“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 …
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
By Amaris Pollock, special correspondent to Philly Grub Recently I attended a preview party for Deco on the Delaware, which will take place on Saturday, August 4th, held on the estate grounds of the Glen Foerd riverfront mansion. I was enamored with it as soon as my eyes gazed upon the estate grounds. I had no idea that such a … Continue reading
Can’t get away this summer? Love City Brewing gives you the opportunity to visit Germany without leaving Philadelphia! Love City Brewing Company presents their first annual Kölsch Fest at their taproom at 1023 Hamilton Street in Philadelphia on Sunday, August 12 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy Love City’s version of the German-style … Continue reading
On Monday, August 6, The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia will celebrate National Root Beer Float Day by offering guests and visitors a complimentary root beer float in the lobby between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. They will be accepting donations for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. Marriott International (a majority owner of The Ritz-Carlton) raises funds for Children’s … Continue reading