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All summer, Red Owl Tavern featured spectacular weekly Lobster Clambakes for $25. Now on Thursday, September 29th  from 5-8 pm they will be celebrating their 4th anniversary and hosting a “So Long to Summer Lobster Clambake” party – featuring DJ, themed cocktails and giveaway swag bags. Seafood loving guests will enjoy a New England-style pot featuring a whole 1 lb. lobster,Continue reading “Red Owl Tavern Lobster Clambake”

University City is home to one of our favorite Starr Restaurants.  Pod is the scene for contemporary high-end Pan Asian cuisine. Not only is the presentation of the array of dishes equivalent to modern art, the ever-changing colored space is like that of a blast into a cutting edge and stylish dining future. Pod first openedContinue reading “Pod”

The Happy Rooster has been a Philadelphia mainstay since 1968. A tradition of irresistible food and an atmosphere of old-school refinement mixed with quirky charm make it a favorite spot among locals and visitors to the city. The restaurant is now owned by the Jordans who recently opened Lou Bird’s, but in 1968 it was originally owned byContinue reading “Happy Rooster”

On August 25th, Norris and Debbie Jordan opened Lou Bird’s dinner service and then brunch. Named after their daughter’s nickname, the restaurant features ingredient driven new American cuisine, intending to be casual, but elevated and elegant, served in a friendly, social, comfortable and chic neighborhood setting. Located at 500 South 20th Street, across from Pub and Kitchen, ExecutiveContinue reading “Lou Bird’s”

Chef Hiroyuki Tanaka of Zama, opened his second restaurant in Philadelphia, CoZara in April 2014. With a great following from Zama, University City quickly welcomed the restaurant at 3200 Chestnut Square, open for lunch and dinner serving Japanese izakaya and sushi. Executive Chef Tanaka, is one of the Philadelphia’s most venerated sushi chefs, and is deeply knowledgeableContinue reading “CoZara”

Fuego Box Hot Sauce of the Month Club has scoured the Earth looking for the perfect craft and small-batch hot sauces for our boxes. They don’t focus on insane heat or gimmicky sauces; but on dynamic taste accompanied by the appropriate amount of heat. Their goal is to deliver you the best hot sauces you’ve probably never heardContinue reading “Jambalaya with Fuego Box”

The Twisted Tail offers customers Southern-inspired comfort food with daily live Blues music and some of Philadelphia’s best bourbon selections on Headhouse Square. This year on Thursday, September 22nd, they’re excited to be hosting their 3rd annual Whiskey Bonanza, featuring more than 60 whiskeys, a signature southern pig roast, live music and more. The annual ticketed whiskey-tasting event runsContinue reading “Whiskey Bonanza at Twisted Tail”

This year was the 4th Annual Pour the Core: Hard Cider Festival, on October 15, 2016. This year brought even more cider and a contest, each guest recieved a 2 oz. souvenir tasting cup (sponsored by Woodchuck Cider) and the freedom to enjoy samples from any vendor! The festival was held at The Navy Yard at 4747 South Broad Street, Philadelphia.Continue reading “Pour the Core Festival”

The Frog is in Philly. We stopped by SugarHouse Casino, the new home to Chicago’s Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House to enjoy a true fine dining experience. As a member of the Chicago-based Gibsons Restaurant Group (GRG), which has operated Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in its hometown for more than two decades. Gibsons is the only restaurant group inContinue reading “Hugo’s Frog Bar and Chop House”

We were lucky enough to spend this past Saturday, September 10th with with the Garces Foundation and Chef Jose Garces at Luna Farm in Ottsville, Bucks County, PA for one of our last barbecues of summer 2016.  This barbecue picnic allowed guests to enjoy the beautiful scenery, good food, and learn more about the Garces Foundation and LunaContinue reading “Garces Summer BBQ at Luna Farms”