Following two difficult years for the restaurant industry, things are already looking up for Philadelphia in 2022, as Amina Restaurant & Lounge is scheduled to open at 104 Chestnut Street in the city’s Old City neighborhood during the first quarter of the year. The 70-seat restaurant, owned by Felicia Wilson and helmed by Chef/Partner Darryl … Continue reading
Category Archives: Southern Food
Chris’ Jazz Café Launches GoFundMe to Save the Iconic Philadelphia Jazz Club from Closure
I’m publishing this press release because hubby and I are huge fans of jazz and we ADORE Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Center City. If you recall, we took in an amazing dinner and show a couple of years ago which featured local jazz legend Pat Martino. We have been catching the livestreams as often as … Continue reading
Dinner and a Show: A Night at Chris’ Jazz Cafe
Open since 1991, Chris’ Jazz Cafe is restaurant/music venue combo that continues to thrive in Center City. Not only is it one of Philadelphia’s top jazz clubs where you can see a live jazz performance six nights a week, but the kitchen is making superbly soulful Southern-style cuisine for lunch and dinner as we discovered upon … Continue reading
The Twisted Tail Welcomes Returning Chef Leo Forneas Along with New Menu & Refreshed Concept
The Twisted Tail, the popular Southern-inspired restaurant, bar and live music venue on Headhouse Square, recently welcomed Executive Chef Leo Forneas back to head up its culinary operations— this time with an expanded contemporary American focus and an emphasis on shared plates and sophisticated flavor profiles contributing to a dynamic social mix. Longtime fans of … Continue reading