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If I had to choose one store to not do without in Philly, it would probably be Foster's Urban Homeware. I loved their two individual stores, one in Reading Terminal Market and one in Old City, from a few years ago. I love their superstore at 399 Market St.

I love to just walk through the store and go through everything. From the books to the shower stuff, to the colorful towel shelves, to the bowls/pans, to the kitchen utensils, to the stemware. I love it all.

One new thing I noticed on my trip to Foster's last week was a rack of Tiffin spices. Oh yes, you can now buy Tiffin's glorious spice mixes in Center City and not have to trek up to 710 W. Girard Ave for your fix. I was told by the lady up front that they had only just received the shipment just a few days prior to my visit (March 2nd) and that they were the exclusive retailer for Tiffin's goods outside of the Tiffin Store.

One final awesome thing about Foster's is their list of classes and free cooking demonstrations. My friends Scott and Marisa make up the fabulous duo behind Fork You!, a food video blog. They host live tapings the first Saturday of every month unless otherwise noted.

I've added some more photos to my Foster's Urban Homeware flickr set with shots from my most recent trip. A visit to Foster's is sure to get one's creative juices flowing whether they be in the kitchen or elsewhere.

Thank you Foster's for being a kick ass store.

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