THE SUMMER’S best party is right around the corner and, as always, it’s brought to you by the talented team at Philadelphia Style. Our Hot List/Best of Style event has been drawing crowds for half a decade, and we’re planning to wow the city’s social set once again this year with a spectacle at the Crystal Tea Room featuring tasting stations from Philly’s top restaurants, wine and spirits galore, live music performances and gaming entertainment.

We hold such an extravaganza each year to celebrate the release of our annual Hot List section, Style’s definitive guide to the best of everything the city and surrounding areas have to offer. Flip through this year’s list and get to know Greater Philadelphia from our perspective, and consider it your concierge to living the good life in 2010 and beyond.

Here, a look at some pictures from last year’s party. Check back with us in late August to see photos from this year’s event. At that time we’ll also be unveiling our fall fashion issue, complete with a trend report for men and women and a guide to the latest must-have accessories.

Cheers to a memorable, sun-filled summer!

Until next time,

SARAH SCHAFFER EDITOR IN CHIEF

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Favorite Things: Summer Edition