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

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

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.

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Nick's Roast Beef Debuts New Bacon Burger with Bespoke Bacon

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Nick's Roast Beef Debuts New Bacon Burger with Bespoke Bacon

Nick’s Roast Beef in Old City (16 South 2nd Street) is already famous for their “best of” roast beef and pork sandwiches, laid back vibe and unbeatable values. Nick’s owner Joseph Schultice, aka Joey Dog, has his sights set on a new prize – king of the burger. Schultice has partnered with local bacon purveyor Bespoke Bacon to reinvent the concept of the hamburger using a special ground bacon and beef blend. Nick’s Bacon Burger debuts during Old City “Bacon and Beer Fest” on Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The pay-as-you-go offerings will include the new Nick’s Bacon Burger, Bacon Nachos with pan-fried bacon crumble, Beer and Bacon Flights, Tomato and Crimini Mushroom Salad with Pancetta Tesa, and a savory ending with Bacon Cheesecake. Yards Brewing Company, Prism Brewing Company and Philadelphia Brewing Company will pair four seasonal with the bacon-centric menu. 

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Media Blitz: Street Fare Rolls Into Mt. Airy on Thursday September 19th

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Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll in Mt. Airy is less then a week away.  Aversa PR is proud to help launch this fresh new brand for the former Mt. Airy Night Market event. Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2013 for unique eats and drinks from 45 food trucks and restaurants along Germantown Avenue. Check out the start of our final media blitz below. We're so proud to help yet another great Philadelphia neighborhood!  

Full Page Story and Special Section - Philadelphia City Paper:

Mt. Airy Street Fare, Sip Savor Stroll, Story by Kory Aversa, Aversa PR

Special Message - PECO Crown Lights

Platform Posts - Select SEPTA Stations

Mt. Airy, Street Fare, Sip Savor Stroll, SEPTA Posters

Highlights of Trending Coverage: 

Street Fare: Full Page story and special section
Go Mt. Airy in City Paper | September 2013

45 Food Vendors Announced for Street Fare in Mt Airy 
Go Mt. Airy on Zagat | September 2013 

Mt. Airy Announces 45 Food Trucks and Restaurants for Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on Foobooz | September 2013  

What's Cooking on 1060: A Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on KYW 1060 | September 2013

Get Ready to Sip, Savor, Stroll at Street Fare in Mt. Airy 
Go Mt. Airy on Uwishunu | September 2013

Mt. Airy Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll Your Way through Mt. Airy with Whole Family
Go Mt. Airy on Frugal Philly Mom | September 2013

Mt. Airy Street Fare Is But A Week Away
Go Mt. Airy on Phoodie | September 2013

Preliminary Vendors Named for Mt. Airy Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on Chestnut Hill Patch | September 2013

Street Fed: Sip, Savor, Stroll Your Way through Mt. Airy during Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy in Philadelphia Life Magazine | September 2013

Sip, Savor, Stroll in Mt. Airy
Go Mt. Airy in Grid Magazine | September 2013

Great Event: Sip, Savor, Stroll at Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy in MyInsight Magazine | September 2013

Weekly Entertainment Picks: Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on WHYY | September 2013

 For a full list of coverage, visit our Client News page. 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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.  

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

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

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. 

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Winner Announced in Diner en Blanc Philadelphia Contest

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Get ready to wave those napkins! 

Get ready to wave those napkins! 

Congratulations to the big winner of our very first contest on Aversa PR! Caitlin Gardner has won registration for two to the sold-out "Best of Philly" Diner en Blanc Philadelphia.

Stay tuned to our website, Twitter and Facebook for more surprises, photos and updates about the "party of the year."  Thank you to everyone that entered - and to our client Diner en Blanc Philadelphia. 

If you didn't get a chance to enter, please make sure to add yourself to our new party and invite list on the contact page. This fall we will host food festivals, tastings, seasonal parties, bar/restaurant openings and so much more. Don't miss the fun!

 

Registration Set to Open for Diner en Blanc Philadelphia/ Look Back at 2012

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Viral buzz is building for our client Diner en Blanc Philadelphia! The party of the year returns on Thursday, August 22, 2013 to a secret public space in the city of Philadelphia. This past week, the co-chairs previewed the fashion, food and fun on Fox 29 and MyPHL 17. Registration also opened to last year's registered guests. Next week, final registration phases open to more than 5,000 people on the wait list. As we enter the final home stretch, check out our favorite snapshots from last year. If you aren't on the list, don't get sold out. Add yourself today by clicking here. 

East Passyunk Launches New Restaurant Week

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East Passyunk Launches New Restaurant Week

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. 

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Chhaya Cafe Launches Mid-Winter Menu

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Chhaya Cafe Launches Mid-Winter Menu

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.

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