December 4, 2012
Hear, hear! December 5, 1933 marked the repeal of Prohibition in America. As you can imagine, this made for many happy Americans and much celebration all across the country. 79 years later, we’re still excited about the repeal, now known officially as Repeal Day. This year, Repeal Day in Philadelphia is extra significant due to [...]
Read more»October 15, 2012
Prohibition, the alcohol-free period in American history between 1919 and 1933, made a huge cultural impact on our nation and continues to be an influential, intriguing slice of history today. From TV shows like HBO’s Atlantic City-set Boardwalk Empire to festive 1920s celebrations around the city, the Philadelphia region toasts to Prohibition all year long. [...]
Read more»September 13, 2012
Oktoberfest takes over Philadelphia once again this season with all the wurst, craft beer and everything pumpkin lining up front and center for a slew of daily and weekly celebrations. From partying atop the decks of a battleship to sausage eating contests and block parties, we’ve got you covered on where to get your fill of [...]
Read more»March 28, 2012
With a very short-lived stint, the doors of Blue Bear Tavern have closed to be re-opened just days later from the minds behind The Farmers Cabinet as the newly named and renovated bar/restaurant, The Boilermaker. Launched this past Saturday, the medieval, goth-themed bar serves a changing drink menu featuring the bar’s namesake, boilermakers; which are [...]
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»January 13, 2012
Phoebe Esmon, head mixologist at The Farmers Cabinet, rolled out a brand new seasonal cocktail menu last night that’s as poetic as it is delicious. “I was imagining a time when a lot more people grew their own food,” Esmon says of the prose filled menu offering libations like Spirits of Another Sort (grappa, yellow [...]
Read more»December 5, 2011
Now that the days are shorter and the temperatures are (much) cooler, it’s tempting to stay inside with your significant other and cozy up by the fireplace. Or, you know, the radiator. But then you’d miss out on the legion of exciting holiday festivities that are taking place throughout the entire region. So get off [...]
Read more»September 13, 2011
Oktoberfest in Philadelphia continues to get better every year. And this year is no different. From a week-long sausage fest to a seven-block street fair, look out for several awesome events that you will not want to miss. We’ve outlined our top picks for upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations, below. And stay tuned for more details on [...]
Read more»August 5, 2011
Today, August 5, is National Oyster Day. Probably the most well-known aphrodisiac, plus one of the most summer-centric foods, oysters are also extremely nutritious. To capitalize on all this, top Philadelphia chefs have been serving both tried-and-true and new and unusual preparations of the delicious mollusk. Check out our top picks for some of the [...]
Read more»May 26, 2011
Philly Beer Week 2011 has assembled a triumvirate of taste with “The Chef, The Brewer, and The Farmer,” a new dinner series that brings together the region’s most talented brewers, Philadelphia’s awesome chefs and the best farmers around. A foodie dream come true, the series takes place during Philly Beer Week, from June 5 to [...]
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