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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — This week on FYI Philly, we are celebrating all the love for Valentine’s Day! We meet a couple marrying their food and cultures, sample some sweets for your sweetie, get the gift of experience and visit a chocolate and coffee house steeped in Italian Market history.

Casa Oui is a new spot in Queen Village for all-day dining, opened by longtime couple Christy Cheyne and Israel Nocelo.

The concept combines Israel’s penchant for Latin cuisine, as was the focus of his former Si Taqueria in South Philly, and Christy’s background in pastry-making, when she had Oui Bakery in Old City.

Now their talents and their cultures come together on a menu that goes from early-morning espresso bar and sweet treats, to evening cocktails and wine, with grill and raw bar specialties.

Casa Oui | Instagram
705 S. 5th Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

At Anthony’s Italian Coffee and Chocolate House, you can buy house-made artisan chocolates sold by the box and by the pound.

There’s everything from heart shaped lollipops and toffee to chocolate-dipped pretzels and chocolate-covered figs stuffed with almonds.

Anthony’s is famous for its chocolate-dipped strawberries, offered year-round.

At the coffee counter, there are Valentines-themed specialties like the dark chocolate caramel sea salt latte.

You can get breakfast all day long. The favorite sandwich is the bacon, egg and cheese. For lunch, the Chubby panini, chock full of meat and veggies is a big hit.

And there are a ton of sweets, from biscotti and pizzelles to cannoli and maritozzi-a brioche bun stuffed with vanilla cream.

Anthony’s Italian Coffee & Chocolate House |Facebook | Instagram
903 S. 9th St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

The Window Service Bakery, Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop, has a Valentine’s Day menu for the upcoming holiday.

There’s creme brulee, chocolate-covered strawberries, strawberry champagne cupcakes, cookies, and more desserts in shades of pinks and reds.

Owner Betty Halpenny started the business in 2015 with close friend Eleanor Monroe. Eleanor left the bakery in 2022 to start a family, but her recipes live on there.

Betty says she looks forward to spreading the love this season through her love of baking.

Ramona Susan Bake Shop | Facebook | Instagram
1255 Marlborough St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19125

Denise’s Delicacies has been serving the North Philadelphia neighborhood for over three decades and is preparing for one of the biggest days of the year for sweets.

There are heart-shaped pound cakes, a cupcake bouquet of roses, butter cookies, and different variations of yellow cakes decorated for Valentine’s Day.

The bakery was founded 35 years ago by Denise Gause, and now her nieces, Keisha Davis and Cynthia Benton, are keeping the legacy alive.

Keisha and Cynthia say they put love in everything they do and look forward to making sweet treats for your loved one.

Denise’s Delicacies | Facebook | Instagram
2916 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, Pa. 19132

Darnel’s Cakes owners Kyle Cuffie-Scott and Joseph Lope say their Valentine’s Day menu is filled with love.

You can order a love letter on one of their signature cakes, like their red velvet and chocolate stout cake.

There’s a rotating cheesecake flavor every month, and for the holiday, they create a brownie-bottom cheesecake with a strawberry-vanilla custard on top, shaped like hearts.

Kyle Cuffie-Scott started the business as a small fundraiser after his cousin Darnel passed away due to AIDS complications.

Ten years later, there are now two brick-and-mortar locations named after Kyle’s cousin, and he says everything is made with love.

Darnel’s Cakes | Facebook | Instagram
444 N 3rd St Lobby, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123

Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is celebrating Valentine’s Day the entire month of February with heart shaped taco platters.

Chef and owner Cristina Luna created a special menu with the choice of 16, 8 or 4 tacos and a variety of flavors and styles for dine in or take out.

Cristina’s take on the holiday, “Who wants chocolate when you can have tacos.”

Luna’s Mexican Grill | Facebook | Instagram
6 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, Pa. 19081

Jezabel’s Cafe in West Philadelphia is hosting a Galantine’s Day Alfajor-making class on Friday, February 13th, starting at 6:15pm.

It’s a chance to learn the secrets of the kitchen, learning tips and techniques while sampling tapas and vermouth.

