Who needs da shore?

So let me tell you about a great Center City weekend.  As I described before, Mrs. CCC and I took in a Phillies games last Friday night, complete with fireworks.  After the Phillies beat up on the hapless Pirates, we were treated to a real fireworks show, coordinated to patriotic songs.  It lasted for 20 minutes, and would be the best show in the city if it was on the 4^th of July.  Coming at the end of July takes some of the luster off it. 

On Saturday night we met some friends in town and had dinner at Fogo de Chao, a Brazilian steak house housed in the old J. E. Caldwell’s jewelry store on Chestnut St.  Years ago your Center City Correspondent used to do a lot of shopping in there for Mrs. CCC because it was convenient to work and they wrapped the gift before you left!  The dinner was great featuring different cuts of meat delivered to your table and sliced right in front of you.  They also have a great salad bar featuring all sorts of unique edibles done in a native style.  We pigged out on their desserts, passing them around until we were filled.  And it was fun catching up with old colleagues over a great meal.  All in all, a very pleasant evening. 

Then with all day Sunday at our disposal, we took in the latest Harry Potter movie at a small theater in town with about 10 other viewers for only $6!  Best bargain of the weekend, then home in time to catch the end of the Phillies sweep against the Pirates.  A pretty terrific weekend for the CCC’s.  With nary a flash mob in sight.