Jersey Fresh tomatoes are a joy of the summer season. In fact, I don’t think I look forward to anything as much as I do tomato season. Jersey tomatoes are the absolute best. They truly do not get any better than they do right now! Just tonight, I picked up a couple plump beauties at my local …
Cousins Maine Lobster is known for their famous lobster-based food trucks, restaurants, and food hall locations from Shark Tank when investor Barbara Corcoran took a chance on the cousins and co-founders, Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac. They are now one of the most successful Shark Tank ventures to date with a fleet of trucks and … Continue reading
What’s in a name? When it comes to restaurant names, quite a bit. I’m sure naming a restaurant can be quite the process. A name is the restaurant’s brand, after all. It’s the first thing people will notice; so it should be easy to pronounce and memorable. Restaurant names are often times descriptive of its … Continue reading
GIANT Food Stores announced at a press conference today that it will be opening a two-story, full-sized flagship supermarket in retail space at River Walk, a mixed-use development along the Schuykill River at 23rd and Arch. The exact location of the market will be 60 N. 23rd Street. While I’m not reporting the news anymore, the reason … Continue reading
Troegenator Beer Cheese, crafted by Caputo Brothers Creamery with fresh milk from small Pennsylvania dairy farms and an iconic brew from Tröeg’s Independent Brewing, is now available exclusively at all 180 GIANT Food Stores, MARTIN’S Food Markets and GIANT Heirloom Market locations. GIANT worked with Caputo Brothers Creamery of Spring Grove, PA and Tröeg’s of Hershey, PA to produce Troegenator Beer Cheese, … Continue reading
Rosé is the drink of the summer – in fact, last year, one in three bottles purchased was rosé, and that upward trend hasn’t stopped. But not all rosés are created equal. That’s why Seasons 52 just launched its Rosé All Day, All Summer menu. We were invited to sample the rosé and summer menus … Continue reading
Too hot to stay home and cook? Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations has you covered! Now through September 2nd, peep these summer specials. Power Bowls Iron Hill’s new Power Bowls are protein-packed and loaded with fresh flavors and ingredients, and are available in-store or for takeout. There are three different power bowls, including: The Tuscan … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of fundraisers for animal causes and also of Fearless Restaurant Group so that’s why I’m posting this information. The White Dog Cafe and WMMR’s Preston and Steve will host the third annual Dining Out for the Dogs on Monday August 19, 2019 starting at 5pm to raise funds for Alpha Bravo … Continue reading
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, the #1 recommended sensitivity toothpaste – Sensodyne – is hosting a giveaway on Twitter. To participate: tweet “#SensodyneforIceCream 🍦” (ice cream emoji) on July 21st; it’s that simple! Participants will receive a same-day delivery of (1) pint of ice cream, Sensodyne Rapid Relief, soft pack cooler and insulated tumbler … Continue reading
I have to admit before Rione opened, I don’t believe I had heard of “Roman-style” pizza, or pizza al taglio. Then again, I’m not a pizza aficionado. According to Wikipedia: Pizza al taglio or pizza al trancio is a variety of pizza baked in large rectangular trays, and generally sold in rectangular or square slices … Continue reading
Chef Kristopher Serviss has transformed Taqueria Del Norte into Culture on the Circle at 2859 Holme Circle in the Far Northeast. It will be a New American BYOB reminiscent of what Serviss was doing at the original Blue Duck in that very location before he left to work at Northeast Sandwich Co. Blue Duck eventually … Continue reading
