Here’s my scoop of the week. Popular Philadelphia ice cream shop Scoop DeVille plans to open a third location at 538 South Street next to Federal Donuts. “We’re just waiting on permits,” said Spencer Philips, owner. “Hoping to open ASAP!” In 2013, it opened a shop in Rittenhouse, which moved to Midtown Village at 1109 … Continue reading
NOBODY: ABSOLUTELY NOBODY: PIZZA DA’ACTION: HOME OF THE ONE-STOP PHILLY TACO. There’s no question, Philadelphia’s food scene has blossomed in recent years with world-class restaurants, but even as we take one step forward culinarily, corny food gimmicks endure. South Street is arguably one of Philly’s most famous streets, but for some reason, it can’t get … Continue reading
The one thing that I love in a restaurant is authenticity. If you go to Mom Moms Polish Kitchen in Bridesburg you will see that there really is a Mom Mom who has supplied the recipes for their delicious Polish food. If you go to Pescatore BYOB restaurant in Bala Cynwyd you will see that the … Continue reading
The PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street is welcoming autumn and the (eventual) cooler weather with a host of new menu items, seasonal drinks, and fun events for all ages to enjoy. Best of all, Happy Hour at the Pop Up on South will be happening Monday-Friday from 5 to 7pm for the whole … Continue reading
By Amaris Pollock, special correspondent to Philly Grub There is something special to be said of foods that are more ethnic in origin, and the reason why is the bold flavors and interesting combinations that are used to create them. Recently I was invited to try out Puyero Venezuelan Flavor’s special menu item, each bringing … Continue reading
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s fall fundraising event, PHeaSt, moves outdoors this year for a delicious, moonlit celebration in the PHS Pop Up Garden at 15th and South Streets on Friday, October 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. The new “PHeaSt on South” will offer exciting dishes and drinks created by some of the city’s most … Continue reading
Puyero Venezuelan Flavor (524 S. 4th Street) commemorates El Día Internacional De La Arepa (World Arepa Day) with an assortment of 6 new sweet and savory Arepas available from September 8th to September 10th. As Venezuela’s most popular dish, it is no surprise that Venezuelans have created a special day to honor the arepa, paying … Continue reading
MilkBoy South Street is celebrating their 1-year anniversary with three days of shows, beverage and food specials starting today through Saturday, August 12. All shows are $5. Beverage specials for all three days comes in the way of $3 Philadelphia Brewing Company’s Kenzinger on draft and New Belgium Dayblazer cans. Additionally, MilkBoy South Street will offer a celebratory $6 featured cocktail. … Continue reading
Rex 1516, Philadelphia’s go-to for elevated Southern-inspired cuisine, is celebrating with two month-long features — Smoked Catfish Dip & Chips, as well as the über-popular Pan-Fried Cornmeal Catfish. The Smoked Catfish Dip & Chips ($12), an appetizer perfect for sharing, is comprised of smoked catfish, lovage oil, scallions, dill and bbq chips. The catfish is cold … Continue reading
Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia’s “global vineyard,” is excited to announce the launch of a new brunch program from Chef Yasi Sapp – available every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Chef Yasi Sapp joined the Jet Wine Bar team earlier this year. Chef Sapp quickly embraced the wine bar’s small plate-focused menu and began creating inspired … Continue reading
