Fab Philly Mom

Name: Fab Philly Mom
Address: 1625 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US
Telephone: 215 880 1551

Sharing that Fab Philly life 💫 And so, Fab Philly Mom was created!! You’ll find hot happenings, hidden gems, and everything in between! Thanks for stopping by!

From the time my girls were tiny, I would receive messages and messages to my personal Facebook inbox asking me where this place was in that photo, or how I found out about this event, or how I made that, and so forth. It dawned on me...instead of responding to all of the individual messages, why not share it all in one place, and perhaps do so in a way that other local moms could have access to a

nd, in turn, experience these things with their children! I post fun events and activities in and around Philly, deals I come across for all things local, places to nosh, and places we love! I love interacting with you all, so don't be a stranger! I love answering your questions, so don't hesitate! Connect with me on Instagram or my personal page. XOX, Sar

05/14/2025

I don’t know about you, but I ate the same PB sandwich for 12 years straight…

My kids? Only the best. Tubs of Dizengoff hummus + warm, fluffy fresh pita in their Lululemon bags. Unreal.

Dining in? The hummus trio is a MUST—tehina, Turkish (served warm-have you ever?!! Sooooo good) + your choice, (ours is always mushroom)

Fave Mocktails for the teens
✨ Za’atar Girlfriend (grapefruit, lime)
✨ Orange Creamsicle (orange, vanilla, cardamom)

Their last parent-teacher conference day off nosh…complete with a surprise drop-in from Daddy 💕

Stay FAB!!
XOX, Sar
Sari Marissa
https://www.instagram.com/fabphillymom/?hl=en

05/09/2025

A timeless indulgence—for the woman who taught me good taste + gave me a love for chocolate. Treating her (+ maybe myself) at America’s oldest continually run candy shop.

Shane’s is always a special trip, from the creaky old wooden floors, knowledgeable employees dressed in period garb, to the clear candy + truffles crafted using antique equipment + traditional recipes.🫶🏼
We can’t forget Jefferson’s drinking chocolate in winter, made in an old copper kettle in the back room, either.

I love gifting boxes of a milk, a dark, a seasonal, + a lemon, wrapped in a little sweet silk ribbon. For Mom, it’s always the orange peels, though.

📍Shane’s Confectionery (since 1911)
110 Market Street, Olde City

Happy Mother's Day 🫶🏼
Stay Fab, Sar

03/31/2025

A TOTAL H⚾ME RUN!
Meet your new favorite no-frills spot for authentic Italian before or after a Phils game.

We knew from the classic South Philly accents + proper pronunciation of “ricotta” that we were in for super delicious dishes + that unmistakable warm hospitality you only get down here.

This fried tomato with champagne sauce + lobster meat is UNREAL!!!!
((Hubs + I could not get over this dish!))

The table split the pesto cream homemade gnocchi with jumbo shrimp-awesome!

The big teen loved her eggplant rollatini + next time; she is going for the woodfired eggplant pizza

The little one + her gf grabbed simple $10 plates of macaroni-easy.

📍1731 Packer Ave
🍾BYOB
💵Cash only
🤗No frills
🚘 Easy, free street parking

XOX, Sari Marissa

02/12/2025

I have two options to make your SUPER BOWL VICTORY PARADE DAY much more convenient!!!💚🖤🦅

1-Book a stay with me directly ON the parade route at The Ritz Carlton

Reservations are technically closed, but I have an amazing contact there who can make one happen for you.

2-night min stay

Deluxe king $880/night
Superior Double $915/night

VIP perks for booking with me:
•$80 daily breakfast credit
•$100 hotel credit
•Room upgrade based on availability
•Early check-late check out

OR

2-hop on a shuttle!
https://book.peek.com/s/c88a17e1-d26f-4d4c-8ead-960f53f3a307/ZY9vB

Stay fab!
XOX, Sar
Sari Marissa

01/29/2025

In honor of the Lunar New Year today, I wanted to share our family’s favorite place in Chinatown + our annual cold-day winter tradition -Chubby Cattle! 🐍♥️

Chubby Cattle is totally worthy of the hype + every five-star rating! Chubby Cattle revolutionized hot pot dining when it launched its very first location in Vegas in 2015, introducing a high-tech conveyor belt system + premium ingredients. Since then, they’ve opened in Denver, Dallas, + right here in Philly!

Chubby Cattle is the ONLY hot pot restaurant IN THE WORLD serving A5 Wagyu beef, + they take their meat VERY seriously!! Angus, short rib, rib eye, Australian Wagyu, as well. Seafood options included tiger shrimp, scallops, + crab.

