Fishtown Social, located at 1525 Frankford Avenue in the middle of Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, is hosting its second “Drink Like a Fish(towner)” fundraising event, which will see owner Vanessa Wong open every bottle in the house for a special wine tasting on Wednesday, September 21st from 5 to 9 p.m. One of the city’s top natural … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2022
“Pineapple Club Party” Fundraiser at Bok Bar
River Twice owner Amanda Rucker and Her Place Supper Club chef/owner Amanda Shulman have organized a culinary fundraiser they’re calling Pineapple Club Party – an event to raise money for abortion access – which will take place on the rooftop at Bok Bar on Sunday, September 18th from 2 to 5 p.m. The fundraiser, which features dishes from … Continue reading
Chickenjoy: Jollibee’s First Philadelphia Location Now Open!
Attention Jollibee fans! The first Philadelphia location of the popular Filipino fast food chain opens this Friday, September 2nd in Northeast Philadelphia. The address is 7340 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19149 to be exact. It will be open from 9AM to 11PM daily for dine-in, take-out, or drive-through. Delivery will come later. The expansion into … Continue reading
Philly Cannoli King Opens Constitution Cannoli King in Old City
December Update: Constitution Cannoli King is now open. November Update: Work is progressing and they have renamed it to Constitution Cannoli King. René Kobeitri, the infamous owner of South Philly’s Rim Cafe and Philly Cannoli King on 9th Street in the Italian Market, AKA Little Italy, will open a 2nd location of Philly Cannoli King … Continue reading
Roaring Twenties Soirée & The Bee’s Knees Culinary Competition
The Navy Yard will be the setting for a Roaring Twenties Soirée & Culinary Competition on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 7 to 10 p.m. Wear your best Gatsby attire for a 1920s cocktail party benefitting Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research, education, and watershed restoration. Enjoy small bites, Evil Genius beer, and a signature Giggle Water … Continue reading
Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Dave’s Hot Chicken, the Los Angeles-based street food sensation turned breakthrough fast-casual brand, announced today it has inked a franchise agreement with Jiger Patel and Pranav Desai to open a minimum of eight locations throughout the Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. The Dave’s Hot Chicken model works well in a variety of floor plans. … Continue reading
Sidecar Bar & Grille Hosting Customer Appreciation Neighborhood Block Party
Sidecar Bar & Grille, along with Mike Strauss and his team from Mike’s BBQ, will be hosting a customer appreciation neighborhood block party on Saturday, September 10th from 12 to 6 p.m. The block party is Mike and his employees’ way to thank their customers for their unwavering support of the two restaurants since the pandemic … Continue reading
Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone, a Collingswood mainstay reimagined
Last November, Chef Michael DeLone, a Manayunk resident, stepped into very big shoes at Nunzio’s Ristorante Rustico in Collingswood. The former sous chef of the legendary South Jersey Italian restaurant took over full ownership from former owner Nunzio Patruno, who owned and operated Nunzio’s for 18 years. Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone features a new … Continue reading
Celebrate National Negroni Week at Fearless Restaurants
Summer may be over but there is still much to celebrate before pumpkin season kicks in! National Negroni Week is September 12-18 and all Fearless Restaurants will participate in what has become an international celebration of a classic cocktail. In 2013 Imbibe Magazine launched Negroni Week as a celebration of one of the world’s great … Continue reading
Garces Trading Company Returns this Fall at the Cira Centre
Philadelphia, PA — James Beard Award Winner Chef Jose Garces announces the return of one of his most beloved restaurant and hospitality concepts. Garces Trading Company (GTC) returns this fall as a collection of casual cafes that are part coffee shop, restaurant, bakery, marketplace, wine shop and corporate catering solution. The first new brick-and-mortar Garces Trading Company location will debut in … Continue reading