Blue J Brunch Now Open in South Philly; Shaking Crab Opening Soon
Brunch / Seafood / South Philadelphia

Blue J Brunch Now Open in South Philly; Shaking Crab Opening Soon

A new brunch restaurant is now open in South Philadelphia.  Blue J Brunch, located at 43 Snyder Avenue, serves breakfast and lunch from 7 AM to 2 PM every day except on Tuesday. The new restaurant replaces the former Diner at the Plaza and Frankie and Jimmy D’s. The menu features breakfast favorites such as a … Continue reading

Celebrate National Filet Mignon and Prosecco Day at Urban Farmer
Seafood / Steak / Steakhouses / Wine

Celebrate National Filet Mignon and Prosecco Day at Urban Farmer

In celebration of National Filet Mignon Day AND National Prosecco Day both falling on Saturday, August 13, Urban Farmer Philadelphia, the rural-chic farm-to-table mainstay located in historic Logan Square, is serving up an exquisite dinner special starting on Friday, August 12, through Sunday, August 15. Known for his bold and inventive culinary takes, Executive Chef Sonny Ingui is delivering his twist on the concept of surf … Continue reading

Ocean Prime Announces New Executive Chef Maeve Joyce
Center City / Chefs / Seafood / Steakhouses

Ocean Prime Announces New Executive Chef Maeve Joyce

Chef Maeve Joyce has been promoted to Executive Chef of Cameron Mitchell Restaurant’s Ocean Prime Philadelphia restaurant. Ocean Prime Philly is pleased to announce their first female executive chef, Maeve Joyce. Chef Maeve is a long-time associate at the award-winning steak and seafood restaurant where she started her career in 2017. She began as a line … Continue reading

The Fin, New Surf & Turf Restaurant, Opens in Fishtown
Fishtown / Openings / Seafood

The Fin, New Surf & Turf Restaurant, Opens in Fishtown

UPDATE 3/20/2022: Apparently, The Fin is fin. Sources close to the restaurant have confirmed that this location is already closed after only THREE months!! They say “temporarily closed” on Google and IG, but the phone is disconnected. Goodness, that location truly is cursed. Perhaps an official announcement will be made at some point. As far … Continue reading

Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant Crab Du Jour in Smooth Water During Pandemic
Cajun/Creole / North Philly / Seafood / South Jersey

Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant Crab Du Jour in Smooth Water During Pandemic

As I reported back in June, seafood boil restaurants in the greater Philadelphia area, including South Jersey, have been on the rise despite the pandemic. In fact, the Crab Du Jour cajun seafood boil chain is opening many new locations and growing at a good clip. The first Crab Du Jour opened in Raleigh, North Carolina … Continue reading

Hudson Table at The Piazza Sets Up Seafood Shack
Northern Liberties / Openings / Seafood

Hudson Table at The Piazza Sets Up Seafood Shack

Hudson Table, an interactive culinary space at The Piazza in the Northern Liberties, opened just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down. That means they haven’t been able to do any hands-on cooking classes, chef’s tables, live chef competitions, or other interactive culinary-focused events since March. They announced on their new Instagram account today that … Continue reading

Ruby Buffet Becomes Ruby’s Cajun Seafood Boil
Openings / Seafood / South Jersey / South Philadelphia

Ruby Buffet Becomes Ruby’s Cajun Seafood Boil

Buffet restaurants are primarily for dining indoors. When the coronavirus stuck shutting down all restaurants, it seemed like buffets would be the first to close permanently. Converting a buffet-style restaurant to a take-out or delivery business model would be nearly impossible in order to continue operating profitably. Ruby Buffet with locations in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, … Continue reading

Cousins Maine Lobster Launches in Philly & South Jersey
Food Trucks / Openings / Seafood

Cousins Maine Lobster Launches in Philly & South Jersey

Cousins Maine Lobster is known for their famous lobster-based food trucks, restaurants, and food hall locations from Shark Tank when investor Barbara Corcoran took a chance on the cousins and co-founders, Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac. They are now one of the most successful Shark Tank ventures to date with a fleet of trucks and … Continue reading

Celebrate National Surf & Turf Day at Ocean Prime
Center City / Rittenhouse Square / Seafood / Steak

Celebrate National Surf & Turf Day at Ocean Prime

For those looking to indulge this Wednesday, February 28, Ocean Prime, one of Center City’s most gorgeous seafood and steakhouses, is celebrating National Surf & Turf Day with a decadent Surf & Turf entrée — available solely on Wednesday from 4-10 pm. In addition to Ocean Prime’s extensive surf and turf options available every evening … Continue reading

All Local Oysters at Oyster House This Weekend
Center City / Seafood

All Local Oysters at Oyster House This Weekend

This Saturday, October 21, Philadelphia’s seafood and raw bar destination Oyster House will be featuring an all-day menu takeover of oysters from top local growers. Throughout the day, Oyster House will shuck over six varieties of oysters from local waters, chosen by owner Sam Mink for their high quality and their devotion to the region. Farms include 40 North (Barnegat … Continue reading