Chef Chip Roman, of the successful Blackfish Restaurant, is coming back to where it all started for him: Le Bec Fin. After Chef Perrier made an appearance at Roman’s restaurant, he returned the favor by inviting Chip Roman to cook at Le Bec Fin on Monday, June 13th for a special meal collaboration. Roman, who [...]
Archive for April, 2011
We Apologize In Advance For This Headline: Take A Dump At Oyster House
Aired April 28th, 2011 on Seafood.0 CommentsThe Oyster House is dishing up their “dump dinners” again. These seasonal dinners are a hands-on way to enjoy some shellfish, which are dumped (crab-boil style) onto the newspaper-covered table. At 5PM on every Tuesday though this summer, patrons can get down and dirty with some shellfish. The Oyster House’s Sam Mink explains the revelry [...]
Dining Out for Life, the annual event that raises money for AIDS service organizations through restaurant donations, is coming back to Philly this Thursday. Now in its 21st year in the city, various restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds from the night and in turn they get listed in a marketing campaign effort. [...]
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Buy Your Tickets Now: World Cafe Live’s Ale And Arts Adventure
Aired April 26th, 2011 on Beer and Events.0 CommentsWorld Cafe Live and the Mural Arts Program teamed up with Dock St. Brewery and Yards Brewery to create an event that lets Philadelphians appreciate two things that Philly does really well: Big ass murals and microbreweries. The Philadelphia Ale & Arts Adventure will feature a trolley tour that takes a look at the various [...]
Brooklyn Trial Proves That Mafia Really Just Comes Down To The Spaghetti and Meat Balls
Aired April 25th, 2011 on Italian and The Biz.0 CommentsJoseph Massino, a mob boss for the Bonanno Crime Family, has taken the witness stand in Federal Court in Brooklyn. The Bonannos are one of the five families that (allegedly!) control New York’s organized crime and this marks the first time that someone of Massino’s stature in the family is testifying for the government. However, [...]
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Santucci’s, if you didn’t know, is the fantastic sauce-over-the-cheese square pizza. Back when we first discovered Santucci’s they only had six outposts, but now they’re opening up another location in South Philly and by the looks of things, ANY DAY NOW. The pizzeria started out of their O Street Restaurant in Juniata back in ’59, [...]
Food Blob: All Things Beer
Aired April 21st, 2011 on Beer, Events, Food Blob and Vegetarian/Vegan.0 Comments· For the second time ever, Yards is hosting their version, which should be your version, of Earth Day. Yards Brewery, the state’s only 100% wind-powered brewery, is calling all Yards fans to come to the brewery on Earth Day, this Friday the 22nd, and bring empty cases and six-pack sleeves, regardless of brand. You [...]
Eight-Course Tapas Menu Arrives At Isabellas
Aired April 21st, 2011 on Drinks, Tapas and specials.0 CommentsIsabella, Chef Michael Cappon‘s joint in Conshohocken, has prepared a tasting menu designed to give patrons a sampling of all that Isabella’s menu has to offer. Starting on April 25th, Isabella will offer an 8-course tapas tasting menu for only $27. Outside of this new tapas menu and their usual happy hour from 5-7PM during [...]
The Cafeteria Show At Masthead Print Studio, Saturday May 7th!
Aired April 20th, 2011 on Events.0 CommentsThe Cafeteria Show at Masthead Print Studio, opening May 7th, will feature a collection of food inspired work from artists in and around Philadelphia. Visit their studio for this first Saturday celebration, which will feature special treats from Blackbird Pizzeria and Rita’s water ice. Masthead Print Studio – 340 Brown St. Opening Reception: May 7th, [...]
Support The South Philly Food Co-op Today During Happy Hour At Hawthorne’s
Aired April 20th, 2011 on Beer, Events and Happy Hours.3 CommentsThe sun is peaking out and we’re planning for Happy Hour! Philly Homegrown pointed out to us that the South Philly Food Co-op, which we’ve been telling you about, is hosting a fundraising event tonight during an appetizer tasting happy hour at Hawthorne’s Beer Boutique and Gourmet Eatery. Meet your fellow co-op supporters and enjoy [...]
