Beginning Saturday April 1, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday (10am-6pm), enjoy the native dishes, produce, and products from local entrepreneurs at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a partnership of the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia, Vendors’ Association of FDR Park, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s FDR Park. The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park … Continue reading
Author Archives: Marilyn Johnson
Cooks Who Care and The Pineapple Club Hold Charity Raffle
Cooks Who Care, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of food and beverage industry workers, has partnered with The Pineapple Club, the informal community and platform helmed by River Twice Co-Owner Amanda Ruckerand Her Place Supper Club Chef/Owner Amanda Shulman, to hold an online fundraising raffle through Thursday, March 30 … Continue reading
Playa Bowls Opening New Shop in Northern Liberties
Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop specializing in bowls such as acai and pitaya, oatmeal, chia, smoothies, juices, cold brew and more, today announced that its new shop in Philadelphia will be opening Saturday, March 25. The newest shop, located in the city’s Northern Liberties neighborhood, marks the brand’s 16th Playa Bowls in Pennsylvania. Located at 807 N 2nd Street, … Continue reading
Affogatos in Ardmore: Lu & Aug’s Opening in Late April
Lu & Aug’s, a brand new ice cream parlor specializing in premium soft serve ice cream, coffee and affogatos, and baked goods will open at 28 Rittenhouse Place in Ardmore in late April. The shop is the brainchild of husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Ash & Pretha Kailath of Delaware County, along with their two teenage children. “We decided … Continue reading
Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go Opening Soon in Newtown
Newtown, PA, is about to get tastier. Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go will soon open in The Village at Newtown at 2828 S. Eagle Road. This new addition to the Bucks County food scene will delight locals with its fresh seafood offerings. It replaces the former Factory Donuts. Bobby Chez has been a fixture in … Continue reading
The Latin Pot: Bringing More Latin Cuisine to Bucks County
The Egoavil-Anguiano family is opening another restaurant in Bucks County, PA. With highly successful restaurants Quinoa in Doylestown, and El Tule in Lambertville, they are again upping the Latin cuisine game in Bucks County. The Latin Pot, a new restaurant opening at 161 N Main Street, Dublin, PA, will bring even more Latin cuisine representation, … Continue reading
Korean-American Restaurant Pop Up Brings Weekend Dinners to Taco Heart in South Philly
Jenn Kim’s Soul & Busan touring restaurant returns to South Philly with upbeat Korean-American casual food for three spring weekends: March 24-26, April 7-9, and April 21-23. A residency at Taco Heart offers convenience for diners. Jenn Kim grew up in Colorado, the child of immigrants from South Korea. Her tendencies in the kitchen reflect this: … Continue reading
Manatawny Still Works 9th Anniversary Celebration
Manatawny Still Works will host its 9th Anniversary Celebration at its Pottstown Distillery (320 Circle of Progress Drive, Suite 104, Pottstown, PA 19464) on April 1st from 1pm to 11pm. The event will showcase live music performances by the James Marsh Trio and The Fuzz Mob. Guests can also enjoy delicious seafood from The Cousins Maine Lobster truck with specialties like the Lobster Grilled Cheese and … Continue reading
Lilly’s Ferry Replaces The Victoria Freehouse in Old City
The Victoria Freehouse announced last month that it would close after 11 years at 10 S. Front Street in Old City. Many fans of the beloved British pub lamented the closing as it had become a staple in the neighborhood. It took no time for the location to change hands and transition to a new … Continue reading
Philadelphia Women in Hospitality Symposium at Rivers Casino
Bringing Women Together is hosted by Les Dames d’Escoffier Philly Chapter celebrating Women’s History Month with a focus on women in food, beverage, and hospitality on Tuesday, March 28th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The theme is “Stories of Dynamic Women in Hospitality” and how women can help other women. The panel event featuring Philly … Continue reading