Watch the DNC Under the Stars at The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons

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Watch the DNC Under the Stars at The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons

The Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons (1001 N 2nd St) will host a DNC watch party under the stars on Thursday, July 28th at 7:00pm. Watch the convention's grand finale on the high-definition, 400+ square-foot Daktoniks LED screen above the 800 square foot stage. Bring your own chair/blanket. Enjoy food and drink outside with specials and discounts from Crabby’s Café, Gunners Run and Wahlburgers Food Truck. Bar Ferdinand, across the street at Liberties Walk, will also offer special deals and dishes as well. Details about food and drink are listed below. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 267-246-0618 or visit www.theschmidtscommons.com. 

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Celebrate National Fry Day in Philadelphia at Taproom on 19th, The Little Lion and P'unk Burger

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Celebrate National French Fry Day (Wednesday, July 13, 2016) with off-menu specials and discounted prices at The Little Lion in Old City, P'unk Burger on East Passyunk and Taproom on 19th in South Philadelphia.

National French Fry Day, Taproom on 19th, Philadelphia

Taproom on 19th
1900 Ritner Street
South Philadelphia

All french fries will be half price from 11:00am to Midnight, including several special off-menu varieties. “French fries are pivotal to a gastro pub,” said Taproom co-owner Mike Strauss. “What pairs better with beer than French fries?”

Ma Po Tofu Fries: topped with spicy pork, tofu, and Ma Po sauce ($11 original, $5.50 half price) 
Crab Fries: garlic fries topped with real crab meat, fried jalapeno, cheddar cheese sauce ($11 original, $5.50 half price) 
Mac N Cheese Fries: topped with fontina mac and cheese, bread crumbs and a fried egg ($11 original, $5.50 half price) 
Garlic Fries: topped with garlic oil ($5 original, $2.50 half price)

Tomorrow is also Taproom on 19th’s regular Wednesday night Quizzo event. Fry specials will be available during the game! 
 

The Little Lion, National French Fry Day, Philadelphia

The Little Lion
243 Chestnut St
Old City District

Southern Poutine - $5.00 All Day (Opens 11:00am)
Handcut fries tossed in dry rub, with house pork belly, short rib jus, housemade farmers cheese sauce, fried egg and scallion.

P'unk Burger, National French Fry Day, East Passyunk, Philadelphia

P'unk Burger
1823 E Passyunk Ave,
East Passyunk Avenue

All french fries only $1.00 with any burger or shake purchase. Pick from Thin Cut Idaho or sweet potato fries with sea salt, old bay or plain. For truffle oil, add extra $1.00.

 

Chef Luke Palladino Debuts New Pop-Up Restaurant at Valley Forge Casino Resort

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Chef Luke Palladino Debuts New Pop-Up Restaurant at Valley Forge Casino Resort

Chef Luke Palladino debuts his second restaurant, Fianco, in time for summer.  Chef’s second culinary endeavor at Valley Forge Casino Resort is timed to open just for the region's summer season, which also sees the opening of Valley Beach Poolside Club.

The comfortable and intimate dining spot will not only showcase Chef Palladino’s modern seasonal Italian favorites, it also features his new interpretations of more classic Italian-American fare. Fianco shares a bar with LP Steak and includes a selection of California and Italian wines, as well as new cocktails designed specifically to pair with the chef's Italian cuisine.
 

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Valley Beach Brings Surf and Sand to Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia

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Valley Beach Brings Surf and Sand to Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) brings back the surf and sand with the return of Valley Beach Poolside Club. Dip your toes in the 50 tons of sand surrounding the 22,000 gallon pool, as you feast on shore-eats from a brand new food truck, sip on cocktails and craft beers at the open-air bars, relax under the shade of your own private cabana, find inner harmony with poolside yoga, jam to live entertainment on the stage, and splash the summer away. Skip the shore traffic and find your oasis right in King of Prussia, just two miles from the King of Prussia Mall.

Valley Beach officially launches for summer with seven-day a week hours starting June 27, 2016, in time for July 4th Weekend. Valley Beach is open to all checked-in hotel guests, day pass holders ($10), beach tag holders or elite casino members. For season tag information, menu, hours and entertainment line-ups, visit valleybeach.com.

