Philly Grub attended FEASTIVAL last night at FringeArts (140 N. Columbus Blvd) for the first time ever! Crazy, I know. Despite the lousy weather, it was everything I thought it would be and more. It was a spectacular night of impeccably prepared food and drink; showcasing the best of the culinary scene in Philadelphia right now. There was no way … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Meet the Taco Gigante at Margaritas
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is a collection of 26 locations from Maine to Pennsylvania that serve scratch-made Mexican inspired cuisine. From September 27th to October 31st, Margaritas is celebrating their love of tacos & National Taco Day in a really BIG & IMPACTFUL way! Meet the Taco Gigante: a whopping 12-inch, 2lb colossal taco filled to the brim … Continue reading
Tequila’s Celebrates 30 Years on 9/29 with Special Menu All Week
On Thursday, September 29, Tequila’s Restaurant will celebrate their 30th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, owner David Suro and his team have created a fun menu of nine Throwback Dishes culled from their opening in 1986 to today, representing fan-favorite dishes and traditional Mexican cuisine emblematic of their commitment to quality and authenticity throughout their … Continue reading
Celebrate the Harvest at PHeaSt Oct. 7 at Navy Yard
The region’s leading chefs and mixologists will showcase their garden-to-table creations at “PHeaSt,” the delicious, fundraising celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Navy Yard. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the fifth annual PHeaSt brings together renowned chefs, mixologists and urban growers for a special party to benefit the PHS … Continue reading
BRU Fall Fest Returns on October 1st with 8 Hours of Outdoor Music, Food and Beer
BRU Craft & Wurst (1316 Chestnut Street) presents eight hours of outdoor food, beer and music on the 1300 block of Chestnut Street on Saturday, October 1, 2016 during Midtown Village Fall Festival. Come hungry for Bratwurst on the grill, pulled pork sandwiches, pretzels and more. Bartenders will pour your favorite crafts from beer tents. … Continue reading
Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop’s Fall Menu Open House & Free Tasting
Whether it feels that way or not, fall is almost here, and the ladies of Ramona Susan’s in Fishtown are saying, “Bring it on!” To kick off their new fall menu, they are having an Open House Tasting with free sweets for all. On Saturday, October 1, from 2 – 6 p.m., the shop at their … Continue reading
Mid-Century Modern at Cliveden – A Pop-Up Shop & Cocktail Event
Talk about an event right up our alley. This is a MUST attend in October. Come join us! Mid-Century Modern at Cliveden An Afternoon & Evening of Pop-Up Shops, Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres, Board Games, & Classic TV Saturday, October 22 3pm – 5pm $5/person — Admission to Pop-Up Shops in Cliveden Carriage House 5pm – 8pm $35/person — … Continue reading
Collective Creamery: Cheese-Only CSA from Birchrun Hills and Valley Milkhouse Creamery
Cheesemakers Sue Miller and Stefanie Angstadt are collaborating to get their small batch, traditionally made cheeses to new customers with Collective Creamery, the duo’s cheese subscription program. Miller, farmer and cheesemaker at Birchrun Hills Farm in Chester Springs, and Angstadt, owner and cheesemaker at Valley Milkhouse Creamery in Oley, have combined their offerings through a new CSA-style cheese share subscription serving areas of Berks, Chester, and Philadelphia counties, with pickup sites in the Lehigh Valley coming soon. Collective Creamery is one of only two cheese-only CSA-style programs in the region and the only one in which two cheesemakers are working together to build … Continue reading
How Chef Brad Spence and LocalStove Are Support Veterans with Boxing and Biscotti
LocalStove, a new Philly-based startup, and Chef Brad Spence have partnered to sell his world-famous biscotti to raise funds for his charity, Fatback Boxing. Fatback Boxing’s mission is to help support veterans through boxing training, healthy eating and well-being programs. All proceeds will go directly to the foundation. LocalStove, as well as Tito’s Homemade Vodka … Continue reading
Special XIX (Nineteen) Tasting Menu
From September 16-17 and September 20-24, XIX (Nineteen) will be offering a special Taste of XIX three-course pre-fix tasting menu. Guests choose from three options per course in appetizer, entrée and dessert with additional amuse-bouche and pre-dessert offerings. Chef Ned Maddock has developed a creative and delicious menu exclusively for this promotion featuring seasonal flavors and local ingredients with dishes including: … Continue reading