Step Into Spring with Craftsman Row Saloon’s New Blooming Garden Pop-up
Bars / Center City / Pop Ups

Step Into Spring with Craftsman Row Saloon’s New Blooming Garden Pop-up

Spring has arrived in Philadelphia and the city’s top restaurant pop-up experience is covered in blossoms, buds and beautiful blooms. Craftsman Row Saloon, at 112 S. 8th Street launches its first Blooming Garden Pop-Up Experience starting Tuesday, March 21st, through the end of the summer. Craftsman Row Saloon has transforms the space from ceiling to … Continue reading

Steak 48 Announces Ron Reid as Executive Chef
Center City / Chefs / Steakhouses

Steak 48 Announces Ron Reid as Executive Chef

Steak 48, the premier upscale steakhouse located on the Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, has been a mainstay since it’s opening in 2020, and is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Ron Reid as Executive Chef. A Philly man through and through and a Philadelphia culinary veteran, Reid was … Continue reading

Shaquille O’Neal-Owned Big Chicken Opening at Comcast Center
Center City / Openings

Shaquille O’Neal-Owned Big Chicken Opening at Comcast Center

Big Chicken, the star-powered chicken concept founded by legendary basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is taking a bite into the City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection) with its first-ever Philadelphia location, slated to open early Spring 2023 at The Concourse at Comcast Center. OVG Hospitality – the food and beverage division of global … Continue reading

Lunch is Back at Bank & Bourbon
Center City / Cheesesteaks / Lunch

Lunch is Back at Bank & Bourbon

American restaurant, Bank & Bourbon is proud to announce the return of lunch service, now available Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Locals and hotel guests can take advantage of some of the restaurant’s signature favorites like the Ham Board and Hamachi Crudo. Second courses include True North Salmon Salad, Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Dry-Aged Burger paired with parmesan-rosemary fries. And on Friday, March … Continue reading

Loch Bar Coming to Avenue of The Arts in Fall 2023
Center City / Openings

Loch Bar Coming to Avenue of The Arts in Fall 2023

Atlas Restaurant Group, a Baltimore-based national hospitality company, is pleased to announce that Loch Bar, their premier seafood concept, will join Philadelphia’s buzzing food & beverage scene in Fall 2023. The splashy seafood destination will bring one of the largest raw bars to the city of Philadelphia, serving lunch, dinner, and brunch on the prominent corner … Continue reading

Enjoy Floral Cocktails at Bank & Bourbon in celebration of the PHS Flower Show
Center City / Cocktails

Enjoy Floral Cocktails at Bank & Bourbon in celebration of the PHS Flower Show

Can you believe it? The PHS Flower Show will be returning once again and it’s the first year indoors since the pandemic. As if that is reason enough to celebrate, nearby restaurant Bank & Bourbon inside of the Loews Philadelphia Hotel is offering special floral cocktails to welcome Spring! Beginning March 4, Bank & Bourbon will be … Continue reading

Cookie Till Brings a Taste of Steve & Cookie’s to Vernick Fish on 3/21
Center City / Chefs / Events

Cookie Till Brings a Taste of Steve & Cookie’s to Vernick Fish on 3/21

UPDATE: SOLD OUT! On March 21, Vernick Fish will host the Steve & Cookie’s team for a one-night-only restaurant takeover, with a portion of the dinner’s proceeds benefiting A Meaningful Purpose at Reed’s Farm, Cookie’s non-profit that addresses the needs of food insecurity, soil regeneration, and inclusiveness for the communities that neighbor her restaurant.  A night meant to capture the ambiance and experience … Continue reading

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Chris’ Jazz Cafe with Crawfish Ice Cream?!
Cajun/Creole / Center City

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Chris’ Jazz Cafe with Crawfish Ice Cream?!

Once again, Chris’ Jazz Café is Mardi Gras central when the legendary club hosts its Fat Tuesday celebration on February 21 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. It will certainly be a night of all things NOLA — crawdads, jambalaya, Hurricanes, Sazerac, and King Cake!  Chris’ Chef/Owner Mark DeNinno has created a special menu featuring crawfish, … Continue reading

Beck’s Cajun Cafe Expansion Grand Opening in Reading Terminal Market
Cajun/Creole / Center City / Reading Terminal Market

Beck’s Cajun Cafe Expansion Grand Opening in Reading Terminal Market

Beck’s Cajun Café at Reading Terminal Market will unveil its brand-new expansion with a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, February 1 at 11 a.m., right in time for Mardi Gras. The “Best of Philly” Cajun and creole restaurant has extended its physical footprint to offer twice as much seating and a second kitchen for its … Continue reading

Bank & Bourbon’s December Dessert of the Month: The Philly Pecan Pie
Center City / Dessert / Sweets

Bank & Bourbon’s December Dessert of the Month: The Philly Pecan Pie

Looking for something decadently sweet for the holidays? Bank & Bourbon is featuring a limited-edition Seasonal Sweet during the month of December for guests who dine-in. The Philly Pecan Pie is topped with bourbon caramel ice cream. Bank & Bourbon’s holiday pecan pie is sweet, rich, and nutty with a flaky pastry crust and a filling of … Continue reading