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»November 5, 2012
Election Day — Vote Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 6, is Election Day 2012. And we know we don’t have to remind you how important it is to get out there and vote, no matter who it’s for. So here are a few helpful voting-related links for Philadelphia residents. If you need to need to check on [...]
Read more»October 25, 2012
Philadelphia has had some pretty great weather so far this fall — in fact, we’re supposed to get more beautiful 70-degree weather this weekend (knock on wood) — but the inevitable chill in the air can’t be too far now. Plus, there’s no denying that the sun is setting earlier and earlier, and once night [...]
Read more»February 23, 2012
Weekends are made for brunching — chatting with friends, digging into a stack of syrupy pancakes, lingering over a cup of a coffee and a few refills (or maybe a few Bloody Marys). And, to be sure, it’s always sunny-side up in Philadelphia. Philly boasts a wide array of fantastic brunch options, whether you’re craving [...]
Read more»February 3, 2012
So the Super Bowl is this weekend. And we thought it made for an appropriate time to bring you a new roundup of places to go for great wings around the city. Also, in case you didn’t hear, today, February 3, marks the 20th anniversary of a little event called the Wing Bowl, the annual [...]
Read more»January 19, 2012
From this Monday, January 23 until Thursday, February 9, Chef Michael Schulson’s modern Asian restaurant Sampan will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special Year of the Dragon Prix Fixe Menu. The menu is just $45 per person, served family style for the entire table to enjoy. Dishes will include: PuPu Platter, with five-spice [...]
Read more»November 2, 2011
Here at Uwishunu, we’re obviously big fans of outdoor dining. It’s an awesome amenity and Philadelphia does a great job with it. But now that summer and early fall have passed, it makes outdoor dining a little more challenging. However, it’s by no means out of the question. You can still enjoy a little outdoor [...]
Read more»August 3, 2011
FEASTIVAL is a fundraiser for the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. Co-hosted by Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov, and Audrey Claire Taichman, it marries dynamic performance with food from some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants. Returning for a second year on Wednesday, September 14, FEASTIVAL 2011 will be held at Pier 9 on [...]
Read more»July 26, 2011
Throughout July and August, Chef Michael Schulson’s modern Asian restaurant Sampan is serving warm weather friendly seafood offerings, plus perfectly refreshing cocktails, available both by the glass and by the carafe. New dishes, seafood-focused with Schulson’s signature Asian twist, include: Lobster Gazpacho with tomato, cucumber and mint oil; King Crab Satay with yuzu, mirin and [...]
Read more»July 15, 2011
Ok, admittedly, we are a little remiss to have not done this sooner, but it is definitely time to officially declare the summer of 2011 “The Summer of the Beer Garden.” It all started in May when two new beer gardens opened in Fishtown. First was Memphis Taproom, followed quickly by Stephen Starr’s Frankford Hall. [...]
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