About Us
What is Breakmyroutine.com?
Breakmyroutine.com is a blog site highlighting the eclectic and international dining spots, radical arts scene, and noteworthy nightlife in the University City neighborhood. Along with blog posts written by in-the-know locals, BreakMyRoutine.com features interactive and dynamic maps of the neighborhood, a series of video podcasts about University City, an arts and culture calendar powered by PhillyFunGuide, and reader reviews.
Philosophy
BreakMyRoutine is not only a popular website, it’s a way of life — challenging readers to do something different and to break their normal routine by experiencing the diversity of shops, restaurants, cultural and music venues, outdoor faves, and nightlife hotspots that University City has to offer. And, BreakMyRoutine.com is more than a selection of listings. The site was built to allow people to post comments about their experiences in University City. BreakMyRoutine.com encourages all to discover new spots, share your faves and share the love.
Send suggestions for new posts and all other feedback to breakmyroutine@universitycity.org.
How can I contribute my voice to Breakmyroutine.com?
We want you, the reader, to share your opinions about your entertainment, nightlife, dining, and shopping experiences in University City. You can share by commenting on a blog post, writing a reader review, or emailing us with a hot tip!
What is a reader review?
A reader review is like a blog comment but it only applies to specific locations. You can write your own reviews based on your experiences in University City. Simply search for the venue using the search function on the home page or click the top menu for dining, entertainment, nightlife, or retail locations.
About our writer
Samantha Lazar
First smitten with Philly on a fifth-grade trip, I came to University City from New York for college. After graduating and getting some world-wandering under my belt, I came back, fully convinced that Philly is the best, most livable city I could find. When I'm not writing about my favorite city I work in theater, teach, embark on bizarre art projects, and take a secret pride in the fact that my English degree is not more lucrative: I live on my wits, like "lispers, losels, loblolly-men, and louts" — but hey, I can quote obscure poetry! I'm a sculpture and experimental theater enthusiast, and can often be found wandering Philly's streets and gathering rusty bits of metal.
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Recent Entries
The Live Arts & Philly Fringe Festival Starts this Weekend!
An Unexpected Ice Cream Destination: Desi Chaat House
Atiya Ola’s: Raw Foods on Baltimore Avenue
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – Free Shakespeare in Clark Park!
Marrakesh Express: Authentic Moroccan Cuisine, Like You’ve Never Had Before
Silk Road Summer Nights: a Pay-What-You-Want Wednesday Evening Music Series at the Penn Museum
Penn Museum Teams Up with The Franklin Institute for the Ultimate Egyptian Experience
Free Jazz in Cedar Park Puts Some Swing in Your Step Friday Evenings
Recent Comments
cheapdater on Silk Road Summer Nights: a Pay-What-You-Want Wednesday Evening Music Series at the Penn Museum
Katie on City Tap House: Great Food, Craft Brewed
Katie on Bobby’s Burger Palace: Milkshakes Fit for a King
lori on Savas Brick Oven Pizza: Big Slices, Cheap Prices
Brad on Pecha Kucha Night at Studio 34!
UCD Neighbor on Desi Chaat House: Indian Food with the Flavor Kicked Up a Notch and the Price Dialed Down
Naomi on Interactive Map of Powelton Village: Uncovering History
Naomi on Interactive Map of Powelton Village: Uncovering History
Dietra on MidAtlantic Restaurant and Tap Room
Warren on The Gables Bed & Breakfast: a Victorian Getaway in the Heart of University City