We're mixing things up and launching this all new series for our blog: Currently Loving. We're getting personal with our team, clients and friends so we can learn more about them and our favorite city, Philly! Read on for tips, favorites and neighborhood musts from locals who, like us, live (and love) everything our town has to offer. 

Meet Michaela: A New York native turned Fishtown resident, Michaela loves all things Philadelphia. She considers herself a coffee aficionado, road trip playlist extraordinaire, white wine lover and mother of cats. You can find her trying all the new restaurants and coffee shops in her neighborhood. Michaela manages The Nigel Knows Real Estate Team and all of their transactions from start to finish.

Favorite spot for date night?

El Vez for the vibe and the Pineapple Canela margarita.

Your can't miss local festival?

2nd Street Festival because of all goodies I can snag from the local vendors.

Can't live without taco spot?

Dos Tacos on 15th & Sansom. Hands down the best chicken taco, Loco Pollo.

Best city escape?

For a quick trip I head to Ocean City for the beach and if I'm jumping on a plane I head north to Vermont for skiing. 

Go to park for a picnic? 

Gorgas Park to relax under one of the biggest trees I've seen in Philly.

If you could only shop at one store in Philly which would it be?

Target of course!

After a long day at the office where do you head for happy hour?

Tuna Bar because the specials are hard to beat in Old City.

When you need to get pampered where do you go?

Moxie Blue PHL Salon because it's perfectly located around the corner from work and they have an amazing blowout package that I bought so whenever I'm in need it's super convenient.

After a long night out where do you head for a late night snack?

Any and all the food trucks at Frankford & Girard but brownie points if they serve burgers.

Best window shopping in your neighborhood?

FIELD Plant + Supply on Frankford Ave. is amazing. I could hangout in there all day.