get your Mercedes ready for your excursion to the Wilmington waterfront. Visit your Wilmington Mercedes Dealer today to perform your regular maintenance and to get your Mercedes into tip-top condition.

 

Celebrate 30 Years with Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

DCCA 30th Anniversary

The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA) is "one of the most innovative and prominent organizations of its kind on the East Coast," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in downtown Wilmington on the corner of South Madison and West streets, the DCCA makes its home just a few blocks away from Frawley Stadium. The DCCA is located in the Harlan and Hollingsworth building on the Wilmington waterfront. It features 35,000 square feet of space, and is the home to seven different galleries.

A non-collector museum, the DCCA presents several exhibitions each year, including artists from the local region as well as around the world. In addition to the exhibitions, the DCCA is active in educating the Wilmington community. The DCCA features outreach programs like Contemporary Connections, a program that combines art with the core school curriculum and provides new and interesting ways to teach other subjects, including science and math. The DCCA also has 26 studios, an auditorium equipped with innovative technology, a classroom, and even a gift shop.

A small group of volunteer artists and patrons of the arts founded the DCCA in 1979. The DCCA started out originally in a sheet-metal fabrication building, and moved several times over the next two decades. In 2000, the DCCA moved into the historic Harlan and Hollingsworth building. Since the beginning, it has focused on promoting the growth and understanding of the contemporary arts in Delaware and the surrounding region.

After your visit to the DCCA, enjoy a wonderful meal of French Cuisine at the Green Room. Located at Hotel DuPont, at 11th and Market streets, the Green room is features a colorful combination of new and old decor, from comfortable wingback chairs to the Versace pattern china. Expand your culinary horizons with the chef’s tasting menu each evening.

While you’re at the historic Wilmington waterfront, you could also take in a show at the Delaware Theatre Company. DTC performances are sure to keep you entertained, and they offer a variety of different programs throughout the season. The DTC features contemporary and classical plays, and draws professional actors, designers and directors from around the region and the country.

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Places to take your Benz in Philly (Part 2)

Phillies

If you’re looking for something to do with your family in Philadelphia for the weekend, look no further. Here are three popular and kid friendly things to do in Philly, so pack climb into the Benz and explore.
Phillies Defend Their NL East Championship

For the first time in 14 years the Philadelphia Phillies stepped up to the plate and advanced to the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2007. With an incredible roster in 2008, this year might be the year for the Phillies. Visit the recently built Citizens Bank Park where there isn’t a bad seat in the stadium and take the kids to the Phanatics Fun Zone where they can play in the biggest play area in the Major Leagues.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the Phillies experience is the food. Voted Best Ballpark Eats in the Food Network Awards, Citizens Bank Park has something for everyone. From cheese steaks at Rick’s Steaks to Crab Fries at Chickie’s and Pete’s to roast pork sandwiches at Tony Luke’s -- whatever you do, arrive hungry.

Baseball As America Exhibit

There’s more than just Phillies games for baseball fans in Philadelphia this spring. The Baseball As America exhibit is on until May 11th and it features more than 500 artifacts from America’s favorite pastime’s history.
The first major exhibition of its kind, Baseball As America has a special section devoted to Philly’s rich baseball history. From the spikes Richie Ashburn wore in 1950 to Jimmy Rollins' helmet from the legendary 36-game hit streak to the 1980 Phillies World Championship ring, it’s a fascinating trip down memory lane for ball fans young and old.

Dad Vail Regatta

Visit the 70th racing of the Philadelphia tradition, the Dad Vail Regatta. This epic rowing event is the largest in the country and Philly welcomes over 3,500 athletes from over 100 teams across North America from May 9-10.
Witness the spectacle as crowds of over 10,000 watch two days of exciting racing. Make sure to come prepared, though -- during the regatta Kelly Drive is closed, so you’ll have to park the Benz the Art Museum or Boathouse Row and take the shuttle bus to the grandstands.

If you want to get your Mercedes ready for summer, visit your Philadelphia Mercedes dealers, Mercedes - Fort Washington, PA, or Mercedes Benz of Wilmington, DE to perform your routine maintenance and get your vehicle in tip top shape just in time for cruising season.

Places to take your Mercedes Benz in Philly (Part 1)

Philadelphia

Looking for something to do in the Philadelphia area this spring? Spring and summer make Philadelphia come alive so make sure to check out some of these local events.

