It’s a total bummer that summer is close to its end. Well, no need to lament — just keep drinking. As summer commences to close its curtain, head over to Center City this evening for the last night of Center City District Sips Happy Hour. Just to remind you, that includes $4 cocktails, $3 wine, [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Philly Oktoberfest 2009: Bald! (That’s Deutsch for “Soon”)
Aired August 26th, 2009 on Beer and Events.1 CommentMark your calendars and get your tickets now for this year’s second annual Philly Oktoberfest, sponsored by Spaten Beer, the original Munich Oktoberfestbier! (They’re not paying us, we just like saying that.) This year’s fest will have two drinking sessions on September 19 (first session from 1pm to 4pm, second from 6pm to 9pm), and [...]
Michael Schulson, Celebrity Chef, New Philly Restaurateur, And Soon, Ultimate Cake-r Off-er
Aired August 25th, 2009 on Asian Fusion, Celebrity Chefs, New Menu and Openings.0 CommentsYou might know Michael Schulson from such legendary Philly spots as Le Bec Fin, Susanna Foo, Pod and Buddakan where, back in the day, he honed his craft before opening up modern Japanese pub Izakaya at the Borgata in Atlantic City last year. Since then, Schulson’s star has been rising quickly, both for his take [...]
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Yesterday, the cheese display at the Superfresh at 10th and South spontaneously combusted. The unfortunate fromage met their proverbial match(stick) through a short circuit in the cheese case that started an electrical fire. According to one local message board post we read, the Whole Foods next door benefited from the Superfresh fondu with extra business [...]
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Zavino Italian Pizza Kitchen and Wine Bar To Debut In October
Aired August 24th, 2009 on Openings, Pizza and Wine.1 CommentThis fall, Italian phoodies will have a new spot to sink their teeth into: Zavino, opening this October, will feature classic cocktails, a revolving wine and beer list, and a seasonal menu of traditional Italian specialties and gourmet pizzas. Having snagged a fabulous location on 13th street, Zavino is moving into a neighborhood that has [...]
Cantina at Distrito: More Tequila For Less Money = More Fun
Aired August 24th, 2009 on Mexican, Openings and Tequila.0 CommentsThis fall, the first floor dining space at Jose Garces‘ Distrito in University City will be converted into a more student-oriented cantina, offering more tequila bang for your dollar. Cantina at Distrito has not yet released a menu, but our tipster informs us it will feature Mexican import beers at around $3, cocktails for $5 [...]
Opening in September, Avenida Cocina Latina offers Latin feasts that have been perfected by the husband and wife combo of chefs Edgar and Kim Alvarez. Located in Mount Airy, the historic house previously known as the Cresheim Cottage has been renovated and infused with Spanish-Colonial decor appropriate to the flavorful cuisine that’ll be on offer [...]
Frank Bruni On The Choco Taco: “Food That Rhymes Is Almost Always Better Than Food That Doesn’t Rhyme”
Aired August 19th, 2009 on Authors and Ice Cream.0 CommentsNightline sure is a weird place these days.
Yes, we’ve been to the ongoing minor trainwreck that is Darling’s Diner in the Piazza At Schmidt’s. A few times now, actually. And you know, we so love the diner culture in Philly (and so lament its recent signs of demise) that we’re willing to be patient with ever-shifting menus, spotty service, ill-placed flat-screen TVs [...]
