May 9, 2013
Hot on the heels of city sporting extravaganzas the Penn Relays and Broad Street Run, another well-attended competition draws world-class athletes to Philadelphia. On May 10-11, the 75th annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta sails on the scenic Schuylkill River. The two-day event is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States with representation from 125 [...]
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 7, 2013
The Fishtown Neighbors Association will be hosting their third-annual Fishtown Chili Cookoff on Sunday, March 24 from 1-4 p.m. This year’s event will feature 10 amateur cooks along with area restaurants Loco Pez, Sketch Burger, Barcade, Lloyd, East Girard Gastropub, Interstate Drafthouse, Fishtown Tavern, Cedar Point Bar and Kitchen. Philadelphia Brewing Company and Neshaminy Brewing [...]
Read more»February 20, 2013
Chili is the perfect remedy for wintry weather, and 25 types of chili is an even more perfect remed for wintry weather. If you’re looking to try 25 different types of chili, you’re in luck. On Saturday, March 9, Philly-based food blog, Big Bite Philly is hosting their fourth-annual Philly chili bowl. The event will [...]
Read more»January 31, 2013
Manayunk’s popular Manayunk on Ice festival is back. From February 8-10, Main Street and the surrounding area will be turned into an ice wonderland. The unforgettable weekend begins with a huge ice bonfire on Friday night, and as the weekend continues, ice activities are in no shortage. Ice carvers will create ice sculptures all down [...]
Read more»November 8, 2012
In honor of the upcoming foodie holiday of the year — Thanksgiving — Reading Terminal Market is running a fun photo contest encouraging people to share, visually, what the market means to them. Whether it’s an old snapshot from a family trip, an Instagram from last week’s work lunch or an iPhone pic of your [...]
Read more»October 25, 2012
South Street’s The Cambridge is getting ready to host heir first annual Chili Cook-Off next weekend, Sunday, November 4, and they’re inviting home cooks to show off their spicy/sweet/meaty/vegetarian ladled creations. In addition to loading up on bowls topped with sour cream and cornbread, event-goers can enjoy two dozen pumpkin beer varieties and live tunes [...]
Read more»October 10, 2012
Start saving room. Square 1682 is hosting the third annual “Cheesesteak Challenge: High Steaks” block party this Sunday, October 14 from 2–5 p.m. Salute Philadelphia’s signature dish while benefiting local public schools through The Philadelphia Academies (a charity dedicated to Philly public school students). $25 admission gets you unlimited tastes from cheesesteaks around the city, all [...]
Read more»October 2, 2012
One of the tastiest comfort foods of fall is meatballs, especially of the delicious Swedish variety. Happily, the American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting its third annual Great Meatball Match Up this Sunday, October 7, a year competition for amateur and professional chefs co-presented by the South Philly Review. Attendees and local contestants will be [...]
Read more»September 25, 2012
On Saturday, September 29, the Independence Seaport Museum, along with sponsor clubs The Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia, Liberty Sailing Association and Riverton Yacht Club, will host the 2012 Philadelphia Cup Regatta. More than a dozen clubs and 100 sailboats are expected to compete in this day-long event on the scenic Delaware River. The races [...]
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