Food
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Community in Strawberry MansionA Greenhouse in a Desert
Strawberry Mansion Community Garden gets winter-proofed In the summer months, a garden blooming with leafy greens and bulging fruits flourishes on the corner of Ridge Avenue and N. 32 St.,…
Cindy Stansbury | 02/04/2016 -
Food in FishtownRitzy New Addition to the Fishtown Restaurant Scene: Root Forthcoming
According to Philly.com, a new restaurant will be added to the mix of Fishtown’s new refined-dining trend. Joining the new and higher-tier dining and drinking options cropping up all over…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/04/2016 -
Features in FairmountA Mano: A New Neighborhood Italian BYOB
The recent passing of actor Abe Vigoda, most notably remembered as Salvatore Tessio in “The Godfather”, had me thinking of all those timeless scenes featuring a mafioso chowing down on…
Ptah Gabrie | 02/01/2016 -
Food in FairmountFairmount’s Bar Hygge Set to Open Soon
Keep your eyes peeled for the newest local tavern. According to Philadelphia Eater, Bar Hygge is set to open its doors as early as next week. Husband and wife Tom…
Thomas Beck | 01/29/2016 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Butter Chicken
The wicked cold currently passing through the neighborhood hit our house hard last week and along with it came a horrendous sore throat, nagging cough and stuffy nose, which put…
Casey Ann Beck | 01/25/2016 -
Food in FishtownLooking for Snowmageddon Plans? Check Out This Beer-Tasting and Open House on Sunday
According to an article posted by Philadelphia Magazine, MCG Real Estate Group will be hosting an open house at Trenton Stables (2331 Trenton Avenue) doubling as a beer-tasting event on…
Grace Shallow | 01/22/2016 -
Food in Northern LibertiesWahlburgers Food Truck Now Offers Delivery, No Word on Whether It’s Actually a Transformer
According to a post on Philly Grub, January 21 marked the first day that Wahlburgers Food Truck, a.k.a WahlWheels, offered delivery service through grubHub. Delivery will be available during the food…
Grace Shallow | 01/22/2016 -
Features in KensingtonTwo Brothers Convert Their Penchant for Alcohol into a Local Distillery
Brothers Matthew and Brian Quigley have opened Federal Distilling, a manufacturing company in Kensington that produces and distributes their own blend of alcohol known as Stateside Vodka, according to an…
Thomas Beck | 01/21/2016 -
Features in Northern LibertiesPhilly’s Most Raucous Party Comes to the Riverwards: SugarHouse, Radio 94.1 WIP Host Wing Bowl Qualifying Competition
There are few instances where it’s socially acceptable to be publicly intoxicated at 6 AM. Wing Bowl is one of them. If you’re fortunate enough to not be working on…
Ptah Gabrie | 01/21/2016 -
Food in Northern LibertiesA Pork Emporium No More: PIG Closes After One Month
Apparently there is a limit to how much bacon is too much bacon. Chef Joseph Shilling told Philly Eater back in December that he will “...Never need to purchase butter…
Thomas Weir | 01/20/2016 -
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Clean Plate: Basic Tomato Sauce
As offensive as it may be to Italian readers, I must confess that I grew up on jarred tomato sauce, Chef Boyardee and even still have an appreciation for Stouffer’s…
Thomas Weir | 01/19/2016 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
For 2016, I’m avoiding the pressure that comes from making a long list of New Year’s resolutions. Historically, I’ve never been able to follow the rules I set for myself…
Casey Ann Beck | 01/11/2016