By Amaris Pollock, Special Correspondent to Philly Grub For the past 9 years, people have participated in the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride (PNBR) which promotes bicycle safety, body positivity and leaving a smaller green footprint on the environment. This year marks the event’s 10th anniversary, and in addition to that milestone, the PNBR … Continue reading
This week’s Happy Hour Guide segment for the new Dining on a Dime Podcast aired today on Wildfire Radio. If you missed it, you can listen to it here. Featured: Paddywhacks (2nd & South) – This notorious South Street Irish pub offers $2 Domestic Pints & Bottles, $2 Well Drinks, $3 Guinness Pints, $3 Craft Pints, and … Continue reading
Throughout September, White Dog Cafe is partnering with Angels Envy for their “Toast the Trees” project, which will help plant trees in Kentucky. For every Angel’s Envy cocktail that is posted to social media with #ToastTheTrees, Angel’s Envy will plant a tree in Kentucky. The three White Dog Cafe locations (Haverford, Wayne and University City) … Continue reading
Louie Louie Bistro & Bar located at the Inn at Penn across from the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania opened a couple of months ago to much fanfare and with good reason. It is a truly stunning restaurant. The interior was designed by Philadelphia based Rohe Creative who … Continue reading
My Happy Hour Guide segment for the new Dining on a Dime Podcast on Wildfire Radio debuted today. If you missed it, you can listen to it here. Featured: McGillin’s Ale House (Center City)- Tuesdays – $1 Throwback Beers (think PBR, High Life, etc.) and .35 cent JUMBO wings! All night. The Pour House (Westmont, … Continue reading
Founded in 2002 by John and Stephanie Reitano, Capogiro Gelato Artisans is poised to ramp up its presence in a major way, working with investors to expand the brand beyond its home base into commercial and retail markets nationwide. To spearhead this exciting initiative, the Reitanos are thrilled to officially introduce two dynamic industry veterans to the company — chef David … Continue reading
By Amaris Pollock, special correspondent to Philly Grub Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is bringing flavor to the city of Philadelphia by opening its newest location in Center City located at 1150 Market Street. While at the preview party hosted on Thursday evening, I was able to sample some of the menu offerings and craft … Continue reading
Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance is excited to host Retro Roadmap’s Mod Betty for a book launch and happy hour to celebrate her most recent Retro Roadmap: Mod Betty’s Guide to Philadelphia. Mod Betty aka Beth Lennon, travels throughout the US highlighting authentic vintage businesses and attractions across the country via her online blog, videos, … Continue reading
If you’re hungry for a good meal & a delicious story, Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia is here to serve you. The newly-published book includes the sweet and spicy stories behind 90 of the Philadelphia area’s most fascinating restaurants. Discover how two chocolatiers got engaged; dinners interrupted by bungled mob hits; restaurants that survived an earthquake, a fire, … Continue reading
By Amaris Pollock, special correspondent to Philly Grub When traveling in and out of Philadelphia, there are many sites to see. Now among them is a restaurant with the theme of our city’s iconic trolleys. I was recently invited by Marilyn Johnson to attend an introductory event at Trolley Car Station, which is associated with … Continue reading
