Minima offers furniture created by the latest Modern designers with art exhibitions and classy showrooms. The collections are designed keeping aesthetics and comfort in mind. The staff at Minimal is familiar with interior designing and will help each customers. The white walls against which the detailed American and European pieces are displayed, along with the white rubber floors, create the sense of being in a gallery rather than a store. With modern and upscale furniture and accessories, Minima has successfully become the source of cutting-edge furniture shop for Philadelphia.

Open House stocks a unique selection of items for the home. Here you'll find kitchenware, furniture, bedding, lighting fixtures, books, knick-knacks, jewelry and much more. More than just home decor, Open House presents itself as a lifestyle concept store. Designs are modern, fresh and exude a fun and youthful vibe. The enchanting bath and body section is great place to visit if you need to get a nice gift for someone.

With a 20 to30 per cent off on New York Times bestsellers and an out-of-print book search service makes this an efficient place to buy books. A large selection of used and rare books make this a quiet, old-fashioned bookstore the first place to browse through on a rainy afternoon. If it's too quiet for you, flip through the bin of used records for an old favorite you thought was gone forever.

Stained glass and leaded glass are created or restored at Antique Design. You can pick up European art deco items. There is a variety of antique furniture from different periods available along with interesting lighting equipments and shades. The store takes shipping orders worldwide. Antique Design has made a name for itself in the art and antiques market.

Regarded as the best farmers' market in America at least in Philadelphia, the Reading Terminal Market is a terrific place to sample all the culinary grandeur Philadelphia has to offer. Experience the traditional cheese steak, a custom-made deli sandwich, or an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch hearty home cooked breakfast prepared by Amish farmers. Aside from the prepared foods, over 80 food merchants purvey fresh fish and meats as well as an assortment of exotic and local fruits and vegetables.

The art of chocolate has been perfected here at the Miel Patisserie. A specialty chocolate store, its choice offerings include every possible type of chocolate mixed in sinful combinations with nuts, nougat, caramel and biscuit. Besides this, it is renowned for its wedding cakes, pastries, cakes, cookies tarts, ice-creams and all sweet what-nots. A mix of world culinary styles are adopted to create the choco delights here. Besides retail products, Miel Patisserie also offers catering services for a variety of private events.

Erwin Pearl is an exclusive upmarket jewelry store that houses the best of fine fashion jewelry. The brain child of the award winning Vienna born jewelry designer by the same name, the store caters to the discerning customers. Designs mostly crafted in contemporary style are a wonderful mix of elegance and beauty. Check out their beautiful earring collection which includes diverse patterns for hoops, drops and studs. Take your pick from the beautiful range of necklaces, rings and bracelets also. Watches and men's accessories are available too.

Pennsylvania levies less tax on cigarettes than many of the surrounding states in the region, there is a lot to be saved by buying here. Zippo lighters, tobacco cases and other smoking accessories are also available. For travelers who grow weary of spending upwards of five dollars on a pack of cigarettes and getting little change in return, Grimm's Variety Smokers Outlet offers a solution. Cartons of premium brands such as Marlboro, Camels and Winstons are guaranteed to be in stock and sold at state minimum prices. Located in Northeast Philadelphia about two miles away from Center City, near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.

For over 75 years Axelrod and Bennett has been creating floral arrangements and gift baskets for Philadelphians. Flowers, fresh and silk, can be put together for weddings, anniversary or business functions small or large. Gourmet fruit and gift baskets are filled with cheese, breads and imported items to the customers liking. Kosher foodstuffs are available upon request. Stuffed animals, balloons and sweet trays are also for sale. Local, national and international delivery is guaranteed.

The greatest difficulty for the health-conscious is finding food that is not only healthy but that also tastes good. Allspice Bakery began in 1992 and is the result of founder Mary F. Carroll's similar frustration at not being able to find a tasty nonfat or low-fat muffin. Mary has since created award-winning muffins that please the palate but use only the finest natural ingredients. Many Allspice creations are nonfat, low fat or alternatively sweetened. Allspice is happy to meet corporate catering needs in the Philadelphia area.