Grand Opening: Dim Sum House Debuts XI West Wedding and Events Venue in University City

Grand Opening: Dim Sum House Debuts XI West Wedding and Events Venue in University City

Dim Sum House owners Jane Guo and Jackson Fu announce the grand opening of Xi West Weddings and Private Events at 3939 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor. The mother-son duo are thrilled to debut the city's new Asian and female-owned wedding and special events venue and catering facility where they can now host wedding receptions, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, large group dining, private parties, corporate events and food festivals for up to 350 people. The stunning 6,000 square foot space cost over one million dollars for renovations and took four years to complete, after a two year delay during the pandemic. For event planners and couples, the space brings together modern industrial chic design, an exciting cocktail program and robust coffee service with traditional Chinese menus that range from dim sum offerings to signature rice, noodle dishes and seafood dishes. For higher end weddings seeking something extra special, the menu can include delicacies like Norwegian King Crab three ways. The space has a sleek and modern bar, lounge and cocktail space in the front on Chestnut Street on ground level, with a ballroom and event space through the larger doors, followed by a bridal room and oversized bathrooms. The space can seat up to 225 seated and 350 standing.

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Dim Sum House by Jane G's Announces New Location Coming to Northern Liberties and Fishtown Area

Dim Sum House by Jane G's Announces New Location Coming to Northern Liberties and Fishtown Area

Jane Guo and Jackson Fu announce a brand new third location for Dim Sum House by Jane G's coming to Liberty Square at 1214 N. American Street. The mother and son duo will bring the city's largest dim sum restaurant, bar and lounge to the hottest and fastest growing area of the city, between the bustling Fishtown and Northern Liberties neighborhoods. The new restaurant will feature 6,000 feet of indoor space with seating for around 100+ guests, with the final numbers still in the works. For the first time ever, Dim Sum House will head outdoors with a stunning new covered dim sum and cocktail garden that will seat around 100+ guests and 3,000 square feet of space. The indoor and outdoor space combined make this the largest Dim Sum House restaurant to date. From the kitchen, guests will enjoy a menu that focuses on two authentic styles of Chinese dim sum (Shanghai and Cantonese), plus fried rice, noodles, chef specialties and familiar Chinese favorites from the Jiang Nan region of China. Notable favorites include Dim Sum House’s celebrated Pork Soup Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles, Roast Pork Bao, Peking Duck, Pork Belly & Mustard Greens, Hot and Sour Soup, and Norwegian Whole King Crab done three ways. The menu will feature ample vegan, vegetarian and gluten free offerings. At the bar, look for a full line of spirits, 8 wines by the glass, over 35+ wines by the bottle and 8 cocktails (all inspired by awesome old school kung fu/martial arts movies). This location will have the largest selection of beers for any Dim Sum House location with eight on tap and around two dozen in total. The opening date is expected later this year or early in 2023, with more details to come.

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Celebrate Year of Tiger with Chinese and Lunar New Year at Dim Sum House, The Fin and Hello Vietnam

Celebrate Year of Tiger with Chinese and Lunar New Year at Dim Sum House, The Fin and Hello Vietnam

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with three Asian-owned businesses below celebrating Chinese New Year and/or Lunar New Year. Celebrations start as early as January 30 and run through mid-February. In University City and Rittenhouse, two of the largest Chinese restaurants, bars, lounges and event spaces in the city present a special menu of food and drink, plus two events with firecrackers, decorations and the traditional lion dance. Dim Sum House by Jane G's will celebrate starting January 30th through February 13th, with special events on February 5th. In Fishtown, The Fin celebrates its first-ever Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival on Valentine's Day Monday, February 14, 2022 with a special menu, an extensive list of special cocktails, a chance for prizes through the golden ticket cocktail, lanterns and decor and more. In Northern Liberties, Hello Vietnam presents complimentary tea, plus a free new themed appetizer, "Lucky Golden 'Tons" with every order .

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Philadelphia Restaurants Offer Christmas Dinner, Seven Fishes & Hanukkah Meals to Go

Philadelphia Restaurants Offer Christmas Dinner, Seven Fishes & Hanukkah Meals to Go

After a record-breaking Thanksgiving (to-go), restaurants in Philadelphia and the suburbs are gearing up for a record Christmas Eve/ Day with Hanukkah, Seven Fish specials, meal kits, pre-orders, outdoor dining, baked goods and other things. Below, please find meals to go, kits and Christmas-food specials from 30+ of our restaurant and neighborhood clients.

