When Chef Nana Araba Wilmot started her newest venture, ‘Love That I Knead Supper Club,’ a West African-focused dinner series that celebrates Black history and food from across the African diaspora, she began to explore her identity on a plate while also helping others to “find their way back,” spanning locations from Philadelphia to New … Continue reading
Essen Bakery owner Tova du Plessis, who hails from South Africa, is launching a campaign to help women in her homeland who are dealing with the harsh realities of poverty, food insecurity, and rape. The initiative is called Babkas for Blankets (for Women in South Africa), and it launches on Wednesday, March 1 in commemoration of Women’s … Continue reading
River Twice is adding Sunday lunch for the month of March, with an a la carte menu put together by James Beard nominated chef Randy Rucker. The first lunch will kick off on March , 5th and hours will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations are suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. A sample … Continue reading
East Passyunk Restaurant Week returns with both new and returning fan-favorite restaurants including Bing Bing Dim Sum, Cantina Los Caballitos, Flannel, Gabriella’s Vietnam, Noir Restaurant & Bar, Palace of Indian, P’unk Burger, Townsend EPX, and more serving up three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner offerings at a variety of price points beginning Monday, February 27 through Friday, March 10. … Continue reading
UPDATE: Dine at Dankbaar for World Central Kitchen has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 28 as Olga is in Turkey volunteering for World Central Kitchen after the devastating earthquakes there! Tickets are still available for purchase here. All tickets already bought will be honored for the new date, and those who can’t make it will receive a refund. Olga Sorzano, … Continue reading
We’re big fans of Joncarl Lachman. We adored Noord and were quite sad when it closed, replaced by Mish Mish. He was heading north to Lambertville to open a new restaurant there, but when the deal fell through, and 1911 East Passyunk Avenue became available, he decided to stay in Philly. Enter Dankbaar, a new … Continue reading
The Dutch, the popular breakfast, lunch, and dinner eatery with a focus on reinventing the Pennsylvania Dutch classics, is expanding operations this winter with the relaunch of daily brunch service starting on Monday, February 6, allowing loyal patrons and newcomers of the acclaimed restaurant and bar to enjoy breakfast and lunch fare and morning-inspired libations on Monday and Tuesday for the first … Continue reading
In 2021, River Twice Chef Randy Rucker was named Best Chef by Philadelphia Magazine. In 2022, Eli Collins, the Executive Chef of a.kitchen and a.bar, earned the prestigious honors. Now, the two are teaming up for the first time ever, joining forces in the kitchen for the next collaborative dinner in River Twice’s Hidden in Plain Sight series. The dinner will take place on Tuesday, November 15 beginning at 5 p.m. at River Twice, located at 1601 … Continue reading
Milk Jawn is introducing ‘Pup Cups’ — doggie ice cream cups featuring peanut butter, banana, and yogurt. The Pup Cups will debut on Saturday, September 17th at Milk Jawn’s recently opened retail location beginning at noon, and the first 25 pups through the door will receive complimentary cups. Pup Cups will cost $3.50 apiece, and Milk … Continue reading
Philadelphia, PA — Philly’s newest scoop shop is finally ready to open its doors, as Milk Jawn, the beloved, award-winning local ice cream brand is opening its first brick & mortar location on Friday, August 5th at 1439 East Passyunk Avenue (the corner of East Passyunk Ave.and Dickinson Street). The business will open with a giveaway, offering free cups of … Continue reading
