Center City West
Parc Celebrates Bastille Day
July 14th is Bastille Day and Stephen Starr’s French brasserie, Parc’s 5th birthday. The Rittenhouse restaurant is celebrating with an extravagant celebration featuring special St. Germaine […]
Twin Lobster Dinners at Oyster House
Oyster House’s Twin Lobster Dinners are back for the summer. Every Wednesday, beginning today, July 10th and running through August 28th, you can enjoy two steamed lobsters, […]
Le Bec Fin’s Chandeliers Removed
It truly is the end. A tipster forwarded us this photo of Le Bec Fin’s signature chandeliers being removed from the Center City restaurant.
a.bar Gets a.sign
The official opening of a.kitchen’s sister property, a.bar, was originally scheduled for tonight. It has now been pushed back to Thursday, but at least it’ll […]
Where We’re Eating: Luke’s Lobster
Two things you need to know about Luke’s Lobster. One, you should go right now. And two, if you didn’t hear me the first time, […]
Empanada Fest This Friday at Gavin’s Cafe
This Friday, July 12th, Gavin’s Cafe is hosting another Empanada Fest. Chef Jezabel Careaga will be turning out her empanadas and offering frozen mint lemonade. Bring […]
a.bar is looking a.ok
David Fields posted this photo of a.bar, the new, corner addition to a.kitchen that we’re hearing will open by Tuesday, July 9th. It’s looking ready.
Fitler Dining Room: Ghosts of Dining Rooms Past
Every so often I’m asked how often the opinions of Craig LaBan and Trey Popp differ. Here’s one such case. LaBan heaped the praise on […]
Federal Donuts Is Giving Away Fried Chicken for Life
Saturday, July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day and Federal Donuts is celebrating. Its Center City and Pennsport stores will be giving away ten golden […]
Ranstead Room Rolls Out Summer Cocktail List
The Ranstead Room rolls out several new summer cocktails today. Fresh pineapple juice, housemade syrups and muddled raspberries will make the dark and sexy cocktail […]
Foobooz Inspired Pizza Available at SliCE
A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to help inspire a pizza with the help of Marlo Dilks of SliCE pizza. My suggestions included ricotta […]
Japanese Craft Beer Returns to Zama
Philadelphia was mainly spared the wrath of Hurricane Sandy last year but New York City wasn’t so lucky. One casualty was an importer of Japanese […]
Dogs Flip Over Square 1682’s BYOD Brunch
For all you dogs out there howling for some culinary love, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Square 1682 is bringing back BYOD (Bring […]
Cheesemaking Rock Stars Dinner at Di Bruno Bros.
Di Bruno’s (Rittenhouse) is hosting a Justice League of cheese makers and mongers for a five course dinner, and it looks freakin’ insane. On Wednesday, June […]
New Bar Comes to the Rittenhouse Hotel
The Rittenhouse Hotel was purchased a year ago by the Hersha Hotel chain but only recently have enhancements been visible. Now open is the Library […]