March 20, 2013
Prepare the matzo ball soup! Passover is quickly approaching. The holiday begins on Monday, March 25 and lasts until Tuesday, April 2. For those looking to avoid cooking and celebrate Passover at a restaurant in the Greater Philadelphia area, you’re in luck. We have compiled a roundup of restaurants (and one museum!) offering special Passover [...]
Read more»March 19, 2013
On Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m., a number of notable Philly chefs will battle it out to create the top global street food-inspired dishes during Eat Along the Street (E.A.T.S.) Philly 2013 , a festive event spearheaded by Chef Moon Krapugthong of Manayunk’s Chabaa Thai and Yanako. Participating chefs include Aimee Olexy [...]
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»October 22, 2012
Note: In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there’s a chance that some of the fright fests might no longer be happening or will be changing dates, so be sure to call and double-check before you head out that the event of your choice is still going down. You can also follow #OpenInPHL on Twitter. Whether [...]
Read more»July 26, 2012
Whether after a long day of work or amidst an evening of summer revelry, there’s nothing like a good late-night bite. That’s especially true when it’s paired with a great drink, no matter if your evening is winding down or just getting started. As folks who often get off work late themselves, plenty of chefs [...]
Read more»April 2, 2012
We all love eating out on holidays, but those celebrating Passover (which starts this Friday, April 6 at sundown) face a unique challenge: no leavened dough can be consumed. That means that any dish with bread or pasta (and for some, even rice and legumes) is banned, making dining out a decidedly tough affair. Fortunately, [...]
Read more»March 8, 2012
Attention pork aficionados: this one is for you. If you’re looking for a place to go to enjoy a whole roasted suckling pig, you’re in luck. Philadelphia has a number of great restaurants that are now serving the signature dish, an awesome excuse to grab a group of friends for an indulgent dining experience. As [...]
Read more»February 21, 2012
In honor of National Margarita Day tomorrow, February 22, Cantina Feliz in Fort Washington and the newly-opened La Calaca Feliz in Fairmount will serve their signature Feliz Margaritas for the reduced price of $5. The two restaurants, owned by Brian Sirhal and Chef Tim Spinner, serve more than 50 types of tequila, including tequila flights. [...]
Read more»January 25, 2012
Chef Tim Spinner and Brian Sirhal of Cantina Feliz in Fort Washington, which just recently celebrated its one year anniversary, have opened a new Mexican joint called La Calaca Feliz (that’s “The Happy Skeleton”). Spinner, whose resume includes El Vez, Amada and Distrito, has created a contemporary menu featuring takes on classic south-of-the-border fare like [...]
Read more»April 12, 2011
It won’t be your grandmother’s typical Passover meal: Cantina Feliz, the contemporary Mexican restaurant in Fort Washington opened by Chef Jose Garces’ former Distrito chef de cuisine, has created a Passover menu with a Mexican twist. The “Passover Feliz” menu is a four-course prix fixe meal that will be available from April 18 through April [...]
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