April 06, 2017

Revolution Taco and Puyero Venezuelan Flavor Celebrate National Empanada Day in Philadelphia

April 06, 2017/ Kory Aversa

Revolution Taco and Puyero Venezuelan Flavor celebrate National Empanada Day in Philadelphia on April 8th by serving up six tasty varieties of the Latin inspired stuffed pastry. Mark your calendars and come hungry...

April 29, 2016

South Street Spring Festival Announces Restaurants, Philly Taco Eating Contest and Maifest

April 29, 2016/ Kory Aversa

South Street Headhouse District serves up the best tastes and sips of the city during South Street Spring Festival, on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Philadelphia’s largest annual spring block party announces 30+ restaurants, bars, bakeries and food trucks that will fill the 12 blocks of South Street and surrounding streets. Brauhaus Schmitz will return with Maifest on the 700 block with with German beers, dancers, music, food, flower crowns and even a Maypole. The giant all-ages outdoor party will also include a new Philly Taco eating contest featuring a Jim’s Steaks cheesesteak wrapped in a giant slice of Lorenzo & Sons pizza. South Street Spring Festival is free and open to the public. Rain or shine. For the full schedule and roster of events, visit www.southstreet.com and follow @officialsouthst #SouthStFest on Twitter.

July 15, 2015

Philadelphia Top Restaurants Go Grill to Grill in Dog Days of Summer Cook-Off by South Street Headhouse District

July 15, 2015/ Kory Aversa

The region’s top restaurants and chefs will go grill-to-grill in the summer’s ultimate hot-dog competition. South Street Headhouse District will host the 4th Annual Dog Days of Summer Cook-Off on Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, under the historic Headhouse Square Shambles (400 Block of South 2nd Street between Lombard and Pine). Sample the most flavorful, unique and inventive hot dogs while enjoying craft beer, live music, and other summertime fun. VIP packages are $30 and include early access at Noon, a VIP gift and 20 food/drink tickets. General admission is free, with food/drink tickets costing 4/$10. Funds raised will support the preservation of the historic Headhouse Square Shambles. VIP passes are on sale at http://bit.ly/dogdays15tickets. For updates, follow #DogDays15 @officialsouthst on Twitter.