January 13, 2020

Restaurant Grand Opening: Fergie Carey And Partners Presents The Fairview In Fairmount

January 13, 2020/ The Fairview/ Guest User

Restaurant veterans Fergie Carey and Shane Dodd, along with bartender and DJ Dave Dollinger, are proud to announce their newest concept, The Fairview, now open in the Fairmount neighborhood. Residing in the former Belgian Café, this completely re-imagined space features a bright and airy interior, funky and comfortable design elements, and an outstanding menu with comfort food sure to please carnivores and vegans alike. Executive Chef Beth Fox, formerly of St. Benjamin’s Brewing Company and Rogue, is excited to bring an “American Melting Pot” style to the Fairview menu. Highlights include the Pho French Dip, Vegan Green Chile Cheeseburger Empanadas, and Tikka Masala Flatbread. At the bar, look for an approachable and affordable wine program, both high end and macro beer choices, and exciting twists on classic cocktails.

January 07, 2020

Grand Opening: Philly's First Wine Dive Bar to Open on South Street

January 07, 2020/ Kory Aversa

Owners Chris Fetfatzes & Heather Annechiarico announce the grand opening of Wine Dive this Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00am at 1506 South Street, Philadelphia, PA. Wine Dive extends the husband and wife duo's footprint on South Street, where they own the newly renovated Cambridge next door and Tio Flores a block away. The couple also own Hawthornes Beer Cafe and Quick Sip - and they are busy preparing their next bar and restaurant to open this spring. With this fifth concept, Wine Dive brings Philadelphia's its first wine-focused dive bar and exclusive wine bottle shop. The 2,500 square space features a seventeen foot bar, seating for up to 50, one of Philly's most instagram-worthy bathrooms, Vegas 70s decor, 20 wines by the glass, 215 wines by the bottle, 50 selections of natural wine, 45 beers by the can and bottle, and 20 selections of cider and hard soda/ seltzer.

October 29, 2019

Kurry Shack BYO Restaurant Brings North Indian Homestyle Cooking To South Philadelphia

October 29, 2019/ Kurry Shack/ Guest User

Restaurateur Shafi Gaffar announces the grand opening of Kurry Shack at 2015 E. Moyamensing Avenue on November 1, 2019. Kurry Shack is a Halal fast casual BYO that serves homestyle traditional Northern Indian cuisine led by Chef Abdur Masud. In the dining room, look for bright, colorful and hip art and designs that spotlight the Taj Mahal. Two and four top tables seat up to 18 people, or the space can be cleared for a standing-room only neighborhood event for up to 30-40 people. Outside, in nice weather, look for seating for up to 12 people on the front cafe sidewalk. From the kitchen look for Chef's speciality dishes, including Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, Dal Makhani and Mali Kofta. Unique to Kurry Shack, look for an exclusive dish, Chicken Meatball Kofta Curry - as well as a selection of desserts that includes Indian ice creams and milkshakes, with flavors such as Mango, Chikoo, Mali-Kulfi and Kesar Pesta. At the counter, don't miss the self-ordering kiosks that are a first for any neighborhood Indian restaurant in the Philadelphia region.