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Philly’s Mystical Genie’s Secret Bazaar is coming!

Philly’s Mystical Genie’s Secret Bazaar is coming! Uncover the bazaar’s mysteries as you get caught up in a storybook experience of your own making.

It all takes place art 901 Market St, Suite 1150, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Your unforgettable adventure awaits!

EXPLORE A MAGICAL WORLD

Immerse yourself in the classic tale of “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.” You won’t just watch it: you’ll experience it!

SHOPPING, GAMES, PERFORMANCES!

The Genie’s Secret Bazaar Philadelphia combines the fun of an American carnival with the adventure of The Grand Bazaar to create a magical world for adults and children alike. Prepare to delve into a beautiful hideaway where merchants, fortune tellers, and awe-inspiring artists spin an imaginative tale of adventure.

Featuring colorful stalls bustling with activity; enjoy a snack and shop for local treasures during your visit!


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MAGIC, ADVENTURE, TREACHERY!

There’s plenty to see and do while roaming the bazaar. Watch performance vignettes in secret theaters featuring a magician, shadow puppets, and a one-of-a-kind diorama. Solve hidden puzzles in a scavenger hunt and win prizes at old-timey carnival games. See sparks fly when Aladdin encounters an evil genie.


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Date: Thursdays–Sundays from June 2022

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Fashion District Philadelphia, 901 Market St, Suite 1150, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Age requirement: All ages welcome! Most suitable for 8+

Price: Starting at $30

Food vendors: Rock N Rolls, Bao & Bun Studio, Saté Kampar, Hardena & Fat Lady Brewing

Talula’s Garden near Washington Square Serves Up American cuisine in a chic farmhouse

Talula’s Garden near Washington Square Serves Up American cuisine in a chic farmhouse

Driven by local ingredients prepared in unbreakable harmony with the season, Talula’s Garden is a celebration of cooking the way it ought to be.

A partnership with award-winning restaurateur Aimee Olexy, a true farm-to-table ethos inspires Talula’s unforgettable approach to food, interpretations of traditional Mid-Atlantic cuisine with a light and modern touch.

Talula’s Garden near Washington Square

The indoor-outdoor space exudes a cozy, upbeat vibe, with attention to detail that extends from the gorgeous patio to the cheese bar, home to “Maítre Fromager” Olexy’s standout program.


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Lush plants and vegetation throughout remind guests that the land is the source of all things wholesome and delicious.

Aimee Olexy

One of the most recognized personalities in Philadelphia dining, Aimee has the ability to send the

“fine-dining elite into effusions of breathless adjectives,”

according to Philadelphia magazine.

Her dynamic restaurant brand has evolved dramatically over the past 20 years, growing into a family of distinctive restaurants that celebrates food at its most elemental.

Talula’s Table, her hybrid gourmet café and BYOB in Kennett Square, hosts nightly 12-person tastings, so incredibly coveted that Portfolio.com dubbed it “The Toughest Table in America.”


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Talula’s Garden, which Olexy opened in partnership with Stephen Starr in 2011, aims to capture a small-town sense of community on an ambitious downtown scale. Talula’s Daily, the bright and sunny café that opened next door in 2013, provides coffee, local artisanal groceries, fresh-baked breads and wholesome take-home meals in a space that transforms into a homey supper club by night. Olexy and Starr opened The Love in Rittenhouse Square in 2017.

No matter where you’re dining, don’t be surprised if you catch Olexy tableside, rhapsodizing about her newest cheeses to groups of enchanted diners. “I work a lot and I love it,” says Olexy. “My work is who I am — and that is the only way I know to live.”

Sampan has small & large plates Pan-Asian Cuisine and Happy Hour

Sampan has small & large plates Pan-Asian Cuisine and Happy Hour by Restaurateur Michael Schulson

Sampan is an oasis of contemporary Asian small plates located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia’s hot Midtown Village neighborhood.

A dramatic back-lit wall mural sets the scene for artful food, emerging from the restaurant’s centrally located open kitchen while a carefully curated selection of wine, beer, sake and cocktails complement guests’ experiences.

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GRAFFITI BAR

Tucked into the rear of the restaurant on a private 30-seat open-air patio, Graffiti Bar debuted in April 2010.

Serving the same acclaimed Asian food and drinks by Chef Schulson that have made Sampan instantly popular, it’s also a haven for sports fans, equipped with TVs behind the bar, and home to our daily Happy Hour.


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Open all year round, Graffiti Bar can be found down a narrow chain linked fence alley surrounded by a mural commissioned by local artist Ali M Williams. Heat lamps for chilly nights and the soft glow of candlelight make it a perfect spot no matter the season.

Every Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Graffiti Bar offers one of the best Happy Hours in the city featuring Satays, Dumplings & Spring Rolls, Bao Buns & more. Drinks include a daily-changing cocktail, wine and beer specials.

Restaurateur Michael Schulson

Restaurateur Michael Schulson

Restaurateur Michael Schulson

Michael Schulson is the chef and restaurateur behind the Schulson Collective of restaurants whose imagination and ingenuity have made him one of Philadelphia’s most successful hospitality professionals.

Michael Schulson is the chef and restaurateur behind the Schulson Collective restaurant group whose imagination and vision have made him one of Philadelphia’s most successful hospitality professionals. Schulson is the owner of day-to-night destination Double Knot, along with DK Sushi, the fine-casual sushi concept located at the University of Pennsylvania; the expansive Independence Beer Garden; Sampan and the adjacent Graffiti Bar; and serves as chef-partner at Izakaya at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.. Schulson Collective’s portfolio also includes the new-American spot, Harp & Crown, in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, as well as contemporary izakaya restaurant, Monkitail, and cocktail lounge, Nokku, at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Most recently, Schulson opened his red gravy Italian restaurant, Giuseppe & Sons, and his boutique steakhouse, Alpen Rose.


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Schulson attended and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, working his way up the culinary chain of command in such acclaimed restaurants as New York’s Peacock Alley at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and David Burke’s Park Avenue Café, and Philadelphia’s Le Bec-Fin and Susanna Foo. Before setting out on his own, Schulson helmed legendary kitchens in New York City (Buddakan) and Philadelphia (Pod) and traveled to Japan. He eventually learned the ability to speak conversational Japanese following his stints in prestigious Tokyo kitchens, among them Spago and the Four Seasons Hotel.

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