Five Things You Have to Do When You Visit Philadelphia
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Five Things You Have to Do When You Visit Philadelphia

Philadelphia, the birthplace of American independence, is a vibrant city that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and modern attractions. Visitors from the UK may be familiar with some of its legendary food or maybe a fan of the city from watching a lot of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia!  Now, planning a vacation … Continue reading

Philadelphia Restaurant Spring Cleaning Guide
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Philadelphia Restaurant Spring Cleaning Guide

This article is sponsored content. If you’re a restaurant owner, you know just how busy things can get. With the hustle and bustle of daily operations, it’s easy for things to start piling up. But with spring just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to get rid of all the unnecessary junk you’ve been … Continue reading

Philly’s Top 5 Good Luck Foods on Eagles Game Day from Grub Hub
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Philly’s Top 5 Good Luck Foods on Eagles Game Day from Grub Hub

Are you a superstitious Eagles fan? You might want to read this. GrubHub looked at ordering data for game day wins from the past three Philadelphia Eagles’ regular seasons. They looked at the orders on days that the team won versus those that the team lost. In total, there were 24 wins. From there they … Continue reading

What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? Exhibit at National Constitution Center
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What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? Exhibit at National Constitution Center

If you’re into food and government, this new exhibit at the National Constitution Center will be right up your alley! I’m posting about it because I think it will be interesting and educational and I think you might find it interesting, too! On Friday, October 9, 2015, the National Constitution Center opens a tasteful new … Continue reading

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To Yelp or Not to Yelp Philadelphia?

When Yelp first appeared on the scene, I used it a lot. I never became an “Elite” yelper, but I enjoyed writing about the places I liked. I never really used it as platform to gripe or complain about poor experiences. I believe in providing honest “reviews”, but sometimes yelpers go a little overboard with … Continue reading

Food Websites / General

Veggie Trader

A lot of people make fun of my Twitter “habit”, but just tonight I was informed, via Twitter, about a cool site called Veggie Trader. It’s a site where if you’re looking for local produce: you join, enter your zipcode and see what your neighbors have available. Fresh fruits, veggies, and other things your neighbors … Continue reading

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Laura Ling <3 Hoagies!

Did y’all see this picture?! Gotta love that! Source: Meal Ticket Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. Travel lover. Social media maven. Independent Journalist. Food marketing/PR expert. https://original.newsbreak.com/@marilyn-johnson-1587690 https://phillygrubtrips.wordpress.com/ Email: phillygrub@gmail.com phillyfoodmarketing.weebly.com Continue reading

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Simple Avocado Sandwiches

I went to Trader Joe’s (again) last week and got a bag of four avocados which was priced at $3.79, IIRC.  I know it was under $4.00.  Whatever, you just can’t beat that with a stick.  I love avocados – either as is or in guacamole.  But lately I have been obsessed with putting them … Continue reading

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So “good” a nun would eat it…

Is there anything more delicious and satisfying than a cannele? Well, maybe there is, but right now I’m enjoying one and can’t think of anything else. Creamy custard infused with orange zest, baked until the outside becomes carmelized and slightly crispy… That’s a cannele. Sort of like creme brulee in pastry form and it’s utterly … Continue reading