We went to the first Haddonfield Night Market of 2017 tonight. The trucks were lined up and down both sides of Kings Highway. By the time we got there (6:30) the town was in full foodie swing. The lines for all of the food trucks were quite lengthy, which is a bit annoying, but not totally … Continue reading
Tria Taproom, the popular all-draft bar, will pour four signature draft cocktails this spring, with a fun Launch Party featuring a live DJ and cocktail specials on Tuesday, April 4. On Tuesday, April 4, Tria Taproom will launch Taproom Cocktails: four custom-blended cocktails, made from artisanal spirits and fresh juices, on draft. It’s the first … Continue reading
What is Pinefish? Well, it’s actually not a fish. It is a spectacular seafood-centric restaurant located on the corner of 12th & Pine in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia. Pinefish opened last summer to much fanfare; partly due to an initial affiliation with acclaimed Chef David Ansill, but also because of an ambitious … Continue reading
As the story goes, bank robber Willie Sutton escaped Philadelphia’s infamous Eastern State Penitentiary on April 3, 1945 through a tunnel dug by a dozen inmates. Not content to get out of town (and away from his captors) as quickly as possible, Willie made generations of future Philadelphians proud by stopping into the pub down … Continue reading
Mary Hilbert, the owner of South Jersey food truck Mary’s Mobile Diner, coordinated and hosted a Food Truck and Craft Vendor Festival today at The Connect Church in Cherry Hill. It featured food trucks, vendors selling wares, DJ, pony rides, moon bounce, face painting, and games. A good time for the whole family, but it … Continue reading
Beginning Saturday, April 1st, spectacular new Center City restaurant Harp & Crown, located at 1525 Sansom Street, will launch Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Brunch will start at 10:30am and end at 2:30pm, and will be just $28 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. There will also be an offered drink pairing of mimosas, champagne or bellini for $15 per … Continue reading
Welcome to our first edition of Grubspotting. This will be a new “series” where we spotlight various food and dishes in the Philadelphia area. It could be something we ate or found on another foodie’s profile that we thought looked amazing (with their permission of course). If you want to submit a dish for Grubspotting, … Continue reading
Opa is rolling out a new DIY item to their menu: Roll Your Own Dolmades! Chef Bobby Saritsoglou puts together a spread of dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) ingredients for guests to assemble on their own as a start to their meal at Opa. The dolmade board is $20 and comes with: Brined Grape Leaves Braised … Continue reading
UPDATE 2: I’m proud to announce that I will be one of the judges at this competition! This free event will be held at The Franklin Bar between 6-8PM, is open to the public (space permitting), and attendees are welcome to participate by voting on their favorite cocktail as well. Food will be provided. UPDATE … Continue reading
In case you missed it, Puyero Venezuelan Flavor is now open at 524 S. 4th Street in the South Street Headhouse District. I wrote about it recently for Philadelphia’s newest digital magazine, Philly Views. Check it out! Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. Travel lover. Social media maven. Independent Journalist. Food marketing/PR expert. https://original.newsbreak.com/@marilyn-johnson-1587690 https://phillygrubtrips.wordpress.com/ Email: phillygrub@gmail.com phillyfoodmarketing.weebly.com Continue reading
