April 04, 2018

Fuel Restaurants in Philadelphia Debuts Facial Recognition Kiosks, New Menu, Under Ten Dollar Pricing

April 04, 2018/ Kory Aversa

FUEL (http://fuelrechargeyourself.com) announces exciting changes that will make for a faster, fresher and healthier dining experience - all for under $10! Starting this week, Fuellocations (University City, Center City, East Passyunk) will debut 17 new menu additions with all options now being priced for $10 or less. With these additions comes faster service, fresher ingredients and innovative dishes; including the debut of acai bowls, a Tahini smoothie, Toast Boxes, and special menu items by celebrity chef Brian Duffy (of Bar Rescue). Facial recognition ordering kiosks are now installed at the University City and Center City FUEL locations, allowing customers quicker ordering which is key during busy lunch rushes. The kiosks will use facial recognition to identify customers and pull up past orders, allow for credit card ordering and provide visual images of all dishes in one swipe.

August 10, 2017

#ThrowbackThursday Diner En Blanc Philadelphia ‘16: Table Spread Edition

August 10, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Its #ThrowbackThursday and Diner En Blanc is right around the corner! Looking for some last minute inspo on how to plan, eat and decorate? Any returning guest can tell you that creating the perfect table spread isn’t always easy. It must be white, portable, and classy of course! Check out some of our favorite works of art from Diner En Blanc 2016.

July 14, 2017

Ardmore Restaurant Week Returns To 18 Restaurants July 17 To July 30 With Specially Priced 3 Course Meals And Happy Hour Discounts

July 14, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Ardmore Restaurant Week, the two-week celebration of Ardmore’s innovative and delicious dining scene, invites you once again to Experience the Difference! Join participating Ardmore establishments Monday, July 17 through Sunday, July 30, 2017 for happy hour specials or prix fixe dinner menus. Happy hour specials will be available, in general, from 5pm-7pm and will feature 25% off a selected menu. Dinner participants will offer a prix fixe menu at either $25 or $35.

July 07, 2017

Dim Sum House Participating in University City Dining Days Beginning Thursday, July 13

July 07, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

University City Dining Days returns in 2017 from Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 23, 2017. This year, Dim Sum House by Jane G’s (3939 Chestnut St) brings their signature soup dumplings and all day dim sum by THREE executive chefs to the Dining Days program. Now, in its 13th year, Dining Days is the “3 courses, 3 prices” promotion at many of University City’s most popular dining destinations. Participating restaurants offer a pre-fixe three-course dinner special for $15, $25 or $35.

July 06, 2017

Philadelphia To Host Largest Diner En Blanc In United States, Registration Process And New Charity Auction Begin

July 06, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

From global phenomenon to highly sought-after “secret,” Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Philadelphia on Thursday, August 17, 2017 for an unforgettable evening filled with food, wine, fashion, culture and music. The event expands to 5,200 guests for its sixth edition - making it the largest ever held in the United States.

June 28, 2017

South Street's Puyero Celebrates American And Venezuelan Independence Days

June 28, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Puyero Venezuelan Flavor (524 S. 4th Street) presents Week De La Independencia -- a week-long celebration of American and Venezuelan Independence Days. The casual quick-serve eatery, located in the heart of South Street Headhouse District, will serve the US's most popular July 4th foods but with a Venezuelan street twist.

June 14, 2017

Ardmore's Big Dig: A Free Construction-Themed Carnival For The Whole Family

June 14, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

The Ardmore Initiative along with several Cricket Avenue businesses will present the Big Dig on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The family-oriented construction carnival will take place along Cricket Avenue and on the building site of One Ardmore Place, the 110-unit apartment being built by Dranoff Properties in Ardmore’s vibrant downtown. The Big Dig is the first in a series of community events being rolled out by the business community to spotlight Ardmore as a live, work and play destination.

June 07, 2017

Old City Eats Returns For Second Summer Every Thursday Night Through August 31 With Kick-Off Block Party On June 15

June 07, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Old City District showcases its thriving dining scene with the return of Old City Eats! Old City Eats kicks off Thursday, June 15with the launch of a new outdoor Block Party on 2nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets from 5:00-8:00pm.

June 02, 2017

Tongue & Groove performs Three Special 10th Anniversary Shows in June including The Founding Member Reunion Show, with FX and Food Network Celeb, Adam Gertler!

June 02, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

On Fri June 9, Fri June 16 and Sat June 17, Tongue & Groove Spontaneous Theater celebrates 10 years of performing cutting edge unscripted theater by performing three special shows, and hosting an anniversary party. All shows are held at The PlayGround at The Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St.. Tickets are $8 to $22 each at tongue-groove.com

June 01, 2017

Global Sensation Dîner En Blanc Returns To Philadelphia For Sixth Edition, Wait List For Summer 2017 Now Open

June 01, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia announces its sixth edition in the City of Brotherly Love. The wait list is officially open for this unforgettable evening filled with elegance, food, art and music. Every summer, thousands of guests wearing white descend upon an undisclosed public space whose location is kept secret until moments before the event begins. The date, number of guests and registration lottery details will be announced next week at the official Dîner en Blanc preview party.