Meet Marty F. of Pizza Quixote This week on “Behind the Blog” get to know Marty F. of Pizza Quixote, a pizza reviewer from West Chester, who travels across the nation (and the world) in search of delicious pizza. I admit, I’m jealous of Marty’s endeavor as I’m lactose-intolerant and usually have to forgo pizza. … Continue reading
NetCost Market’s newest Philadelphia location celebrated their Grand Opening on Saturday, June 13. The new market is located at the Blue Grass Plaza, 2417 Welsh Road, in the Northeast section of the city. NetCost Market Philadelphia provides an international gourmet selection of products. With prices even more affordable than other commercial grocers, such as Giant and Whole Foods, … Continue reading
Looking for a fun, festival cocktail to liven up your 4th of July shindig? The folks at Fine Wine & Good Spirits passed along this cocktail recipe to share with you. Bottle Rocket Ice 1/2 oz grenadine 1 oz UV Vodka 5 oz lemonade 2 oz UV Blue Raspberry Fill bottle or tall glass with … Continue reading
Philly Grub is fortunate to work on the Camden Waterfront in the Ferry Terminal Building so when the Tall Ships Philadelphia Camden Festival, sponsored by Visit Philadelphia, opened today, we were free to roam the Festival because it basically took over our parking lot on the Camden Waterfront Promenade. As exciting as the Tall Ships and that … Continue reading
Our friends at Fresh Direct hooked us up with Maryland Blue Crab Kits to throw a Crab Party. According to the website: Maryland Blue Crab Party Pack is everything you need for a traditional crab feast with none of the prep work. Caught in the Chesapeake Bay and brought to the docks daily, we receive … Continue reading
By invitation, last week we visited the casual spot Ventuno, which recently opened just 8 weeks ago, at 21st and Chestnut Streets, next to Mix and Victor’s Bar. It is located on the ground-level of the Riverwest Condominiums. Ventuno is owned by Victor Fellus, who owns both Mix and Victor’s Bar, along with partner Gabriel Fellus. The concept … Continue reading
This week’s featured “Behind The Blog” Philly food blogger is Ptah Gabrie of Philadown. Name: Ptah Gabrie Age: 32 Location: Fishtown Blog Name: Philadown Blog URL: http://www.philadown.com/ Blog Focus: My Blog is mostly food and restaurant reviews. I have one music feature on there, but everything is pertaining to Fishtown and the immediate surrounding neighborhoods. … Continue reading
The good people at Fine Wine & Good Spirits shared 2 great whiskey bourbon cocktail recipes with us so we’re going to share them with you just in time for Father’s Day. They recommend the following whiskey’s for Dad this year: Your dad is a classic who is sure to love I.W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky … Continue reading
The Beese Knees gourmet ice cream cake company, will host its first complimentary Wedding Tasting Event on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 3701 Spring Garden Street in Powelton Village. This event will host local wedding designers and vendors to present their products to newly engaged couples and event planners … Continue reading
Father’s Day is almost here. If you still haven’t gotten anything for Dad, here are a few local foodie ideas. Di Bruno Bros. Spicy Basket This gourmet food basket by Di Bruno Bros. has Dad’s name all over it, especially if Dad is a spicy fan. While not all of the food products in this … Continue reading
