I was dying to try the "Better Than Jersey" Buffalo wings from Mike's BBQ located on 11th Street near East Passyunk Avenue after reading rave reviews and seeing pictures of the gorgeous wings on social media, so I finally made my way down to Mike's BBQ after all this time. The Better Than Jersey wings …
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After reading about the grand opening of The Goat on a local website, and more importantly after seeing a gorgeous picture of the Reuben Burger on The Goat's social media, I knew I had to check it out. Plus, if it's called the G.O.A.T., it's gotta be pretty great right? Except this goat didn't use …
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After a few years as a beer garden in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, Tired Hands Brewing Company finally comes to the heart of center city. The holiday pop up is located in the Concourse at the Comcast Center that is easily accessed from the major transportation hub Suburban Station. Whether you're doing holiday shopping at the …
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This week I stumbled upon an incredible hoagie shop that's on no one's list of best sandwiches in Philly... Yet. Tortorice's is a quaint little shop located a block from Rittenhouse Square. Their menu consists of Italian staples such as chicken cutlets, prosciutto, capicola, meatballs, and the illustrious Philadelphia roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone …
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Warwick Farm Brewing is an up and coming brewery located on a beautiful farm at 800 Almshouse Road in Bucks County. They have been doing crowler releases available for pre-order on their website, and more recently, they have been offering on-site pours of their beer. The taproom isn't built yet, but the crew at Warwick …
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As the winter sets in, grab Philly's newest bowl of ramen at Maple Japanese Ramen in Rittenhouse Square. The recently opened Maple Japanese Ramen sits at the corner of 21st and Chestnut. They offer a diverse menu of basic, spicy, and special ramen bowls as well as Japanese appetizers like pork buns and gyoza. Check …
A tight, brightly lit staircase will lead you to the spacious restaurant located on the second floor of their sister restaurant, Oyster House, at 1516 Sansom Street. Here you can find delicious tacos and authentic Mezcal. The location is perfect if you work in Center City and are looking for a great happy hour. The …
Whether you work in Center City or are looking to grab a quick bite before doing your holiday shopping, Middle Child is the go-to place for creative sandwiches. Their menu has something for everyone, with a classic Italian hoagie called the So Long Sal, a turkey club, a vegan hoagie with eggplant called the Phoagie, …
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Located half a block from the Philadelphia's illustrious South Street District is Chapterhouse Café and Art Gallery. Located in an old house, Chapterhouse Café has a cozy and welcoming environment with a fireplace, a few couches, and plenty of seating. Works by local artists adorn the walls. Chapterhouse has a large menu of beverages including …
Angelo's Pizzeria originated in Haddonfield, NJ and quickly gained a reputation sought by many, one of the best pizzas in South Jersey. Within one year of moving to the South Philly location into the old Sarcone's Deli, Angelo's won Best of Philly Take Out Pizza 2019, but "take out" doesn't do Angelo's justice. A quote …
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Not long after the unfortunate closure of the not-for-profit The Rooster, a luncheonette that worked closely with the Broad Street Ministry, comes K'Far Cafe, an Israeli bakery and cafe with James Beard Award winning baker Camille Cogswell at the helm. They offer traditional Israeli favorites such as chocolate rugelach and Jerusalem bagels. Within the first …
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Imprint Beer Company started selling crowlers off their dock at 1500 Industry Road Suite O in Hatfield, PA (19440) over a year ago. Their brews were an instant hit with hop heads and beer lovers alike. After opening a full taproom at the same location, they were able to slowly start producing more beer. Eventually …
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Owners John and Angelina Branca strive to bring authentic flavors of Malaysia to the vibrant neighborhood of East Passyunk in their first ever restaurant venture, Saté Kampar, located at 1837 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Kerabu Saté Kampar is no stranger to the prestigious James Beard Awards. Among many other Philadelphia restaurants of years …
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Devil's Acre Tavern is located at 5691 Easton Road in Plumsteadville, PA and can be easily reached from Philly via Route 611 (Broad St./York Rd./Easton Rd.) North. Just follow Route 611 from North Broad Street in Philadelphia all the way up past the Doylestown exit of the bypass. Devil's Acre Tavern is the second restaurant …
