Going to Philly/NY next week. What bars, breweries, beers should I seek out. Looking for local, distro that I don't get (I'm in GA), and rare stuff as well. Anything else (non beer related) you recommend (food, fun, entertainment)? I've never been to Philly or NY before. I saw the guide thread...just seeing if you guys have anything to add. Thanks.
You saw the guide thread but made a new thread anyway... This is why we can't have nice things... EDIT: But fuck it. Since you need your question answered in your own thread, I'll answer it. These are essentially the answers you'll get. Philly - Go to Monk's. Go to Tired Hands. NYC - Ginger Man, Rattle n Hum, Pony Bars, Blind Tiger, Torst (Brooklyn), Other Half (Brooklyn). Have fun.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/philly-bar-scene.199049/#post-2644008 Non-beer: Eastern State Penitentiary, Art Museum, Franklin Institute, Mutter Museum, Independence Hall, eat a roast pork sandwich instead of a cheesesteak.