April 18, 2022

Riverbend Environmental Education Center Celebrates Earth Day and Reopens Snider Barn and Aquaponics Greenhouse

April 18, 2022/ Riverbend Enviornmental Education Center/ Kory Aversa

Celebrate Spring and Earth Week at Riverbend Environmental Education Center with a special Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting - and the grand reopening and relaunch of their unique Aquaponics Greenhouse and the Snider Barn. Starting on Thursday, April 21, 2022, Riverbend will open the Snider Barn again to school groups after being closed due to the pandemic. Riverbend will also relaunch the Aquaponics Greenhouse, where aquaculture (raising fish in a controlled environment) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) come together in this unique hand-on laboratory. On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Riverbend will host an Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting from 10:00am to Noon. The family-friendly event is $25 per family and includes a guided tour, a visit to the Aquaponics Greenhouse, time with Riverbend’s Animal Ambassadors, a hike up Valley View Trail and the tree planting itself. Riverbend also is open for spring and summer for exploration of the trails, bird watching, and celebrating nature and the great outdoors. More than 5,000 native species of plants are located on the preserve, and 107 species of birds have been spotted on the grounds. Riverbend's 30-acre nature preserve is located at 1950 Spring Mill Rd., in Gladwyne, PA. The outdoor preserve, trails and outdoor amenities are open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk daily.

April 07, 2022

Grand Opening: Dim Sum House Debuts XI West Wedding and Events Venue in University City

April 07, 2022/ Dim Sum House by Jane G's/ Kory Aversa

Dim Sum House owners Jane Guo and Jackson Fu announce the grand opening of Xi West Weddings and Private Events at 3939 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor. The mother-son duo are thrilled to debut the city's new Asian and female-owned wedding and special events venue and catering facility where they can now host wedding receptions, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, large group dining, private parties, corporate events and food festivals for up to 350 people. The stunning 6,000 square foot space cost over one million dollars for renovations and took four years to complete, after a two year delay during the pandemic. For event planners and couples, the space brings together modern industrial chic design, an exciting cocktail program and robust coffee service with traditional Chinese menus that range from dim sum offerings to signature rice, noodle dishes and seafood dishes. For higher end weddings seeking something extra special, the menu can include delicacies like Norwegian King Crab three ways. The space has a sleek and modern bar, lounge and cocktail space in the front on Chestnut Street on ground level, with a ballroom and event space through the larger doors, followed by a bridal room and oversized bathrooms. The space can seat up to 225 seated and 350 standing.

April 06, 2022

Sip, Shop and Support Women Owned Businesses at Ladies Night Out at Ellis Preserve

April 06, 2022/ Ellis Preserve/ Kory Aversa

Get ready to sip, shop and support small local businesses at the return of Main Line Today's Ladies Night Out, presented by Ame Salon & Spa. Enjoy a night of fashion, beauty, food, drink and entertainment on Wednesday, April 27th, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve ( 3821 West Chester Pike) in Newtown Square. The event will feature dozens of vendors with a special spotlight on the region's women-owned business community. Tickets are on sale now for $40, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Breastcancer.org in their mission to help people make sense of the complex medical and personal information surrounding breast health and breast cancer.

March 17, 2022

Port Richmond Celebrates 175th Anniversary

March 17, 2022/ Cohocksink Recreation Center/ Kory Aversa

The neighborhood of Port Richmond is turning 175 years old! All of Philadelphia is invited to the official celebration. Port Richmond Neighborhood Association will host The Official Port Richmond 175th Anniversary Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26th, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, at Cohocksink Recreation Center. PRNA and community volunteers have been hosting an anniversary celebration for the iconic neighborhood formally since 2020 and informally since 2015. This year, PRNA will host its largest celebration to date with a free outdoor community party that will include a Port Richmond-Opoly Monopoly Tournament, cake ceremony, egg hunt, senior of the year, live music, family fun, vendors, food and more. Special guests and appearances will include Philadelphia School of Circus Arts' Youth Troupe, Easter Bunny, Minnie Mouse, Michael Jackson impersonator, Pawlucy Tae Kwon Do, Polish American String Band, The 501st Legion, and more. The iconic Stocks' Bakery will be making and donating the official 175th Anniversary cake, with a piece of cake for the first 300 people. Councilman Mark Squilla will present PRNA and the neighborhood with a special City Council citation to celebrate the milestone. Lokal Artisan Foods and French Toast Bites will be on hand with Port Richmond-roasted coffee made with Bean 2 Bean. The Easter Egg Hunt kicks things off right at 2:00pm, with the cake and ceremony at 4:00pm. The celebration is free and open to the public. The rain date is set for Sunday, March 27th.

March 08, 2022

St. Patrick's and March Madness Specials, Foods and Events in Philly, Main Line and Cape May

March 08, 2022/ Lexie Fleege

Philadelphia restaurants celebrate the luck of the Irish! Top Philly region restaurants and bars are back to celebrate in 2022. A Main Line celebration returns to Downtown Ardmore at John Henry’s Pub in the suburbs. In the city you can enjoy Green beer, glitter plus special food features from Craftsman Row Saloon, Tradesman's, and Finn McCool's. Check out the latest offerings for top events and food features below with a strong mix in the city and the suburbs, from the Main Line to our new client in Cape May, NJ.

