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Jack Ferguson, President and CEO, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, PCVB
My favourite spots: Top three restaurants:
R2L, located on the 37th floor of Liberty Two, the restaurant offers a breathtaking view of Philadelphia.
The Dandelion, the unique Stephen Starr gastro pub brings London’s culinary revolution to Philadelphia.
Garces Trading Company, adjacent to 30th Street Station. Part of Iron Chef Jose Garces’ cadre of Philadelphia restaurants.
Top three bars:
Fountain Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel. Featuring a baby grand piano, comfortable couches and marble top tables the Swann Lounge is an afternoon tea, cocktail, lavish dessert and Sunday brunch destination.
McGillin's Olde Ale House, Old pub in Philadelphia. It is a truly unique Philadelphia experience.
Amuse, Le Meridien hotel, located in the center of the hotel’s lobby features traditional French bistro fare combined with a true American dish – signature steak fries. The hotel is located just steps from the expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Top three hot spots:
National Constitution Center, in the heart of the nation’s most Historic Square Mile. Currently hosting Bruce Springsteen exhibit – “From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: the Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen.”
Comcast Building, the nation’s tallest green building and features a public plaza with a gorgeous fountain display, a dramatic eight-story “Winter Garden” and an energy-saving “glass curtain” that wraps around the Comcast Center. Another main draw is its awesome selection of eateries. The Market at Comcast Center, located right below the building’s main lobby, has more than 24,000 square feet of food retail and some 20 storefronts for your enjoyment.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the largest museums in the nation, this world-class art institution can be discovered just minutes from the expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, PCVB, a private non-profit membership corporation, is the official Tourism Promotion Agency for the City of Philadelphia, and the primary sales and marketing agency for the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PCVB assists Meeting, Convention, and Tradeshow Planners as well as International Visitors. It provides comprehensive resources that include sales leads, a convention calendar featuring names and contact information for meeting planners.
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