January 23, 2022

Russian Ballet Theatre Presents New Production of Swan Lake in Trenton, Sewell and Reading

January 23, 2022/ Patriots Theater at the War Memorial/ Kory Aversa

Russian Ballet Theatre announces a breathtaking new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake that will travel to 52 cities across the United States, with four local stops in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Ballet fans will have the unique opportunity to enjoy this update on a classic, with dates set for Sunday, February 13th in Newark at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center; Tuesday, February 15th in Trenton at the Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial; Wednesday, February 16th in Sewell, South Jersey at Investors Bank Performing Arts Center; and Thursday, February 17th in Reading at the Santander Performing Arts Center. All tickets are on sale night for the one-night only performance in each city. Tickets can be purchased online at www.russianballettheatre.com/tickets. For group sales inquiries, email Co-Producer Gulya Hartwick at hartwick@russianballettheatre.com.

January 21, 2022

Broadway Smash Choir Boy Ready to Bring Joy Back to Stage During Philadelphia Premiere

January 21, 2022/ Suzanne Roberts Theatre/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Theatre Company kicks off 2022 with the Philadelphia Premiere of a TONY® Award-winning play from an Academy Award winning writer. Audiences return to PTC for soaring gospel music and a story about singing in your own key as Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Choir Boy takes the stage. Directed by PTC Resident Artist Jeffrey L. Page, this electric play about a young man creating his own path at a storied prep school features a new Gospel and R&B score created by celebrated musician Crystal Monee Hall, who serves as composer and musical director. The show runs February 18 – March 13. Opening night for press is Friday, February 25 at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now starting at $35. PTC continues its 10Tix program, supported by PNC Arts Alive, providing a select number of seats at $10 for every performance.

January 21, 2022

Chef Jose Garces Introduces Chef Jezabel Careaga as Next Chef in Residency at Volvér at Kimmel

January 21, 2022/ Volver/ Kory Aversa

Chef Jose Garces announces Chef Jezabel Careaga as the next Chef in Residency at Volvér on Kimmel Cultural Campus. Chef Careaga's residency will run from January 26th to March 13th. Funding will help support the initiatives of Fuerza for Humans, a non-profit focusing on mental health for the restaurant community Currently, Careaga's menu will include Picada, Escabeche de Berejena Toast, Empanadas, Tamales Saltenos, Vacio con Papas Estrelladas, Estofado, Locro, Queso y Membrillo and Panqueque Con Dulce De Leche.

January 17, 2022

Chef Jose Garces Announces Two New Locations for Buena Onda Coming to Philadelphia and the Main Line

January 17, 2022/ Buena Onda/ Kory Aversa

Iron Chef Jose Garces announces the expansion of Buena Onda across the region with two new locations coming to Center City Philadelphia and the Main Line. Buena Onda is Chef's famed taqueria that is inspired by the spirit and good vibes of Mexico's Baja Peninsula. The new locations will open in early to late spring in the Rittenhouse neighborhood, at 114 S. 20th Street, and in Radnor, at 200 Radnor Chester Rd. Each new location will offer Buena's signature dishes such as environmentally conscious seafood tacos, classic tacos, Buena bowls, nachos, guacamole, chips and salsa, rice and beans, churros and many other offerings. Garces fans can also pair their favorite dishes with drinks that will include margaritas (classic, baja, frozen and seasonal), beer, wine, sangria, sodas and more.

January 03, 2022

Harper's Garden, Lola's Garden, Juno and Rosy's Taco Bar Launch Dry January Mocktail Happy Hour

January 03, 2022/ Harper's Garden/ Kory Aversa

FCM Hospitality is embracing the concept of Dry January and taking it to an all new level with the launch of new Dry January Mocktail Happy Hour, along with new and expanded mocktail menus at five properties, ranging from Northern Liberties to Center City, Spring Garden to Ardmore, and more. Properties will include the region's most buzzed about restaurants including Harper's Garden, Lola's Garden, Juno, Rosy's Taco Bar and Craft Hall. Each property will expand and feature special mocktails for the entire month, and offer five dollar mocktails in a first-ever for the region "Dry January Mocktail Happy Hour" that will take place at each property, with hours and days varying by location.

