XIX (Nineteen), located on the 19th floor of the Hyatt at the Bellevue, is currently 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. The special runs through Friday, February 3rd. The hotel’s new Executive Chef, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Weckerly’s Ice Cream Super Bowl Sundae
For one day only, on Sunday, February 5, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, will offer a special Super Bowl-inspired Sundae at their shop, located at 9 West Girard Avenue. Weckerly’s Super Bowl Sundae will be available from noon until 9 p.m. for $10. The Super Bowl Sundae includes: a basket of eight waffle cone “nacho chips” with … Continue reading
Campbell’s to Celebrate a 102-Year-Old Soup Recipe at Franklin Fountain
Serving up a taste of nostalgia and history, Campbell’s has recreated its 1915 “Campbell’s Beefsteak Tomato Soup” recipe and is offering free samples of the limited edition soup and product giveaways during a “Throwback Thursday” tasting event on February 2, 2017 between 12:00-4:00PM at Franklin Fountain (116 Market Street). The tasting event will feature samples … Continue reading
Groundhog Day Fun in Philly
Looking for something fun & quirky to do on Groundhog Day this Thursday? Check these out… Groundhog Day Hawaiian Shirt Beer Breakfast & Lucky Cat Beer Prognostication In what has become an annual party on February 2nd since 2002, Northeast Philly’s Grey Lodge Pub (located at 6235 Frankford Avenue) will pay homage to PA’s wily whistlepig tradition … Continue reading
The Taco Truck at King of Prussia Mall Now Open
UPDATE: The Taco Truck is closed already. They only lasted 3 and a half months! This review was submitted by suburban field reporter Deanne Ross. Uno, dos, tres, tacos! The Taco Truck has arrived at The King of Prussia Mall! It is located at the recently opened Savor Food Hall, part of the connection between … Continue reading
Fuel’s University City Location Now Open
The Grand Opening of the new Fuel location at 3200 Chestnut Street is on Monday, January 30th at 11am. The first 25 people in the door get free food and the first 100 people get a free gift (Fuel gym bag). Fuel was the first restaurant to offer a full menu under 500 Calories. Fuel … Continue reading
A Hand-Carved Ice Bar by Chef Peter Woolsey Will Debut at La Peg
This is too amazing not to share! On Wednesday, February 1, La Peg at FringeArts will debut Pegsicle, a hand-carved Ice Bar from Chef-Owner Peter Woolsey. Pegsicle will offer an assortment of drinks, including hot cocktails such as mulled wine and spiked hot cocoa, as well as shots from a custom-carved ice shot luge and … Continue reading
Skinny Grub: Juice Options at Red Owl Tavern & Square 1682
This is the last in the Skinny Grub series of blog articles in January. I will revisit it from time to time in the future. So if you have some favorite healthy grub out there, let me know. I hope you’re holding onto to your New Year’s resolutions! Totally understandable if your resolve is starting … Continue reading
Celebrate Australia Day at Devil’s Den in South Philadelphia
Calling all Aussies in Philadelphia, this Thursday, January 26th is your day! Devil’s Den in South Philadelphia, at 11th & Ellsworth, will be hosting an Australia Day party 6-8PM. Owner Erin Wallace has imported special Australian Beer directly from Adelaide, South Australia – Coopers Pale Ale (a lighter golden ale with an ABV of 4.5%) … Continue reading
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Suga
Suga, the gourmet Chinese restaurant by Susanna Foo and Gabriel Foo, will be celebrating the Year of the Rooster. On Saturday, January 28 they will celebrating with a 5 course dinner for $65. Menu items include Yellowfin Tuna Poke, Peking Duck Ravioli and Nova Scotia Lobster. Peep full menu here. They will be continuing the … Continue reading