April 3, 2013
Now in its fourth year, Oyster House’s annual shucking contest throws professionals and amateurs behind the raw bar in a timed showdown to determine whose skills reign supreme. For just $5, bivalve lovers can cheer on their favorite shuckers and reap the rewards of the competition by enjoying the fruits of battle — all of [...]
Read more»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»January 23, 2013
Get ready for the best lunch break ever. Today, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Oyster House is setting up shop outside of their Sansom Street spot in honor of national New England clam chowder day. Yum. Owner, Sam Mink, wants Philadelphia to take full advantage of soup season, and this lunch deal is the perfect way [...]
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»July 26, 2012
Whether after a long day of work or amidst an evening of summer revelry, there’s nothing like a good late-night bite. That’s especially true when it’s paired with a great drink, no matter if your evening is winding down or just getting started. As folks who often get off work late themselves, plenty of chefs [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 features Lynn Rinaldi, Chef/Owner of Paradiso and Izumi on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philly. Check out the video below to learn where Lynn likes to eat when she’s not in the kitchen of either of her restaurants.
Today’s Philly 101 features Lynn Rinaldi, Chef/Owner of Paradiso and Izumi on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philly. Check out the video below to learn where Lynn likes to eat when she’s not in the kitchen of either of her restaurants.
Read more»April 13, 2012
On Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m., popular raw bar Oyster House will host its third annual Shucking Contest, featuring professional oyster shuckers from across Philadelphia competing for a $200 Grand Prize. An amateur shucking contest will follow the professionals, with guests hoping to earn a $100 Oyster House Gift Certificate. With $5 admission, you [...]
Read more»March 15, 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!] We can’t get enough of this [...]
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 6, 2012
March marks the beginning of Shad season, and to celebrate, Chef Andy Kitko of the Oyster House is preparing a special three-course shad menu for $40 served nightly from March 12-17. Atlantic Shad migrate north each year from the shores of Georgia to spawning grounds as far north as Canada via streams and rivers. During [...]
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