Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park Reopens
Food Markets / South Philadelphia

Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park Reopens

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

Cooks Who Care and The Pineapple Club Hold Charity Raffle
Causes / Fundraisers

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
Northern Liberties / Openings

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
Ardmore / Ice Cream / Main Line / Openings

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
Bucks County / Newtown PA / Openings / Seafood

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
Bucks County / Latin Cuisine / Openings

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
Korean / Pop Ups / South Philadelphia

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
Anniversaries / Pottstown, PA / Spirits

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
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern / Old City

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
Events / Women's History Month

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