On Tuesday, September 18, Yards Brewing Company will welcome Connor Barwin and the Make the World Better (MTWB) foundation crew to brew a special beer at 10:30 a.m. Yards and MTWB have teamed up to raise awareness about the locally-based foundation’s mission to connect people and inspire stewardship through public space revitalization projects. Barwin, who founded MTWB in 2013 during his first year with …
This week’s Happy Hour Guide segment for the new Dining on a Dime Podcast aired today on Wildfire Radio. If you missed it, you can listen to it here. Featured: Paddywhacks (2nd & South) – This notorious South Street Irish pub offers $2 Domestic Pints & Bottles, $2 Well Drinks, $3 Guinness Pints, $3 Craft Pints, and …
Louie Louie Bistro & Bar located at the Inn at Penn across from the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania opened a couple of months ago to much fanfare and with good reason. It is a truly stunning restaurant. The interior was designed by Philadelphia based Rohe Creative who …
By Amaris Pollock, special correspondent to Philly Grub Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is bringing flavor to the city of Philadelphia by opening its newest location in Center City located at 1150 Market Street. While at the preview party hosted on Thursday evening, I was able to sample some of the menu offerings and craft …
This fall Oktoberfest takes over Morey’s Piers with three consecutive weekends of German-themed revelry, live entertainment, kids “Rootbier Garten” activity area and much more. On Friday, September 21 at 5:00pm the annual festivities kick-off with a ceremonial keg tapping of Warsteiner beer, live entertainment from Late Last Night, and the Morey family clad in lederhosen. Special guest …
Burger lovers rejoice! PREIT (owner of Cherry Hill Mall) has announced that Fatburger will open at the Mall by the end of the year. It will be the first on the East Coast. Fatburger is a popular West Coast burger chain that began in Los Angeles, CA in 1952 and has locations throughout California, Arizona, … Continue reading
With the fall season and the holidays rapidly approaching, SOMO Owner James Morrissey has teamed up with local baker Claudia Stemler to introduce “Boozy Cakes” — spirit-infused cakes — which will be available throughout the remainder of the year at SOMO in Manayunk, as well as at the new SOMO SoPhi at 13th and Packer … Continue reading
The Fishtown Neighbors Association and Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank are proud to announce the 11th Annual RiverCity Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 13 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm in Fishtown’s historic Penn Treaty Park. Through this exciting fall festival, the Fishtown Neighbors Association and Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank aim to build and strengthen relationships within the Fishtown community, promote … Continue reading
By Amaris Pollock, Special Correspondent to Philly Grub For the past 9 years, people have participated in the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride (PNBR) which promotes bicycle safety, body positivity and leaving a smaller green footprint on the environment. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary, and in addition to that milestone, the PNBR … Continue reading
Throughout September, White Dog Cafe is partnering with Angels Envy for their “Toast the Trees” project, which will help plant trees in Kentucky. For every Angel’s Envy cocktail that is posted to social media with #ToastTheTrees, Angel’s Envy will plant a tree in Kentucky. The three White Dog Cafe locations (Haverford, Wayne and University City) … Continue reading
My Happy Hour Guide segment for the new Dining on a Dime Podcast on Wildfire Radio debuted today. If you missed it, you can listen to it here. Featured: McGillin’s Ale House (Center City)- Tuesdays – $1 Throwback Beers (think PBR, High Life, etc.) and .35 cent JUMBO wings! All night. The Pour House (Westmont, … Continue reading
Founded in 2002 by John and Stephanie Reitano, Capogiro Gelato Artisans is poised to ramp up its presence in a major way, working with investors to expand the brand beyond its home base into commercial and retail markets nationwide. To spearhead this exciting initiative, the Reitanos are thrilled to officially introduce two dynamic industry veterans to the company — chef David … Continue reading
Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance is excited to host Retro Roadmap’s Mod Betty for a book launch and happy hour to celebrate her most recent Retro Roadmap: Mod Betty’s Guide to Philadelphia. Mod Betty aka Beth Lennon, travels throughout the US highlighting authentic vintage businesses and attractions across the country via her online blog, videos, … Continue reading
If you’re hungry for a good meal & a delicious story, Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia is here to serve you. The newly-published book includes the sweet and spicy stories behind 90 of the Philadelphia area’s most fascinating restaurants. Discover how two chocolatiers got engaged; dinners interrupted by bungled mob hits; restaurants that survived an earthquake, a fire, … Continue reading
By Amaris Pollock, special correspondent to Philly Grub When traveling in and out of Philadelphia, there are many sites to see. Now among them is a restaurant with the theme of our city’s iconic trolleys. I was recently invited by Marilyn Johnson to attend an introductory event at Trolley Car Station, which is associated with … Continue reading