September 11, 2013

Mt. Airy Announces List of 45 Food Trucks and Restaurants for Street Fare

September 11, 2013/ Kory Aversa

Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll (formerly Mt. Airy Night Market) will dish up tasty bites and unique beverages from 45 food trucks, carts and local restaurants on Thursday, September 19, 2013, from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. (Rain date is Thursday, September 26, 2013.) Additionally, Mt. Airy USA announces a special outdoor simulcast of the Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid’s homecoming game at which Donovan McNabb’s number will be retired. Other festivities to be stationed along Germantown Avenue, between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Avenue, will include two stages of live entertainment, an artisan craft fair, a fashion truck and a new family activity zone. This annual street food festival, organized by Mt. Airy USA, attracted over 11,000 people last year. For more information visit gomtairy.com, call 215-844-6021, follow @gomtairy on Twitter and like “Go Mt. Airy” on Facebook. For a full list of restaurants, food trucks and menu, visit link below.

August 30, 2013

100+ Salons Help Cut Out Cancer, HIV/AIDS and Diabetes During City of Hope HopeCuts

August 30, 2013/ City of Hope/ Kory Aversa

Over 100 top salons and spas in Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic region will donate their time, services and 100% of their daily proceeds for the 18th annual “HopeCuts” event to benefit City of Hope. On Sunday, September 15, 2013 (or an alternative date selected by salons), staff come in on their day off and volunteer their time to help cut out cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. For a full listing of participating salons, please visit www.hopecuts.org. For more information about City of Hope, please call 1-800-344-8169, emailhgiordano@coh.org or visit www.cityofhope.org.

August 24, 2013

Mt. Airy Hosts Street Fare with 40+ Food Trucks and Restaurants

August 24, 2013/ Mt. Airy USA/ Kory Aversa

Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll – the fresh new brand for Mt. Airy Night Market – brings tasty bites and beverages to Mt. Airy on Thursday, September 19, 2013, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. (Rain date is Thursday, September 26, 2013.) Sip and savor gourmet eats and drinks from 40+ of the region’s best gourmet food trucks and local restaurants stationed along Germantown Avenue, between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Avenue. Stroll the Avenue for family fun, live music and handmade crafts. This annual street food festival, organized by Mt. Airy USA, attracted over 11,000 people in past years.

July 30, 2013

Ms Goody Cupcake Celebrates Anniversary with Boozy Cupcakes, Happy Hour and Summer Treats

July 30, 2013/ Ms Goody Cupcake/ Kory Aversa

Ms. Goody Cupcake, 1838 East Passyunk Avenue, raises a cupcake to two great years on East Passyunk Avenue. In celebration of the bakery's anniversary this week, baker/owner Gigi Andrew announces daily summer specials and the return of Cupcake Happy Hour. Featured items include Cake Shakes, Cheesecake Lollipops and housemade dog treats.

February 10, 2013

East Passyunk Launches New Restaurant Week

February 10, 2013/ Kory Aversa

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) cooks up the first-ever East Passyunk Restaurant Week on Sunday, February 24 through Saturday, March 2, 2013. Twenty-one award-winning restaurants along Philadelphia’s “Food Neighborhood of the Year” (Zagat) will serve up three course, value priced brunch, lunch and dinner menus for $15, $25 and $35.

February 06, 2013

Chhaya Cafe Launches Mid-Winter Menu

February 06, 2013/ Kory Aversa

Chhay a Café, 1823 East Passyunk Avenue, prepares for dipping temperatures next week with the return of richer, heavier and heartier brunch flavors. Chef and owner Varnana Beuria serves up a winter menu with sweet and savory selections that embody the concept of comfort food.