December 17, 2021

Top 36 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve and Day in Philadelphia

December 17, 2021/ Aversa PR/ Guest User

Aversa PR clients are ringing in the New Year with 36 top ways to celebrate, including dinner, drinks, happy hours, parties, DJ, music, family events, countdowns, brunches and so much more. Families can enjoy attending the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink in Delco, Candytopia, and Countdown to Noon and New Year Princess Igloo Brunch at Figo. New Year’s Eve Dinners will include Oldestone in New Hope which just opened, Volver by Chef Garces, Izakaya by Yanaga, etc. In the evening New Year’s Eve Parties will be held at Vesper Center City, Concourse Dance Bar, and many other bars and clubs. Please find a full list below of all of the opportunities to celebrate 2022.

December 10, 2021

The Fin Grand Opens In Fishtown With Giant New Surf And Turf Seafood Destination

December 10, 2021/ The Fin/ Guest User

The Fin is bringing the fish back to Fishtown with Philadelphia's largest and newest seafood destination. The owners of Crab du Jour are proud to announce The Fin is now open at 1000 Frankford Avenue #1, Philadelphia, PA 19125. This new giant surf and turf hotspot will feature a contemporary casual vibe, with 10,000 square feet of space, seating for over 220 people, a sweeping center bar and lounge, and private and semi-private event space for private events and parties. From the kitchen, look for an extensive and inventive menu of original surf and turf favorites from Executive Chef Valentin Bay, formerly of Brauhaus Schmitz on South Street. Bay's menu features everything from Whole Red Snapper to Rockfish, Whole Lobster to custom make your own Seafood Boils, Chicken and Waffles to Shrimp and Grits, and a unique must-try Cajun Crab Cheesecake. On the bar side, look for an extensive menu that will feature over 120 cocktails and 325 wine selections by Bar Manager Phillip Search, formerly of Palladino's and Bahn Mi and Bottles.

December 08, 2021

Philadelphia Restaurants Open for Christmas Eve and Day with Feast of the Seven Fishes and Special Dinners

December 08, 2021/ SliCE/ Guest User

Philadelphia restaurants are counting down to Christmas with the release of their Feast of the Seven Fish, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus. For Feast of the 7 Fishes, we have the most clients ever celebrating this annual long-time tradition, several are new spots that just opened like The Fin, Figo and Yanaga, and several are putting a unique twist on the tradition with pizza, sushi and seafood boils. You can also find Christmas Eve and Day offerings such as Bridget Foy's, Dine-in on Christmas Day and Garces Trading Company with Christmas Dinner to Go/ Heat and Serve. Please find details, menus, prices and more below.

December 03, 2021

Get Frozen In Northern Liberties As Figo Debuts A New Igloo Dining Experience

December 03, 2021/ Figo/ Guest User

Glu Hospitality invites you to get frozen in Northern Liberties with the debut of the city's newest and most lavish Igloo experience, plus the return of Princess Brunches at the Igloos, and a brand-new heated cocktail garden. Starting this week, partners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu bring a new holiday and winter experience to Northern Liberties Restaurant Row with the debut of enchanting and weather-proof sparkling Igloos at Figo Ristorante (1033 N. 2nd Street). The Igloos at Figo are neary 12 feet wide, seat up to eight people, and feature over a hundred clear sustainable panels, a table-top fire pit, festive decor, and a view of the night stars and the new Northern Liberties Christmas Tree. Along with the Igloos, Glu brings back Enchanted in Northern Liberties: Princess Brunches at the Igloos at Figo in partnership and a pivot with A Dash of Magic Events, running every Saturday and Sunday through New Year's Eve. Families can "Igloo-distance" themselves from other families and the Princess, as she goes Igloo to Igloo, and table to table, and interacts and delights young children. Appearances confirmed so far include Cinderella, Beauty Queen (inspired by Belle), Snow Queen (inspired by Frozen/ Elsa) and more! Figo and Glu also announce a brand-new outdoor winterized Holiday Cocktail Garden with heated, covered indoor-outdoor seating for up to 50 guests, which is great for private parties as well as nightly dining.

December 02, 2021

Top Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Philadelphia

December 02, 2021/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia has been transformed into a giant holiday wonderland for the Christmas season. Tis the most wonderful time of year to plan a holiday day trip into the city for you, your family and your friends. Experience all that Philadelphia has to offer with top light shows, Christmas markets, shopping adventures, festive food, spirited sips, and family-focused attractions. Come for Christmas Village, Made in Philadelphia and Tinsel Christmas Pop-up Bar, and stay for Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature, Wonderspaces immersive art show, and Candytopia's candy-coated holiday adventure. No matter what you do and see, you can't go wrong with these three attractions on the top of your holiday bucket list! Grab your Santa hat, your reindeer antlers and your ugly sweater, and get ready for a merry ole time.