For plant-based diners like my girls, fear not—there’s an incredible selection, including a stunning mixed mushroom basket, four types of tofu, + over a dozen noodles like green tea, sweet potato, + purple yam (ube).

I’ve been to hot pot spots before, but never with this level of variety + quality, + such bold flavors.

Each person starts with their built-in hot pot, with the option of 4 broths and condiments to make it truly personalized. The kiddos love crafting their own ponzu-based sauce with garlic, scallions, crushed peanuts, sesame oil, + hot chili oil, which add layers of flavor! It's outrageously good! Hubs goes extra spicy!!

You then enjoy creating your own soup with fresh ingredients of your choosing. My personal fave is mushroom baskets, including the Enoki mushrooms, which make a great low-carb or gluten-free noodle alternative!

Pricing varies based on selections, with All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) options. A la carte pricing is also available, as are sides for the less adventurous.

This is so much more than a meal—it’s a super fun experience! We highly recommend a trip here with a group. It’s a must-experience at least once!

Oh, + no matter how full they are, the kiddos always beg for rolled ice cream from Frozen (located under the friendship gate) afterward 🤪

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate (including my beautiful sister-in-law!) 🐍

Let’s do cool sh*t!
XOX, Fab Philly Mom
Sar
Sari Marissa

01/03/2025

Wishing you all a colorful, amazing 2025!! 💫⚡️🎨

Our fam is so disappointed to see this wondrous immersive experience leave Philly! Wonderspaces Philadelphia was always so much fun, so inspirational, + great for all ages! THIS WEEKEND is the last time to catch the show!!

Use code LASTCHANCE for 15% off all tickets!

https://philadelphia.wonderspaces.com/tickets

PS (this pairs well with lunch in Chinatown) 😉

Stay FAB,
XOX, Sar

Sari Marissa

12/10/2024

Cozy up with cocoa on the Avenue!! ❄️
Sip on hot cocoa while strolling through the neighborhood + enjoy carolers, our adorable local shops + fabulous restaurants!

This is a pay-as-you-go event, where you must purchase a mug to get these exclusive prices. Participating businesses will sell a variety of hot chocolate (including boozy + ice cream options), while other businesses will entice you with treats!
* Purchase your mug.
* Fill it up.
* Walk around and enjoy.

Purchase your commemorative Passyunk Ave Hot Chocolate Crawl 12-oz mug for just $12, then pick it up at the listed office starting the week of 12/02 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or on the day of the crawl.

Fill it up
Traditional Hot Chocolate $3
Hot Chocolate Cocktail $6
Hot Chocolate + Ice Cream $8

Walk around and enjoy
Stroll the neighborhood with your limited edition Passyunk Ave Hot Chocolate Crawl mug! Enjoy caroling by the East Passyunk Opera Project (ePOP) throughout the day.

Participating Businesses
* B2 Cafe
* Barcelona Wine Bar
* Delicious Sweets
* FLANNEL
* Favors and Flavors
* Garage Passyunk
* Ground Up Cafe & Coffee
* Juana Tamale
* Milk Jawn
* Mike's BBQ
* Nutmeg Bar and Market
* Pistola’s Del Sur
* Pizzata Pizzeria & Birreria
* P'unk Burger
* Stogie Joe's Tavern
* Townsend Wine Bar
* And others to be announced

Shopping Specials
* August Moon Boutique - Look for a sweet surprise and a festive sale
* Civil Stock - Double punches on loyalty cards and tons of feature gifts for holidays for everyone, adults to children on your list
* Mecha Chocolate - 10% off of our hot chocolate mixes. Available in either Traditional or Mexican Spiced
* Nice Things Handmade - Ornament show and free Shop Small button while supplies last, plus look for new Philly signature postcards of the season complimentary with purchase
* Nicole Rae Styer Boutique - 15% off all items when you show your mug, plus sweet treats and extended hours from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm
* Occasionette - Gift with Purchase: free hot cocoa on a stick with a $10 purchase during the crawl when you show your mug
* Sermania Jewelry - Select Sterling Silver 20% off
* And many more to be added

ePOP Caroler locations
* August Moon
* Creations by Coppola
* Good Buy Supply
* Ground Up
* Headhunters Hair Design
* Mecha Chocolate
* Milk Jawn
* Mockingbird Salon
* Nice Things Handmade
* Pistola's del Sur
* Pizzata Pizzeria & Birreria
* P'unk Burger
* RE/MAX
* Sermania Jewelry
* Stogie Joe's Tavern
* The Bottle Shop
* Townsend Wine Bar

Stay fab + cozy!
XOX, Sar

12/03/2024

Need to get away but can't go too far?
I got you! It's 40% off, too! HURRY! The sale ends TONIGHT! Text me to book your stay at this absolute gem right here in city!

