May 13, 2013
Listen up, wheat beer lovers. The South Philadelphia Tap Room’s all-time favorite event, the Wheat Beer Fest, is back for its eighth year of brew-fueled goodness. On Saturday, May 18 from noon to 8 p.m., more than 30 wheat beers flow for just $3 a piece. Available beers include Wheaties from Philadelphia Brewing Company and [...]
Read more»April 17, 2013
Little known fact, the nation’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival is set to happen right here in Philadelphia on Sunday, April 28. South Philadelphia’s Pennsport neighborhood hosts the seventh annual Carnaval de Puebla festival to celebrate the area’s huge Mexican population and influence. The event kicks off Cinco de Mayo festivities, which celebrate the Battle [...]
Read more»April 10, 2013
Awesome accolades keep rolling in for Philly food. Most recently, East Passyunk Avenue snagged a spot on Food and Wine magazine’s list of the 10 Best Foodie Streets In America in the May 2013 issue, which hit newsstands this week. East Passyunk keeps good company with the likes of other terrific thoroughfares like Bedford Avenue [...]
Read more»April 3, 2013
It’s that time of year, the Phillies are back and ready for a winning season. Kick off the 2013 season with an awesome ticket discount. Use the code “April” to receive $10 off of your ticket in the 412-429 area. The code is valid for six games throughout April; three against the New York Mets, and three against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Catch your favorite Phillies for a discounted price. Head out and root for the home team! Double bonus, visit the brand new Federal Donuts storefront at Citizens Bank Park! [MLB]
March 28, 2013
East Passyunk’s Flavors of the Avenue annual event is back and will host more restaurants and bars than ever. This year, 25 of the avenue’s restaurants are participating. April showers or not, this event will go on thanks to the overhead tent between Morris and Dickinson streets on East Passyunk Avenue. The tent will enclose [...]
Read more»March 7, 2013
From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, the American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting a pretty sweet (pun intended) celebration. In Swedish culture, it’s tradition to celebrate spring with fresh waffles with jam and whipped cream. Waffle Day is traditionally a celebration of the Christian holiday, Annunciation Day, but it now spans past the [...]
Read more»March 4, 2013
March is here and for basketball fans that means one thing: March Madness is upon us. This year will be better than ever for local fans because Philadelphia is hosting games during the always exciting opening weekend of the 2013 NCAA Mens Tournament. The Wells Fargo Center will host four second round games — formerly [...]
Read more»February 21, 2013
Just a reminder that East Passyunk, one of the hottest restaurant neighborhoods in the city right now, is hosting its first-ever Restaurant Week, beginning this Sunday, February 24 and running through Saturday, March 2. All week, diners are invited to check out the offerings at more than 20 participating restaurants. Depending on the restaurant and [...]
Read more»February 7, 2013
East Passyunk recently welcomed a new (and awesome) restaurant to their avenue. Sophia’s is a restaurant owned by Michelin starred chef, Christopher Lee. The spot has lots of delicious menu options like fresh seafood, award-winning burgers, steak and more. Tasty meals aren’t all they’re offering. When the sky turns grey and snow starts to fall, put [...]
Read more»February 5, 2013
Center City district’s restaurant week may be over for the winter, but we have exciting news… East Passyunk is serving up the tastes of South Philly at their first-ever restaurant week. East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District is providing hungry attendees with their choice of a tasty meal at 21 participating restaurants. Depending on the [...]
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