October 01, 2021

Christmas Village in Philadelphia Announces Return to Love Park, City Hall Courtyard and North Apron

October 01, 2021/ Christmas Village in Philadelphia/ Guest User

Returning for its 14th season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will once again transform LOVE Park and City Hall (Courtyard and North Apron) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market, open daily between Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25th and Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th, with a preview weekend planned for November 20 to 21, 2021. New and returning for this year, Christmas Village will present an extra magical surprise with a double-tier Christmas Village carousel in the City Hall Courtyard, along with a brand-new German food court in the Courtyard. After taking a break last year due to the pandemic, the grand Ferris Wheel and the Kid’s Train will be back, along with vendors on the City Hall North Apron.

September 25, 2021

Craft Hall and Mainstay Independent Brewing Announce Ten Day Oktoberfest Celebration

September 25, 2021/ Craft Hall/ Guest User

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Craft Hall, Philadelphia's largest indoor restaurant! Come out this fall for a special 10 day celebration that will include traditional biergarten decor, Oktoberfest themed menu additions, special fall BBQ specials, beer from Mainstay Independent Brewing, beer steins, and pumpkin decorating ($5 small, $10 large). Mainstay will have plenty of freshly canned Oktoberfest ready for the celebration, prost! Steins are $15.00 with refills only $7.50 during this special event. Additionally, the indoor playground is now reopened for fun for the kiddos. Save the date and invite the whole family as Craft Hall’s Oktoberfest promises to be the most family-friendly celebration in the entire region. Also, enjoy Oktoberfest with your pup as the special menu and beer will be available outside at the Puppy Porch too!

September 24, 2021

Morgan's Pier Presents Fall Fest on the Waterfront with Pumpkin Carving, Fall Decor, New Menus

September 24, 2021/ Morgan's Pier/ Guest User

Sweater weather is back - and so is the return of one of the most celebrated Fall Festivals in the region! Waterfront dining at Philadelphia's largest outdoor restaurant venue will continue into the fall season. Morgan's Pier Fall Fest returns for the seventh season from September 24 to October 30, 2021. Head to the expansive dining destination as it converts into an autumn wonderland - with five more weeks of stunning views, entertainment, new fall food and cocktails, seasonal beers and much more. Morgan's Pier Fall Fest will operate Fall Fest seven days a week this year due to popular demand.

August 18, 2021

Up to Eleven Debuts New Coffee Shop and E-Bike Store Hybrid in Ardmore

August 18, 2021/ Ardmore Initiative/ Guest User

Laura Fay, co-founder of Separatist Beer Project, announces the grand opening of a brand-new all-in-one coffee shop and e-bike store coming to the Main Line starting this weekend. Up to Eleven is a unique all-in-one hybrid that brings together the best of both worlds for coffee and cycling lovers. The new concept will showcase three big partners, including bagels from Kismet Bagels, coffee from Reanimator Coffee, and e-bikes by Specialized. Doors will open this Saturday, August 21st, from 7:00am to 3:00pm, at 65 Cricket Flats.

July 21, 2021

Candytopia Philly Announces Grand Re-Opening and Second Engagement for Candy-Themed Wonderland

July 21, 2021/ Candytopia/ Guest User

Summertime in Philadelphia just got so much sweeter with flying unicorn pigs, confetti explosions, marshmallow tsunamis and candy at every turn. Candytopia announces its grand re-opening and second limited-run engagement at Philadelphia Fashion District, located at 901 Market Street in Center City. Sugar meets spice at this deliciously immersive and outrageously interactive candy-wonderland that saw sold out audiences down Market Street before the pandemic. For its sugar-coated return, Candtopia brings more than a dozen dazzling and colorful enivronments where colossal candyfloss constructions meld with a tantalizing taffy twistedness. If you’ve ever dreamed of nibbling your way through Candyland or scoring a Golden Ticket, you’ve come to the right place. Bring your family, your friends, and your sweet tooth for an experience like none other! Candytopia is here at least through Labor Day Weekend and tickets are on sale now, $28 for adults, $20 for kids 4 to 12 years old, and free for ages 3 and under.

June 28, 2021

Main Line Today Restaurant Week Debuts August 23rd to September 5th at 50+ Restaurants

June 28, 2021/ Lola's Garden/ Guest User

Main Line Today and Today Media announce the debut of Main Line Today Restaurant Week, presented by Firstrust Bank, running August 23 through September 5, 2021. The 14-day culinary celebration will bring together and showcase the talents of top chefs, restaurants and purveyors in Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course prix fixe menus for lunch ($24.95, plus tax, beverage and gratuity) and dinner ($36.95, plus tax, beverage and gratuity). Restaurants can choose what works best for them, offering lunch, dinner or both—dine-in or takeout.

May 06, 2021

DePaul's Table Debuts Modern Italian Steakhouse in Ardmore This Weekend

May 06, 2021/ DePaul's Table/ Guest User

Restaurant veteran Anthony DePaul announces the grand opening of DePaul's Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse this Thursday, May 6th at 7E. Lancaster Avenue. DePaul, formerly from The Chophouse, Marc Forgione’s American Cut Steakhouse and Borgata, will bring a pedigree of industry insight and knowledge to this exciting new concept. DePaul aims to bring back the long lost artform of the Maitre D’ with elevated customer service and extra attention to detail. While the pandemic may have changed the state of dining for months and maybe years to come, DePaul and team looks to bring back all the things we have missed this last year about an exceptional dining experience. In the kitchen, DePaul has tapped New Jersey-native Executive Chef Jose Galicia (The Chophouse).

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.

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 03, 2021

Sisterly Love Food Fair Heads to Northern Libs, Ardmore, and Cherry Street Pier

March 03, 2021/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

The Sisterly Love Food Fair celebrates Women's History Month with special food fair pop-ups heading to all corners of the region. For four weekends in a row, look for the top local female chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs supporting each other during the pandemic at this one-day outdoor, socially distanced food markets. On Saturday, March 6th, Sisterly Love will head to the Main Line and Philadelphia Suburbs for the very first time. Hosted by Ardmore Initiative and Restaurant Marokko, Sisterly Love will pop-up in Schauffele Plaza in Downtown Ardmore from 12 Noon to 2:00pm with dozens of regional and local vendors, plus entertainment provided by Ardmore Music Hall.