And, of course, you get to eat the cookies when you’re done.

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206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104

The Barnsboro Inn was built as a log cabin home in 1720, when what is now Sewell, New Jersey, was mostly wooded country.

John Barnes bought the place in the mid 1700’s, and in March of 1776, he petitioned the Gloucester County courts for a tavern license. It is New Jersey’s oldest continuously operating tavern.

Al Scuderi became the newest owner 4 years ago and has made it a family affair. Both of his sisters help with hosting and serving. His mom, Sandy Scuderi, is the decorator who is also in charge of their famous meatballs!

The Barnsboro Inn has a restaurant, a main bar, and the Tavern Bar, which is the original log cabin and the oldest part of the building.

Al brought in a new executive chef to elevate the menu. The bar includes an extensive collection of mocktails.

Kids eat free on Mondays, and there’s a pet-friendly patio in warmer weather with live local bands six days a week.

There’s a special menu Valentines weekend and a Galentine’s deal on Friday, the 13th.

Bring 4 of your girlfriends and you’ll get a free appetizer for the table.

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699 Main St, Sewell, N.J. 08080

At Lumberville Candle Company, Ana Lawler crafts handmade candles, the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.

Ana will be hosting candle making workshops at The Philly Home + Garden Show – just one of a variety of workshops that will be available at the show this year.

Each candle comes with a story that Ana has written herself, but guests in the workshop will make their own labels.

You can meet Ana and sign up for one of her workshops at The Philly Home + Garden Show from February 20-22, 2026.

* For 50% off tickets, use promo code “ABC6”

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Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue Oaks, Pa. 19456

Take some snowboarding lessons at Jack Frost Mountain in the Poconos

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The Pocono Mountains are home to six amazing ski resorts. Deanna Fontanez heads to Jack Frost for a snow board lesson.

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434 Jack Frost Mountain Road, White Haven, Pa. 18661

The Museum of African American Art Collections, known as the MAAAC, has work from seven collectors on view now at the Germantown Historical Society.

“This exhibition is titled ‘Tactile: Storytelling Through Feel and Texture,’” says William S. Jiggetts, art collector, curator of the exhibition and founder of the MAAAC.

Jiggetts loaned five works for the show, including Nail Head by artist Richard Gaines.

After collecting for more than 30 years, Jiggetts decided to take his private collection public by creating the MAAAC.

And he convinced other collectors to do the same. There are about 30 pieces in the show.

And admission is free to hopefully cultivate some new collectors.

“Tactile: Storytelling Through Feel and Texture” is on view through March 31 at the Germantown Historical Society.

Museum of African American Art Collections (MAAAC) – “Tactile: Storytelling Through Feel and Texture” | Germantown Historical Society
Germantown Historical Society 5501 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19144

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — This week on FYI Philly, we’re kicking off our America 250th celebration with new spots to eat and shop in this special year.

Chef Chance Anies describes Manong as a Filipino Outback Steakhouse, a grill house that celebrates the chain restaurants where his mom worked while he was growing up.

The “family first” restaurant reflects his biracial background with American staples like chicken skewers grilled with banana ketchup barbecue sauce and house-made creamy pasta with American cheese and coconut milk Alfredo sauce.

His riff on a Bloomin’ Onion is made with enoki mushrooms and dubbed The Bloom Shroom.

There are more traditional Filipino dishes too. The Lechon liempo is a whole roasted pork belly.

Manong means elder brother in the Filipino Ilocano language. It’s the big brother to Chance’s first restaurant, Tabachoy, in Queen Village, which he opened more than six years ago as a food cart.

As Philadelphia prepares to welcome the world in 2026, Chance hopes Manong will be a destination, and he hopes diners will walk away having learned a piece of Filipino or Filipino American history.

Manong | Instagram
1833 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19130

Huda Burger is the second location for chef and owner Yehuda Sichel, who opened Huda in Rittenhouse Square in 2020.

The new Fishtown spot has a menu focused on smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries and milkshakes.

The key ingredient is the house made Japanese milk buns that are made with a seeded exterior at the Fishtown location. The bun was the genesis of the idea for the original sandwich spot.

