Perennial Philadlephia favorite The Royal Tavern is turning seven years old! Which is good news for everyone involved, because it is damned hard to beat the atmosphere, drink selection, not to mention the burgers in that place. What can we say? We love it. So we are tickled to get word today that they will [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Royal Tavern Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary By Asking You For Your Favorites
Aired October 14th, 2009 on Contests and Events.3 CommentsValanni Debuts New Tapas-Centric Fall Menu
Aired October 14th, 2009 on Latin, Mediterranean and New Menu.0 CommentsBack in August, John Strain stepped up to become Executive Chef of Valanni, filling the awfully large shoes of former Exec Chef Evan Turney, who had moved on to head Varga Bar full time. We got word today that Strain has officially debuted his new Fall Menu, highlights of which are listed below: – Short [...]
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In July, we mentioned Philly Kitchen Share in a little post titled “Cupcake Truck Makes Snacking Even Easier.” Since then, the Philly Kitchen Share continues to grow in popularity; dig the event above, which takes that recent Philadelphia Weekly cover story off of the page and into the, er, meatspace. Located at 1514 South Street, [...]
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She Says She Likes The Old Shit: Uncorking The Past At Penn
Aired October 8th, 2009 on Beer, Events and Wine.0 CommentsIf you’re the type to attempt to develop your brain while destroying your brain cells (AKA learning while drinking) peep this event being held tonight at UPenn’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, called Uncorking The Past. It’s an evening consisting of drinks, books, and lectures all centered around ancient beverages with Dr. Patrick McGovern (a [...]
Chef, award winning author, restaurant consultant and food media doll, Hiroko Shimbo (pictured) is the guest of honor in Fork‘s kitchen tonight only. Shimbo will be discussing her books, The Japanese Kitchen and The Sushi Experience. She then teams up with Chef Fuery to give you a 5-course sensory schooling on just why she’s considered [...]
Tony Luke Is Showing You How To Make A Cheesesteak In Your Microwave
Aired October 7th, 2009 on Animal Rights, Celebrity Chefs and Cheesesteak.2 CommentsThe world is a vampire.
Clark Park Farmer’s Market on 43rd and Baltimore Ave. (University City District) is a great choice for fresh produce including locally grown fruits and veggies including local squash, collard greens, kale, Swiss chard, Jerusalem artichokes, baby arugula, spinach, beets, potatoes, onions, garlic, radishes, mushrooms, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Clark Park Farmer’s Market is open [...]
Philly Neighborhood Food Week: One Step Close To Making Every Week Restaurant Week
Aired October 5th, 2009 on Events.3 CommentsFor those of you who have been waiting for your neighborhood’s moment in the Restaurant Week sun, your long wait is over. October 11-18th is Philly Neighborhood Food Week and over 30 restaurants in Northern Liberties, East Passyunk, Penn’s Landing (That’s a neighborhood?) and Chestnut Hill are offering prix-fixe menus for $20 and $30. A [...]
