Baked Goods / Bakeries / Chefs / Sweets

Introducing Brulee Bakery: Main Line Philadelphia PA’s Newest Bakery

I had an opportunity to speak with Chef Lila about the launch of Brulee Bakery, a new Main Line Philadelphia, PA bakery that delivers to your door. Brulee Bakery offers a large variety of sweet and savory baked goods – everything from croissants & quiche to cakes and tarts and yes… cupcakes, too. Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. … Continue reading

Giveaways

Win Free Sandwiches From Eversave Philadelphia!

It’s sandwich day at Eversave Philadelphia! I’m partnering with them for opportunities for YOU, the readers, to win FREE sandwiches. As Philly foodies, we know Philadelphia has the BEST sandwiches! Here’s your chance to try even more great Philadelphia sandwiches. Today’s Save is $5 for $10 worth of bagels, spreads, sandwiches and more at Bagel … Continue reading

Cookie Confidential is bringing back the Ice Cream Social
Events / Ice Cream / Society Hill / Sweets

Cookie Confidential is bringing back the Ice Cream Social

On Friday, July 22, Cookie Confidential will be hosting the first in a series of Fourth Friday events focusing on local food artisans. The first event, at the store at 517 S. 5th Street (½ block off South Street), will be an ice cream social that will include free (yes, free!) ice cream by Franklin Fountain. … Continue reading

Italian Market / Philly Restaurant Closings / Philly Restaurant Openings / South Philadelphia / South Street / Vegan

Philly Food Notes (June 2011)

I tried doing weekly Philly Food Notes, but sadly all of June was neglected. So I’ll just recap a few items from the month of June. Hot Diggity has opened at 630 South Street. Early reports say it’s good, especially the hand-cut fries with different dipping sauces. It’s high on my to-go list. President Obama … Continue reading

Al Zaytouna – Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant in the Italian Market
Italian Market / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern

Al Zaytouna – Eastern Mediterranean Restaurant in the Italian Market

Al Zaytouna is a new restaurant in the Italian Market specializing in Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. When it opened about a month ago, I made a point of stopping in. I posted this review on Yelp. I liked it so much the first time I wanted to try it again. Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. … Continue reading