Rex at The Royal, Philadelphia’s home for elevated Lowcountry fare housed in the historic and newly rejuvenated Royal Theater, is celebrating Mardi Gras during dinner service on Tuesday, February 21 from 5 – 10pm with New Orleans-inspired fare and libations, alongside live music by Philly favorites, The War on Drugs’ Charlie Hall. Beverage Manager Joshua Scheid will be stirring up stunning sippers such as the Working Lunch ($15), inspired by the “working man’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Holidays
Where to Eat in Northeast Philly for Valentine’s Day
This guest article was submitted by William, Shawn, and Mandy at TheNortheastLife. With Valentine’s Day a little more than a week away, you may find yourself searching for the perfect date night location. Although both Center City and Fishtown may seem like obvious places to look, don’t forget about the Northeast as it too has … Continue reading
Celebrate Galentine’s Day at Autograph Brasserie in Wayne
Roses and candy are fine for Valentine’s Day, but cocktails and celebrating friendship, girl power, and all things fem friendship fantastic at the ultimate Girl’s Night Out are perfect for Galentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 8, 2023! Rather than taking place instead of Valentine’s Day though, Autograph Brasserie in Wayne, PA will host Galentine’s Day the … Continue reading
Iannelli’s Bakery & Friends Will Help a Local Family in Need
Vince Iannelli, owner of Iannelli’s Brick Oven Bakery, South Philly’s famous tomato pie and gravy shop which opened in 1910 at 1155 E. Passyunk Ave, has gotten into the holiday spirit and organized a way to give back to a family in need this holiday season. With the help of a number of friends and … Continue reading
Holiday Blues Brunch at The Twisted Tail
The Twisted Tail, the Southern-inspired restaurant, bar and live music venue on Headhouse Square, is celebrating the festive season with a Holiday Blues Brunch on Saturday, December 17 from noon until 3 pm with Philly-raised and NOLA-sculpted funky jazz pianist Reverend Chris delivering live blues renditions of classic holiday tunes. The modern-rustic restaurant and juke joint will be outfitted with seasonal decor to bolster … Continue reading
Local Holiday Shopping at Riverwards Produce
Riverwards Produce Market, which has become a haven for shoppers looking to support local purveyors while stocking up for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, is hosting their Sixth Annual Holiday Shopping Event at both their Old City and Fishtown locations on Saturday, December 10th from noon to 3 p.m. Customers looking to support and shop local can … Continue reading
Feast of the Seven Fishes Inspired Menu at Vernick Fish
For the first time, Vernick Fish at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia will offer Special Feast of the Seven Fishes-inspired prix-fixe menu. The five-course menu will be served family-style and will available to guests for $175 per person, with an optional beverage pairing for $75 per person. Chefs Greg Vernick and Andrew Parasso have created a fresh take one of Philadelphia’s oldest … Continue reading
Feast of the 7 Pickles Returns
Last year, Fishtown Pickle Project took the age-old Feast of the Seven Fishes holiday tradition and created something of their own — the Feast of the Seven Pickles — a holiday cocktail party featuring seven pickle-centric dishes paired with wines. It was such a hit that not only did they add two seatings and accept walk-ins, but they … Continue reading
Philly Coffee Roaster Named Exclusive Partner at Christmas Village
Philadelphia-based Many Hands Coffee Co., a triple-bottom-line coffee company that values people and the planet over profit, has been named the exclusive coffee partner for the 2022 Christmas Village in Philadelphia at Love Park and City Hall. In addition to serving its fair-trade, organic hot coffee, Many Hands Coffee will also be available at hot beverage … Continue reading
Best Deals for Thanksgiving Dinner in Philadelphia
There are a lot of Philadelphia restaurants open for Thanksgiving this year. Inflation is affecting everybody this year and prices have gone up on everything. Holiday dining is definitely more expensive this year whether you’re staying home or dining out. I checked a bunch of places offering Thanksgiving dining in Philadelphia and I decided instead … Continue reading