Easter & Passover Specials at Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop will be offering several holiday themed goodies for Easter and Passover. They are available for pre-order now at both locations. Holiday pickups begin on Wednesday, April 13th. Pickup locations and hours are below. 1255 Marlborough Street (Fishtown)215-203-1980Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 12pm-3pm / 3:30pm-8pmSaturday 10am-8pmSunday 10am-6pm 1424 South Street (South Street West)215-315-8406Monday 10am-4pmTuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-7pmNo weekend … Continue reading →

Ramen / South Street / Tacos

Taco & Ramen Opens on South Street

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

Two popular dishes from two different cultures come together on one delicious menu on South Street. Taco & Ramen, formerly The Bean Cafe, at 615 South Street, has opened offering a taste of tacos, ramen, salads, bubble tea, smoothies, and more. The location has a small dine-in area as well as offering delivery with online … Continue reading →

Ice Cream / Openings / South Street

Scoop DeVille Will Open New Shop on South Street

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

UPDATE August 2021: Scoop DeVille at 528 South Street has soft-opened and is open seven days per week with limited hours 3:00-11:00PM, 12:00AM on the weekends. 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 … Continue reading →

Cheesesteaks / Pizza / South Street

New South Street Restaurant to Offer “One-Stop Philly Taco”

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

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 →

Cooking Demonstrations / South Street / Venezuelan

Puyero Venezuelan Holiday Cooking Classes

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

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 →

Beer Gardens / South Street

PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street Runs Through October

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

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 →

South Street / Venezuelan

Puyero Venezuelan Flavor July Specials

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

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 →

Events / Fundraisers / South Street

Foodie Event PHeaSt Moves to Pop Up Garden at 15th & South

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

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 →

Food Holidays / South Street / Venezuelan

Puyero Venezuelan Flavor Celebrates World Arepa Day with Six New Offerings

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

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 →

Anniversaries / Burgers / South Street

MilkBoy South Street Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Marilyn Johnson • Leave a comment

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 →