This definitely doesn’t feel like Philly! 💫🙌🏼

My current obsession…Anna + Bel, a vibrant, vibey brand new destination or staycation spot (or where we Philly folks will impress our out-of-town guests), is anything but ordinary! Set in a beautifully + thoughtfully restored 18th-century women’s asylum, this IG-worthy boutique hotel blends cozy, rich, timelessly elegant furnishings with vintage accents that tell a story + local art that pays homage to the building’s unique history + the women who shaped it.

Relax by the charming, tranquil heated pool, open until October, + escape in the lush courtyard oasis, which immediately took me back to New Orleans. The space is full of the cutest curated nooks, from the library and second-floor terrace to private en-suite balconies.

Anna + Bel is ideal for your much-needed quiet reprieve when you can’t venture too far; a hip destination stays in our fabulous city, a perfect romantic getaway, a chill but chic girls’ trip, or even a picture-perfect place to celebrate that special occasion.

Luxury amenities enrich your stay, including super plush bedding that will make you want to sleep in, a fridge stocked with local snacks, + custom robes designed to match the effortlessly cool, timeless accommodations.

While the surrounding neighborhood now buzzes with creativity + community energy, everything you really need is on-site, so you may not even want to leave…

On the property is Bastia, a daytime cafe that transforms into a vibrant Mediterranean restaurant led by Chef Tyler Akin by night. Esquire just named it the Best New Restaurant in America for 2024.

Caletta, an intimate piano cocktail lounge with courtyard views, offers a sophisticated, sexy escape. Small, delectable Italian bites are now available as well!

Oh, + I can’t forget to mention the complimentary guest parking!!

Pro tip: Hit up the sauna, book the massage, + splurge on the expansive one-bedroom King suite. Thank me later😉

Now booking your next unforgettable stay at Philly’s latest!

215.880.1551
Sari Marissa

Let’s do cool sh*t, stay FAB, + escape to pretty places nearby too🖤
Sari Marissa-Wanderlust Guru

11/23/2024

Facts: No bagel in Philly will EVER top Korshak, but Slice + Schmear, which has taken over its location on the corner of 10th + Morris, is worthy of a quick grab-and-go.
Pastrami lox loaded on everything. 👌🏼
Their bagels are thin + packed with seasoning. Towards the end of their day, they sell bags of a dozen oldies for $5!

Stay Fab,
XOX, Sar
Sari Marissa

10/23/2024

Astra Lumina is coming!!
Tickets are NOW available + selling fast! (Discount code below!) A luminous cosmic adventure that you don't want to miss! 💫🌔☄️

Did you know there’s an extraordinary place right here on Earth that holds a special connection to the stars above? Come nightfall, mysterious observatory grounds set the stage for a phenomenal event: a visit from the stars. While here, the fallen stars release an astral energy that transforms the forest into a celestial pathway for humans to discover. As the night unfolds, the stars regenerate, rise, and reunite in the night sky, to shine brighter than ever before. Astra Lumina at the Abington Art Center is the 24th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series.

Highlights
🌌 An enchanted night walk in a beautiful sculpture park that guides visitors on a journey to discover the wonder of visiting stars
✨ Immerse yourself in the magic of projections, lighting, and music, and the astral energy that transforms the garden into a celestial pathway
🤩 Astra Lumina Philadelphia is the 24th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series by Moment Factory
👪 A multisensory immersive experience for all ages

General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
📍 Location: Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
♿ Accessibility: Astra Lumina Philadelphia takes place within the Abington Art Center in areas with bumpy dirt pathways that are narrow, steep, or uneven in many places. It is therefore not recommended and likely not accessible for those who require mobility equipment or special assistance.

🚗 Parking: limited premium parking at the venue is available for pre-purchase as well as additional paid parking available for purchase on-site. Purchase premium parking in advance for the best price!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Group bookings: special services are available for groups of 30+ guests.

📃 All guests of Astra Lumina are required to complete a Liability Waiver upon arriving on site. Children under 18 years of age must be added to their parent’s or legal guardian’s waiver. Please show confirmation email of completed Liability Waiver at time of arrival

Use my code SARIG26429 to get a $8.00 discount on tickets in the Fever app! https://feverup.com/m/189233?utm_source=fever_app_share&utm_medium=plan_detail&utm_campaign=189233_phl&ref=SARIG26429 Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Address

1625 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Telephone

215 880 1551

Website

https://instagram.com/sarimarissa?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D, http://sarimarissa.com/

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