Philadelphia: A Hipster Paradise?

**mixiboi** · 09-24-2012, 04:58 PM

We are #9!

America's best cities for hipsters - Yahoo! Travel

and the twist:

Hipsters in Philadelphia still have a deep appreciation for old-fashioned diversions: the city ranks highly for its theater and classical music.

**seand** · 09-24-2012, 05:02 PM

**John Goodman** · 09-24-2012, 05:59 PM

In reality we should be top 5, yahoo isn't hip enough to know that

**PASnow** · 09-24-2012, 06:04 PM

I would have thought Brooklyn would be #1. Isn't even on there?! I must be out of the know.

**mixiboi** · 09-24-2012, 06:43 PM

They Brooklyn is 12th on the list:

America's Best Cities for Hipsters- Page 12 - Articles | Travel + Leisure

**2happy4u** · 09-24-2012, 07:27 PM

I heard the word before, but what the heck is a hipster? How is he different then all of the other under 30 kids

**Eastcoast** · 09-24-2012, 07:32 PM

Well we are awash with hipsters out here in Austin...much more than Philadelphia.

Additionally they make decent money out here, combined with the low cost of living...YIPSTERS!!!

**mixiboi** · 09-24-2012, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by 2happy4u

I heard the word before, but what the heck is a hipster? How is he different then all of the other under 30 kids

They are a subculture similar to punks, goths, vegan, ect... They have a set of rules and looks, but I don't have time to go into it..Its on google to see how you can become a hipster.

**2happy4u** · 09-24-2012, 11:16 PM

same as any other fad, just different cloths.thank you. I don't see any in south philly.

**MarketStEl** · 09-25-2012, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by 2happy4u

same as any other fad, just different cloths.thank you. I don't see any in south philly.

Head over to Columbus Boulevard and catch a northbound Route 25 bus. Get off the bus once it leaves Delaware Avenue. You'll be in Hipster Central: Fishtown.

Order a Citywide Special at any bar that offers it - it features the hipster brew (if you can call it that) of choice, PBR.*

*Another hipster hangout of choice is Bob & Barbara's Lounge on South Street in Center City, though it attracts a more diverse clientele as well. This is the Church of PBR.

**JasonMcElroy** · 09-25-2012, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by 2happy4u

same as any other fad, just different cloths.thank you. I don't see any in south philly.

Respectfully, I'd argue that you don't know what they look like if you haven't seen any in SP.

Jason

**BarryG** · 09-25-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by 2happy4u

same as any other fad, just different cloths.thank you. I don't see any in south philly.

Dunno where you live in South Philly but pop into the Cantina at Passyunk & Morris. The crowd is mostly stereotype hipster but the servers are off the charts. Food is good too.

**eldondre** · 09-25-2012, 10:14 AM

it also highlights the changes taking place in san juan that often get overlooked. I went a beer bar with something like 20 drafts and it was so packed people were in the street. in Puerto Rico! not long ago I don't think they even had draft beer on the entire island.