March 27, 2013
[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!] • Chef Walter Staib at the [...]
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»April 3, 2012
In honor of Passover, the National Museum of American Jewish History will have evening hours for the first time on Wednesday, April 11, when it will be open until 8 p.m. And not only that: visitors that day can pay what they wish from 5-8 p.m. The museum café and store will also be open [...]
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»March 16, 2012
The Gershman Y is putting a contemporary spin on a favorite Jewish holiday by bringing together hip hop, Gospel and folk music with modern dance and slam poetry for “The Philadelphia Seder: A Seder Like No Other.” We’ll say. The evening will feature all the classic themes of Passover, expressed in music, poetry and dance. [...]
Read more»April 22, 2011
This past Monday, President and Mrs. Obama hosted a special White House Passover seder, the menu for which was comprised of recipes from eight Jewish chefs around the country including Philadelphia’s own Michael Solomonov. Chef Solomonov provided his Carrot and Apple Salad with Pine Nuts recipe, a dish deemed “healthy” and “satisfying,” worthy of the [...]
Read more»April 18, 2011
On the eve of Passover, CBS News profiled Independence Mall’s latest addition, the National Museum of American Jewish History, interviewing comedian Jerry Seinfeld on the significance of the institution and his appreciation of his heritage. Some highlights from the video, above, include Seinfeld attributing his knack for comedy to his Jewish DNA; a look [...]
Read more»April 12, 2011
It won’t be your grandmother’s typical Passover meal: Cantina Feliz, the contemporary Mexican restaurant in Fort Washington opened by Chef Jose Garces’ former Distrito chef de cuisine, has created a Passover menu with a Mexican twist. The “Passover Feliz” menu is a four-course prix fixe meal that will be available from April 18 through April [...]
Read more»April 7, 2011
The time of year for both Easter and Passover is rapidly approaching and Philly Homegrown wants to make sure that you have the most delicious, locally sourced holiday possible. They’ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the challenges of finding brunch spots, free range eggs, heritage hams and the perfect leavening-free dessert [...]
Read more»March 29, 2011
From Monday, April 18 through Tuesday, April 26, Chef Michael Solomonov will serve a Passover Feast at his modern Israeli restaurant Zahav. Featuring the chef’s innovative takes on Jewish staples, as well as Israeli-inspired dishes, the delicious festive menu will be $42 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Enjoyable for guests both Jewish and [...]
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