In a world of asshole celebrity chefs (we’re looking at you, Emeril, and you too, Bobby, and Rachael, quite frankly, you, my dear, are a poison on this world), Lidia Bastianich is a saint. An elegant, approachable, knowledgeable chef with skills to pay the bills, zero ego or pretense and a heart as good as [...]
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Lidia Bastianich, World’s Most Beloved Living TV Chef, To Appear At Flower Show On Friday
Aired March 4th, 2010 on Celebrity Chefs and Events.0 CommentsThe Philadelphia Flower Show has so penetrated the city’s psyche that several restaurants have planned some special events and menus around it. Any excuse to celebrate, right? Here are a few for your consideration…
La Cucina at the Market is offering demonstrations of how to cook an Italian brunch Tuesday, March 2-Sunday, March 7, from 11am [...]
Two Guys On Beer To Celebrate First-Ever Beer Taps At The Continental
Aired February 25th, 2010 on Beer and Events.0 CommentsEver get soused on beer at The Continental? After years of regular attendance and perhaps thousands blown on teriaki filet mignon with wasabi mashed potatoes and bok choy, neither have we. But for the first time in its 15-year history, Stephen Starr’s signature outpost is offering draft beer. To celebrate, noted beer podcasters Two Guys [...]
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Pay Attention To The Weather Outside: Close Your Eyes And Think Of Peru
Aired February 25th, 2010 on Events and Tapas.3 CommentsPhilly Kitchen Share and Spinal Tapas — the duo of chefs and writers Tim McGinnis and Brian McManus — are teaming up in April for what looks to be a fun one: Spinal Tapas: Food, Music & Booze inspired by Peru will have two seatings, a feature guest appearances from Brad & [...]
Dept. Of Beautiful Friendships: Parc And Yards Get Together To Make Sweet Love… In Your Mouth
Aired February 18th, 2010 on Beer, Events and French.2 CommentsAll told — and from the perspective of someone whose Parc habit is quickly outstripping, say, Pete Doherty’s drug habit — THIS IS NOT A BAD DEAL. Get on it!
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PSA: Get Those Brewer’s Plate Tickets Before They’re Gone!
Aired February 18th, 2010 on Events.0 CommentsFor more info, click here.
Taste Of The Nation ‘10: Fighting the Good Fight
Aired February 17th, 2010 on But What About The Children?, Celebrity Chefs, Chefs, Events, Props Is Due and Uncategorized.0 CommentsWhile we enjoy fancy Korean tacos and alcohol-infused milkshakes as much as the next person, there comes a time when we need to look towards a greater need grumbling deep in the gutty-works of our home town. We’re talking actual hunger; as in, 24.5% of our residents living below the poverty line type of hunger. [...]
After watching Top Chef and your favorite Food Network shows, do you ever notice how much you suck at chopping, slicing and dicing? ‘Cause we do. It’s a good thing that Philly Kitchen Share will be hosting “Mirepoix Madness: Basic Knife Skills” on Saturday, February 20, at 1514 South Street, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 [...]
If you’re still looking to make plans for Fat Tuesday, Reading Terminal Market is holding “Philly to New Orleans,” a free celebration hosted by Beck’s Cajun Café. The party begins with a parade, Dixieland music and owner Chef Beck serving authentic New Orleans cuisine including jambalaya, muffaletta and gumbo. All proceeds from the sale of [...]
Philadelphia: Home Of The Father Of American Beekeeping (Who Knew?)
Aired January 20th, 2010 on Animal Rights, Events and Farming.2 CommentsThe year 2010 marks the 200th birthday of Philadelphia native Lorenzo Langstroth, the “Father of American Beekeeping.” Raised on Front Street and educated at Yale, Langstroth was given his moniker as he invented the movable frame beehive that we all remember so well from Reading Rainbow. Langstroth’s beehive allowed for the undisturbed research of an [...]
