This week’s Happy Hour Guide segment for the Dining on a Dime Podcast on Wildfire Radio. It’s all about seasonal sips! If you missed it live, you can listen to it here: Chris’ Jazz Café – If you read my review of Chris’ Jazz Cafe, you’ll know that I recently tried an incredible Fall-inspired cocktail called “Autumn …
Open since 1991, Chris’ Jazz Cafe is restaurant/music venue combo that continues to thrive in Center City. Not only is it one of Philadelphia’s top jazz clubs where you can see a live jazz performance six nights a week, but the kitchen is making superbly soulful Southern-style cuisine for lunch and dinner as we discovered upon …
UPDATE: Denim is taking reservations through Reserve. Please note there is construction at Brace and Kresson Roads, but rest assured the restaurant is open. Denim American Bistro, formerly The Farmhouse, at 312 Kresson Road in Cherry Hill opened on Friday, October 12th at 4 p.m. with a grand opening slated for Wednesday, October 24th which …
International Curry Week is celebrated throughout the world from October 12 to 28 and Karma Restaurant located at 246 Market Street is celebrating. The special curry-centric menu will allow customers to select a three dish sampler for a special price of $25, which will feature a generous combination of the three selected curry dishes, while the curry-inspired … Continue reading
The Taste Philadelphia Festival of Food, Wine & Spirits is an annual event focusing on all things culinary and wine, liquor, and spirits. It’s typically held at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, but this year it was hosted at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA this past weekend. I had the honor of attending this … Continue reading
Elsie’s, formerly Elsie’s Down the Shore, may not have invented the pickle sandwich, but they’re determined to popularize it. The former Linwood deli, owned and operated by Katherine J. Cohen Jordan and her husband Chad, is now based in Oaklyn, NJ as a catering business with possible plans for a brick and mortar down the road. What … Continue reading
By Kevin Wilson, host of Dining on a Dime I remember going to Steve’s Prince of Steaks at 7200 Bustleton Avenue back in the 1990s late at night after singing karaoke. The place would always smell great and the cheesesteak were always delicious. I treasured the memories, smell and taste of those particular cheesesteaks for many … Continue reading
Exclusive guest post by Fine Wine & Good Spirits. Hosting a Halloween soirée? Then you’ll need a spooky signature cocktail, or a bewitching brew– or two! These devilishly delicious cocktail recipes are guaranteed to fright and delight any who dare drink them. Death’s Door Rouge 1 oz Death’s Door Gin 1 oz PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur 1 … Continue reading
By Kevin Wilson, host of Dining on a Dime. Philadelphia is a foodie town that is best known for its famous cheesesteak. The argument over where to find the best cheesesteak can get really heated at times and many people are extremely passionate about it. I was inspired to write this article after recording Dining … Continue reading
In the Philly area, tomato pie is usually a square pie with thick crust and savory-sweet tomato sauce. Sometimes with a sprinkling of cheese or another topping. Trenton tomato pies are different. Trenton tomato pie is a round pie featuring an extra crispy cracker-thin crust, crushed tomatoes, and a just a sprinkling of low-moisture mozzarella … Continue reading
From the mid-80s into the early 2000s, the Godfather of the Philadelphia nightlife scene was David Cohen, who ran the darkly exciting legendary after-hours club REVIVAL and later the enormously popular and infamous Club EVOLUTION. David also created the American Craft Brew Festival series and Jake & Oliver’s House of Brews, a 60 Tap Micro Brew … Continue reading
The lazy, hazy days of summer are behind us, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had at the Jersey Shore before winter comes. If you’re looking for a new place to stay in the Wildwoods, you should consider The Shore House, a delightfully modern restored mid-century apartment motel for the Airbnb age featuring tasteful … Continue reading
Infusing edibles with CBD oil is a trend sweeping the nation due to potential health benefits of what some call a new “superfood.” CBD is commonly used to manage anxiety, stress and depression. The new collection of CBD oil smoothies is part of Fuel’s mission to offer a fast, fresh and even healthier dining experience for … Continue reading