April 21, 2021

Parks on Tap Kicks Off 2021 Season with Cherry Blossom Edition Outside Fairmount Horticulture Center

April 21, 2021/ FCM Hospitality/ Guest User

FCM Hospitality announces that Parks on Tap is back for its sixth season with socially distanced blooms, bites and beers just in time for the Cherry Blossoms! Philadelphia’s traveling outdoor beer garden that gives back to city parks will pop-up at two locations outside the Fairmount Horticulture Center Arboretum (100 N. Horticultural Drive) starting on Saturday, April 3rd through on Sunday, April 25th. As in years past, patrons are invited to enjoy fresh food, beers on tap, wine and more set in an outdoor environment with comfortable chairs and clean restrooms. New for this year, Parks on Tap will partner with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia to present the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Viewing. This new campaign includes three weeks of prime Cherry Blossom viewing, socially distanced activities, virtual programming, and new Japanese-inspired fare. Parks on Tap will also feature products from Two Local’s Brewing, Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, and will offer three weeks of free live performances to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month.

April 21, 2021

Theatre Philadelphia Announces 4th Annual Philly Theatre Week With 11 Days, 64 Companies And 72 Events

April 21, 2021/ Theatre Philadelphia/ Guest User

Curtains up. Theatre Philadelphia proudly announces the return of Philly Theatre Week from April 22 to May 2, 2021. After a year of dark stages, millions in lost ticket sales and thousands of lost jobs, the Philadelphia theatre scene will rise again after the pandemic shut-downs with 11 days, 64 organizations, 72 events, and hundreds of performances. This fourth year celebration will showcase the strength, resilience, talent and diversity of the tri-state region’s theatre scene through virtual and in-person shows that will be hosted in every corner of Philadelphia, and in the Philadelphia suburbs, Delaware and South Jersey. Events will include a variety of live and pre-recorded virtual performances, panels, workshops, theatre-by-mail, audio plays and in-person outdoor events. All tickets for participating shows are specially priced to be accessible to all, with tickets being free, $15 or $30 each.

April 12, 2021

Pearl Properties Announces Federal Donuts’ 10th Location Opening Summer Of 2021

April 12, 2021/ Pearl Properties/ Guest User

Pearl Properties and Federal Donuts are excited to announce that a brand-new location for Federal Donuts is coming to The Terrace on 18th at 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Philadelphia’s iconic donut and fried chicken specialists will open their tenth location at the most iconic Philadelphia address in the City of Philadelphia. The fast-casual donut shop will occupy 1,500+ square feet on the ground floor of The Terrace. The Terrace location will have the most seating of any Federal Donuts location, including an expansive raised outdoor patio. For interior vibes, look for unique design elements that complement the “round” walls of the famous circular building. On the menu, residents, neighbors, local workers and visiting foodies will find all of their Federal Donuts favorites, including Hot Fresh Donuts, Fancy Donuts, new Classic Donuts and twice-cooked Fried Chicken, plus an enhanced beverage program with espresso drinks, cold brew coffee on draft, and the Donut Latte.

April 05, 2021

Inis Nua Theatre Returns with American Premiere of How to Be Brave Starring Alice Yorke

April 05, 2021/ Inis Nua Theatre Company/ Guest User

Inis Nua Theatre presents the American premiere of HOW TO BE BRAVE by Welsh playwright Siân Owen. Starring Alice Yorke, Philadelphia Magazine’s 2019 Best Theatre Talent in Philadelphia. HOW TO BE BRAVE is a whirlwind solo show set in Newport, Wales that is a heartwarming story of motherhood and finding joy even in the most challenging moments. The production will be directed by Barrymore Award-nominated director and Inis Nua Founder and Artistic Director Tom Reing. The theatrical production will be recorded in advance and available for on-demand virtual viewing only from 12:01AM on April 14 through midnight on April 18, 2021. Tickets are $10 - $15. For reservations, visit inisnuatheatre.org.

March 22, 2021

Stove And Co. Restaurant Group Doubles Footprint In The Philadelphia Suburbs With Four New Restaurants And Concepts

March 22, 2021/ Stove and Tap/ Guest User

One year ago restaurateurs Justin Weather and Joe Monnich were devastated as they shuttered the doors to their four restaurants as the pandemic took hold in the Philadelphia suburbs. Now, one year upon the anniversary of the first shut-down, Stove and Co. Restaurant Group looks to jump start the suburban restaurant business and nearly double their footprint in Pennsylvania's Montgomery, Delaware and Chester Counties. Stove and Co. Restaurant Group is proud to grand open their newest project Stove and Tap West Chester, their third concept for the brand and their first outing in the restaurant-rich West Chester.

