Check out the video above to meet Emilio Mignucci, the third generation owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Di Bruno Bros., a glistening specialty food emporium which began in 1939 when three brothers immmigrated to Philadelphia’s Italian Market neighborhood from Italy.
You’ll see Emilio at Di Bruno’s Chestnut Street location’s second floor “Upstairs at Di Bruno’s” cafe, and learn what he wishes more people knew about Philly when it comes to beer.
Di Bruno Bros.
1730 Chestnut Street; 930 S. 9th Street; Ardmore Farmers Market, Anderson and Coulter Avenues; Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard
www.dibruno.com
The Foodery
10th & Pine Streets, 2nd & Poplar Streets
www.fooderybeer.com
Check out the video above to meet Emilio Mignucci, the third generation owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Di Bruno Bros., a glistening specialty food emporium which began in 1939 when three brothers immmigrated to Philadelphia’s Italian Market neighborhood from Italy. You’ll see Emilio at Di Bruno’s Chestnut Street location’s second floor “Upstairs at Di Bruno’s” cafe, [...]
Read more»March 26, 2012
Unwind at the Walnut Street Supper Club bar with your special martini while listening to live music. (Photo courtesy Walnut Street Supper Club)
If you’ve ever daydreamed about a time gone by when men were men and women were dames, then head to the Walnut Street Supper Club, where the new cocktail menu will have you feeling like an original member of the Rat Pack.
The Walnut Street Supper Club, a 1940s-esque venue in Midtown Village, has recently released an entire menu of alcoholic mixtures that pay tribute to some of the 20th Century’s most famous celebrities — and most notorious tipplers.
There’s the Sinatra-inspired “Ol’ Blue Eyes Martini” that consists of a no-nonsense mixture of Kettle One, dry vermouth and pancetta-stuffed olives. Or try the “Judy Garland” which, much like the singer/actress herself, is a sweet and sassy combination of Stoli Oranj, Peach Schnapps, pineapple juice, prosecco, mint, orange and sugar.
Of course no nostalgic bar menu would be complete without the “Dean Martin Manhattan,” a smooth amalgamation of Applejack, Cherry Heering, Dubonnet and Orange Bitters. Additional concoctions include the “Nat King Cole Collins,” the “Marilyn Monroe” and the “Barbra Streisand” to name a few.
The Walnut Street Supper Club has also launched a brand new happy hour that runs Sunday through Thursday, 4:30-7 p.m., during which you can imbibe $5 featured wines, $4 well drinks, and $3 domestic beers plus 20% off food at the bar.
Walnut Street Supper Club
1227 Walnut Street
www.1227walnut.com
March 26, 2012
Tria has one of the most highly curated beer selections in the city; take advantage of their expertise at a spring-appropriate Ice Beer class, April 5. (Photo courtesy Tria)
Here’s something for all you lovers of Tria’s awesome weekly Sunday School special: on Thursday, April 5 Tria’s Fermentation School will be hosting a special ice beer tasting with esteemed Philly brewer Tom Baker of Mt. Airy’s Earth Bread & Brewery.
No, ice beer isn’t that watered down can you get at your local corner store: it’s already great beer that undergoes a process called “fractional freezing,” during which the beer is frozen between 24 and 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ice crystals form and are filtered off, leaving a more concentrated flavor and higher alcohol content.
Instructor Tom Baker has a storied brewing history here in Philadelphia, as he and wife Peggy closed up shop at their beloved Heavyweight Brewing Company in ’06 to open the very environmentally-friendly brewpub Earth Bread & Brewery on Germantown Avenue.
So, in addition to some delectable brews, Baker has a lot of knowledge to share. He’ll be sharing with the class four of his latest brews, and testing you on your ice beer expertise, as each brew has a before and after icing version.
Seating is limited, so reserve your seat online here.
Tria’s Ice Beer Class
When: Thursday, April 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Tria Fermentation School, 1601 Walnut Street
Cost: $55
More info: www.triacafe.com
Check out the video above to meet Sammy Reyes, one of Philadelphia’s most accomplished dancers. He’s currently a teacher at Koresh Dance Studio in Center City, where you can see him busting a move in the clip above.
