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April 9, 2013

Tonight Picks: Alfresco Dining/Happy Hour, Dollar Dog Night At Citizens Bank Park, Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day And More

In honor of the wonderful warm weather, we’ve put together a special edition of Tonight Picks to get you outside and into the balmy breezes. Stop what you’re doing and head for the nearest door, Philadelphia, it’s time to get outside and take in this springtime weather. • Dine Alfresco: Whether you’re grabbing a bite, [...]

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March 4, 2013

Lolita’s $20 Taco Tuesday Returns For The Month Of March

We have exciting news for all the taco and tequila lovers out there (aka everyone). Lolita is bringing back their Taco Tuesday event for the month of March… rejoice! This month, the event will occur every Tuesday night in March (!!!). The hugely popular event features a $20 taco meal deal at one of Midtown [...]

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February 5, 2013

Roundup: Our Top Picks For Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinners At Restaurants In Philadelphia

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 [...]

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January 7, 2013

Lolita Brings Back Taco Tuesdays This Month, January 8 And 15

There are few combinations that are tastier than tacos and tequila and the folks at BYOT Lolita are well aware of this. Accordingly, Chef Marcie Turney is bringing back the restaurant’s popular $20 Taco Tuesday event for two Tuesdays in January: the 8th and 15th. On these celebration-worthy nights, guests will choose from four entrees. [...]

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December 14, 2012

Roundup: Top Picks For Where To Enjoy New Year’s Eve Dinner In Philadelphia

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 [...]

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September 12, 2012

Uwishunu’s Guide To Philadelphia BYOBs — Next Up: Center City East Of Broad Street Edition

This is the second in a series of posts that rounds up our top picks for “Bring Your Own Bottle” restaurants, or BYOBs, in Philadelphia, categorized by neighborhood. BYOBs in Philadelphia will take you on a food tour around the city from Northern Liberties all the way to South Philly. Accordingly, we’re presenting a multi-part [...]

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September 7, 2012

Lolita Brings Back Taco Tuesday This Tuesday, September 11

Back by popular demand this Tuesday, September 11 is Taco Tuesday At Lolita in Midtown Village. $20 per person gets you your choice of four types of tacos with four sides and three buckets of salsas. And these aren’t just any taco fixin’s. Think heirloom tomato-honeydew salad, Mexican BBQ baked beans, pickled morita-charred tomato salsa and more. Remember to bring cash and tequila (Lolita is BYOT). And you can’t make reservations, so get there on the early side. Check out the full menu below. Thanks, Chef Turney, for the taco bonus round! [Lolita]

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August 13, 2012

Lolita In Midtown Village To Host Taco Tuesday Tomorrow, August 14

Whether it’s happy hour, lunch or dinner, Philadelphia is loaded with a variety of options to enjoy helpings of Mahi Mahi, chicken and black bean Taco Tuesday dealage every week. Adding to the mix is Marcie Turney’s BYOT joint, Lolita, rolling out a one-night, cash-only taco menu this Tuesday, August 14. A seat at the [...]

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August 10, 2012

Roundup: Philadelphia Restaurants And Chefs Boasting National TV Cred

Philadelphia has a solid place on the national radar when it comes to food and drink. Just this week, Saveur Magazine declared Philly to be the East Coast’s most exciting emerging food town. And, as we told you yesterday, Esquire just crowned Philadelphia The Late Night Capital of the United States. Pretty awesome. Not only [...]

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James Portner, Concierge At The Ritz-Carlton
 

Watch the video above to meet James Portner, Concierge at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel (and member of Les Clefs D’Or USA, a huge deal for concierges) and learn about what he wishes more people knew about and took advantage of in Philadelphia.

Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
10 Avenue of the Arts
www.ritzcarlton.com

Mercato
1216 Spruce Street
www.mercatobyob.com

Melograno
2012 Sansom Street
www.melogranorestaurant.com

Matyson
37 S. 19th Street
www.matyson.com

Bibou
1009 S. 8th Street
www.biboubyob.com

Lolita
106 S. 13th Street
www.lolitabyob.com

Watch the video above to meet James Portner, Concierge at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel (and member of Les Clefs D’Or USA, a huge deal for concierges) and learn about what he wishes more people knew about and took advantage of in Philadelphia. Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia 10 Avenue of the Arts www.ritzcarlton.com Mercato 1216 Spruce Street www.mercatobyob.com Melograno [...]

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Welcome to Uwishunu's video series called "Philly 101," featuring 101 videos about Philadelphia in 101 days. Each video features a different Philadelphian, from top chefs and boutique owners to hotel doormen and brewers, sharing what they wish more people knew about Philly. Let us know what you wish more people knew about in the comments, on Twitter and on Facebook.
 

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