February 28, 2013
Johnny Brenda’s will be starting your weekend on a high note with their fifth-annual Stout Brunch on Saturday, March 9. Starting at 11 a.m., the Frankford Avenue spot will be pouring bunches of local brews for you to pair with your brunch. In addition to their regular brunch offerings, Johnny Brenda’s will also be serving [...]
Read more»February 6, 2013
Fresh off its three-bell review in this past Sunday’s Inquirer, in which Craig LaBan (unofficially) crowned it the city’s best barbecue, Fette Sau is hosting a special beer release party this Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Fette Sau is celebrating two new local custom brews, one from Sly Fox and one from Dock Street. The [...]
Read more»January 15, 2013
Raise your glasses to a day long beer and Belgian food event at Johnny Brenda’s. On Saturday, January 19 from 11 a.m. until the wee hours of the night, stop by for tasty beers on tap and Belgian-themed brunch food. The beers on tap are sure to keep you drinking all day (and night) long. [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
Santa Claus is taking time out of his global travels to pop by Philadelphia’s Frankford Hall this holiday season. This Sunday, December 9; Saturday, December 15; and Sunday, December 16, St. Nick will be visiting the Fishtown beer garden. In addition to photo opps and the chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas, [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
If you didn’t get a chance to check out any tree lighting ceremonies in the city this season, you’re in luck. This Friday, December 7, Philabundance will be flipping the switch on their tree in front of Little Baby’s Ice Cream on Frankford Avenue, and they want you to help decorate it. Stop by
Read more»November 7, 2012
The outskirts of downtown Philadelphia have become a blossoming mecca for musicians, artists and the creatively ambitious of all kinds. Northeast of Center City, you’ll find thriving arts community taking root in Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Port Richmond and even Kensington. Frankford Avenue in particular has become a vibrant corridor for great food, shopping and art. [...]
Read more»October 24, 2012
As part of Frankford Hall’s effort to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer, the Fishtown beer garden starts November off with Movember, a national moustache-growing charity dedicated to the recognition of men’s health issues, and a free shave from The Art of Shaving along with happy hour specials for all gents who stop by between 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, [...]
Read more»October 18, 2012
Adorn Boutique, that totally hip shop in the equally cool Fishtown neighborhood, is hosting a trunk show on Saturday, October 27, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., for Girl and a Mouse, a clothing collection for girls ages 3 to 10 years old. Girl and a Mouse is the joint creation of two sisters — Nicola O’Connell [...]
Read more»October 15, 2012
Next up in the Stephen Starr empire is Fette Sau, the ultra-popular barbecue spot in Brooklyn made famous by owner Joe Carroll. Starr and Carroll have teamed up to bring the beer and ‘cue spot to Philadelphia, right next door to Starr’s wildly successful Frankford Hall on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. It’s a partnership [...]
Read more»September 14, 2012
Stephen Starr’s super popular open-air German biergarten in Fishtown is hosting the Oktoberfest to end all Oktoberfests this year. From September 15 (that’s this Saturday) through September 30, Frankford Hall will be the unofficial Oktoberfest headquarters of Philadelphia. Beer-loving Philadelphians, and thirsty visitors, will be treated to street festivals, musical performances, beer release parties, ping [...]
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