Sammy trained with Philly’s Rennie Harris, toured and created for Disney’s radio and television star Raven-Symone from 2004-2006, and choreographs for Barrymore Award-winning theater productions.
Check out where he loves to grab drinks and food late-night, above.
Koresh Dance Studio
2020 Chestnut Street
www.koreshdance.org
Valanni
1229 Spruce Street
www.valanni.com
Check out the video above to meet Sammy Reyes, one of Philadelphia’s most accomplished dancers. He’s currently a teacher at Koresh Dance Studio in Center City, where you can see him busting a move in the clip above. Sammy trained with Philly’s Rennie Harris, toured and created for Disney’s radio and television star Raven-Symone from [...]
Read more»March 22, 2012
Are you just as ready as we are to swing back to the 60′s with martinis and Manhattans in hand to find out what kind of steamy trouble our favorite Mad Men characters will get into?
With the two hour Season 5 premiere of Mad Men airing this Sunday, March 25 at 9 p.m. on AMC, we’ve rounded up a few goodies throughout Philadelphia to help fans indulge in the American Dream.
• Wedge + Fig: Stroll over to the cheese bistro to nosh on six specialty sandwiches named after the characters. Snack on the Joan Harris (braised chicken, gorgonzola, caramelized onions on brioche) and the rest of Sterling Cooper’s finest while enjoying a smoke (a pack of candy cigarettes comes with your order!) and your finest whiskey or maybe just some lemonade if you’re heading back to the office.
• Johnny Goodtimes: Philly’s favorite quizzo emcee, Johnny Goodtimes, is hosting a special round of Mad Men-inspired trivia with a twist at the whiskey a go-go bar, The Trestle Inn, Sunday before the premiere at 5:30 p.m. You’re encouraged to don your best Don and other Mad Men fashion trends as prizes will be given out for best costume.
• Reserve: The newest steakhouse to open in Philadelphia, Reserve, is hosting a Mad Men Premiere Party on Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. Sport your best suit and pearls while watching and indulging in $1 Blue Point Oysters and $5 Steakhouse Martinis, a specialty cocktail mixed with Bombay Sapphire, Glenlivet 12 year and a twist. Fancy! If you’re hungry get there early because the first 20 guests will receive complimentary appetizers from Reserve’s Mad Men menu.
• Era Atomica: Head to East Passyunk for a Mad Men Season 5 Premiere Party featuring a very special giveaway, plus 50′s inspired mixed drinks and finger foods and snacks that Betty Draper herself would proudly serve at any soiree. Retro attire encouraged, but not mandatory. Be sure to get there by 9 p.m., as the seating is first come first serve.
• Banana Republic: Channel your inner Christina Hendricks or Jon Hamm with Banana Republic’s brand new Mad Men spring 2012 capsule collection. The line debuted February 29, designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer of the show. Think dresses in graphic floral prints and statement jewelry for the ladies; colored polos and argyle vests for the gents. Head to any local BR location, including Center City, both King of Prussia locations or Willow Grove.
March 20, 2012
Thanks to the new Philly Beer Loft at the Four Seasons, there's a great new happy hour spot to add to your circuit. (Photo courtesy Four Seasons)
The first place you think of when you want to grab a local beer is the Four Seasons, right?
Actually, thanks to their cool new Philly Beer Loft, the answer is yes.
It’s a new area of the upper lobby dedicated exclusively to local beer service. Monday through Thursday from 5-7 p.m., you can get specially priced $5 beers from all local breweries.
In addition, enjoy house-made snacks from Executive Chef Rafael Gonzalez and his team, such as truffled-flavor potato chips.
For the non-beer drinkers, the Philly Beer Loft will offer a daily cocktail option as well, like their specialty house-made sangria.
As evidenced by last summer’s With Love Beer Garden at the Four Seasons, the hotel has warm-weather-perfect digs, with a gorgeous outdoor courtyard and fountain.
