I attended a tea with the Drexel Women in Business organization. The space is elegant! It is or…read morewas a private Women's club. The entrance is street level with a coat room, bathrooms, and a sitting room. The staircase going upstairs is beautiful. There is also an elevator. The event spaces are similar to a parlor. The tea sandwiches and small desserts were delicious. Tea, coffee, soda and wine were also available. The third floor parlor had plenty of room for 6-7 tables. It was easy to hear the speaker. The venue is impeccably clean.

I visited The Acorn Club not in its role as a "premier private women's club," but as the guest of…read morean alumnae and CLE event. A single, small elevator--furnished with a small love-seat bench, which seemed slightly unnecessary and space-stealing for the limited number of floors housed in The Acorn Club--brought us to the second floor and its dining room. The Acorn Club's dining room is absolutely beautiful: especially the blue, damask wallpaper and the glittering chandeliers and wall sconces. The table seats and cloth napkins (both shades of dusky rose) were luxurious to the touch and the table settings were impeccable. Food-wise, the appetizer and dessert stole the show. The butternut squash soup was piping hot, creamy, and delicious--very similar to the version my mother makes for holidays. And the chocolate-and-vanilla mousse garnished with milk and white chocolate shavings was perfect (as was the almond lace cookie I may have also sampled). Meanwhile, the main course of (dry) chicken and (overdressed) salad was only so-so. Service-wise, the servers was a little surlier than you might expect in that setting, but for one of my fellow diners a polite and slightly apologetic response for putting her water glass too far to the center of the table seemed to break the ice enough to allow the server to seem less resentful. We left wondering how one becomes a member of this Club. Unfortunately the website still leaves us wondering.

Dear reader, We…read morerecently went to a wedding at The Union League in Philly, and the whole experience was extraordinary. The building is huge, elegant, and so striking to be inside, with a grand historic feel and remarkable detail at every turn. What truly stood out, though, was the artwork. There were beautiful, old, and impressive pieces everywhere, including portraits by Sully and Marchant, which made the entire place feel part museum, part event venue, and wholly unforgettable. It is such a unique setting for a wedding and easily one of the most stunning venues I have visited in years.

Wowza, inside was amazing. There was a wedding happening in there. I was there for a reception. The…read morepaintings and stained glass window. I was there for a work reception in the evening. Appetizers were decent. Mostly paintings of former Presidents, WWI, and more. Stained glass window on the staircase reminded me of my trip to Italy.

Will always always love this place! Perfect for dinner or a nightcap. Staff is amazing. Vibes are…read moreunmatched! The whole experience is just one of the best in the city.

I had a majestic opportunity to enter this private social club here in Philadelphia, serving some…read moreof the best Italian food in this city. Palizzi Filippo Social club is this pinnacle restaurant serving people who love this cuisine. My daughter-in-law is a member and invited me (from Chicago) to fly here and sample what a true Italian dinner club can create; and create they did. Our host (my daughter-in-iaw) was as gracious as the people working here. Everyone was cordial and polite and couldn't do enough to make this dinner special. We had: * A Caesar salad that was dressed perfectly topped with white anchovies - fantastic * Brasciole - was this Italian dish of thin-cut beef pounded, stuffed, rolled, and braised in tomato sauce - exceptional * Escarole and Beans - is this thick stew with rich Italian flavors - loved it * Pasta with Crab - super red sauce dish which was delicious * Ravioli with ricotta, spinach and egg yolk - a classic * Sausage with fennel, broccoli rabbe, calabrese chili - super good * Lamb Chops - marinated in garlic and parsley - was the star of this show * Fritto Misto with baccala & gianchetti, roasted garlic aioli - could have eaten two of these dishes Palizzi ran like a Swiss Clock! Everything going on here tonight was working on all cylinders: The service, the temperatures of the food, the ambiance were all perfect. This old school restaurant with its old school vibe even had a coin operated cigarette machine in the front of the house, and you can't get more old school than that. Palizzi has a lot of rules, as do most private clubs, like no cellphones and a multitude of other rules, making this restaurant very unique. I have been to several private dinner clubs in my life; in such places as Los Angeles, Providence, RI, San Francisco and Hong Kong just to name a few. Palizzi Filippo Social Club definitely belongs in this heady group listed above. Palizzi Filippo Social Club having been around since 1918 has put an indelible stamp on its presence in this city!

