Earlier this week we met with Gerri Trooskin, director of the Philadelphia Science Festival, to talk about some of the fun and interesting things that are happening for the fest this Spring. Phoodie might make an appearance in the line up, so stay tuned! For now, we wanted to bring your attention to their, now [...]
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Only One More Week To Vote For The 2012 Science Festival Beer!
Aired February 2nd, 2012 on Beer and Events.0 CommentsNext Friday, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Chestnut Hill (8400 Germantown Avenue) will debut their newest beer, and one of our favorite brew names of all time: Oompa Loompa Stout. It will be Iron Hill Chestnut Hill’s first ever beer event, and employees will be dressed as Oompa Loompas (orange skin, green hair and all) [...]
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Blondell Reynolds Brown Addresses Concerns About Later Last Call
Aired January 27th, 2012 on Beer and Liquor.3 CommentsYesterday, we mentioned that City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (or, BRB) has proposed allowing bars to stay open until 3AM and using the extra tax revenue to help the city’s struggling school system. In the video above, from Fox29, she was posed a question about a possible uptick in crime, violence, and drunk driving that [...]
DRAFT Magazine Puts Six Philly Bars On Its Top 100 Beer Bars 2012 List
Aired January 27th, 2012 on Beer.1 CommentDRAFT Magazine recently unveiled their Best Beer Bars 2012 list, highlighting what they consider to be America’s 100 best places to plop down for a good brew. Six city spots made the list: The Grey Lodge Public House (6235 Frankford Avenue) Eulogy Belgian Tavern (136 Chestnut Street) Memphis Taproom (2331 East Cumberland Street) Monk’s Cafe [...]
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Guys, City Council is once again up and running, and what is one of the first things on their docket? ALCOHOL! According to Newsworks, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown has introduced a bill that would, “allow bars to keep serving until 3AM and earmark the extra tax money generated to help Philadelphia’s struggling school system.” We mentioned [...]
Starbucks To Expand Cafes That Sell Alcohol, Probably Never In PA
Aired January 24th, 2012 on Beer and Coffee.1 CommentStarbucks is already a go-to spot when you need a caffeine fix, but what if you need something a little … heavier? According to Reuters, the national coffee chain will begin selling beer and wine in some of its chain stores in California, Illinois, and Georgia. Alcohol is already sold at some of the company’s [...]
Percy Street Barbecue Now Offers Craft Six-Packs On Takeout Orders
Aired January 23rd, 2012 on BBQ and Beer.2 CommentsPercy Street Barbecue (900 South Street) is already known as one of the best barbecue spots in the city, and few things go better with barbecue than a good, cold, beer. So now, to help make that pairing as good as possible, Percy Street is offering all-canned craft beer six-packs on takeout orders. The six-packs [...]
Winter isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and these are perfect for those few outdoor gatherings this year. Bonfires, tailgating parties, or camping trips? These magical cold weather beverage cozees keep your hands warm while enjoying your favorite brew. They are handmade and come in righty and lefty! We originally found these at The Island Of [...]
Iron Hill Brewery Welcomes Belgium To West Chester
Aired January 12th, 2012 on Beer and Events.0 CommentsOn January 28th, Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (3 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA) will be bringing together some of the east coast’s best craft-brewers for the annual Belguim Comes to West Chester event. Guests at the 1 PM event will be able to meet the brewers and discover new beers in the Belgian-style [...]
