April 29, 2013
Practice your best “gracias!” and get ready for this year’s 13th Street Cinco de Mayo block party. On Sunday, May 5 from noon to 9 p.m., El Vez is set to convert the block of 13th and Sansom streets in to an merry outdoor fiesta. The smells and tastes of Mexico will fill 13th Street [...]
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»September 24, 2012
How’s this for an intriguing event title: “A Shaken and Stirred Evening: How the American Cocktail Went Global”? On Thursday, September 27, hosted by the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, guests will trace the history of cocktails from the ubiquitous rum punch of the 17th century all the way to the flirtini [...]
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 4, 2012
Starr Restaurant Organization has come up with half a dozen reasons to have some added fun in September with a slew of back-to-school specials to enjoy before sharpening those pencils. Check it out: • Frankford Hall: The Fishtown beer garden makes traveling a bit more affordable as they pass out free Septa tokens — lunch money for the [...]
Read more»May 2, 2012
Observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, Cinco de Mayo, much like every other holiday, is welcomed with festive food, music and even more festive beverages on May 5. Here we’ve roped in our tops picks for señors and señoritas to throw back brews, bites and everything blanco around [...]
Read more»July 19, 2011
We’re in the midst of what is going to turn into a very hot, week-long heat wave, which means it may get a little too hot for some of your normal summertime activities. So to fill the void, we’ve put together a quick survival guide with some top picks for the best ways to stay [...]
Read more»May 5, 2011
Get your margarita on today to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Philadelphia bars and restaurants, of both the Mexican variety and otherwise, are hosting fiestas that include irresistible drink specials, delicious snacks, spicy music and much more. Check out a few top picks for where to celebrate, below: • Cantina dos Segundos and Cantina Los Caballitos: [...]
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»November 17, 2010
This “Beaujolais Day,” Thursday, November 18th — the annual official release day of Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine produced in the Beaujolais region of France — Midtown Village is offering more than a dozen ways to celebrate. Starting at 5 p.m., the wine will be flowing and the Francophilia fervent. Bars and Restaurants Vintage Wine [...]
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