Turn Up and Get Low as Hair O' The Dog Returns to Philadelphia

Turn Up and Get Low as Hair O' The Dog Returns to Philadelphia

Philadelphia's party season gets off to an early start in 2017! Hair O’ the Dog returns on Saturday, January 7, 2017 for it’s 23rd year with an impressive line-up of entertainment, food and drink. This year, the party takes place at The Fillmore and will be headlined by Grammy-winning artist, Lil Jon. The party starts at 8:00pm. 

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Sublime With Rome To Headline New Year's Eve Celebrations At Valley Forge Casino Resort

Sublime With Rome To Headline New Year's Eve Celebrations At Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge Casino Resort rings in 2017 with something for everyone on New Year’s Eve and Day - with festive offerings that include live music, champagne toasts, four course dinner, karaoke party, dance party and open bar, countdowns around the world and a New Year’s Day brunch buffet.  Headlining New Year’s Eve festivities will be punk band Sublime with Rome, performing a concert as part of Valley Forge Music Fair. Revolution Chop House will serve up a special four-course New Year's Eve menu and Midnight champagne toast. Valley Tavern will offer a special New Year’s Eve menu, then offer a late-night kareoke party.  The Vault hosts a New Year’s Eve bash complete with open bar, dancing, live music and a buffet. Center Bar on the casino floor will countdown Midnight around the world ending with a complimentary toast at Midnight. On New Year’s Day, Valley Forge Casino Resort hosts a special New Year’s Day Brunch Buffet with sweet and savory favorites.

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Valley Forge Casino Resort Invests $6 Million To Completely Renovate Casino Tower Hotel

Valley Forge Casino Resort Invests $6 Million To Completely Renovate Casino Tower Hotel

Valley Forge Casino Resort has launched an extensive $6 million renovation of its entire Casino Tower, giving a luxurious lift to its hotel rooms and lobby space with tactile materials such as walnut and marble, and tasteful metallic finishes for an earthy, yet elegant vibe. The revitalization is the Tower’s first complete makeover in more than a decade. 

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P’unk Burger Brings The Franklin Fountain To East Passyunk In Three New Holiday Shakes

P’unk Burger Brings The Franklin Fountain To East Passyunk In Three New Holiday Shakes

East Passyunk’s organic burger and shake hot spot announces a new partnership with Old City District’s most famous ice cream parlour. Starting on Thursday, December 8th, P’unk Burger will carry three new holiday milkshakes made with ice cream sourced from The Franklin Fountain.  Customers can celebrate the flavors of the holiday with Gingersnap Eggnog Custard, Cinnamon and non-dairy Peppermint Stick. The three shakes are only the start, as P’unk Burger will regularly source from The Franklin Fountain going forward, and even debut a custom, exclusive East Passyunk-inspired new ice cream and milkshake by late spring. All milkshakes with The Franklin Fountain ice cream are $8.00 each. The three seasonal flavors are also available at P'unk Burger by the scoop as well as for floats with Maine Root natural soda on the fountain. 

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SliCE Puts Twist On Christmas Eve Tradition With Pizza Of The 7 Fishes

SliCE Puts Twist On Christmas Eve Tradition With Pizza Of The 7 Fishes

Marlo and Jason Dilks of SliCE announce the return of their annual holiday pie, Pizza of the 7 Fishes. This special seasonal pizza is inspired by their families' Christmas Eve traditions and by a seven course seven fish dinner popular in South Philadelphia.

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Taproom on 19th Hosts 3rd Annual Chili Challenge with 20 Chefs Competing

Taproom on 19th Hosts 3rd Annual Chili Challenge with 20 Chefs Competing

Taproom on 19th (2400 S. 19th, Philadelphia) heats things up this winter with the return of their 3rd Annual Chili Challenge on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Twenty local chefs and cooks will participate in an epic South Philadelphia chili throwdown. Admission is free for competitors and guests. Samples are free. All additional food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Guests must be 21 or older to drink. 

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Historic Holiday Nights Launches In Old City at 50+ Restaurants and Retailers

Historic Holiday Nights Launches In Old City at 50+ Restaurants and Retailers

Get all of your holiday shopping done in one place, and enjoy some seasonal dishes and sips in Old City! More than 45 participating boutiques, shops, art galleries, museums, restaurants and cafes around the neighborhood will treat visitors to special sales, discounts, promotions and menu items every Thursday in December from 5:00pm to 8:00pm throughDecember 22nd. 

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South Street Rings In Holidays With Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on December 4, 2016

South Street Rings In Holidays With Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on December 4, 2016

South Street Headhouse District kicks off the holidays with the South Street Christmas Parade and Headhouse Square Tree Lighting this Sunday, December 4, 2016. Santa Claus will make his annual journey down South Street on top of a shiny red firetruck Engine 11 starting at 3:00pm from 11th and South Street.

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia Presented By NRG Announces Season Guide

Christmas Village in Philadelphia Presented By NRG Announces Season Guide

Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by NRG will relocate in 2016 and transform Philadelphia’s City Hall (1400 JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market, open daily between Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2016 and Christmas Eve,Saturday, December 24, 2016. Shop for high-quality, international gifts and decorations and enjoy holiday sights and sounds with thousands of twinkling lights, a new traditional carousel in the courtyard, live music, children’s activities, a new weekly happy hour series and photos with Santa Claus. Warm up with a glass of warm mulled wine or hot chocolate while tasting European food and drink. Admission is free. Prices vary for food, drink and other merchandise offered by vendors. Spread the cheer by following @philachristmas on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, liking Christmas Village in Philadelphia on Facebook or visit the website at www.philachristmas.com.

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Fine Palate Unveils New Lounge, Weekday Lunch Service And New Fall Dishes

Fine Palate Unveils New Lounge, Weekday Lunch Service And New Fall Dishes

Executive Chef Vince Joseph and owner Courtney Dow celebrate the first anniversary of Fine Palate (231 S. 15th Street) with some exciting changes, both in and out of the kitchen. Starting this week, look for a new lounge on the first floor, new weekday lunch service and new fall menu changes on the dinner menu. The duo, known for the first pop-up rooftop sensation Le Bok Fin, opened the global-oriented restaurant and bar in fall of 2015. One year later, they want to continue to continue to evolve the dining experience they are offering, while pushing the envelope with the finest ingredients from around the world.

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