Huda Burger | Facebook | Instagram
1603 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19125

Uchi is a sushi-focused concept that just opened their eighth location in the country, right here in Rittenhouse.

The brand was founded in Austin, Texas in 2003 by Chef Tyson Cole, a James Beard winner for ‘Best Chef Southwest’.

The word ‘uchi’ means ‘house’ in Japanese, referring to the little red house that was the very first Uchi.

The chef and his team present elegant dishes and drinks in an atmosphere that is Asian-inspired, with design touches that pay homage to a Philly sensibility.

A service hallmark of the brand is ‘omakase anywhere’, letting guests enjoy an omakase experience (chef-guided sushi courses) not just at the sushi bar, but anywhere they are seated.

Uchi Philadelphia | Instagram
1620 Sansom Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19103

La Maison Juane, a new French cafe in Rittenhouse, was opened by real estate agent Zahra Saeed out of her love of travel.

Zahra says that on her frequent trips to France, she found herself in Parisian cafes and hoped to bring that same vibe to Philadelphia.

Last October, she did exactly that, using Rival Bros coffee to craft specialty drinks like the tiramisu latte, which comes with a lady finger and mascarpone cream for dipping.

For tea lovers, you can try the blueberry fleur with a tart, financier, or macaron.

She hopes people feel transported to France when they visit the cafe and enjoy its ambiance.

La Maison Juane | Facebook | Instagram
2204 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103

This weekend, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia on Washington Square is kicking off its “52 Weeks Of Firsts, ” a yearlong celebration of Philadelphia firsts.

It was the site of America’s first balloon flight in 1793.

The Athenaeum was founded just over two decades later and it’s now renowned for its architectural archives.

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219 S. 6th Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19106

Delco is sharing its history in a special way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by creating a committee to help create special experiences that will take guests on a historical journey in one of the earliest building blocks of the country.

Highlights include the Brandywine Battlefield, The Lazaretto, Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, Newlin Grist Mill and of course Chester, Pennsylvania’s first city.

To kick off the semiquincentennial celebration the committee is hosting the ‘We the People Party’ at the Valley Forge Military College on January 9, 2026.

The party will serve as an information session, a fundraiser for the year-long celebration and a chance to learn more about how to help as a volunteer.

Tickets for the We the People Party | January 9, 2026 | 6-9 P.M.

America 250 PA Delco | Facebook | Instagram
Valley Forge Military College 1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, Pa. 19087

Red Gravy Goods is a new shop from the powerhouse couple known for restaurants and retail spots all along 13th Street in Midtown Village.

Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney started opening their spots over 20 years ago, with Chef Marcie focusing on food, and Valerie stocking the shops.

This new novelty and gift shop in the heart of South Philadelphia is stocked with fun foodie finds, Philly-centric items, and local sports star items to name a few.

The expansive inventory also includes babywear and other exclusive finds you can only get at the shop, jewelry, books, and a ‘hat patch bar’ where you can have a custom cap designed while you wait – made from your choice of over 100 embroidered patches.

Red Gravy Goods | Instagram
1335 E. Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19147

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — This week on FYI Philly, we’re celebrating the season with gift ideas from local shops, delicious dishes and drinks, holiday-inspired entertainment and a preview of the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day parade!

Holiday Rewind transforms The Prime Rib’s Library Bar inside Live! Casino for the holiday.

Six classic holiday films are represented with a creative cocktail to highlight the season.

Holiday Rewind at The Prime Rib | Facebook | Instagram
900 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19148

Libertee Grounds has been taken over by Jingle Jawn with more than 12,000 square feet of holiday fun on display.

There are two 9-hole miniature golf courses featuring iconic Philadelphia landmarks and two bars upstairs with murals depicting famous Philadelphia structures and screens to watch any game.

The restaurant partnered with Bucket Listers for a exclusive deal through the season, with a $20 ticket purchase providing guests with a 9-hole miniature golf experience and a drink with a souvenir Jingle Jawn glass.