We had a great stay in the Fitler Suite. The suite was nicely decorated, spacious and came with…read moremany complimentary snacks. We had a problem finding the parking garage and entrance because it was late a night when we checked in. The kind front desk attendant came outside to greet us in the dark. My sons are competitive swimmers and the Fitler pool with lanes was a great facility to get a workout before checkout.

What a gorgeous space this is! They have a huge library area, office spaces and the food is…read moreincredible! We stopped in for drinks and appetizers after dinner for a family gathering and really enjoyed the roof top and espresso martinis!

I have visited the Pyramid Social Club in the past for networking events, so I was familiar with…read morethe amazing view and aesthetics of the rooms! I decided to check this event out and it was fun time! The table mates were personable and everyone was in a good mood and our anticipation of what was to come next was met with slight disappointment at the lack of ambiance provided. Although I was hoping to have some lighting..it was bright and although you had masks...it was hard not to see different images as they approached the table. The good: the food and drinks were satisfying. The bad: long time lags in between courses. It was a fun time because wherever I go..I'm gonna have a 'good time'...but I wish this event rose to the level of delivering on what was advertised!

Dining in the dark?! More like scamming in the BRIGHT lights!…read moreIf you see this advertisement, steer far away from it! Would never do again. Maybe at a different venue but don't do the one in Philly Pyramid Club! Cons: - BRIGHT LIGHTS, not at all how it was advertised! They could have at least dimmed the lights! - says that it starts promptly at 8:30 p.m. it DID NOT even start on-time and we didn't even get an appetizer until 9:45 at the earliest. It's an abbreviated menu for god sakes. How hard is it to have food ready?! They expect you to keep the blindfold on, but we would have fallen asleep waiting for our first plate to arrive... and the extra bright lights make it harsh on your eyes when you do take the blindfold off if you happen to put it on that is. - astronomically Overpriced: 180$ before you even sit down. It doesn't even include a complimentary drink. I could handle if it were fine dining. - Premature-baby-food-sized portions. The plate itself was huge but the portion is probably half the size of your hand, and after pretty much starving you to death and only feeding you liquor, this is unacceptable. With your blindfold on, you almost feel like you're being Punk'd! Had to take it off to see what was on the plate. No second helpings or anything. Flavors were not even robust. Dessert was just as much of a joke! Once we left we had to get a real meal afterward! -ridiculous surcharges, it wasn't enough to charge us $180 to reserve this scam but when you're trying to make the best of the night and get a couple of drinks they slap on an extra $16 forced gratuity and all she had was 1 drink at the table! Tell me how that's fair?! If I weren't so frustrated, I would have fought the charge but we were just trying to get out of there without me making a scene. Pros -Nice view -drinks at the bar were actually good but NOT while seated. -best thing was the appetizer. -Staff were at least pleasant. I guess you better be if you're running a scam. In summary: Save your hard-earned cash and go to a real restaurant and close your eyes, and it's better than this experience. We smiled through the pain but don't let these pictures fool you. -There's a pretty lame Emcee: she would announce random things and whenever the food was on its way and then have people guess what it is, asked if we liked it, and talk about the ingredients. The pinnacle of the night is when the Emcee, asked everyone in the room how the main course was... the whole room, in unison, let out an audible groan of dipleasure, disappointment, & being vastly underwhelmed... it very well may have been all of our stomachs because we were still fåcking hungry! No exaggeration, I was very surprised to see not one person cheer about it which validates My overall feelings of this experience Fever really ought to be ashamed of themselves. This outing felt more like a pyramid scheme but I guess that's why they picked the venue the "Pyramid Club"... I should have read the reviews beforehand.

