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Move Over, Shamrock Shake! Rotunda Brewing Releases New Shamrock Hard Seltzer
Remember that one Summer beer distributors couldn’t keep mass-produced hard seltzers in stock? Those are back on the shelves, and hard seltzers are making a name for themselves in the craft beer industry. Brewers started simple, with a hard seltzer base, adding small amounts of fruit just for flavor. Now they’re getting into more exotic…
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Warwick Farm Brewing Ups Its Stout Game with Imperial Molé Stout
The above image is from their website where, as of today (8/10/20), a few cases of the Molé Stout are still available for purchase HERE. The Imperial Molé Stout was brewed with Maris Otter, Chocolate, and Toasted Malts. Following the boil, this beer was aged on cinnamon, chocolate, and chili peppers. A 4-hour boil was…
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Tired Hands General Store at the Concourse at the Comcast Center
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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Tortorice’s Specialty Sandwiches: Philly’s Best New Hoagies
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: The Best New Hazy IPAs in Bucks County
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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Maple Japanese Ramen
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…
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Mission Taqueria: Best Modern Mexican Tacos In Philadelphia With A Great Happy Hour Menu
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…
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Middle Child: Where To Find Center City Philadelphia’s Best Lunch
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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Chapterhouse Café and Art Gallery: The Best Independently Owned Coffeehouse in Philadelphia
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…
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Angelo’s Pizzeria South Philly: Where To Find Philly’s Best Pizza
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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K’Far Cafe: The Latest Addition to the CooknSolo Empire
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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Saté Kampar: Traditional Malaysian Cuisine in Philadelphia
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. Saté Kampar is no stranger to the prestigious James Beard Awards. Among many other Philadelphia restaurants of years past,…
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Bing Bing Dim Sum on East Passyunk in Philadelphia
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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Stable 12 Brewing Company Collab Can Release 11/3: Abominable Snowhorse and PA Haze
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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Odd Logic and Second Sin Brewing: The Highlight of My Beer Fest Outing
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 in Hatfield, PA
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…
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Love & Honey Fried Chicken in Northern Liberties
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 Modern Israeli
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,…
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Hidden River Brewing Company in Douglassville, PA: The Best Beer That I Have Ever Tasted
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,…
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Upscale, Locally Sourced Comfort Food: Sandler’s on 9th
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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Does The Shape of Beer Glasses Affect Taste?
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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Where to Find Philadelphia’s Best Square Pizza
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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Recipe: Fried Crab Cakes
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…
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Recipe: Easy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
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…