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1600 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19130

Jade Rabbit is an intimate, drinks-focused, hidden speakeasy that can be found below the new restaurant Maison Lotus in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Co-Owners Pearl and Paul Somboonsong are siblings who were raised in a restaurant family, but this is their first venture together.

Each says they had experienced speakeasies in cities like New York and Chicago, but wanted to bring one to the Main Line, where they grew up.

The low light and luxe decor are features that contribute to the speakeasy vibe, as well as drinks that dazzle. Food from the restaurant is also on the menu, with 5-course and 3-course tasting menus, in addition to a la carte.

Jade Rabbit | Instagram
175 Lancaster Avenue Wayne, Pa. 19087

Morimoto has been a staple in Philadelphia for nearly 25 years.

This fall, the restaurant added a casual lounge on the second floor with its own izakaya-style menu. Food items vary from wagyu skewers to a delicious shrimp and tuna roll.

The cocktails, like the Melon Mizu, are perfect for sharing a night out with friends.

The lounge offers a casual vibe with low seating, graffiti on the walls, and a beautiful view of the main restaurant below.

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723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106

VIX Emporium has been around since 2007, where the address at 5009 Baltimore Avenue is the same as the Roman numerals in the name.

The West Philly gift shop highlights items made by independent artisans, largely in and around Philadelphia.

It’s has been known to carry Philly-centric items, with the latest offerings including an ode the Eagles – with items centered around other types of birds as well.

From ceramics and body products, to home goods and apparel, the shop is a great stop for a huge selection of gifts as the holiday season arrives.

VIX Emporium | Facebook | Instagram
5009 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19143

At Mystical Blossoms, you can find all natural products with healing powers for all purposes.

There are salves and soaps, crystals and creams – all curated and created by two sisters, Jody and Michaline Koveloski.

They started the business in 2016 making remedies they used during a stressful corporate career and turned that passion into a business and just celebrated its 9th anniversary.

They moved to a bigger store in Marlton in 2024. The larger space allowed them to create a tea bar featuring Jody’s loose-leaf teas and a variety of machas, coffees and mocktails.

There is an event space for make-it, take-it experiences and they have a room for Reiki and tarot readings.

Mystical Blossoms | Facebook | Instagram
Plaza 70, 65 East Route 70, Marlton, NJ 08053

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The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation.

This year’s theme is Holiday Magic, with new balloons, new floats, marching bands from around the nation and a record 37 musical performances.

Look for an American Idol reunion and a throwback party with Cameo on the Dunkin’ float.

Quad City DJs will hop aboard the longest float in the parade, the All American Express Train, and there’s a mini Motown concert with the Four Tops.

To put on the biggest show on the parkway, we have 22 cameras, a drone, a helicopter, a new stage, hundreds of volunteers and crew members and tens of thousands of families lining the streets year after year to watch.

It culminates with a giant party, with Santa Claus as the guest of honor, officially kicking off the holiday season.

Watch the parade LIVE Thanksgiving Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. on 6abc.

For a full list of performers, visit: 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade

The inaugural Michelin Guide Northeast Cities Ceremony brought the best of the best in the restaurant industry to Philadelphia, filling the Marion Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Honorees included restaurants from five cities, including Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, New York City and Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia restaurants Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday, and Provenance were awarded the coveted Michelin Star honor, widely considered the gold standard in the industry.

Michelin inspectors have been visiting Philadelphia for months, covertly evaluating the dining scene.

For a full list of winners, CLICK HERE.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” is Broadway’s musical comedy gift!

It follows a boy named Ralphie, who has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas: a Red Ryder BB Gun.

A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, dogs stealing the turkey, a cranky department store Santa and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream.

This beloved musical captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs, show-stopping dancing, delicious wit and a heart of gold!

On stage November 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” at Walnut Street Theatre | Facebook | Instagram
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia has a stunning exterior with an interior to match.

When The Athenaeum was founded in 1814, there were no free public libraries.

Its main focus is Philadelphia architecture and architects. There is also a robust object collection that includes artifacts, furnishings and paintings, among other smaller decorative arts and items.

While it’s a membership library, there are parts open to everyone, like the archive, and a special exhibitions gallery that is always free and open to the public to view.

