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  Oh my masala! We stumbled upon Masala Kitchen back in January 2016 when Vaishal Soni opened the original location at 12th and Walnut. Today they have opened at 2004 Chestnut Street in Rittnehouse while they are renovating their Midtown location- set to reopen Spring 2020. Their specialty is healthy, fast casual Indian street fare featuringContinue reading “Masala Kitchen”

Maybe its only Thursday, but we are already thinking about all the brunching we’ll be doing this weekend… You’re going to want to stop by and check out new menu at Café Lift‪. This Philadelphia staple is open exclusively for breakfast and lunch. 13th Street Kitchen Group’s Michael and Jeniphur Pasquauarello’s are the owners ofContinue reading “Café Lift‪ “

This holiday season we’re sharing this simple, but delicious White Wine Clams and Linguine which highlights fresh claims. The sweet clams are steamed in a light broth of fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and white wine and served with spaghetti or linguine pasta. My family has served this during the holidays often as part of TheContinue reading “White Wine Clams and Linguine”

We spent a lovely Friday night enjoying the cozy ambiance at Felly Bistro on Pass. This neighborhood favorite is run by Chef Felipe and Pastry Chef Kelly (“Fe-lly”). Between them is 40 years of experience in the restaurant business. Opened in May 2019 at 769 East Passyunk Ave., Felly is their leap of and first restaurantContinue reading “Felly Bistro On Pass”

Stop by Central Taco & Tequila in Westmont, NJ to celebrate National Taco Day with $1 Throwback Tacos topped with ground beef, shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, lettuce and diced tomatoes on a flour tortilla! This modern Mexican eatery at 350 Haddon Avenue, marks the by PJW Restaurant Group’s fourth concept on the same half-mile stretch of the avenue- including P.J.Continue reading “Central Taco & Tequila”

A journey looking for authentic Jamaican cuisine brought us to 7169 Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia. Audrey’s Caribbean Kitchen is named after it’s head chef, Audrey Spence who runs the restaurant with her son Orlando Spence. A native Jamaican from Saint Catherine Jamaica, in the south east of Jamaica. The area is home to the capital of Jamaica,Continue reading “Audrey’s Caribbean Kitchen”

It’s well worth the walk over to the corner of Girard & Montgomery Ave in Fishtown to experience Kraftwork Bar. Opening in the neighborhood back in 2010. This casual gastro-pub features a rotating micro-brew selection  paired with comfort-food to please everyone. The restaurant has a cool vibe with exposed-brick walls and beautifully understated decor designed by sculptorContinue reading “Kraftwork Bar”

We selected this simple recipe to highlight Cucina Antica’s Tomato Basil sauce it’s simple yet light flavor makes it unlike most marinara sauces, made with no garlic, only onions. The sauce maintains its robust body while maintaining its subtle and light lingering flavor. Chef Neil calls it the “new marinara”. Non-GMO Project Verified and Whole30 Approved this sauce has a deliciousContinue reading “Gnocchi Pomodoro”

Sometimes there is nothing that can beat a cold like homemade chicken soup. When we don’t feel like whipping up a batch ourselves- we turn to Schlesinger’s Delicatessen. Located right on 15th and Locust Streets (next to the Flywheel cycling studio) is Philadelphia’s quintessential Jewish deli. Within the United States, delis share a special place inContinue reading “Schlesinger’s Delicatessen”

We stopped by one of South Jersey’s most acclaimed steak and seafood houses for over 15 years, The ChopHouse in Gibbsboro, NJ. This romantic lakeside restaurant features a large dining room filled with roomy leather banquettes and walls of river stones and burnished wood. Outside the view along Silver Lake is breathtaking with its own outdoor bar, seatingContinue reading “The ChopHouse”