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Old City District Debuts Old City Eats at 32 Top Philadelphia Restaurants

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Old City District Debuts Old City Eats at 32 Top Philadelphia Restaurants

Old City District showcases its thriving dining scene with the debut of the largest restaurant program in at least 20+ years. Old City Eats debuts June 16 and runs every Thursday through August 25, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Thirty-two participating restaurants and bars will offer a selection of small plates for half off, plus five dollar drink specials, off-menu dishes, seasonal cocktails and even chef collaborations. The full list of participating top philadelphia restaurants, along with their menus, is found at oldcitydistrict.org/dine/oldcityeats.

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Revolution Taco Owners Form 33rd Street Hospitality Catering

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Revolution Taco Owners Form 33rd Street Hospitality Catering

33rd Street Hospitality owners Carolyn Nguyen, Michael Sultan and Alan Krawitz announce the formation of 33rd Street Hospitality Catering. Hot on the heels of the launch of their first brick-and-mortar restaurant Revolution Taco, and following the debut of new summer menus for food trucks Say Cheese Philadelphia, Street Food Philly and Taco Mondo, the trio will expand and formalize catering for private and corporate events, dinners and parties. The trio brings 25 years of combined experience in the kitchen and hospitality industry. Operations will center out of the corporation's commissary kitchen in East Falls at Sherman Mills.

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BRU, U-Bahn and Uptown Beer Garden Announce 21 Events for 2016 Philly Beer Week

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BRU, U-Bahn and Uptown Beer Garden Announce 21 Events for 2016 Philly Beer Week

BRU, U-Bahn and Uptown Beer Garden announce 21 events for 2016 Philly Beer Week. Hot on the heels of capacity crowds and the rarest beers in the region during the Craft Brewers Conference the trio head into Philly Beer Week with an exciting line-up to quench the city's thrist for rare beers, wild ales, sours and more. Philly Beer Week starts Friday, June 3, 2016 and runs through Sunday, June 12, 2016. 

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Uptown Beer Garden Returns to Philadelphia with New Chef, Exclusive IPA, More Seating

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Uptown Beer Garden Returns to Philadelphia with New Chef, Exclusive IPA, More Seating

Teddy Sourias (BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Cinder) announces the return of Uptown Beer Garden to 1735 JFK Boulevard starting on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Changes for the 9,000 square foot space will include additional seating, expanded bar space and party access to the BNY Mellon Wealth atrium. The most notable change, however, will be in the kitchen as acclaimed three bell rated Chef Jonathan Petruce takes over the new outdoor grill for the summer to fire up elevated barbecue and street food favorites like Spanish Octopus, Turkish Chicken and Chimichurri Beef Skewers, plus Grilled Mexicorn, Lobster Roll, Sausage/ Peppers and more.

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Philadelphia Food Trucks Unveil New Dishes for Summer Festival Season

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Philadelphia Food Trucks Unveil New Dishes for Summer Festival Season

33rd Street Hospitality announces new menu additions for the spring/summer food truck season from Taco Mondo, Say Cheese Philly and Street Food Philly. New dishes emphasize upgraded home-style twists to popular street food classics, and continue 33rd Street's focus on local and fresh ingredients. 

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South Street Spring Festival Announces Restaurants, Philly Taco Eating Contest and Maifest

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South Street Spring Festival Announces Restaurants, Philly Taco Eating Contest and Maifest

South Street Headhouse District serves up the best tastes and sips of the city during South Street Spring Festival, on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Philadelphia’s largest annual spring block party announces 30+ restaurants, bars, bakeries and food trucks that will fill the 12 blocks of South Street and surrounding streets. Brauhaus Schmitz will return with Maifest on the 700 block with with German beers, dancers, music, food, flower crowns and even a Maypole. The giant all-ages outdoor party will also include a new Philly Taco eating contest featuring a Jim’s Steaks cheesesteak wrapped in a giant slice of Lorenzo & Sons pizza. South Street Spring Festival is free and open to the public. Rain or shine. For the full schedule and roster of events, visit www.southstreet.com and follow @officialsouthst #SouthStFest on Twitter.

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