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Movie Set Travel: Pride

March 23, 2007 at 9:00 AM | 0 Comments

OK, OK, we admit it: we've seen this week's pick about 500 times. A valiant man/woman finds it in their heart to take on a group of troubled teens in a classroom or on some sort of organized sports team, to rehabilitate them and make them better people, helping the hero/heroine to realize "what's really important in life." Probably the fact they had some high-paying job before this crazy attempt at transforming delinquents...but anyways, this week's pick is Pride.

Terrence Howard plays Jim Ellis, a determined man who wants to start a swim team for troubled youth at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. Of course this was "inspired by true events." Bernie Mac's also involved so they'll be some joking around and hijinks.

Strangely this movie was filmed entirely in Shreveport, LA, but in the vein of the City of Brotherly Love, we offer some cool things to check out in Philly.

Where To Stay:
Rittenhouse Hotel
Live it up and treat yourself at this swank Philadelphia award-laden hotel. Guest rooms feature 310-count sheets, bathrooms with TVs and timed heat lamps, and some suites offer private washers and dryers. This is for your pre-do-gooder life of course. Book their "King Tut" package (for $402 a night) and get tickets to the exhibit at the Franklin Institute.

Where To Eat:
James Restaurant
Head to Philly's Bella Vista neighborhood and check out this hot American eatery. Chef James Burke highlights locally grown, seasonal produce and wild fish. Think Carmelized Scallop Carpaccio and Hand Cut Pappardelle with Duck Ragu. Just the place to splurge before your life of meaningful sacrifice.

Where Not to Eat:
The Mütter Museum
Leave at least 15 minute between your last meal and a visit here. The Mütter Museum could otherwise make you queasy, if not outright ready to part with your lunch. The $12 admission fee is a bit steep, but the collection of medical information and oddities within is truly cool.

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