May 7, 2013
Little-known fact: Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and first officially observed in 1908 to honor motherhood and family life during the early days of feminism. Supported by John Wannamaker, Mother’s Day was given federal recognition in 1914. In 2013, take time to honor the woman who brought you into the world [...]
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»February 21, 2013
The 85th Annual Academy Awards hit this Sunday, February 24, and this year’s Oscars promise to be especially exciting for all of the Philadelphians eager to cheer on our favorite hometown film. The film Silver Linings Playbook, starring Philadelphia native Bradley Cooper, has been a smash hit. It’s earned almost $100 million at the box [...]
Read more»February 5, 2013
With a little more than a week to go before Valentine’s Day, now is the time to make a V-Day dinner reservation for you and that special someone. Restaurants across the city are offering special set-price, multi-course menus so you can make the evening’s meal one to remember. Below are some of our top picks [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
Ring in the New Year at Philadelphia’s top restaurants with dinner specials, festive celebrations and champagne toasts. This year is extra-flexible with the return of two sets of (free!) fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront, at 6 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy the 6 p.m. show with kids, or not, followed by dinner and a [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
[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!] It’s 12/12/12, the last triple-repetitive date [...]
Read more»November 8, 2012
[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!] Thursdays in Philadelphia never leave you [...]
Read more»August 21, 2012
Chef de Cuisine Nathan Volz brings his love for the game into the kitchen at 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge in the Ritz-Carlton. Volz recently rolled out a new menu of “tailgate tastes” exclusively for game season. Expect unique spins on classic favorites inspired by Chef Nathan’s own football-centric upbringing in Illinois. He describes the [...]
Read more»February 24, 2012
The 84th Annual Academy Awards are this Sunday, February 26. Like the Super Bowl, Phillies playoff games, Grammies and other big-ticket TV programs, it’s so much more fun to watch with a group, ideally well-supplied with delicious food and drink. In that spirit, we’re sharing a few spots in Philadelphia hosting Oscars festivities this weekend, [...]
Read more»December 13, 2011
You’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for the holidays by wrapping presents, hanging stockings and decorating the tree, so it’s time to take a break and let some of the region’s top chefs take care of your holiday meal. From extravagant brunches to fanciful feasts, restaurants throughout the Philadelphia area will make your Christmas [...]
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