lawsonsj Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'm moving to Philadelphia very soon and I am looking for a good weight training gym. I will be living in Germantown, I love the 12th street gym in center city but it's not practical for me, I need some place close to Germantown or Mt Airy. I've also checked out Fitlife which is not bad but not the perfect choice, although it might wind up being the most practical. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsonsj Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Here is an update I now live in Philly and workout at Sweat in Manayunk. It's a great gym. I also checked out a lot of places if any one is interested I can give the low down on the the gyms near Germantown & Mt Airy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Nice! That is actually one of the only major US cities I've never been to! I think there are only 4 or 5 "major sports teams cities" I've never been to. What's Philly like? Hope you enjoy your new gym! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsonsj Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Hey Robert. I think Philly is great. Well, at least the potential of Philly is great, I haven't actually seen much of it. I've been in school since July and I'm about to take my finals. Then I get a nice break and hope to see parts of the city. The gym that I work out at is awesome, I lived in Baltimore for a couple of years and there were no decent gyms in the city, all of the good ones were out in the burbs. I hope you make it out here someday, I think you will like it, just wait for it to get a little warmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Cool, thanks. All the best with your finals! Have fun and then get out there and see the city come spring time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsonsj Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoshxDeLaney Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Just seeing this now. I live in Jersey, about 20 minutes outside of Philly. Glad to see you found a gym you like. I'm not too familiar with the gyms within the city, but I can tell you about a lot of good vegan friendly restaurants to check out if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsonsj Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks for welcome. I have lived here since July and would love any recommendations that you would have. Thanks a bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoshxDeLaney Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Blackbird Pizzeria (6th street just off South) - 100% vegan, awesome pizza and cheesestreaksGovinda's (Broad and South) - all vegetarian, everything can be made vegan (all desserts are vegan) grill style, a Philly veg stapleCantina Dos Segundos (2nd street, Northern Liberties) - not a veg restaurant but lots of vegan options, killer burritos, all cakes are veganCantina Los Caballitos (16th & passyunk) - same as dos segundos, just a South Philly locationEl Camino Real (down the street from Dos Segundos) - similar to the cantina, amazing veggie wingsNew Harmony (9th between Cherry & Race) - 100% vegan Chinese, everything is awesome, super friendlyKingdom of Vegetarians (11th between Cherry & Race) - 100% vegetarian (can be made vegan) ChineseSketch (Girard Ave between Columbia & Palmer) - hip burger/sandwich place with good vegan options, amazing vegan ice creamGrindcore House (4th and Greenwich) - all vegan coffee shop, now with full food and dessert menu That should keep you occupied for awhile. There are also some good options just across the bridge in Jersey if you ever make that trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I was about to comment that you forgot Horizons... But I just searched and found out they're closed! NOOOOOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I was about to comment that you forgot Horizons... But I just searched and found out they're closed! NOOOOOOOOO! The owners of Horizons owned the building it was in and it was becoming a burdensome expense. They sold it and reopened as "Vedge", a higher end ( ie $$$$ ) restaurant. http://www.yelp.com/biz/vedge-philadelphia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ah good thanks for making me look at their menu. I remember reading about it when it opened, but I thought it was going to be a new, different restaurant from the same people. Didn't realize it was replacing Horizons. Menu looks similar, prices don't look too crazy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I have a friend who works for them. According to my friend the owners are assholes. They pay very little, they have been reducing the pay the staff gets and forcing the staff to long ( and double ) shifts. They have also ridiculed some of their staff for their religion. They have also tried to the fact that they serve vegan food when famous chefs/critics who hate veg*ns have come to the restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawsonsj Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks everyone, especially MoshxDeLaney. I went to Blackbird Pizzeria tonight and the food was great. The folks at Blackbird also told me about Royal Tavern, Khyber pass pub and the Memphis Taproom. I don't think these places are all vegan but are vegan friendly. Thank you all so much and I will definitely check them all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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