White Dog Cafe Partners with Justin Jean Pajamas for 31st Annual New Year’s Day Benefit Brunch
Brunch / Fundraisers / Holidays

White Dog Cafe Partners with Justin Jean Pajamas for 31st Annual New Year’s Day Benefit Brunch

Make your New Year’s resolution for more pajamas, pups and partying! The three White Dog Cafe locations have partnered with Bucks County based Justin Jean Pajamas to help raise funds for Alpha Bravo Canine which provides trained service dogs to U.S military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other … Continue reading

A Visit to Pilgrim Roasters in Manayunk
Coffee / Manayunk

A Visit to Pilgrim Roasters in Manayunk

An upscale looking building off of the very popular Main Street in Manayunk is host to a gem of a coffee shop called Pilgrim Roasters. Owned and operated by Dan Faehl and Ryan Connelly since June 2017, the upscale coffee house is inviting as soon as you walk in.  With the atmosphere having a comfortable … Continue reading

A Look at Bleu Sushi in Center City
Center City / Japanese / Sushi

A Look at Bleu Sushi in Center City

Located in Center City is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant called Bleu Sushi, which opens its doors to every customer in a welcoming atmosphere while offering a delicious array of foods from their sushi bar and kitchen. When my friend and I sat down to speak with the owner of Bleu Sushi, Hendra Yong, he explained … Continue reading

Annual Fireplace Lighting Party at Devil’s Den
Beer / Booze / South Philadelphia

Annual Fireplace Lighting Party at Devil’s Den

The start of December marks the annual lighting of the Devil’s Den iconic wood-burning double-sided fireplace. Saturday, December 1st, Devil’s Den owner, Erin Wallace, will light the fireplace for the season and celebrate with the now-famous annual fireplace lighting party, featuring a curated menu of smoked and wood-aged beers, among other treats. Draft List 2SP … Continue reading

Try These Thanksgiving Cocktail Classics
Booze / Cocktails / Holidays / Thanksgiving

Try These Thanksgiving Cocktail Classics

Guest post by Fine Wine & Good Spirits Thanksgiving is a holiday for family, friends and delicious food. The word alone evokes images of roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Shouldn’t such an iconic spread have equally as delightful drinks to match? Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year and mix up these … Continue reading

Scenes from Four Roses Bourbon Tasting at Bank & Bourbon
Booze / Center City / Tasting Menus

Scenes from Four Roses Bourbon Tasting at Bank & Bourbon

On Wednesday, November 14, Bank & Bourbon welcomed Master Distiller Brent Eliot from Four Roses Bourbon for a unique tasting featuring a special cocktail, festive hors d’oeuvres and a family-style dinner. The special Cocktail — the Small Batch Seelback — featured Four Roses Small Batch, Combier Pamplemousse, Angostura, Peychaud’s, and Bitters. Fun hors d’oeuvres included Hush Puppies and Kentucky Deviled Eggs. A hearty … Continue reading

Chef Keith Taylor of Zachary’s BBQ & Soul Kitchens Creates Philadelphia Pretzel Stuffing
Chefs / Holidays / Thanksgiving

Chef Keith Taylor of Zachary’s BBQ & Soul Kitchens Creates Philadelphia Pretzel Stuffing

Chef Keith Taylor, chef/owner of Zachary’s BBQ & Soul Kitchens, has created Philadelphia Pretzel Stuffing, a side dish that tastes great and does good. The main ingredients include Philadelphia soft pretzels, a desire to reduce food waste, and two like-minded culinary entrepreneurs. Through his experience with the Drexel Food Lab in Drexel University’s Center for Hospitality and Sport … Continue reading

Reblog: Farm-to-Table Dining at Rastelli’s Newest South Jersey Store by Fork in the Pines
Farms / South Jersey

Reblog: Farm-to-Table Dining at Rastelli’s Newest South Jersey Store by Fork in the Pines

Sharing this fabulous article by Fork in the Pines with permission. Disclaimer: Rastelli Market Fresh at Hill Creek Farms invited local bloggers to a free tasting event on Tuesday, November 13. They also provided us with a complementary insulated bag, pie, caramel-coated apples, and apple cider donuts – all available for purchase at the farm. … Continue reading

Puyero Venezuelan Holiday Cooking Classes
Cooking Demonstrations / South Street / Venezuelan

Puyero Venezuelan Holiday Cooking Classes

The one thing that I love in a restaurant is authenticity. If you go to Mom Moms Polish Kitchen in Bridesburg you will see that there really is a Mom Mom who has supplied the recipes for their delicious Polish food. If you go to Pescatore BYOB restaurant in Bala Cynwyd you will see that the … Continue reading

Review: Chubby’s 1 ½ Steakhouse in Gloucester City
South Jersey / Steak / Steakhouses

Review: Chubby’s 1 ½ Steakhouse in Gloucester City

Legendary restaurant Chubby’s 1 ½ Hearth has been reborn as Chubby’s 1 ½ Steakhouse located at 239 Monmouth Street in historic Gloucester City, New Jersey. It is a premier dining destination in South Jersey taking its rightful place as one of the finest steakhouses in the Philadelphia region. You can expect a top-shelf experience with the grandiose charm … Continue reading