December 21, 2012
Today, December 21, is the first official day of winter. Despite the erratic forecast, we’ve definitely had some days of cold of late. So, rest assured we’ll be helping you out all season long with tips on staying warm with hot drinks, where to dine by the fireside, what to do indoors when it’s snowing [...]
Read more»January 4, 2012
Colder weather means warmer meals, and with a little planning, fireside tables or by-the-firepit seating. Escape the chill and snuggle up by the fire at any of the handful of bars and restaurants around the city that offer it. Check out our top picks: • The Dandelion: Where better to enjoy British pub fare — [...]
Read more»December 22, 2011
Today, December 22, is the first official day of winter. Though the wind chill factor has been a little erratic, there have definitely been days in recent weeks that have felt like straight-up Philadelphia winter. Rest assured we’ll be helping you out all season long with tips on staying warm with hot drinks, where to [...]
Read more»February 10, 2011
With the onslaught of frigid temperatures and ice storms this winter — and more grueling weather surely on the horizon — the rooftop happy hours of spring never seemed so far away. Fortunately, lots of cocktails coming out of Philadelphia’s bars and restaurants are bringing the heat. It doesn’t get much hotter than a habanero [...]
Read more»January 31, 2011
The cozy interior of the historic stone home that now houses Avenida is a welcome respite from the snow-covered cobblestones on Mt. Airy’s Germantown Avenue. Once you’re inside, the bold Latin American flavors keep you doubly warm. A friendly waitstaff walks you through the menu: the small plate Ceviche Del Dia (recently a striped bass [...]
Read more»January 19, 2011
Noble has a lot going for it when it comes to withstanding the frosty winter weather: close-at-hand location off Rittenhouse; hearty seasonal dishes (winter vegetable soup, parnsip puree, saffron chickpea stew); toasty winter cocktails (think dark rum, molasses and dark ale, ingredient-wise); plus the all-important cozy decor — warm hickory and white oak, twinkling Christmas [...]
Read more»January 4, 2011
Colder weather means warmer meals — hot chocolate, chicken pot pie, mac and cheese — and with a little planning, fireside tables. Snuggle up by the fireplace at any of the handful of restaurants around the city that offer it. See our top picks below: • Marigold Kitchen: Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block of [...]
Read more»December 3, 2010
Despite its boardwalk-style burger shack aesthetic — it is outdoors, after all — SquareBurger in Franklin Square is assuredly open throughout the winter, with brand new additions to the menu. Besides the standard offerings, winter enhancements include: • Grilled cheese on brioche bread: $2.75 • Homemade chicken noodle soup: $3 • Homemade tomato soup: $3 [...]
Read more»December 1, 2010
Devil’s Den is hosting Light Our Fire tonight at 7 p.m. with smoked and wood-aged beers on tap. The draft list includes: • Aecht Schlenkerla Rauch Helles — Smoked Lager • Yard’s Grodziski — Smoked Wheat • Weyerbacher 15 Anniversary Ale — Smoked Imperial Stout • New Holland Charkoota Rye — Smoked Doppelbock • Lost [...]
Read more»December 1, 2010
Starting today, our @VisitPhilly Twitter account will be running a contest with Visit Bucks County, the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County, PA, asking followers, “Why do you want a winter getaway to Peddler’s Village in Bucks County, PA?” By using the hashtag #BucksHoliday, you’ll have the chance to win an overnight holiday shopping [...]
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