December 20, 2012
Keep the holiday cheer going even after the Christmas presents have been opened and the Hanukkah candles have been snuffed out, with a fun Boxing Day event at a bar and restaurant. Boxing Day is traditionally the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts from their superiors or employers, known as [...]
Read more»October 3, 2012
This month’s issue of GQ Magazine ranks Philadelphia on its list of “The Top Five Beer Cities in America.” But not only that. The magazine goes a step further and declares that Philadelphia is home to the Perfect Pub Crawl, or more specifically, “the best beer-focused bar crawl in America.” As far as ranking Philadelphia [...]
Read more»September 13, 2012
Oktoberfest takes over Philadelphia once again this season with all the wurst, craft beer and everything pumpkin lining up front and center for a slew of daily and weekly celebrations. From partying atop the decks of a battleship to sausage eating contests and block parties, we’ve got you covered on where to get your fill of [...]
Read more»August 28, 2012
When it comes to craft beer, Philadelphia is a can-do kind of town. The canned beer revolution is gaining momentum, and Philadelphia restaurants and bars are embracing it. Earlier this month, we shared the awesome news that craftcans.com named three Philadelphia spots to its roundup of the country’s 15 Cantastic Places to Get a Beer, [...]
Read more»August 10, 2012
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 [...]
Read more»August 9, 2012
This just in: Esquire has declared Philadelphia The Late-Night Capital of the United States. Yup, that’s right. The late-night capital of the entire country. The piece breaks down Philadelphia into 11 neighborhoods with a highlight or two of the best spot for late-night eating and drinking. The picks range from the expected (Standard Tap, Memphis [...]
Read more»July 30, 2012
Drinking beer in cans is a thing these days. And we’re not really talking about Miller Lite. We’re talking about the fact that many of America’s best craft breweries are choosing to package their beer in cans instead of (or in addition to) bottles these days and the results can be seen at bars across [...]
Read more»June 1, 2012
Remember when last summer we declared 2011 the Summer of the Beer Garden? Well, we’re wisely doing the same for summer 2012 and we’re doing it early this year on the first of June so you can take full advantage and plan accordingly. The presence of breezy outdoor dining spaces in Philadelphia has only grown [...]
Read more»April 16, 2012
Here’s a spring fest you won’t want to miss. On Saturday, April 21, Memphis Taproom is throwing a dual fiesta in celebration of both its 4th Anniversary, inside, and the grand reopening of its new beer garden launched last summer, outside. Event elements include a killer draft lineup, fresh-grilled hot dogs and a good time. [...]
Read more»January 30, 2012
Draft Magazine has released its list of the 100 Best Beer Bars in America and good news: Philadelphia is well represented. Included in the list are six Philadelphia bars: the Grey Lodge Pub in Northeast Philadelphia, Memphis Taproom in Fishtown, Monk’s and Tria in Center City, Eulogy in Old City and Standard Tap in Northern Liberties. It’s a good start. What would make your list of the best beer bars in Philadelphia? There are clearly plenty of choices. Let us know in the comments. Post Updated. [Draft Magazine]