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Top Spots For Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia Starting June 12th

Top Spots For Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia Starting June 12th

Aversa PR presents 18 top spots around Philadelphia for outdoor dining starting on June 12th. Locations include patios, decks, backyards, sidewalk seating, closed off sidewalks and other unique arrangements to ensure safety, health and social distancing. From the largest outdoor dining spot in the region at Morgan's Pier, to the charms of the outdoor patio at Positano Coast in Old City, to the shaded cafe of Pistolas Del Sur on East Passyunk, to Center City sidewalk views of Tradesman's and BRU in Midtown Village, to the beer garden vibes of Germantown Garden in Northern Liberties, the list below includes places across the city in the most notable food neighborhoods.

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Sugar Stress Relief with Free Cookies at Your Door: 5 Local Businesses Partner Up

Sugar Stress Relief with Free Cookies at Your Door: 5 Local Businesses Partner Up

The only thing better than fresh baked cookies after a night on the town is when they are free and arrive at your front door! Insomnia Cookies announces a brand-new partnership with local restaurants and small businesses to join forces during this time of crisis for the restaurant industry. Insomnia Cookies dishes up the cookie magic by proudly teaming up with Quick Sip Beer Delivery (by Hawthorne's Beer Cafe), SliCE Fishtown, P'unk Burger and Dim Sum House University City to supply free cookies with delivery orders starting today. This week, the first 25 orders a day will find free Insomnia Cookies with their beer and wine delivery through Quick Sip. Next week, free cookies will arrive with the first 25 pizza and food orders per day from SliCE Fishtown. The following week, the first 25 customers a day will find a sweet ending in free cookies with their dim sum order from Dim Sum House University City. The month of free cookies will end with free cookies for the first 25 orders a day from P'unk Burger. For the full schedule, see program details below. For more about Insomnia Cookies, visit insomniacookies.com.

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Dim Sum House By Jane G’s Announces Grand Opening In Rittenhouse Square

Dim Sum House By Jane G’s Announces Grand Opening In Rittenhouse Square

Jane Guo and Jackson Fu announced the grand opening of Dim Sum House by Jane G’s at 1930 Chestnut Street February 20, 2020 opening at 11:30am. The mother-son duo, who also operate Dim Sum House in University City, will bring all-day, every-day dim sum in two styles to Center City and Rittenhouse Square. The expansive restaurant and bar will feature 4,000 square feet of space, with seating for 120 inside and 20 outside. From the kitchen, guests will enjoy a menu that focuses on two authentic styles of Chinese dim sum (Shanghai and Cantonese), plus fried rice, noodles, chef specialties and familiar Chinese favorites from the Jiang Nan region of China. Notable favorites include Dim Sum House’s celebrated Pork Soup Dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles, Roast Pork Bao, Peking Duck, Pork Belly & Mustard Greens, Hot and Sour Soup, and Norwegian Whole King Crab done three ways, which currently is around $450 market price for 8 lbs.

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Dim Sum House by Jane G's Adds New Gluten-Free and Vegan Menu

Dim Sum House by Jane G's Adds New Gluten-Free and Vegan Menu

Dim Sum House by Jane G's (3939 Walnut Street) expands its all-day dim sum and signature favorites menu with a special menu of new gluten-free and vegan options! Owner Jackson Fu has seen increased demand and requests for more and more gluten-free and vegan selections and felt a special menu was an important next step for the University City restaurant.

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Ten Freebies for Mom on Mother's Day from Philadelphia and Main Line Restaurants

Ten Freebies for Mom on Mother's Day from Philadelphia and Main Line Restaurants

Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with freebies from 10 restaurants and eateries around the Philadelphia region. Plus, look for special events, brunches, beer tastings and more. From free pizza to free arepas, from free mango cheesecake to free flowers, there’s something here for Mom’s every taste!

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Top Outdoor Beer Garden Destinations Not to Miss During Summer 2019

Top Outdoor Beer Garden Destinations Not to Miss During Summer 2019

Philadelphia’s outdoor summer beer garden season is back! Do not miss out on the biggest and most happening spots in Philly, including six represented by Aversa PR. The 2019 season launches with spots in the hottest neighborhoods of the city, major changes to classic favorites, like Uptown Beer Garden by Craft Concepts Group, and limited-edition seasonal custom drafts.

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