March 19, 2021

Fourteen Ways to Celebrate Easter and Passover at Philadelphia Restaurants

March 19, 2021/ Sofitel Philadelphia/ Guest User

Philadelphia and South Jersey restaurants will celebrate Easter and Passover this year with special events, dining experiences, indoor and outdoor dining, and take-out packages. Please find 12 offerings perfect for families and friends to celebrate. From Sofitel Philadelphia with a full family-style dinner with glazed ham, crab and spring root ragout, and prime rib, to Garces with in-person brunch at Amada and The Olde Bar, to a special Easter Bunny Brunch at Hawthornes, to take-out packages that include a bottle of wine at Positano Coast and Caffe Aldo Lamberti, there's something for everyone this year.

March 19, 2021

Philadelphia’s First Black-owned Brewery Two Locals Debuts First Beer Releases With FCM Hospitality

March 19, 2021/ FCM Hospitality/ Guest User

Two Locals Brewing Company, Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, announces the launch of its first beer releases starting this week. Under a new relationship with FCM Hospitality and Mainstay Independent Brewing, Two Locals Owners and Brewers Richard and Mengistu Koilorwill bring Nubian Brown Ale (5.7% ABV), Prolific Hazy IPA (6.4% ABV) and Who You Wit? Belgian-style Witbier (5.7% ABV) to the Philadelphia marketplace in 16 ounce cans, four packs and Sixtel kegs. Nubain and Prolific will be available immediately for purchase online through twolocalsbrewing.com or through Craft Hall (901 N. Delaware) on Fridays from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

March 19, 2021

Garces Trading Company Debuts Month-long Paella Madness Celebration With Chef Jose Garces

March 19, 2021/ Garces Trading Company/ Guest User

Garces Trading Company is putting a Spanish foodie twist on March Madness with a new month-long celebration called Paella Madness. Chef Jose Garces has created four crazy and modern twists on the very traditional Spanish dish. Each week look for a new paella to debut, including braised short rib paella, whole roasted trout paella with squid ink bomba rice, acorn squash paella, and whole roasted chicken with fig and pine nut paella. Each featured paella comes complete with a choice of Ensalada Verde or Semplice Salad, plus family-style portions of Beef Sliders, Chicken Brochettes and Octopus & Fingerling Potato Brochettes. Garces fans can host a Paella Party at their homes with either the heat and serve option or the ready-to-eat option. Pick-up and delivery are available out of the Garces Trading Company ghost kitchen and virtual marketplace, operating from The Olde Bar in Old City at 125 Walnut Street.

March 08, 2021

Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia at 12 Top Restaurants, Bars and Breweries

March 08, 2021/ Tradesman's / Guest User

The luck of the Irish is back! One year after the pandemic cancelled most restaurant events for St. Patrick's Day and Weekend, Aversa PR clients are back with twelve ways to celebrate in a safe and socially distanced way for 2021. A Main Line celebration returns to Downtown Ardmore at John Henry’s Pub in the suburbs. In the city you can enjoy Green beer, glitter plus special food features from BRU Craft & Wurst, Tradesman's, and Finn McCool's. To make things safe and socially distanced, this year some clients will celebrate with food and drink features all month long, some the weekend before, some the day of, some the weekend after, and some a combination of above.

March 08, 2021

Philadelphia Zoo Announces Return of Cherished Zoo Keys Plus Unveils Limited Edition Dino-Key

March 08, 2021/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Guest User

Philadelphia Zoo (3400 W. Girard Avenue) announced today the return of the famous Zoo Key and talking story books, plus the addition of a new, limited-edition Dino-Key. Back by popular demand, the animal–shaped Zoo Keys will be able to be used at solar-powered audio boxes situated around the Zoo campus. Beginning March 25th, guests can use their Zoo Keys to unlock all new stories and secret tales about the magnificent creatures living at the Zoo. The new Dino-Key will unleash amazing stories of when dinosaurs and other massive creatures roamed the Earth in prehistoric times. Zoo-goers can listen to all audiobooks in both English and Spanish. Zoo Keys will retail for $3.00 and be available at any Zoo retail location and the Zoo shop.