May 16, 2013
[This spring, Visit Philly launched a new effort to promote 14 different neighborhoods surrounding Center City Philadelphia. With our new complementary "Philadelphia Neighborhoods" post series, Uwishunu is teaming up with Visit Philly to promote all the awesome dining, shopping, arts, nightlife, events and more within Philly's many exciting neighborhoods.] Tonight, Night Market Fairmount expects to [...]
Read more»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»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»November 1, 2012
Halloween landing on a Wednesday this year was a little unluckily; but happily, its Mexican cousin Day of the Dead therefore lands on a Thursday night. We’ve got a few fun, festive things you can add to your to-do list tonight and the rest of the weekend, in honor of the Mexican celebration of those [...]
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»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»September 17, 2012
Dinner and a sky movie, anyone? Open Air begins September 20, which means that in just three days the night sky above the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will come to life with 24 powerful searchlights whose pattern is determined by crowd-sourced vocal recordings. It’s definitely not too early to begin planning your Open Air experience. And [...]
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»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 [...]
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