Porta Unveils Newly-Designed Mezzanine
Center City / Events / Pizza

Porta Unveils Newly-Designed Mezzanine

Porta Philadelphia is launching their newly designed second-floor Mezzanine with a preview party. On Tuesday, July 31, from 7 to 9 p.m., Porta invites you to celebrate “A Night on the Mezzanine”. This first look at the Mezzanine is free to attend and includes passed wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment. Cocktails will be provided … Continue reading

Free Samples of Hank’s Root Beer Shake Float at Bassett’s Ice Cream
Beverages / Center City / Collaborations

Free Samples of Hank’s Root Beer Shake Float at Bassett’s Ice Cream

Iconic Philadelphia-based brands Hank’s Gourmet Beverages and Bassett’s Ice Cream have partnered to create an amazing new treat called the Hank’s Root Beer Shake Float. On Tuesday, July 31 between 1:45 and 3:30 PM, they will be offering free samples of the new cool beverage at the Bassetts location in the Reading Terminal Market located at 51 North 12th Street. Hank’s Root … Continue reading

All You Can Eat Chicken Wings on National Chicken Wing Day at P.J. Whelihan’s
Food Holidays / Wings

All You Can Eat Chicken Wings on National Chicken Wing Day at P.J. Whelihan’s

  This Sunday (July 29) is National Chicken Wing Day and P.J. Whelihan’s is not clucking around. The pub and restaurant with numerous locations in PA and NJ are famous for their chicken wings and even owns the bragging rights to being the official supplier of the 10,000 wings devoured at Philadelphia’s annual Wing Bowl. All 17 locations will offer guests … Continue reading

Philly’s Classic Cook-Off Presented by Budweiser
Beer / Food Competitions / Northern Liberties

Philly’s Classic Cook-Off Presented by Budweiser

“Philly’s Classic Cook-Off” presented by Budweiser will be held on Thursday, August 23rd between 5:30-8:00 p.m at The Piazza (1001 N. 2nd Street) in Northern Liberties. The event will feature Philly’s favorite dishes reinvented, live music and Budweiser beer. Six competing restaurants will throw down for a panel of judges (including yours truly) and YOU to … Continue reading

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille® Coming to East Norriton
Montgomery County / Openings / Sports Bars

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille® Coming to East Norriton

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille® announced it will be opening its second Pennsylvania location in East Norriton at 2800 Dekalb Pike on August 6. The first 100 Greene Turtle fans who dine in or order to go will receive a $10 rewards card every month for one year. Prior to opening, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille® … Continue reading

Celebrate National Tequila Day with a Spicy Jawn at Stratus Lounge
Cocktails / Old City / Rooftops

Celebrate National Tequila Day with a Spicy Jawn at Stratus Lounge

Today is National Tequila Day, and Stratus Lounge thinks the best way to celebrate is with Philly inspired cocktail in hand – on a rooftop of course. The Spicy Jawn ($14) combines heat from serrano infused tequila with a touch of sweetness from melon syrup, rounded out with sour lime juice. Here is the recipe below: … Continue reading

Celebrate National Gelato Day at Gran Caffe L’Aquila
Center City / Ice Cream / Italian

Celebrate National Gelato Day at Gran Caffe L’Aquila

National Gelato Day is this Saturday (July 21) and it will be observed at Gran Caffe L’Aquila with a very American spin. International Gelato Champion Stefano Biasini, a partner at Gran Caffe L’Aquila, will introducte his all new Fresh Baked Apple Pie infused gelato. Between 2:00-4:00 PM, Stefano will be hosting a FREE Gelato sampling right in … Continue reading

EATER Young Guns 2018 Winners Including Two From Philly
Awards / Chefs

EATER Young Guns 2018 Winners Including Two From Philly

EATER just announced its EATER Young Guns 2018 winners, highlighting talented up-and-comers in the restaurant industry from across the country. Caitlin McMillan of Goldie and Kaitlyn Caruke of Walnut Street Cafe made the list. Congrats ladies! 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

Drink with Master Distiller Steve Beam of Limestone Branch Distillery at Bank & Bourbon
Booze / Events

Drink with Master Distiller Steve Beam of Limestone Branch Distillery at Bank & Bourbon

On Monday, August 6 at 6PM, Bourbon enthusiasts can join Master Distiller Steve Beam of Limestone Branch Distillery for an exclusive tasting and pairing of Yellowstone Limited Edition 2015, 2016, 2017 and Yellowstone Select Bourbon at Bank & Bourbon. Guests will be able to speak with Beam directly to learn more about the spirit and … Continue reading

Fishtown Food Tour by Philly Foodies Tour
Fishtown / Food Tours / Travel

Fishtown Food Tour by Philly Foodies Tour

We already know that Fishtown is Philadelphia’s hottest neighborhood. There’s no sense in denying it. Forbes said so. The New York Times Loves Fishtown. Two years ago, Bon Appetit said you could find the Best Sandwich of the Year at Fishtown’s Philly Style Bagels. There’s been tons of other national press, but I digress. The … Continue reading