Over the years, I’ve heard many great stories about people pursuing their passion and making their dreams a reality in the food and beverage world. As this site has evolved, I’ve endeavored to meet these people and introduce their stories to the world. If it’s one thing the Philadelphia area does not lack, it’s entrepreneurial …
Stratus Rooftop Lounge, Philadelphia’s premier rooftop experience and night spot located on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in the heart of Old City, is continuing its Women’s History Monthcelebrations with the fourth installment of Women’s Way Wednesdays, a series of weekly pop-ups held in collaboration with Sisterly Love Collective, slated for Wednesday, March 22 from 5:30 – 8pm. This latest event … Continue reading
Side Project Jerky, born and bred in Philadelphia, is bringing back one of its first flavors – Cheesesteak Jerky – after a six-year hiatus, and officially releasing it on National Cheesesteak Day, Friday, March 24th. In what Founder Marcos Espinoza is calling his “edible tribute to the City of Brotherly Love,” Side Project Jerky’s new … Continue reading
Forsythia will host its next installment of the sought-after Industry Night Series on Monday, March 27 from 7 – 11pm. Chefs Finn Connors and Jake Webster of Rittenhouse Square’s bustling restaurant and event space Wilder will take over the wood-burning oven at Forsythia boasting a selection of artisanal pizza creations and more. As for boozy libations, Wilder’s … Continue reading
Spring has arrived in Philadelphia and the city’s top restaurant pop-up experience is covered in blossoms, buds and beautiful blooms. Craftsman Row Saloon, at 112 S. 8th Street launches its first Blooming Garden Pop-Up Experience starting Tuesday, March 21st, through the end of the summer. Craftsman Row Saloon has transforms the space from ceiling to … Continue reading
Steak 48, the premier upscale steakhouse located on the Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, has been a mainstay since it’s opening in 2020, and is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Ron Reid as Executive Chef. A Philly man through and through and a Philadelphia culinary veteran, Reid was … Continue reading
This article contains affiliate links. As you may remember, I’m a big fan of nugget ice and own a Gevi Nugget Ice Maker. It’s time to give them another mention because nugget ice is the best ice, and Gevi ice makers make nugget ice that is perfect for any beverage, but primarily for cocktails, such as the tiki … Continue reading
Kalaya, the celebrated Thai restaurant from Chutatip ‘Nok’ Suntaranon and Defined Hospitality, which opened its 144-plus seat Fishtown location in late November, is adding weekend lunch service to the restaurant’s repertoire beginning Saturday, March 18th. Lunch will run Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 11 a.m., with final seatings at 2 p.m. each day. Kalaya is … Continue reading
Chef Dad’s Table, a business created by Broomall local Scott Noye, is now open for registration for its annual Summer Camp. Located in Broomall, Chef Dad’s Table is the brainchild from Noye, who loves to cook for his friends and family. When he originally began, he was working with children in their homes, but has … Continue reading
Reported first by LevittownNow.com, honeygrow is opening a new location on Lincoln Highway in Langhorne, PA. The local fast casual restaurant has over 30 locations across the Northeast and continues a steady growth period. honeygrow, the Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant signed at lease at the Lincoln Plaza shopping center in Langhorne, PA. honeygrow joins premier brands … Continue reading
When Chef Nana Araba Wilmot started her newest venture, ‘Love That I Knead Supper Club,’ a West African-focused dinner series that celebrates Black history and food from across the African diaspora, she began to explore her identity on a plate while also helping others to “find their way back,” spanning locations from Philadelphia to New … Continue reading
