River Twice Hosts Wine Pairing Dinner with Galen Glen Winery on Tuesday, June 7
East Passyunk / Wine

River Twice Hosts Wine Pairing Dinner with Galen Glen Winery on Tuesday, June 7

Considered one of the best wineries in Pennsylvania, Galen Glen Winery is bringing its beloved wines to Philadelphia for pairing at the next installment of River Twice’s Hidden in Plain Sight dinner series on Tuesday, June 7th beginning at 5 p.m. at the restaurant located at 1601 E. Passyunk Ave. Behind owners Galen and Sarah Troxell, as well as … Continue reading

The Jim Opens in South Philly
Bars / Openings / South Philadelphia

The Jim Opens in South Philly

Philadelphia bar owners Fergie Carey and Jim McNamara, of Fergie’s Pub and The Goat, along with Tony Rim of 1225 Raw and The Foodery, have opened The Jim at 1701 S. 8th Street (8th & Morris) in South Philly. The former JC Chinese Restaurant is now a neighborhood bar with the kitchen serving a menu of Chinese and Korean … Continue reading

Solstice in Newtown is Permanently Closed
Bucks County / Closings / Newtown PA

Solstice in Newtown is Permanently Closed

Solstice in Newtown announced today on its Facebook page that it is closing after two years. I’ve written about Solstice a couple of times, but never did find an opportunity to check it out. The new American restaurant with a seasonal menu opened with much fanfare just before the pandemic, but likely didn’t realize its … Continue reading

Happy 8th Anniversary Manatawny Stills Works (Plus: New Tasting Rooms Coming!)
Booze / Cocktails / Spirits

Happy 8th Anniversary Manatawny Stills Works (Plus: New Tasting Rooms Coming!)

It only seems like yesterday when local spirits company Manatawny Still Works (MSW) was born in Pottstown, PA and then opened a tasting room on East Passyunk Avenue. I tried MSW for the first time six years ago at Noshhh, local craft food and drink vendor showcase. I wish they’d bring that event back; the event … Continue reading

HipCityVeg Celebrates Pride Month with The Love Shake
Shakes / Vegan

HipCityVeg Celebrates Pride Month with The Love Shake

HipCityVeg is celebrating Pride Month with a colorful shake that celebrates gay pride and supports local LGBTQ+ organizations. Available during Pride Month in June, The Love Shake is a lil’ old strawberry shake topped with shimmery rainbow sprinkles and garnished with a rainbow straw.  Five percent of all sales of The Love Shake will be donated to local … Continue reading

Chef Robert Irvine to Debut Irvine’s Spirits at The Deck aboard the Moshulu
Celebrity Chefs / Spirits

Chef Robert Irvine to Debut Irvine’s Spirits at The Deck aboard the Moshulu

Things will be shaking and stirred on June 30, 2022, 5-8 pm when world-class chef, entrepreneur, and host of Food Network’s hit show Restaurant: Impossible Robert Irvine debuts Irvine’s Spirits at The Deck at the Moshulu, 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia. “You shouldn’t have to be rich to enjoy a little luxury,” Irvine says. … Continue reading

Riverwards Produce Old City Opens Juice Bar
Grocery Stores / Juice Bar / Old City

Riverwards Produce Old City Opens Juice Bar

Riverwards Produce in Old City opened a couple of months ago at 146 Bread Street. It now offers fresh juices, agua frescas, and smoothies. It is open every day from 9AM to 7PM. 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

Sabrina’s Café Opening South Street Location This Week
Graduate Hospital / Openings

Sabrina’s Café Opening South Street Location This Week

Update: I have been informed the location is actually on the Fitler Square neighborhood side of South Street, across from Graduate Hospital. So, I have made that correction. When the original Sabrina’s Café Italian Market location at 910 Christian Street closed last year after twenty years, many people were crushed to hear the news. They promised … Continue reading

Chef Jennifer Carroll Develops New Recipes for Do Good Chicken
Chefs / Food Products / Recipes

Chef Jennifer Carroll Develops New Recipes for Do Good Chicken

Do Good Chicken is a new line of 100% natural, U.S. farm-raised, cage-free fresh chicken with no antibiotics, hormones, or steroids that is now available at grocers in Philadelphia. About Do Good Chicken:  🐔 Do Good Foods takes healthy surplus food from grocery stores after community donations occur and upcycles it into nutrient-dense chicken feed that mimics … Continue reading

Outdoor Spaces: Hook & Master
Fishtown / Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor Spaces: Hook & Master

The outdoor patio space at Hook & Master is finally ready to open! If you recall, Hook & Master is Chef Jose Garces’ and Steven Siebel’s two-story Chicago Tavern-style pizza restaurant and bar in Fishtown. It opened last year and has been going strong ever since. The new outdoor space can accommodate 48 guests, and … Continue reading