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A New Year is again upon us, and as many of us will agree, taking off those extra unwanted holiday pounds is an important yet difficult New Year’s resolution that remains at the top of our list. Following those “fad” diets can be unhealthy and usually unsuccessful, so why not follow a few simple guidelines to help maintain healthy eating and allow yourself to make the right food choices, while still dropping that holiday weight and staying healthy all year round.

This article offers dog lovers several suggestions on where to dine with their pet.  With a wide variety of outdoor dining options, neighborhoods like Northern Liberties and Rittenhouse Square are beacons for dog owners.  In addition, there are several hotels in the city that allow guests to bring their pets.

Philadelphia offers an eclectic and exciting landscape of opportunity for those who want to either learn about wine or simply delve into a decent sampling. Here are a few upcoming events at some of the city’s most renowned restaurants and wine stops that are prime locations for exploring the endless possibilities that the varietal world of vino offers.

Restaurant Week (January 17-22 and January 24-29, 2010) is a time for all diners to come together to enjoy what we all deserve: delicious food at reasonable prices. Many of Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants are participating in this winter’s event, so diners are sure to find something that will please their palate. Reservations will likely fill up very quickly, so pick out a restaurant, or one for every day, and make your reservation today!

Lucky for Philly foodies, some of the city’s hottest restaurants have put together New Year’s Eve menus sure to make the last night of the year special and festive for those who are lucky enough to snag a table. Time is ticking but there is still time to reserve a seat at one of these top spots before the ball drops.

Just on the other side of the New Year is a fresh batch of extraordinary dining deals – the Center City District Restaurant Week, presented by TD Bank, unveils wallet-friendly meal deals from many of Philly’s most prized restaurants. From January 17-22 and January 24-29, 2010, participating restaurants will offer special three-course dinner menus for $35. Some will also have three-course lunch menus for $20.

Dessert is so much more than just an optional course to save room for – it’s a gastronomic necessity. Sure, it might feel a bit sinful to indulge in something so sumptuous so often, but sweet bites from places that do dessert well are completely worth the extra calories that might come with them.