“Philly’s Classic Cook-Off” presented by Budweiser will be held on Thursday, August 23rd between 5:30-8:00 p.m at The Piazza (1001 N. 2nd Street) in Northern Liberties. The event will feature Philly’s favorite dishes reinvented, live music and Budweiser beer. Six competing restaurants will throw down for a panel of judges (including yours truly) and YOU to …
UPDATE: Valente’s is expected to officially open on Saturday, August 18th at with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. during the Haddonfield Farmer’s Market. They’ll soft open on Thursday, August 16. Vetri-alum Arnab Maitra, of mobile pizza pop-up Pizza Crime, is on board to help with baking while Jamie Png of DiBruno Bros. will be assisting …
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is home to 19 craft breweries, five wineries, and three distilleries. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the destination marketing organization for Montgomery County, has launched an app to aid visitors in discovering the region’s award-winning handcrafted and locally sourced beers, ciders, wines, and spirits. Visitors can use the app … Continue reading
By Amaris Pollock, special correspondent to Philly Grub Walking up to a mansion is not something that occurs in my daily life, and certainly not a historical one in such an amazing condition. But that is just what happened as I attended the Glen Foerd Estate’s Fourth annual Deco on the Delaware event. Everywhere I … Continue reading
Opening in Fall 2018, The Pines is pleased to announce the launch of their “Let’s Make History” campaign. The soon to open restaurant is paying homage to Old Rehoboth through interior design, which includes old and not-so-old Rehoboth Beach photos. “We want to include the community in our efforts to recognize our town’s rich history by seeking … Continue reading
You might have heard by now that cheesesteak king Tony Luke, Jr. has turned the hot dog world upside down… or simply round! Introducting The Original Round Dog… hot dogs shaped like hamburgers. The Original Round Dog premiered Sunday on West Chester, PA-based QVC network with Ray Rastelli presenting. Luke’s creation, in collaboration with Chef … Continue reading
D.C.-based craft pie purveyor &pizza will be bringing its innovative, community-driven retail design and unique employee culture to the UPenn Campus at 3925 Walnut Street on August 14th. In celebration of the brand’s 31st shop, the first 31 people in line will receive free pizza. The brand will also be offering free ampersand tattoos through … Continue reading
The White Dog Cafe and WMMR’s Preston and Steve will host the second annual Dining Out for the Dogs on Monday August 20, 2018 starting at 5pm to raise funds for Alpha Bravo Canine, which provides trained service dogs to U.S military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other combat-related disabilities. WMMR on-air personalities will … Continue reading
For 11 years the Philadelphia area’s pioneering Tiffin Indian restaurant chain has grown steadily with a winning formula for building the mainstream popularity of South Asian cuisine. With the Grand Opening of the 10th location in Newtown Square on Thursday, August 16, the Wharton MBA founder and CEO of Tiffin, Munish Narula has engineered the disruption of … Continue reading
Congratulations to At The Table BYOB chef/owners, Alex Hardy and Tara Buzan, who tied the knot last month in a small ceremony on Martha’s Vineyard. While away, they were inspired by some of the local dishes and the cuisine and created this late summer tasting menu. Menu offerings include the decadent Mushroom Toast with sourdough, … Continue reading
On August 24, Chef Ben and Elena Thomas will re-open their intimate Main Line BYOB as Cerise Craft Steakhouse. It will be the first independent BYBO steakhouse on the Main Line and after five years of delighting their guests with elegant, made-from-scratch dishes, Chef Ben will continue to use his discerning palate to create amazing meals … Continue reading
Ardiente is the hot new bi-level lounge and Latin-Asian fusion restaurant located at 33 S. 2nd Street in Old City. It took nearly two years to open with no expense spared on the gorgeous interior. In fact, I was surprised at how much painstaking work was put into even the smallest details and all of … Continue reading