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
Soak up the sun and dine outdoors at The Wayward’s beautiful outdoor patio. Enjoy sumptous seafood dishes and summery cold drinks in a secluded area just a couple of blocks from City Hall. Indulge in oysters, gin cocktails, and French-inspired seasonal selections at this American brasserie. In case you didn’t know, The Wayward boasts one … Continue reading
A new restaurant in Manayunk opened this past weekend. Blondie is a corner neighborhood bistro housed in a recently renovated space on Main Street in the heart of Manayunk. Serving American food, craft cocktails & classics with a twist. The Manayunk restaurant and bar will be open seven days per week serving American fare including … Continue reading
Restaurant reservation and rating site Open Table has named Old City’s La Peg one of the most beautiful restaurants in the U.S. To earn this distinction, they considered a restaurant’s location, architectural elements, and design touches which contribute to a memorable meal and overall pleasant experience. What caught Open Table editors’ attention was La Peg’s … Continue reading
Mary Ann Ferrie and Dan Grimes of beloved American BYOB Chloe in Old City announced today on the restaurant’s Facebook page that it has closed after 22 years. It is sad to see another Philadelphia restaurant close, especially one that has been around for so long. I wish them the best in whatever is next! … Continue reading
Philly Tap & Tavern, a new American restaurant at Harrah’s Philadelphia, is now open, offering an exciting take on bold Philly flavors! Open for lunch and dinner, enjoy mouthwatering shareables, small bites, handheld classics, and featured Tavern favorites such as NY Strip, Atlantic Salmon, Braised Short Ribs, Fish & Chips, and more! Philly Tap & … Continue reading
The Plated Nickel, a new family-owned bar, will open at 2327 E York St in Fishtown on Sunday, March 1st. This location housed the short-lived Sergeant York and Jovan’s Place before that. According to owners Megan Nickel-Ribikauskas and her sister Shannon Nickel, both born and raised in South Philly, The Plated Nickel will serve American … Continue reading
Chef Kristopher Serviss has transformed Taqueria Del Norte into Culture on the Circle at 2859 Holme Circle in the Far Northeast. It will be a New American BYOB reminiscent of what Serviss was doing at the original Blue Duck in that very location before he left to work at Northeast Sandwich Co. Blue Duck eventually … Continue reading
On the morning of Friday, June 8th, 2018, I woke up to learn that Anthony Bourdain had died. To say I was shaken to my core is an understatement. I had a viscerally raw and physically jarring reaction upon hearing the news. I bolted up out of bed with tears immediately flooding my eyes. I kept saying, … Continue reading
Cherry Hill BYOB Denim American Bistro will honor and celebrate Anthony Bourdain’s birthday with a special memorial dinner on Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m. They will present a five-course chef’s tasting menu to include complimentary wines for $75++/per person. It will feature recipes from the culinary legend’s best-selling Les Halles and Appetites cookbooks. A … Continue reading
