Opa (1311 Sansom Street) proudly make it their mission to bring classic Greece to Philadelphia, and their newest Greek cocktails for autumn strive for the same. The three drinks (Thendro, Xinouli, and Maimou) combine colorful liqueurs to create classic Greek flavors. They are described as follows: Thendro – means “tree.” Made with Metaxa (Greek brandy), [...]
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Opa Offers Greek Cocktails To Expand Your Palette
Aired September 30th, 2011 on Drinks, Liquor and Uncategorized.0 CommentsFamed documentarian Ken Burns‘ Prohibition will be premiering this coming Sunday at 8PM on PBS/WHYY. The five and a half-hour documentary will be shown over 3 nights from Sunday – Tuesday all debuting at 8PM. From PBS’ website: “The story of Prohibition’s rise and fall is a compelling saga that goes far beyond the oft-told [...]
Cornershop Wants You To Drink A Brimful Of Asha
Aired September 26th, 2011 on Drinks, Liquor and Uncategorized.0 CommentsBrit-pop group Cornershop, best known for their 1997 hit “Brimful of Asha” have released 2 drink recipes based off of two of their songs (the aforementioned “Brimful…” and “Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast”). The artwork above (with the recipes included) is part of The Singhles Club, where band leader Tjinder Singh has been releasing [...]
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Hot Summer Days Call For Good Summer Food And Drink
Aired July 20th, 2011 on Al Fresco and Drinks.0 CommentsPositano Coast Restaurant and Wine Bar (212 Walnut Street Second Floor) has updated their sidewalk café (which now serves as an extension of their Sopra Lounge with comfy couches and bright turquoise pillows). The sidewalk café can be a great spot on hot summer says, where you can relax with an organic cocktail and light [...]
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13th Street’s Grocery Offers Heat Relief With Cocktail Mixers
Aired June 13th, 2011 on BYOB and Drinks.0 CommentsSometimes, when the heat is getting you down and you realize you really shouldn’t have worn jeans when it’s 95 degrees outside, all you need is a nice cold drink. Luckily, Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran (the entrepreneurs behind BYOBs Bindi and Lolita) have it all figured out for us. At their Grocery (101 [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy Those 80º Days With A ROOT And Raspberry Lemonade.
Aired April 12th, 2011 on Drinks.3 CommentsWish we had thought of this yesterday! Art in the Age shared this amazing recipe for what would’ve been yesterdays beverage of choice, had we seen it sooner. Thankfully there are warmer days ahead. ROOT/Raspberry Lemonade: Ingredients: 1 teaspoon raspberry jam 1 1/2 cups soda water The juice of 2 lemons Several lemon slices 1 [...]
The Farmers’ Cabinet, Opening This Month
Aired March 11th, 2011 on Beer, Drinks, Openings, first look and restaurants.2 CommentsHusband and wife owners Matt and Colleen Swartz, with partner Matt Scheller will debut their new restaurant The Farmers’ Cabinet later this month. The Walnut St. spot will serve rustic American food and later this summer, they’ll beging brewing their own craft beers in their kitchen. The restaurant is going for a Victorian-era atmosphere and [...]
This Might Be One Of The Only Non-Stupid Mardi Gras Things Happening In Philly
Aired March 7th, 2011 on Drinks.0 CommentsFat Tuesday at The Franklin. God, that sounds so civilized.