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From the creative minds of chef Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh is Bing Bing Dim Sum is an Asian Jewish fusion restaurant located at 1648 East Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia. CHeU Noodle Bar in Washington Square West and CHeU Fishtown and nunu bar in Fishtown are their sister restaurants. They all have traditional Asian cuisine …
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Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen opened in September 2018 at 126 Chestnut Street. They pride themselves in being a "beer bar" with over 30 selections on tap and more than 20 bottles. Glory is a haven for beer aficionados, but don't let the name fool you! The food is as mouthwatering as the beer! The …
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The following is a comprehensive list of beers made by Philadelphia and other local breweries, including New Jersey and Delaware, inspired by the Philadelphia Eagles who brought the first Super Bowl home to Philadelphia in 2017. I try to keep this post updated as often as possible, but shoot me a DM on Instagram if …
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Abomination Brewing Company is a nomadic brewery out of East Stroudsburg, without a brick and mortar brewery and taproom, that frequently collaborates with breweries in Pennsylvania. Abomination Brewing Company's collaboration with Stable 12 Brewing Company, Abominable Snowhorse, is a New England Double India Pale Ale brewed with Golden Promise and Carapils malts, malted wheat, and …
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Since the 1940's Port Richmond and Bridesburg have been predominantly Polish communities. They're thriving with Polish-owned businesses, such as bakeries and butchers who produce award-winning Polish delicacies. Gaul & Co. Malthouse in Port Richmond, Philadelphia has transformed bar food with a Polish influence. Located on an unassuming Port Richmond street (3133 Gaul Street), Gaul & …
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I recently went to Broken Goblet Brewing's 4th annual Hoppy Halloween festival at their new location at 1500 Grundy Lane in Bristol. This festival featured over 25 local and regional breweries pouring unlimited 4oz samples. A few of them stood out among the rest, particularly because they haven't opened taprooms yet. Odd Logic Brewing Co. …
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Imprint Beer Company produced small batches of 32-ounce crowlers and sold them off the dock at 1500 Industry Rd Suite O, Hatfield, PA 19440 on Saturday mornings. A large following of cicerones ensued, so they opened a taproom at the same location that officially opened September 7th. Imprint Beer Co. has been taking the Philly …
The winner of the Best of Philly Fried Chicken 2018 award sits at 1100 North Front Street in between the lively neighborhoods of Fishtown and Northern Liberties. There's a subtle sweetness in the breading that pairs perfectly with the spices. The sweet and creamy honey butter compliments the gritty texture of the cornbread muffins. The …
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Zahav takes diners on a journey across cultures. The meal starts with the Salatim, an assortment of six daily vegetable salads. These small dishes foreshadowed what was to come later in the meal. The next course in the meal is the infamous hummus. You can't go wrong with any of the three varieties: the Tehina, …
This past weekend, I made the trip out to Douglassville, PA to visit Hidden River Brewing Company. It took a little over an hour, and it was well worth the trip. Hidden River is a hidden gem just feet from the Schuylkill River inside the historic Brinton Lodge at 1808 W Schuylkill Road in Douglassville, …
Sandler's brings upscale comfort food to a casual dining setting in the Franklin, located at 834 Chestnut Street. They opened about a month ago on the corner of 9th and Chestnut. They recently obtained a liquor license and will begin serving alcohol in the coming weeks. The staff is personable and inviting. Not just our …
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The debate over how you should drink beer has existed since the birth of craft beer. Hardened beer connoisseurs claim each beer needs to be served in a different style glass (as well as temperature), but middle-aged dads think it tastes the same whether from the bottle or in a glass. Pouring beer into a …
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In a city with Neapolitan pizzerias opening on every other corner, it’s becoming harder to stand out. Many have tried using imported ingredients such as Prosciutto di Parma, or even strange ingredients like Buffalo sauce, but it becomes hard to distinguish between pizzerias after a while. Surely the only way to make a statement is …
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I've always been looking for a good crab cake recipe, but they never seem to have the right consistency or the filling-to-crab ratio is far too high. You don't want to end up with breadcrumb-cakes or your crab cake falling apart in the pan. I think I found the solution in the below recipe from …
Ingredients: Eight tomatillos, husked and washed One medium Spanish onion juice of half a lime olive oil garlic powder salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped parchment paper Process: Preheat oven to 400°. Cut the tomatillos and onion into halves and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cutting the …