Philly Beer Loft at the Four Seasons
1 Logan Square
www.fourseasons.com/philadelphia
March 19, 2012
The spring Pink Pub Crawl is back next Saturday, March 24, visiting four bars in the gayborhood. (Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC)
Does all this warm weather have you jonesing for a pub crawl? Have you been dying to break out those salmon-colored khakis?
Enter: the Pink Pub Crawl, returning to Midtown Village on Saturday, March 24.
Kicking off at 9 p.m. at Tavern on Camac, revelers in pink — it has to be a major item of clothing such as a shirt, plants, or jacket, not just an accessory (unless of course that accessory is a boa) — pay just $25.
That gets you one drink at every bar on the crawl, admission to Woody’s dance floor (stop number 2) and Voyeur (the final stop).
Tickets are available at the first two stops and the schedule goes like this: 9 p.m. Tavern on Camac, 10:15 Woody’s, 11:30 Sumo and 12:30 Voyeur. For those that aren’t any fun (or don’t own anything pink) the cost to join the crawl is $35.
If you can’t make it, don’t fret. The next Pink Pub Crawl is set for July 14.
2012 Spring Pink Pub Crawl
Where: Starts at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac Street
When: Saturday, March 24, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 for those in pink ($35 for everyone else)
More info: www.nightlifegay.com
March 16, 2012
Channel your inner European and get your late-night tapas fix at Jamonera. (Photo by Jason Varney courtesy Jamonera)
Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran’s newly opened Spanish tapas spot Jamonera in Midtown Village is debuting a delicious late-night food and drink menu starting this Monday, March 19.
The menu will be available every Sunday through Thursday from 10-11:30 p.m.
Says Chef Turney, “Spaniards rely on a daily siesta to keep them going all night, and after a full evening of drinking and revelry, they enjoy a late-night snack before turning in.”
Highlights of the late-night drink menu include: $3 Beer; $4 Sangria; $5 Wines by the Glass; and a $15 Sherry Tasting. A selection of frequently changing $2 tapas “bites” may include: Fried, Chorizo-Stuffed Olives and Sheep’s Milk Cheese with Membrillo.
In addition, a menu of “Kitchen Staff Snacks” will be offered. These dishes, often created after Chef Turney and her team have finished a long night of work, will change weekly and range in price from $5 to $10.
Think Jamon & Waffles, Bocata a la Plancha and Marcie’s Kitchen Snack Fries, Serrano-wrapped fries with aged sheep’s milk cheese and truffled sea salt.
Channel your inner European and stop by Jamonera when your tapas craving hits.
Jamonera
105 S. 13th Street
www.jamonerarestaurant.com
March 15, 2012
Head to Marathon Grill’s 1818 Market Street location tonight for a special sneak preview of their Summer Happy Hour Sessions at the PatioBar with DJ Royale. Specials include $2 off drafts, $3 well drinks, $4 house wines and no cover. Last summer the happy hours were a huge hit every week both for Center City Sips on Wednesdays and Friday Night Lights on (duh) Fridays, with fun music, great food and drink specials and good company under the stars on the outdoor patio. Rain or shine, get a taste of summer (not too far away!) tonight, 5-8 p.m. [Marathon]
March 14, 2012
The windows are open at Alla Spina on this gorgeous day. Check it out tonight! (Photo courtesy Alla Spina)
One of the best ways to capitalize on this beautiful weather is by enjoying a bite or drink outdoors.
Looking for a new spot? Head to Marc Vetri’s newly opened Alla Spina on North Broad.
The casual Italian gastropub opened its doors February 27, and has now opened its windows, in honor of the perfectly crisp temperatures.
Treat yourself to a delicious beer on tap (there are 20 total and some 50 more in bottles) either in the lounge or at a table by the windows, made all the sweeter by the fresh breezes.
Not to mention the mortadella hotdog, poutine bolognese, fried pig tails, maple glazed fried chicken, pig pot pie, fried snails, pig sticks, baked oysters, pork terrine, luganega sausage and more mouth-watering menu highlights.
Ah, spring. We missed you.
Alla Spina
1410 Mt. Vernon Street
www.allaspinaphilly.com
