March 21, 2013
The feel-good culinary event, Taste of the Nation brings out some of Philadelphia’s most-loved chefs to serve up samples of their popular dishes in the name of ending childhood hunger. On Sunday, April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. indulge in some of the city’s most popular tastes during this festive event at the Hotel [...]
Read more»March 20, 2013
Food lovers, take note. Tickets are on sale for the annual Great Chefs Event, and the blockbuster culinary bash has a history of selling out. Presented by the Vetri Foundation for Children and Alex’s Lemonade Stand, the event that began as a small tasting at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College marks its eighth [...]
Read more»March 19, 2013
On Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m., a number of notable Philly chefs will battle it out to create the top global street food-inspired dishes during Eat Along the Street (E.A.T.S.) Philly 2013 , a festive event spearheaded by Chef Moon Krapugthong of Manayunk’s Chabaa Thai and Yanako. Participating chefs include Aimee Olexy [...]
Read more»March 8, 2013
On select days in March and April, Circles’ Northern Liberties location will be teaming up with numerous Philly chefs to present guests with six-course collaboration dinners. Four different Thursdays in March and April will feature four different partnerships with Chef Alex Boonphaya of Circles. On Thursday, March 21, Chef Jeffrey Power of Dettera in Ambler [...]
Read more»February 4, 2013
Distrito, Chef Jose Garces’ modern Mexican restaurant and bar is the place to be on National Margarita Day – Friday, February 22. Put on your party hat and head out to Distrito for an evening full of tasty tequila and delicious food. From 4-7 p.m., enjoy half-price margaritas, food specials and (drumroll please) Chef Garces’ [...]
Read more»February 4, 2013
It’s no secret that Philadelphia’s food scene is bigger than ever and media in other cities have taken notice. In early January, Philadelphia secured a spot in the New York Times travel section and just recently, The Washington Post wrote about our fair city and its fine food. Robert DiGiacomo ate his way through Philadelphia [...]
Read more»January 8, 2013
South Philly favorite Le Virtu will pay homage to the Italian tradition of shared food and drink in the winter months with an outdoor festival on Sunday, January 20, called La Cottora. Not only will the fest include food from Le Virtu’s Chef Joe Cicala, but will also dish up plates prepared by chefs from [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
In honor of the fourth annual Vans Custom Cultural Program, a nationwide initiative to raise funds and awareness for the importance of art in high schools, our own Chef Jose Garces was asked to design a unique pair of Vans shoes. Here’s how the program works: In 2013, Vans will donate $50,000 to the school [...]
Read more»December 3, 2012
Back by popular demand for 2012 is Gershman Y’s Latkepalooza, returning this Sunday, December 9, 2-4 p.m. Be sure to wear those elastic waist pants: top restaurants will be whipping up their creative spin on the latke, serving everything from sweet potato to spinach and feta and everything in between. Participating restaurants include Audrey Claire, [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
Philadelphia chefs: they’re just like us! In an interview with Food & Wine Magazine, Chef Marc Vetri revealed five of his favorite places to go in the city during the holidays. Curious what the award-winning chef does in the wintertime when he’s not slinging pizzas and curing pork? Here are his picks: Rittenhouse Square for [...]
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