Ninth Street Italian Market Festival

Visit America’s oldest continuously operating open air market on the weekend it truly comes to life. Bring your appetite and take in the multitude of sensory delight as 9th Street is closed off for the entire weekend and you can dine alfresco to take in the sights and sounds. See stands offering fresh peppers and sausage, snack on roast pork sandwiches, famous mango roses, endless pastries and more.
If you’re in the mood for a walk, stroll down blocks of marketplace where merchants offer snacks made especially for the festival, musicians make their rounds and the area’s top chefs give live cooking demonstrations to show off the best they’ve got.

Brandywine River Blues Festival

Looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend? Consider heading down to the gorgeous Brandywine Valley for their annual festival celebrating great music and great wine. You can bring your own picnic or eat at Chester County’s Chaddsford Winery.

There are two live blues bands playing each day, and admission to the festival gets you two concerts, wine tasting, and a souvenir wine glass. Take a tour of the wine making and barrel aging cellars or just sit back and have a picnic at this lively festival. Keep in mind, kids aren’t recommended at the River Blues Festival, and pets aren’t allowed.

Frida Kahlo Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

In its only East coast stop, the Frida Kahlo exhibit is at the Philadelphia Museum of Art until May 18th. The exhibit, put together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kahlo’s birth, features over 40 of her works in the first major exhibit of its kind in the US in over 15 years.

Drink in the beauty of this iconic Mexican artist’s take on love, Mexican life, and family. Kahlo was known for her small and personal Surrealist paintings that burst with color, symbolism, and raw passion.

If you don’t have the Benz yet and you want to get one in time to cruise Philly in the spring, stop by your local Philadelphia Mercedes Benz dealers, your Fort Washington PA Mercedes dealers or you Wilmington DE Mercedes Benz dealers to get set up with the ride of your life and cruise around town in style.

CAUTION: Jocelyn Kirsch Is Back in Philly

Jocelyn kirsch

If you’ve lived in Philadelphia for any length of time, you’ve likely heard of famed identity thief Jocelyn Kirsch. She hasn’t been around since December, when police arrested her and her boyfriend in the area. But sources have told a Daily News reporter of a recent sighting of her in Baltimore earlier this month, and it’s likely that she came back to Philadelphia from there.

Because of the couple’s history of breaking the law, police and others have referred to Kirsch and her boyfriend Edward Anderton as Bonnie and Clyde. Although their crimes don’t involve murdering people, the two have still been very busy stealing people’s identities, making terrorist threats and committing other illegal acts.

Since she got out on bail, though, Kirsch has been living in northern California, according to reporter Regina Medina. Kirsch is a good-looking brunette with big doe eyes and other features that attract many men. That’s probably why she’s able to gain people’s trust and steal their identities. Until someone spotted her in Baltimore, she was reportedly working at a Starbucks in Napa, California. As an added twist, the Federal Trade Commission reported that Napa had the highest rate of identity theft complaints in the entire country.

Things began making sense to Philadelphia police shortly before her arrest in December 2007. They went to her last recorded local address to find that she had moved. But she left behind many of her belongings, including a book on the coffee table entitled, The Art of Cheating: A Nasty Little Book for Tricky Little Schemers and Their Hapless Victims. Kirsch and her boyfriend allegedly used the book to defraud credit card companies, local businesses and even their neighbors. As a result, they enjoyed a lavish lifestyle typically reserved for the most affluent business people.

But these two aren’t your average hooligans simply hoping to steal people’s money. Kirsch attended Drexel University and was also a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. Her boyfriend graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005 and worked as an analyst for Lubert-Adler Real Estate Funds, a high-profile company in the area. Both of them sampled some of the best things in life with other people’s money. Reports indicate they traveled from Hawaii to Paris and other exotic parts of the world.
 
Travel wasn’t the only benefit Kirsch enjoyed.  Sources say her large closet was so full of designer items that nothing else would even fit in there. The couple furnished their $3,000-a-month apartment with the latest electronics, upscale furniture and other expensive goods. Unfortunately, neither Kirsch nor Anderton had any feasible means of support. Police also found fake ID cards and equipment typically used to make those cards.
 
So if you’re in the Philadelphia area, hold onto your wallets, shred your sensitive documents and hide your new or used Mercedes-Benz. Bonnie and Clyde are back in town and there’s not much chance that they’ve changed their ways.