February 23, 2022

Golden Girls Mystery Experience Makes Philadelphia Premiere at Craft Hall Starting March 5th

February 23, 2022/ Craft Hall/ Lexie Fleege

A Golden Girls Murder Mystery: The Curse of Jessica Fletcher will make its Philadelphia stage debut starting March 5th at Craft Hall, at 901 N. Delaware Avenue. Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia are back at it again, and this time the four friends from Miami are trying their hand at solving a mystery. Come out for whodunnit vibes mixed with tons of laughs during this unique immersive experience that even includes themed cocktails and food. Tickets are on sale now for $64 each and include the show, food and three cocktails per person. Additional cocktails and food are pay-as-you-go. The show will run from March to April, on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with times on show nights at 6:00pm and 9:00pm. All on-sale dates and shows are on the website, with more dates to be added for middle to late April - and beyond.

January 28, 2022

Celebrate Year of Tiger with Chinese and Lunar New Year at Dim Sum House, The Fin and Hello Vietnam

January 28, 2022/ Dim Sum House by Jane G's/ Lexie Fleege

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with three Asian-owned businesses below celebrating Chinese New Year and/or Lunar New Year. Celebrations start as early as January 30 and run through mid-February. In University City and Rittenhouse, two of the largest Chinese restaurants, bars, lounges and event spaces in the city present a special menu of food and drink, plus two events with firecrackers, decorations and the traditional lion dance. Dim Sum House by Jane G's will celebrate starting January 30th through February 13th, with special events on February 5th. In Fishtown, The Fin celebrates its first-ever Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival on Valentine's Day Monday, February 14, 2022 with a special menu, an extensive list of special cocktails, a chance for prizes through the golden ticket cocktail, lanterns and decor and more. In Northern Liberties, Hello Vietnam presents complimentary tea, plus a free new themed appetizer, "Lucky Golden 'Tons" with every order .

December 17, 2021

Top 36 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve and Day in Philadelphia

December 17, 2021/ Aversa PR/ Guest User

Aversa PR clients are ringing in the New Year with 36 top ways to celebrate, including dinner, drinks, happy hours, parties, DJ, music, family events, countdowns, brunches and so much more. Families can enjoy attending the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink in Delco, Candytopia, and Countdown to Noon and New Year Princess Igloo Brunch at Figo. New Year’s Eve Dinners will include Oldestone in New Hope which just opened, Volver by Chef Garces, Izakaya by Yanaga, etc. In the evening New Year’s Eve Parties will be held at Vesper Center City, Concourse Dance Bar, and many other bars and clubs. Please find a full list below of all of the opportunities to celebrate 2022.

December 08, 2021

Philadelphia Restaurants Open for Christmas Eve and Day with Feast of the Seven Fishes and Special Dinners

December 08, 2021/ SliCE/ Guest User

Philadelphia restaurants are counting down to Christmas with the release of their Feast of the Seven Fish, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus. For Feast of the 7 Fishes, we have the most clients ever celebrating this annual long-time tradition, several are new spots that just opened like The Fin, Figo and Yanaga, and several are putting a unique twist on the tradition with pizza, sushi and seafood boils. You can also find Christmas Eve and Day offerings such as Bridget Foy's, Dine-in on Christmas Day and Garces Trading Company with Christmas Dinner to Go/ Heat and Serve. Please find details, menus, prices and more below.

December 03, 2021

Get Frozen In Northern Liberties As Figo Debuts A New Igloo Dining Experience

December 03, 2021/ Figo/ Guest User

Glu Hospitality invites you to get frozen in Northern Liberties with the debut of the city's newest and most lavish Igloo experience, plus the return of Princess Brunches at the Igloos, and a brand-new heated cocktail garden. Starting this week, partners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu bring a new holiday and winter experience to Northern Liberties Restaurant Row with the debut of enchanting and weather-proof sparkling Igloos at Figo Ristorante (1033 N. 2nd Street). The Igloos at Figo are neary 12 feet wide, seat up to eight people, and feature over a hundred clear sustainable panels, a table-top fire pit, festive decor, and a view of the night stars and the new Northern Liberties Christmas Tree. Along with the Igloos, Glu brings back Enchanted in Northern Liberties: Princess Brunches at the Igloos at Figo in partnership and a pivot with A Dash of Magic Events, running every Saturday and Sunday through New Year's Eve. Families can "Igloo-distance" themselves from other families and the Princess, as she goes Igloo to Igloo, and table to table, and interacts and delights young children. Appearances confirmed so far include Cinderella, Beauty Queen (inspired by Belle), Snow Queen (inspired by Frozen/ Elsa) and more! Figo and Glu also announce a brand-new outdoor winterized Holiday Cocktail Garden with heated, covered indoor-outdoor seating for up to 50 guests, which is great for private parties as well as nightly dining.