Homemade Pies Debut and Thanksgiving Stuffing Waffle Return at Chhaya Cafe

Homemade Pies Debut and Thanksgiving Stuffing Waffle Return at Chhaya Cafe

Chhaya Café, 1823 East Passyunk Avenue, is now serving tasty treats very dear to Chef Varnana Beuria — her fabulous pies. Once reserved only for guests in Chef Beuria’s home, these delicious pies with delicate crusts are now available at her café on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Stop in for pie, baked goods, desserts, coffee and other treats this holiday season. 

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New York Times Best Selling Author Josh Piven Presents World Premiere of Stage Comedy NO RESERVATIONS at Adrienne Theater

New York Times Best Selling Author Josh Piven Presents World Premiere of Stage Comedy NO RESERVATIONS at Adrienne Theater

New York Times best-selling humorist Josh Piven gives theater audiences a best-case scenario this holiday season with the World Premiere farce No Reservations. Piven trades the volcanoes, quicksand, and alligator wrestling for holiday survival among the mistletoe, scrapple, and paparazzi.  Penned by the author of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and directed by Allison Heishman, the production runs November 26 through December 15, 2013 at Skybox @ The Adrienne Theater.  The ensemble cast of Philadelphia favorites features Jared Michael Delaney, Wendy Staton, Brian McCann, Mary Beth Shrader, Colleen Corcoran and Brandon Pierce. Tickets are available now for $18 to $25 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/449685.

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Weekend Top Events: Free Pizza, First Friday, Fantasy Hair and Flying Trapeze

Weekend Top Events: Free Pizza, First Friday, Fantasy Hair and Flying Trapeze

We're happy to say goodbye to all things spooky and haunted and welcome new fall events and menus during November. Enjoy these top weekend picks from our clients City of Hope, Fly School Circus Arts, Nick's Roast Beef in Old City, Sassafras, Serrano and SliCE.  Don't miss FREE pizza, live music, fantasy hair, flying trapeze, salted caramel creme brulee and peanut butter beer. 

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Halloween Weekend: Salons Do Battle on Runway during City of Hope Fantasy Hair Competition

Halloween Weekend: Salons Do Battle on Runway during City of Hope Fantasy Hair Competition

Let the games begin! Watch as top salons from the tri-state area battle it out during the region's top Universal Warrior: Fantasy Hair Competition (formerly COH Hair Ball) on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at 8:00 PM, at Voyeur Nightclub (1225 St. James Place, Philadelphia, PA 19107).  Salons will compete in seven different categories for top prizes valued over $5,000. Stylists will gather their "hair-raising" forces and prepare to enter the arena to compete head-to-head (literally) against the best coiffed warriors from all parts of history, time and space. Ten-dollar cover donation goes directly to City of Hope. For more information call 1-800-344-8169, email hgiordano@coh.org or visit www.hopecuts.org. All guests must be 21 years of age or older with identification.

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Volunteers Wanted for Fall Activities on East Passyunk Avenue

Volunteers Wanted for Fall Activities on East Passyunk Avenue

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. 

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

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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SliCE Debuts New Seasonal Pies During Freebie Friday

SliCE Debuts New Seasonal Pies During Freebie Friday

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).  

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

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

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.

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

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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