Restaurant Row’s Il Portico - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Opened in 1995, Il Portico has been a steadfast anchor of Walnut Street’s Restaurant Row for more than 15 years. The food is grounded in Tuscan sensibilities and the portions are generous, beautifully presented and so, so good. I’ve lived in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood for more than eight years now, and until last Friday, I [...]

Exploring Northwest Philadelphia Video Series: Germantown History - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
  Yes, you’ve ogled our beloved Liberty Bell. And you’ve stood in awe at Independence Hall. But did you know that the largest Revolutionary War battle fought in Philadelphia took place in Germantown? Or that the oldest official Presidential residence is located in ‘Freedom’s Backyard’? Or that the first written protest against slavery was scribed in [...]

Washington Post Restaurant Critic Loves Meme, Fond & Koo Zee Doo - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Recently, Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema visited Philadelphia, and had a lot to say about his dining experiences at Meme, Fond, and the recently opened Koo Zee Doo. Check out the article, and learn about these “small Philadelphia restaurants [that] offer big flavor.” Tom also has an outstanding slideshow from his trip online, that takes [...]

Join Metropolitan Bakery’s Bread of the Month Club - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
If I were to move away* from Philadelphia, there are a number of things I’d miss. The ease of navigating our on-a-grid Center City. The sense history that permeates every block. And the pain au levain from Metropolitan Bakery. There’s no way to take the first two with me, but now, thanks to their new [...]

Carman’s Country Kitchen in South Philadelphia - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
With spring in the air, it’s time to shake up old routines and mix in the new and exciting. Based on its nutritional and social value, brunch should be no exception. So, if you’re in the market for entertainment to go along with your impeccably-cooked challah French toast, then look no further than Carman’s Country [...]

Philly Beer Week(end): Preview the Country’s Largest Beer Celebration - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Sure, Philly Beer Week is three months away, but you can’t stop us Philadelphians from getting excited about it. In fact, we’ve opted to start celebrating a little early this year, with the Philly Beer Weekend. From Friday, March 12th, to Sunday, March 14th, many of this year’s Beer Week participants are paying tribute to 2009’s [...]

Sendak in the Spring: Festival @ the Rosenbach Museum & Library - Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Bloomsday isn’t the only festival the Rosenbach Museum & Library host each year. Next week, the museum celebrates famed author and illustrator Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are) with the Sendak in the Spring Festival. This annual festival runs all weekend, from Saturday, March 20th to Sunday, March 21st, and features everything from storytelling, to [...]

Wednesday Night Beer & A Burger @ Bridget Foys - Tue, 09 Mar 2010
If you are looking for a spot to kick back, relax and enjoy a nice big 1/2 pound burger with a ice cold beer, then Bridget Foy’s on Wednesday night is just the place for you! The middle of the week is the perfect time to meet up with friends and enjoy a relaxing night [...]