Best Day Ever with Visit Philadelphia's new CEO Angela Val

We spoke to Val about what would make her perfect day in Philadelphia.

Breakfast: The Dutch in South Philly.

• The brunch menu includes a wide array of sweet and savory options to choose from, but my go-to treat is the sweet buttermilk waffles with berries and whipped cream.

After breakfast: I'd go on a long walk with my hubby Joe and dog, George, along the beautiful Schuylkill River Trail.

• My dog is only four pounds, so I really carry him in a doggie sling. It's a win-win: George gets to be carried, and I get to burn some extra calories from my indulgent breakfast.

Lunch: Jasmine Rice in Rittenhouse for signature Thai food. My go-to is the lemongrass soup with shrimp, a.k.a. spicy goodness!

After lunch: I'd stop by Sprouts supermarket and pick up some food for the coming week.

• I love fresh fruit and veggies, and Sprouts has some of the freshest options to choose from.

Early evening: It's time to head back to our neighborhood in Point Breeze and get a cold beer and some onion rings at American Sardine Bar.

Late night: There's no place I'd rather be after a day of adventuring all around the city than on my rooftop deck.

• I love looking at the city skyline at night. All of the twinkling lights in the buildings and homes represent life to me.