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This was the first dish I made from Blue Apron. Puttanesca is a classic Sicilian sauce made with olive oil, tomato, capers and aromatics. I was excited to cook with eggplant since I don’t ever really eat it. I added some extra red pepper flakes to make it spicy and was quite pleased about theContinue reading “Rigatoni Puttanesca”

Drink Rosé All Day while benefiting the Morris Animal Refuge. Brick and Mortar is pleased to present their newest installment of the popular monthly party brunch, Rosé All Day. This month’s theme, in collaboration with Summer of Brosé, Stateside Vodka and Morris Animal Refuge, is Drink Pink for the Pups. The festivities kickoff this Sunday, August 21 at 3 pmContinue reading “Drink Pink For The Pups”

If you’re walking through Chinatown, stop by 11th and Race Street to find Philadelphia’s first Izakaya (opening about 9 years ago) and upscale karaoke lounge, Yakitori Boy. Izakaya is a Japanese version of a pub, serving a variety of small dishes for snacking while drinking.  They specialize in Yakitori skewers of meat, seafood and vegetables, seasonedContinue reading “Yakitori Boy”

All of Philadelphia was a buzz on Thursday evening, August 18th waiting to find out where the 5th Annual Dîner en Blanc 2016 would take place. At the last minute, the secret location was revealed to five thousand guests. All dressed in white, these guests made their way to the Philadelphia Art Museum where theyContinue reading “Dîner en Blanc”

Last night we stopped by Cook and Twenty Manning Grill to attend the 7th annual Audi Feastival preview and Patron Party.  Some of the featured chefs from the event prepared light bites of dishes that will be served at the event as well as spoke about their past experiences with Feastival and supporting Fringe Arts. TicketsContinue reading “Feastival Preview”

South Street’s newest bar and restaurant begun as a Milkboy recording studio. Owners Jamie Lokoff and Tommy Joyner opened in Olney and then moved to Ardmore, opening MilkBoy Coffee around the corner as a quaint coffee shop and music venue.  Then it was off to midtown Philadelphia for bigger and better space with a liquor license too. FastContinue reading “Milkboy South Street”

Sweet grilled peaches, spicy arugula, creamy fresh mozzarella, crunchy pine nuts, and herb-y pesto… It’s simple enough to put together for a light weeknight meal, but fancy enough to serve as a starter at your next dinner party. Ingredients for the salad: 2 firm, yet ripe peaches 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 2 cupsContinue reading “Grilled Peach Salad”

Happy tummies ride local. This Saturday we got to join in one of the most unique foodie activities, Farm to Fork Fondo. Since Tyler Wren retired from professional cycling 13 years ago he has started this event that supports the beautiful relationship between farmers, cyclists, and nature. In 2016 the event was expanded from HudsonContinue reading “Farm to Fork Fondo”

Mark Schatzker wrote “The path to good health is better tasting food.” His book, The Dorito Effect is just an exampled of how many more consumers today are becoming aware of what is in their food. High school friends, John Colasante and Mike Mangold are here to help that mission- bringing healthy, fast, and affordable dining toContinue reading “Real Food Eatery”

Great seafood restaurants in Philadelphia aren’t very easy to come by. That is why when we want to dine in style, we head to 15th and Sansom Street. Ocean Prime is a modern American restaurant and lounge from the renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. Whether we stop by for happy hour or dinner, never does this restaurantContinue reading “Ocean Prime”