Chef Juan Carlos Aparicio Chef in Residency This Weekend at The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Chefs / Mexican

Chef Juan Carlos Aparicio Chef in Residency This Weekend at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Constellation Culinary Group is continuing their Chef-in-Residence series at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and this weekend they’re welcoming Chef Juan Carlos Aparicio, chef of the soon-to-open South Philly Mexican haven, El Chingon Philly (authentic regional Mexican flavors). Born in Mexican and raised in Philly, Chef Aparicio will bring signature authentic Mexican flavors to the Museum of Art for one-weekend only, allowing … Continue reading

Evil Genius Beer & Royal Hollandia Cheese Pairing Event
Beer / Cheese / Fishtown

Evil Genius Beer & Royal Hollandia Cheese Pairing Event

Royal Hollandia premium imported Dutch cheese expands distribution this summer due to popular demand. With the positive reception since Royal Hollandia’s US debut over the last year, fans have been eager to see products in their local stores. Now Royal Hollandia cheeses, with a variety of sizes and varieties, can be found in retailers such as GIANT Food Stores and … Continue reading

KLYR Rum Patio to open at Citizens Bank Park serving rum cocktails
Spirits / Sports

KLYR Rum Patio to open at Citizens Bank Park serving rum cocktails

KLYR Rum, a Pennsylvania-distilled American silver rum, will be unveiling its KLYR Rum Patio and Strikeout (K) Counter at Citizens Bank Park during a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 6th before the Phillies vs. Nationals game. The K counter is the first manual counter to ever be used in Citizens Bank Park and will serve … Continue reading

Delaware-Based Family Farm Opens Small Batch Ice Cream Shop in Philadelphia
Ice Cream / Old City

Delaware-Based Family Farm Opens Small Batch Ice Cream Shop in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Vanderwende’s Ice Cream – the family-owned, farm-fresh, locally sourced, and widely loved ice cream brand – will officially open the doors of its first Pennsylvania location in Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 29th. The Delaware-based farm features 32 homemade flavors while delivering Delaware’s finest ice cream to the heart of Philadelphia. Spearheading Vanderwende’s first … Continue reading

Iron Hill Brewery Launches ‘Fill Your Cooler’ & ‘Fill Your Tank’ Savings for 4th Of July
Beer / Holidays / Promotions

Iron Hill Brewery Launches ‘Fill Your Cooler’ & ‘Fill Your Tank’ Savings for 4th Of July

Iron Hill Brewery is helping beer drinkers save money & get ready for the holiday weekend with two promos that are key to summer holidays…coolers and gas tanks. Iron Hill Brewery is offering all 4 & 6-packs for $10 at any of the 20 locations as part of its “Fill Your Cooler” push.  To keep … Continue reading

Down the Shore: Greg Vernick to bring Vernick Fish to Margate for Five Days in August
Collaborations / Jersey Shore

Down the Shore: Greg Vernick to bring Vernick Fish to Margate for Five Days in August

Chef Greg Vernick’s modern take on an American oyster bar, Vernick Fish, returns to its source of inspiration by hosting a week-long presence and fundraising dinner with Cookie Till of Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay in Margate, New Jersey.  Vernick Fish, a contemporary American oyster bar located at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, is … Continue reading

Fishtown’s Elwood Finally Opens Patio Area for Outdoor Dining After Six Years of Permit and Zoning Issues
Fishtown / Outdoor Dining / Outdoor Spaces

Fishtown’s Elwood Finally Opens Patio Area for Outdoor Dining After Six Years of Permit and Zoning Issues

In September of 2016, Elwood chef/owner Adam Diltz submitted his original zoning permit submission for a back patio outdoor dining area at his Fishtown restaurant. But due to an array of issues, including the review and negotiation process involved in zoning, a legal dispute with a neighbor that would result in a years-long lawsuit, COVID, … Continue reading

Holy ‘Que Smokehouse To Open New Doylestown Location
BBQ / Bucks County / Doylestown PA

Holy ‘Que Smokehouse To Open New Doylestown Location

Holy ‘Que Smokehouse, the acclaimed Bucks County BYOB serving authentic Texas-style barbecue, is opening a second location at Main Street Marketplace, adjacent to cocktail bar Hop/Scotch, in historic Doylestown, PA on Saturday, July 9. Fans of the reknowned BBQ joint can visit this new “permanent pop-up” on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months, boasting a rotating menu of sandwiches and … Continue reading

Kalaya Thai Kitchen and Mike’s BBQ Collaborating on Thai BBQ Brisket Sandwich at Bok Bar on July 4th
BBQ / Collaborations / South Philadelphia / Thai

Kalaya Thai Kitchen and Mike’s BBQ Collaborating on Thai BBQ Brisket Sandwich at Bok Bar on July 4th

Update: The sandwich will now be available on Monday, July 4th at 2 p.m. due to rain on Saturday. Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon of Kalaya Thai Kitchen and Mike Strauss of Mike’s BBQ are collaborating on a Thai BBQ brisket sandwich, available for one day only – Saturday, July 2nd – during Kalaya’s final weekend of residency … Continue reading

Frankford Hall Launches New Boozy Milkshakes
Booze / Fishtown / Seasonal

Frankford Hall Launches New Boozy Milkshakes

New limited edition boozy milkshakes have rolled out at Frankford Hall just in time for the summer! Strawberry Kuchen – A strawberry shake with whipped cream vodka, blended pound cake, and strawberry puree topped with fresh strawberries, pound cake, whipped cream, and strawberry syrup. Chocolate Covered Pretzel – A chocolate shake with Kahlua, pretzel chunks, chocolate syrup, … Continue reading