April 3, 2013
Now in its fourth year, Oyster House’s annual shucking contest throws professionals and amateurs behind the raw bar in a timed showdown to determine whose skills reign supreme. For just $5, bivalve lovers can cheer on their favorite shuckers and reap the rewards of the competition by enjoying the fruits of battle — all of [...]
Read more»April 1, 2013
After a series of successful pop-up dinners and a floor-to-ceiling renovation of the former Maru Global, Shawn Darragh and chef Ben Puchowitz’s Cheu Noodle Bar opens today, April 1, at 3 p.m. — no joke! The Cheu team had the opportunity to serve friends and family over the weekend and finalize finishing touches at the [...]
Read more»March 29, 2013
The arrival of spring welcomes the return of the second Philly Farm & Food Fest to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Annex, Sunday, April 14. With more than 100 vendors slated to participate, the event will provide a one-on-one opportunity for consumers to interact with merchants by sampling, shopping and speaking directly with farmers, food artisans [...]
Read more»March 29, 2013
Support local HIV/AIDS services on Thursday, April 25 during the annual Dining Out for Life event. Getting involved is seriously easy, all you have to do is head out to one of the participating restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia area. From there, just order your favorite fare and voila — you’re contributing. The restaurants will [...]
Read more»March 28, 2013
East Passyunk’s Flavors of the Avenue annual event is back and will host more restaurants and bars than ever. This year, 25 of the avenue’s restaurants are participating. April showers or not, this event will go on thanks to the overhead tent between Morris and Dickinson streets on East Passyunk Avenue. The tent will enclose [...]
Read more»March 27, 2013
Just three months after the departure of chef Eric Ripert from 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, the restaurant has introduced a new menu and updated layout to the elegant space. Chef de Cuisine Nathan Volz’s new menu preserves 10 Arts’ focus on contemporary fare, but places greater emphasis on American comfort [...]
Read more»March 27, 2013
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Chef Walter Staib at the [...]
Read more»March 27, 2013
Returning for another round of delicious food-and-brew pairing techniques, Brewery Ommegang’s Philly Hop Chef places six local culinary stars in competition, Tuesday, April 23 at Union Transfer. In an effort to promote Ommegang’s Great Beer Deserves Great Food program, a collection of dishes will be assembled with the Coopertown brewery’s suds and sampled during the [...]
Read more»March 26, 2013
Fine art comes to the dinner table on April 25, when artist Molly Hatch and chef Nicholas Elmi will collaborate to serve up an innovative dining experience at elegant Rittenhouse Tavern. The talents of these two artists are already on display at the Philadelphia Art Alliance — savor Elmi’s artistry nightly in the sophisticated fare [...]
Read more»March 25, 2013
In celebration of Greek Independence Day, Opa is hosting a feast of a party. Take the mundane out of Monday with an affordable (and delicious) five-course dinner. For $25, indulge in meal that will have your taste buds thinking you’ve transported to Greece. The dinner starts out with homemade bread and spreads, olives, feta cheese [...]
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