December 18, 2012
Sunday suppers are a cherished tradition among many families, and even among restaurant staffers, who often gather for a family-style feast at the end of the weekend. Happily, the Sunday supper legacy is being carried on by restaurants in Philadelphia. Some serve traditional, family-style meals and others boast special offerings like prix-fixe menus and exclusive [...]
Read more»March 5, 2012
For the second year in a row, Food & Wine has allowed the public to weigh in on its search for the People’s Best New Chef. And for the second year in a row, Philadelphia is representing. This year, three of our local chefs are nominated for People’s Best New Chef: Mid-Atlantic: • Pierre Calmels [...]
Read more»February 22, 2012
The 2012 James Beard Award Semifinalists have officially been announced, and Philadelphia is representing in a big way. Tashan, The Farm and Fisherman and Zeppoli are all in the running for Best New Restaurant. We have four nominees for Best Chef Midatlantic: Pierre Calmels of Bibou; David Gilberg of Koo Zee Doo; Konstantinos Pitsillides of [...]
Read more»June 6, 2011
In a fun sequel to last summer’s popular Down the Shore Party, “Captain” Michael Solomonov will host Down the Shore 2: The Zahav Boat at Zahav on Thursday, June 30 to kick off July 4th weekend. The party will be $60 per person, plus tax, which includes all-you-can-eat-and-drink, plus entertainment including a 70’s DJ, a [...]
Read more»February 24, 2011
What would any Parisian event be without food? The upcoming Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), April 7-May 1, will pair up 11 elite local chefs with 11 chefs from Paris and Lyons to create special menus inspired by the festival to be offered at each restaurant from April 13-15. The very impressive pairings [...]
Read more»February 21, 2011
First up, the popular pig popcorn appetizer at Barbuzzo with Chef Marcie Turney. Then it’s the decadent Pied de Porc — braised pig feet stuffed with foie gras — at Bibou with Chef Pierre Calmels. And finally it’s an impressive whole wood-fire roasted pig’s head at Osteria with Chef Jeff Michaud. Bold. And delicious. [...]
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