October 12, 2012
This is the fifth in a series of posts that rounds up our top picks for “Bring Your Own Bottle” restaurants, or BYOBs, in Philadelphia, categorized by neighborhood. Our fifth, and final, installment in the 2012 Uwishunu Guide To Philadelphia BYOBs sheds some light on three of the northern neighborhoods of the city: Fairmount, Northern [...]
Read more»September 21, 2012
With the start of the fall season, we thought it was a good time to revisit our roundup of the best brunches in Philadelphia. There are a slew of new brunch offerings on offer in Philadelphia, and some tweaks to brunch standbys that are definitely worth sharing. We want to make sure you’re well-equipped for [...]
Read more»September 12, 2012
This is the second in a series of posts that rounds up our top picks for “Bring Your Own Bottle” restaurants, or BYOBs, in Philadelphia, categorized by neighborhood. BYOBs in Philadelphia will take you on a food tour around the city from Northern Liberties all the way to South Philly. Accordingly, we’re presenting a multi-part [...]
Read more»September 5, 2012
It’s back: the famous Northern Liberties Music Fest, followed by the A Full Plate Rib Cook-off. This Saturday, September 8, as we mentioned a few weeks ago, the double whammy of an event in Northern Liberties returns to Liberty Lands Park. Head out for fantastic ribs prepared by individual and restaurant contestants, plus the commemorative, [...]
Read more»August 21, 2012
As long as summer’s going strong, so is the barbecue. A Full Plate Cafe’s 6th annual Rib-Off returns for an afternoon of all-you-can-eat ribs, grilled veggies and tacos on Saturday, September 8 in Liberty Lands Park. From 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. enjoy the intense competition in three separate categories: the Rib-Off, Vegetarian Quickfire and Anything-Goes Taco [...]
Read more»May 26, 2011
On Saturday, June 11, A Full Plate Café will be hosting its 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off at Liberty Lands Park in Northern Liberties from noon–3:30 p.m. Professional and amateur teams will compete in three separate categories of chili: classic red chili, white chili and vegan chili Beginning at noon, cook-off competitors will be serving up [...]
Read more»March 25, 2011
Today, March 25, is International Waffle Day. As per usual, we want to assist you in celebrating by providing you with our top picks for delicious, inventive, gourmet waffle dishes. In the city that’s home to Kandy Kake Sliders (brisket patties sandwiched between Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes) and Philly Tacos (Jim’s cheesesteak wrapped in a [...]
Read more»August 11, 2010
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 11th. That’s when the annual Rib Cook-Off, organized by A Full Plate Cafe, will take over Liberty Lands Park and scent the air with the delicious smells of grilling, slow cooking and barbecuing. Teams of four will be competing in up to three categories: Pork Ribs, Whole Chicken and [...]
Read more»April 14, 2010
Attention lovers of delicious baked goods! This Saturday, April 17th, head over to A Full Plate Cafe on Liberties Walk to check out Philadelphia’s Great American Bake Sale. This weekend, bake sales are being held all across the country, in order to raise funds for Share Our Strength (a non-profit that works to address issues [...]
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