Encouraging college kids to drink classier, a Tria cafe is opening in University City this summer. The place will be called Biba and will serve 26 different wines by the glass and 10 craft beers, as well as cheese, chocolate and charcuteries. You can find it in the Left Bank apartment building (3131 Walnut St.). [...]
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Tria Cafe To Come To University City This Summer
Aired June 22nd, 2010 on Beer, Cheese, Openings and Wine.0 CommentsThe Wine School of Philadelphia’s latest installment of Sommelier Smackdown – a monthly culinary competition that pits two wine professionals in a palate v. palate battle of food and wine pairing ability – will feature Christian Garces of Peruvian-Cantonese fusion restaurant Chifa. The Chicago-native started his Philadelphia food career in 2005, joining his brother (and [...]
In More News On The Ass Backwards PLCB
Aired May 27th, 2010 on Drinks, Liquor, Uncategorized and Wine.0 CommentsThe PLCB has gotten itself into a lawsuit with restaurant owners who are joining together with the Washington Square West Civic Association and State Rep. Babette Josephs to sue the board for allowing a wine boutique in Garces Trading Company. All those involved, which include owners from Le Bec Fin, Tria, Lolita, Fergie’s and Caribou [...]
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In The Event That You Like Wine A Lot And Are Not As Underemployed As We Are
Aired May 5th, 2010 on Events and Wine.0 CommentsEveryone’s favorite booze despot, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, is teaming up with the city’s ..er.. cultural touchstone, Philadelphia Magazine, once again to host the ninth annual Philadelphia Wine Festival Saturday at the Marriot at 12th & Market. Lots of wineries from all over, and snackies from restaurants ranging from The Capital Grille to Jose [...]
This Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 pm, Philly will be treated to some Asian-French fusion. No, not Vietnamese hoagies! Jean Trimbach, a 12th generation member of the winemaking family behind Domaine Trimbach will be visiting Morimoto to take part in a tasting menu featuring dishes created by Morimoto’s chefs to complement Trimbach’s wines. Monsieur Trimbach [...]
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Since we’re celebrating wine and all things grapey today, we thought we would point all of our fledgling oenophiles to The Wine School of Philadelphia website for a pretty slick class. Keith Wallace, now the wine critic for The Daily Beast and author of a new book on his Corked and Forked Series, has designed [...]
It’s Vintastic Craptastic: Beaujolais Nouveau Arrives Spreads Today
Aired November 18th, 2009 on It's Vintastic and Wine.7 Comments Our man Collin Flatt got his start on this here site doing “It’s Vintastic,” a psychotic trip through vinified existence. After the jump, he dusts off the olfactory bulb and puts on his asshole jacket to warn you all what can happen if you partake in today’s festivities.
Dept. Of Gorgeous Autumnal Day Trips: Berks County Wine Trail
Aired November 4th, 2009 on Wine.0 CommentsThough it may not be known as one of the premiere wine-producing regions of the world, that doesn’t mean you should write off Berks County. The area is home to eight family-owned winerys, who’ve all joined forces on something called the Berks County Wine Trail. Currently being marketed by the Visit PA folks, the tour [...]
We Can’t Stop Drinking This: Paul Jaboulet Aîné’s Côtes du Rhône Parallele 45
Aired October 15th, 2009 on Animal Rights and Wine.5 CommentsUnless you’ve got one of the Center City PA State Stores immediately handy, woe betide the Philadelphian looking for a cheap and very drinkable French wine at the neighborhood state store. For us, running out to get a bottle of red usually means ultimately standing at the Germantown & Girard state store, wondering if this [...]
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 [...]
At least it wasn’t when I was there this past year.
