October 16, 2013

Volunteers Wanted for Fall Activities on East Passyunk Avenue

October 16, 2013/ Kory Aversa

Help us haunt East Passyunk Avenue during Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl on Wednesday, October 23rd, and Fall Fest + Spooky Saturday on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Individuals, families and group volunteers are invited to help us give out candy and treats along our trick or treating routes. To sign-up, please visit our contact page and fill out information with your time slots, or email kory@aversapr.com. Times and opportunities are available when you click link below.

October 08, 2013

East Passyunk Doubles Fall Fun with Second Saturday and South Philly Fest

October 08, 2013/ Kory Aversa

Fall is a perfect time to shop, rock and stroll your way down East Passyunk Avenue. This weekend, double your fun with Second Saturday on Saturday, October 12, 2013 and South Philly Fest on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Second Saturday will feature a home tour, rack sales, sidewalk specials, art openings, kids’ costume swap, live music and complimentary fall treats. Hours vary by location. South Philly Fest by Lucky 13 Pub will take place from 12:00pm to 6:00pm outside of1820 S. 13th Street) featuring six bands, Sweet Jane Vintage, Kung Fu Hoagies, Little Baby’s Ice Cream and other vendors. Second Saturday and South Philly Fest are both free events with no admission charge. For full listing of activities, sales, tours and bands, click below.

October 07, 2013

East Passyunk Scares Up Halloween Fun During Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday

October 07, 2013/ Kory Aversa

East Passyunk Avenue presents spooktacular fun with Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This annual Halloween celebration will feature free activities for children, adults and even fido too! Spooky Saturday activities include cider and donuts, pumpkin painting, costume contests for children and dogs, pet treats, art lessons and a kids’ dance party. Trick or treating will expand this year to include the blocks between the Singing Fountain and the Mifflin Triangle. Free treat bags will be available at the Singing Fountain for the first 500 children courtesy of Aversa PR & Events. Fall Fest activities will include a craft show curated by Nice Things..Handmade, three live bands, pumpkins and fall foliage at Urban Jungle, a raffle from Philadelphia Scooters, and adoptables from Operation Ava, PAWS and Pig Placement Network. Food and drink will be provided by Ms. Goody Cupcake, The Tot Cart, Stateside, El Zarape, Mamma Maria Ristorante, Stogie Joe’s, Noord, Fond and Belle Cakery. For more information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, like EPABID on Facebook and follow @epassyunkave on Twitter.

October 03, 2013

SliCE Debuts New Seasonal Pies During Freebie Friday

October 03, 2013/ Kory Aversa

SliCE celebrates the finest flavors and ingredients of the season with the introduction of new monthly and seasonal dishes. Starting in October, SliCE will complement its robust menu of Trenton-style pies, gluten-free pizzas and fresh salads with new offerings like The Granny Pizza and Chicken Caesar Pizza. During the entire fall season, SliCE will offer a new Green Goddess Gluten-Free Pizza, Sausage and Peppers Pizza and Fall Beet Salad. New monthly specials will debut on the first Friday of the month during “Freebie Fridays” where new and returning SliCE fans can be the first to taste-test each creation. Free samples will be offered in-store from Noon through 7:00 PM every first Friday. SliCE has three locations that include Rittenhouse (1740 Sansom Street, 215-557-9299), South Philadelphia and Italian Market (1180 S. 10th Street, 215-463-0868) and Washington Township (137 Egg Harbor Road, 856-302-5099).

October 02, 2013

Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl Flies into 14 Bars and Restaurants on East Passyunk

October 02, 2013/ Kory Aversa

Grab your broomstick and fly around East Passyunk Avenue during the fourth annual Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Enjoy seasonal craft beers bubbling up in cauldrons at a record-setting 14 bars and restaurants. Tickets are $6.66 and include $3.00 craft beers, a witch hat and a Witch CRAFT stamp card with a chance to win $350+ in prizes. Scare up your finest witch’s garb for a chance to win title of “Witch of East Passyunk” and “Most Original Costume.” Tickets are on sale now at www.bit.ly/passyunkwitch. Proceeds benefit EPABID's cleaning and greening programs.

September 26, 2013

East Passyunk's LGBT Monthly Party QOTA Pops Up at Singing Fountain

September 26, 2013/ Kory Aversa

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) brings the popular monthly LGBT QOTA party to the Singing Fountain on Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. For September, the party moves outdoors for its first-ever pop-up event in Philadelphia’s new gayborhood. Chefs from restaurants around the Fountain will serve complimentary or discounted food and drink. Participating fooderies include locally and nationally recognized names such as Noord, Fond, Stateside, Belle Cakery, Izumi, Da Vinci Ristorante and Chiarella’s Ristorante. Metro Men’s will showcase their brand new store at East Passyunk and Tasker with complimentary beverages. Metro Men’s and Nicole Rae Styer will host a fashion show around the Singing Fountain at 4:00 PM. Streets immediately surrounding the Fountain will be closed for the outdoor party, including Passyunk at 11th and Tasker. The party is free and open to the community, ages 21 and older. All specials are first come, first served. Ten percent of proceeds from Fond and Stateside will be donated to ActionAIDS. In case of inclement weather, the party moves indoors to individual restaurants, bars and retail shops.

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.

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.