Tyler Akin to Open Bastia in Fishtown hotel Anna & Bel this Winter
Chefs / Fishtown / Hotels

Tyler Akin to Open Bastia in Fishtown hotel Anna & Bel this Winter

Tyler Akin of Form-Function Hospitality is partnering with Foyer Project to introduce Bastia to the forthcoming boutique hotel Anna & Bel in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood at 401 E. Susquehanna Ave. A laid-back restaurant with a leisurely all-day café, Bastia draws culinary inspiration from the Mediterranean and is anchored by the coastal cuisine of neighboring islands Corsica and Sardinia. The … Continue reading

W Hotel Appoints New Executive Chef, Launches Aperitivo Hour at Dolce Italian
Center City / Chefs / Happy Hour / Hotels

W Hotel Appoints New Executive Chef, Launches Aperitivo Hour at Dolce Italian

Dolce Italian and The W Hotel are pleased to announce the appointment of a talented new Executive Chef, Gerron Douglas, who now spearheads all food operations within both the W Hotel and Dolce Italian restaurant. Additionally, under Chef Gerron, Dolce Italian has launched a new Aperitivo Hour (Italian style happy hour) menu. As Executive Chef, … Continue reading

New Chef and New Menu Items at Sabroso + Sorbo at The Notary Hotel
Center City / Chefs / Hotels / Menus / Spanish

New Chef and New Menu Items at Sabroso + Sorbo at The Notary Hotel

Sabroso + Sorbo is the exciting Spanish tapas restaurant inside The Notary Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy, located at 21 North Juniper Street in Center City. They recently announced a new chef and new menu items. The hotel opened its doors in July 2019 in the former City Hall Annex at Penn Square. The historic 1920s era building, … Continue reading

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Celebrates 20 Years on the Avenue of the Arts
Anniversaries / Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Celebrates 20 Years on the Avenue of the Arts

I have had the pleasure of dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia at 10 Avenue of the Arts a few times over the years. I enjoyed a sumptuous afternoon tea there once, which probably spoiled me for any afternoon tea I will ever have again. I also had a fabulous fine dining experience at Aqimero. It … Continue reading

Cocktails with Claus at Aqimero
Cocktails / Happy Hour / Holidays / Hotels

Cocktails with Claus at Aqimero

During a cheerful happy hour, Aqimero (inside of the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia) will feature specialty cocktails that will only be there for a limited time! One such cocktail is the “Buona Natale” (pictured above), an Italian inspired Warm Apple Cider with Amaro liquor, cardamom, cinnamon-vanilla syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon, and an apple chip. Other cocktails include: Specialty … Continue reading

Weekend Getaway: The Shore House in North Wildwood, NJ
Hotels / Jersey Shore / Travel / Wildwood NJ

Weekend Getaway: The Shore House in North Wildwood, NJ

The lazy, hazy days of summer are behind us, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had at the Jersey Shore before winter comes. If you’re looking for a new place to stay in the Wildwoods, you should consider The Shore House, a delightfully modern restored mid-century apartment motel for the Airbnb age featuring tasteful … Continue reading

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Celebrates National Root Beer Float Day
Center City / Food Holidays / Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Celebrates National Root Beer Float Day

On Monday, August 6, The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia will celebrate National Root Beer Float Day by offering guests and visitors a complimentary root beer float in the lobby between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. They will be accepting donations for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®. Marriott International (a majority owner of The Ritz-Carlton) raises funds for Children’s … Continue reading

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading, PA
Berks County / Hotels / Reading, PA / Travel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading, PA

If you plan on visiting Reading, PA or the Berks County area, staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Reading, PA is a must! This stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Reading’s post-industrial downtown opened in 2016. Located at 701 Penn Street, it is situated directly across from the Santander Arena which offers … Continue reading

Loews Philadelphia Hotel Launches Hyper-Local Culinary Partnerships
Center City / Hotels

Loews Philadelphia Hotel Launches Hyper-Local Culinary Partnerships

Loews Philadelphia Hotel introduces Flavor by Loews Hotels, an innovative food and beverage experience serving up the best of Philadelphia’s local flavor so that guests can dine like a local within the four walls of the hotel. Rolling out across the Loews portfolio, Flavor by Loews Hotels has now been unveiled at Loews Hotel Philadelphia, … Continue reading

A Look at Daddy O Hotel Restaurant and Bar
Hotels / Jersey Shore / Long Beach Island / Travel

A Look at Daddy O Hotel Restaurant and Bar

Whether you’re going to visit Long Beach Island for the first time or for the 100th time, be sure to consider a stay at Daddy O Hotel Restaurant and Bar in Brant Beach, as we did recently. With a modern, chic vibe, we can see why this boutique hotel with only 22 rooms is a popular … Continue reading