The current exhibition, “To Encourage Outstanding Scholarship,” celebrates the collecting legacy of Dr. Roger Moss. It’s on view through December 20, 2025 and free and open to the public by appointment.

An original 1805 sketch of the Arch Street Meeting House is on view, among many other items.

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia | Special Exhibition – “To Encourage Outstanding Scholarship”
219 S. 6th Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19106

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — This week on Visions, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is embracing Hispanic and Latino Catholics.

They has 37 parishes that celebrate Mass in Spanish. It is a number that continues to rise, reflecting the increasing influence of Hispanic and Latino Catholics in the area.

The overall number of Catholics in Philadelphia has dropped since 2007. But the number of Spanish-speaking parishioners is rising, which is helping the Catholic church in the area remain vibrant.

Along with Spanish-language masses, the Archdiocese offers bilingual services for preschoolers at Casa del Carmen. The space has been part of the Lawncrest neighborhood since 1954. Along with preschool, there is a baby boutique for young families, education opportunities like ESL classes and financial learning and they have a food pantry that provides nourishment for community members 3 days a week.

The longstanding relationship with Spanish-speaking Catholics continues to evolve and grow in Philadelphia.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Hispanic Catholics | Facebook
222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | 8th Floor

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222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Casa del Carmen | Facebook | Instagram
4400 North Reese Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

The Maker Series at the Hyatt Centric celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.

It is a collaboration between In Liquid and the Hyatt Centric in Center City, and they are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the works of Jaime Alvarez and Marta Sanchez.

Born in Puerto Rico, Alvarez uses photography and installation to draw attention to his heritage.

Sanchez art focuses on tin paintings and prints to emphasize cultural traditions and contemporary issues.

Both artists works are on display and for sale here at the Hyatt Centric through November 10th.

Maker Series at Hyatt Centric | Facebook | Instagram
1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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1400 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

The Gift of Life helps a mother of two to have a second chance at life.

Jessica Gonzalez was diagnosed 20 years ago with Lupus in her hometown, Dallas, Texas. The autoimmune disease is more prevalent among both African Americans and Latinos and can lead to organ failure.

Gonzalez worked as a teacher’s aide until her illness began to affect her day-to-day life. It affected her kidneys and resulted in cancer in her liver.

Her sickness has caused her to miss many special events, but with family support and thanks to the Gift of Life, she was able to receive a kidney and liver transplant.

Now healthier than she’s ever been, Jessica works alongside her sister at Nothing Bundt Cakes, in charge of marketing.

Grateful for her gifts, Jessica Gonzales is excited for a fresh start at life.

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A Wharton management professor explains why the US needs more immigrants. The Department of Homeland Security says two million people have either self-deported or been removed from the United States since January.

So we checked in with immigrant organizations around the region to see how they’re responding to the new policies, and we talked to Wharton Management Professor Zeke Hernandez who says immigrants are critical to a healthy economy.

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Visual artist Emilio Maldonado has perfected the art of making creations from physical objects that come into his sphere and giving them new life in the process.

With degrees in fine arts, as well as painting, from institutions in the United States, Puerto Rico and in his homeland of the Dominican Republic, Emilio says he wants to stir the soul and cause intropection in the observer.

He draws inspiration from family to issues of the day, and his internal feelings and opinions are always on display within the works.

He has exhibited in solo and group shows around the world, he has worked with Philly’s Mural Arts program, and he was the resident artist at the Fitler Club where his work can still be seen.

Emilio Maldonado, Visual Artist | Instagram

Batala Philly brings the beats of Brazil to local events and beyond. They are an all-volunteer drum troupe that promotes and shares Afro-Brazilian percussion.

This fusion of Brazilian samba with Jamaican reggae is known as “samba-reg,” and Batala Philly teaches it to anyone who wants to learn, regardless of skill level.

The group was founded in 1997 in Paris, by Brazilian musician Giba Gonsalves. He was a champion of inclusivity, and that remains a driving value of the organization today. Since it’s founding, the movement has grown to have an international presence, and over 2,000 members worldwide.

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