Can't say enough about Messina. Back last night with my two adult grandchildren. They are young…read morefoodies and were wowed by the experience. The food is expertly prepared and inventive. The service is exceptionally friendly. That adds so much to your experience. Actually, it is terrific, from everyone. The person, who greets you, the bartender, our wonderful server Ryan, and the chef. Beautiful place, and the music is great too. Btw, my grandfather was from Messina and settled in South Philadelphia. I like to think he frequented this place in its earlier incarnation back in the day. I live a good distance from South Philly these days but it is well worth the trip. Highly recommend!

I can't say enough amazing things about Messina Club! I went for the first time last night to…read morecelebrate a friend's birthday and we all loved our dinner and time there. The food is so delicious - we had the salmon toast, Messina salad, all 3 pastas and the scallops and each dish was full of flavor and the ingredients are so fresh. Do NOT skip out on the panna cotta. Wow. The best mix of salty and sweet and chocolate :) the cherry on top was the impeccable and warm service. We felt so welcomed and the intimate knowledge about the wine from our server was so helpful! Bonus was also the 90s hip hop playing. We look forward to coming back here. One of the best dining experiences I've had in Philly. Truly.

Have frequented many times throughout the years and it used to be a really solid after hours place…read moreonce the other gay clubs closed. The different rooms that play different types of music is always something that I adored about this location. There's also SO much space!! However really do not like how common it's become for people to be drugged or harassed. Not so much fun if not everyone can't be safe going there On that note - would be interested in the line dancing they are introducing as the classes occur before the devils hour rolls around

Paid $20 to experience aggressive, unwanted behavior from men inside, and my girls got drinks…read morethrown at them for not wanting to dance with a predatory man. The bartender was extremely rude when we tried ordering drinks, and after catching an attitude, he ignored us and served other customers. 10/10 do not recommend and definitely will avoid at all costs when I'm in Philly.

Sketchy neighborhood didn't put me off, but the horrific smells in the ladies room on two separate…read moreoccasions, along with the lack of soap and only cold water coming out of the tap, grossed me out. Combine that with the fact that staff and customers were coughing into their HAND (not sleeve) and then touching things. NO thanks.

They definitely were playing some fun music that night. It's a shame the photo booth was not…read moreworking. Great place. Great music when they have that 90's euro disco music. The man selling the food in the back was very nice at beginning of the night when it got more crowded, I think he took on more than he could handle and was not very nice. Very snappy at that point. I still bought one of the pupusas & to me, it did not taste great. I would definitely return here again. It's very easy to miss though if you're driving by.

ADORABLE spot, with so many things going on. I'm not sure how much writer's block it'll cure, but…read morethe drinks are surely delicious and the bartenders very knowledgeable. The music is loud enough that you don't hear what someone at the next table over is saying, but not so loud that you can't hear your date talking. For me, the drinks on the menu are all a bit too sweet, so if you ask the bartenders to make you any kind of classic cocktail, they've got you covered. My martini with a twist was perfectly made, and the glass chilled down with ice and water before a drop of booze hit my glass. Our bartender was a master of his craft. We had a blast sitting around, having drinks, and chatting back and forth. Give this place a shot, it's adorable.

I came here with some friends after dinner one night because we are total book nerds and thought…read morethis was a fun way to cap off an evening. We had a great time; I was disappointed the books are wallpaper and not real books but we still enjoyed the overall vibe. In our experience, we waited downstairs to be seated upstairs. We sat overlooking the man floor, the bar is up there so that made it easy. It's a cute spot; I'd visit again.

The Venetian club is a private Italian club located on Germantown Ave. They have rooms large…read moreenough for weddings etc.. and a bar on the first floor. The drink prices are cheap and its an ok local dive hang out. Its very casual and you don't need to dress up to stop in.

What Happens at The Venetian Club stays at the Venetian Club. A good place to hang out, I wish I…read morecould write more but members only.