January 10, 2017

Dim Sum House Announces Grand Opening In University City This Wednesday

January 10, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Jane Guo and Jackson Fu announce the grand opening of Dim Sum House by Jane G’s at 3939 Chestnut Street in University City this Wednesday, January 11, 2017. This expansive and stylish Old Shanghai inspired restaurant, bar and lounge features 6,000 square foot of space and will seat over 225 people in five unique dining spaces. Three talented chefs will show off their expertise in the kitchen with a menu that focuses on two authentic styles of Chinese dim sum (Shanghai and Cantonese), plus fried rice, noodles, chef specialties and familiar Chinese favorites. At the bar, look for a full line of spirits, 19 beers, 10 signature cocktails, and wine by the glass and bottle. The restaurant is located on the second floor, with the entrance found between 39th and 40th streets on Chestnut.

December 28, 2016

Sublime With Rome To Headline New Year's Eve Celebrations At Valley Forge Casino Resort

December 28, 2016/ Karianna Simpkins

Valley Forge Casino Resort rings in 2017 with something for everyone on New Year’s Eve and Day - with festive offerings that include live music, champagne toasts, four course dinner, karaoke party, dance party and open bar, countdowns around the world and a New Year’s Day brunch buffet. Headlining New Year’s Eve festivities will be punk band Sublime with Rome, performing a concert as part of Valley Forge Music Fair. Revolution Chop House will serve up a special four-course New Year's Eve menu and Midnight champagne toast. Valley Tavern will offer a special New Year’s Eve menu, then offer a late-night kareoke party. The Vault hosts a New Year’s Eve bash complete with open bar, dancing, live music and a buffet. Center Bar on the casino floor will countdown Midnight around the world ending with a complimentary toast at Midnight. On New Year’s Day, Valley Forge Casino Resort hosts a special New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet with sweet and savory favorites.

December 28, 2016

Valley Forge Casino Resort Invests $6 Million To Completely Renovate Casino Tower Hotel

December 28, 2016/ Karianna Simpkins

Valley Forge Casino Resort has launched an extensive $6 million renovation of its entire Casino Tower, giving a luxurious lift to its hotel rooms and lobby space with tactile materials such as walnut and marble, and tasteful metallic finishes for an earthy, yet elegant vibe. The revitalization is the Tower’s first complete makeover in more than a decade.

December 13, 2016

Where to Eat, Drink, Party: Philadelphia Guide to Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day

December 13, 2016/ Karianna Simpkins

Still looking for the perfect place to ring in the New Year, or a cozy spot to carb up the next day before you head down to 2nd street? How about a gourmet Christmas meal that you don't have to stress about? From champagne toasts to holiday roasts, our client's have you covered this year! Check out our list of the best places to spend the holiday's this year in Philadelphia.

November 11, 2016

Cinder Now Open, Bringing Ciders, Sours And Artisan Pizza To Rittenhouse Square

November 11, 2016/ Karianna Simpkins

Teddy Sourias of Craft Concepts (BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Uptown Beer Garden, Finn McCool's Ale House) announces the opening of Cinder today at 1500 Locust Street. The Rittenhouse cider/sour bar and artisanal pizza kitchen features ciders and wild ales on the 32 taps and 70+ bottles. Three bell chef rated Jonathan Petruce and his culinary team will prepare pizzas, mussels, salads and small plates in the open kitchen focusing on local ingredients. Rustic pizza using creative and classical toppings will be prepared in custom-built wood-fired pizza oven. Beer will be poured from full custom design system housed in copper pipes. The bar will also pour 10 wines by the glass and over 20 wines by the bottle. The stylish and sophisticated 2,400 square foot bar and dining room seats 34 on custom built high-tops and 34 on low-tops and banquets, with 16 at the bar.

June 01, 2016

Birds on a Wire Dance Theatre Presents Hatch, New Dance Work by Philadelphia's Emerging Choreographers

June 01, 2016/ Kory Aversa

Birds on a Wire Dance Theatre presents HATCH, a mini-festival of world premiere dance works by Philadelphia's emerging choreographers, from Thursday, June 9 to Saturday, June 11, 2016, at The Performance Garage (1515 Brandywine Street). All shows are 8:00pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm.

April 09, 2016

40 Bands to Rock South Street Spring Festival on Saturday, May 7, 2016

April 09, 2016/ Kory Aversa

South Street Headhouse District announces that 40+ bands will rock the city on Saturday, May 7, 2016 during the 4th Annual South Street Spring Festival. The all-day, all-ages, free outdoor festival and concert will feature a mix of rock, funk, soul, hip hop, indie rock, reggae, R&B and country acts that will entertain an estimated 58,000+ people on three main stages and seven other performance areas on South Street and in Headhouse Square. Headhouse Square will also roll out the green for a special lawn concert with real grass for lounging and dancing in the sun! Festivities are free, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.

February 24, 2016

Rock N Roll 90s Powerhouse Everclear to Perform at Valley Forge Casino Resort

February 24, 2016/ Kory Aversa

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) welcomes generation-spanning, rock ‘n roll powerhouse Everclear to Valley Forge Music Fair on Friday, March 25, 2016. The 90s hitmakers, known for “Santa Monica,” “Everything to Everyone” and “I Will Buy You a New Life,” will perform songs from their ninth studio album Black is the New Black. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now for $30.00 to $80.00 on Ticketmaster.

January 25, 2016

BRU Craft & Wurst and U-Bahn Tap 46 Sours and Stouts During Sour Bowl II and Stout Bowl I in Midtown Village Philadelphia

January 25, 2016/ Kory Aversa

BRU Craft & Wurst (1318 Chestnut St) and U-Bahn (1320 Chestnut St) present an all-star line-up of 46 sours and stouts this Pro BowlSunday, January 31, 2016, kicking off at 11:00am. Sour Bowl II returns to BRU with a full 32-tap takeover featuring 28 sours, including three traditional Belgian lambics and three scarce Russian River sours, plus four IPAs, including Pliny the Elder. Downstairs, U-Bahn presents 14 taps of highly sought-after stouts. No reservations or advance names will be taken. All selections will be specially priced $7-10, and are first come, first served. For more information about Sour Bowl II and Stout Bowl I, call (215) 800-1079 or visit www.facebook.com/BRUPhilly.

December 28, 2015

Philadelphia's Top New Year's Parties with Third Eye Blind, Diner en Blanc, Palladino's, U-Bahn, Valley Forge Casino Resort, South St and More

December 28, 2015/ Kory Aversa

From Third Eye Blind to Diner en Blanc, from South Street to Old City, from U-Bahn to Palladino's, Aversa PR clients offer something for everyone this holiday. Check out our top picks in Philadelphia for New Year's Eve 2016 and New Year's Day. Plus, we've included some last minute ideas for Christmas Week and the end of December. Ready, set, go.