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 19, 2012
Whether or not you believe the Mayan calendar — which, in fact, if you visit the Penn Museum exhibition, did not actually predict the demise of the world on December 21, 2012 despite popular belief — Philadelphia is offering up plenty of events to celebrate this superstitious evening. And if you’re a believer? Bars, restaurants [...]
Read more»September 27, 2012
American Sardine Bar’s Sausage Fest this weekend, Saturday, September 29, is going to be a winner. Twelve guest chefs from Philadelphia bars and restaurants are bringing their homemade sausages to American Sardine Bar for a sausage party like no other. Bring an appetite. Starting at 4 p.m., you can eat stuffed meat to your heart’s [...]
Read more»July 18, 2012
The good news: Philadelphia has got some killer happy hours. The better news: The scene keeps growing and growing. Whether you need to unwind after work or just want to check out some of the city’s finest eateries on a budget, happy hour is an ideal opportunity to enjoy what Philadelphia restaurants have to offer. [...]
Read more»May 22, 2012
Beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 22, Chef Jason Cichonski debuts a fun new happy hour at his equally inventive American bar and restaurant Ela. It’s called Happy Hour His Way, and it challenges expectations on every level. First of all, Ela’s happy hour will be offered Sundays in addition to Tuesdays-Fridays. Plus, guests will enjoy an [...]
Read more»March 13, 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 pretty great outside today, so [...]
Read more»March 7, 2012
Jason Cichonski, Executive Chef of Ela, and Art in the Age are joining forces on Tuesday, March 13 to present a decidedly unique five course prix fixe dinner. Cichonski’s unconventional cooking methods combined with the bold flavors of AITA’s artisan spirits will make for a rather unexpected meal. Reservations are required and will be taken [...]
Read more»November 11, 2011
Tonight, November 11, at precisely 5:30 p.m., the Queen Village neighborhood will welcome the newest addition to its restaurant ranks: Ela, an inventive new American bar and restaurant from chefs Jason Cichonski and Chip Roman. We got a sneak peek at the restaurant, and it’s going to be huge for 27-year-old Cichonski, who Craig LaBan [...]
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