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This Easter Sunday, Melissa Cookston, the “Winningest Woman in Barbecue,” offers a twist on a special-occasion favorite with her Smoke-Grilled Rack of Lamb recipe, perfect for outdoor cooking for Easter, Mother’s Day or other springtime entertaining. A high-res photo is included. This recipe, taken from “Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room,” won the Exotic category in the prestigiousContinue reading “Smoke-Grilled Rack of Lamb”

After first opening Amada back in 2005, Chef Jose Garces opened Tinto, his second restaurant in 2007, at 114 South 20th Street in Rittenhouse.  One of our favorite restaurants in the city, Tinto is an intimate wine bar and tapas restaurant that was the first in Philadelphia to showcase the authetic tastes of the Basque country,Continue reading “TENTO at Tinto”

Just in time for Easter, Boardroom Spirits, a Lansdale-based craft distillery has launched C, a first-of-its-kind spirit created entirely from carrots! C, literally and figuratively, follows B which is distilled entirely from beets, and is expected to have the same kitchen to bar versatility. Sold in their Lansdale, PA distillery, it will be available in imaginativeContinue reading “C by Boardroom Spirits”

We all have those cravings- drooling over thoughts of a juicy cheeseburger on a fresh bun with toppings galore and a side of crinkle cut fries, or mounds and mounds of tater tots covered in cheese sauce that you pretty much could live off of for the rest of your life, or just a traditionalContinue reading “Lucky’s Last Chance”

This year, the legandary Tattooed Mom of South Street celebrates their 20th Anniversary! Robert Perry is the madman behind this 2 story bar and restaurant known for its bright and graffiti covered walls, as well as an extensive vegan menu. He saw potentail for a space that functioned to support the thriving arts community. Tattooed Mom wasContinue reading “Tattooed Mom”

Queens Village saw a new chef rise up this March, at Whetstone Tavern, 700 South 5th Street. Executive Chef Eric Leveillee is bringing his straightforward, welcoming approach to cooking at Whetstone Tavern. Former Chef Jeremy Nolen returns to run the kitchen at their German-inspired sister restaurant, Brauhaus Schmitz. Leveillee is rolling out some creative new menu additions, each one showcasingContinue reading “Whetstone Tavern Brunch”

Renzell was created to revolutionize the restaurant industry by changing the way restaurants are rated! Renzell Members and restaurant enthusiasts complete surveys for fine dining restaurants across the country. To date, Renzell rates restaurants in 11 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC. and now Philadelphia! Founder Bo Peabody is a serialContinue reading “Renzell”

What isn’t there to love about tasty little balls of meat? Many of us grew up eating them covered in tomato sauce over a plate of spaghetti, but this recipe is a bit more grown-up and perfect for entertaining guests. This Brazen Bourbon Meatball recipe comes from a fellow Foodie Tribe member, Dishes Delish Blog. We thinkContinue reading “Brazen Bourbon Meatballs”

September 2016 marked the opening of Butcher Bar at 2034 Chestnut Street. This meat-centric spot specializes in decadent cuts of meat and comfort foods, offering a full bar with 16 beers on draft, as well as draft wines and whiskey based cocktails. The credit for this venture goes to the crew behind Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni, the Anni Group was inspiredContinue reading “Butcher Bar Brunch”