Ancient Spirits And Grille Opens In Philadelphia As America's First Herbal Restaurant and Bar

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Ancient Spirits And Grille Opens In Philadelphia As America's First Herbal Restaurant and Bar

Owners and lifelong friends Syam Namballa and Mahi Reddy announce the grand opening of America's first Ayurvedic herbal restaurant and cocktail lounge right here in Center City, Philadelphia. Ancient Spirits and Grille will officially open its doors at 1726 Chestnut Street on Friday, September 17th, with a special grand opening party from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. The three-story, 7,000 square feet, 150-seat dining destination offers contemporary European cuisine inspired by Auyervedic and herbal elements. The service and chef-driven concept highlights organic and herbal-based offerings with the beloved Executive Chef Chris Tavares formerly of Davio’s. The menu will feature creative and beautifully presented dishes with ample vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests are invited to take a short survey on their phones that creates a special customized menu based on body type and metabolic energy.

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Glu Hospitality Grand Opens Bagels and Co. in Northern Liberties at The Piazza

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Glu Hospitality Grand Opens Bagels and Co. in Northern Liberties at The Piazza

Northern Liberties, the years of waiting are over and Philly's hottest food neighborhood finally will get its bagel shop! Glu Hospitality debuts its first-ever breakfast and lunch concept Bagels and Co (1001 N 2nd St) with a grand opening celebration between Friday, June 4 and Sunday, June 13, 2021. Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu, the dynamic duo behind Germantown Garden Grill, Vesper Dayclub, Leda and the Swan, Germantown Garden Grill, Hunnies Crispy Chicken, The Igloos at Germantown Garden and Vesper Center City, are proud to debut a 1,100 square foot breakfast, lunch, coffee and bagel cafe and shop that is modern, clean, simple and stylish, complete with an opening menu filled with over a dozen varieties of Brooklyn-style Bagels, over two dozen inventive, creative and signature cream cheeses and spreads, along with fresh made-to-order sandwiches, salads, baked goods and other goodies. On the coffee side, Bagels and Co. is ready to give the neighborhood a jolt with fresh-brewed coffee in partnership with D’Amico Coffee Roasters.

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Morgan's Pier Set to Reopen for 10th Season on the Waterfront Starting April 22nd

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Morgan's Pier Set to Reopen for 10th Season on the Waterfront Starting April 22nd

Philadelphia's largest open-air outdoor restaurant is coming back! FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce that Morgan's Pier (221 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.) will open for the year starting on Thursday, April 22nd at 4:00pm. Now celebrating its tenth season the Delaware River, the region's top al fresco dining destination and tourism hot spot will bring back the summertime vibes, breathtaking views, great food and thirst-quenching drinks to the Waterfront. For this special milestone season, Morgan's Pier welcomes Chef Waldemar (Val) Stryjewski taking the helm in the kitchen with a brand-new menu of returning and new favorites - with an expanded selection of seafood, snacks, small plates, flatbreads sandwiches, sweets and kids' favorites. New dishes include Fried Scallops, Salmon Crudo, Chicken Empanadas, Lobster Roll, Grilled Chicken and Pulled Pork (from the Craft Hall new BBQ menu). Flatbreads made with the famous dough from Lost Bread Co. will include Margherita, Spinach and Chorizo. New for 2021, beyond the new top chef in the kitchen and food items, look for a tenth anniversary cocktail, brand-new boozy popsicles in six flavors and the addition of beer selections from Philadelphia's first-black brewery Two Locals Brewing.

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4th Annual Old City Eats Kicks Off 2nd Street Block Party on June 20th, Eats Returns to 50 Restaurants Every Thursday This Summer

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4th Annual Old City Eats Kicks Off 2nd Street Block Party on June 20th, Eats Returns to 50 Restaurants Every Thursday This Summer

Old City District showcases its thriving dining scene with the return of Old City Eats! Old City Eats kicks off on Thursday, June 20, 2019, with an outdoor Block Party on 2nd Street, between Market and Chestnut, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The outdoor Old City Eats Block Party will feature 20+ Old City Eats restaurant and bar participants.

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Philadelphia's Top Chefs Fire Up Signature Dishes and Street Food at East Passyunk Flavors on the Avenue Street Festival

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Philadelphia's Top Chefs Fire Up Signature Dishes and Street Food at East Passyunk Flavors on the Avenue Street Festival

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District presents Flavors on the Avenue street festival on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The city’s first big food festival of the spring will feature five blocks of street food, seasonal sips, craft beer, live music, sidewalk sales and free family fun – on East Passyunk Avenue from Broad to Dickinson streets.

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Christmas Village Brings Big Surprises to Baltimore with New 65 Feet Tall Ferris Wheel, Special Preview Weekend, Expanded Layout and More Food

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Christmas Village Brings Big Surprises to Baltimore with New 65 Feet Tall Ferris Wheel, Special Preview Weekend, Expanded Layout and More Food

Christmas Village in Baltimore will once again transform West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market. For the new holiday season, this annual Baltimore tradition will even open one weekend early (Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2018) to give visitors the opportunity to catch a first glimpse at the remodeled event venue featuring not only an indoor area, but also an extended outdoor area with booths around a magnificent Christmas trees and along the Inner Harbor promenade.

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia Announces New Location for 10th Anniversary

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia Announces New Location for 10th Anniversary

Christmas Village in Philadelphia announces its return to LOVE Park for its 10th anniversary. Philadelphia’s largest holiday attraction will be the first event to be held in newly renovated LOVE Park (1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102). From Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 23th, 2017) through Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24th, 2017), Christmas Village will transform LOVE Park into an authentic open-air German Christmas market with holiday sights and sounds featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive Christmas decorations, live music at the main stage, children’s activities and photos with Santa. Shoppers will find high-quality, international and local gifts along with decorations. Visitors are also invited to warm up with a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate while enjoying the great variety of European food and drinks. Admission is free, with food, drink and shopping pay as you go. Spread the cheer by following @philachristmas on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, liking Christmas Village in Philadelphia on Facebook and visiting http://www.philachristmas.com/.

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Little Lion Serves Up Southern Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner in Old City District

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Little Lion Serves Up Southern Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner in Old City District

The Little Lion in Old City District serves up a Southern spin on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy your choice of decadent entrees and trimmings, with homemade desserts, seasonal cocktails and fall craft drafts. 

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Revolution Taco Owners Open New Cafe in East Falls at Sherman Mills

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Revolution Taco Owners Open New Cafe in East Falls at Sherman Mills

Chefs Mike Sultan and Carolyn Nguyen announce the grand opening of The Mills Cafe in East Falls at Sherman Mills (3510 Scotts Lane).  The new casual breakfast and lunch spot is their second brick and mortar that includes Revolution Taco in Center City, as well as Say Cheese Philadelphia, Street Food Philly and Taco Mondo food trucks, and 33rd Street Hospitality Catering. The Mills Cafe seats ten people, and is now open 9:00am to 3:00pm,Tuesday to Friday. It is located adjacent to the duo’s commissary kitchen that sources all their brands. For more information, call 267-391-7539. For more about 33rd Street Hospitality Catering, visit www.33rdstreethospitality.com.

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Cinder Now Open, Bringing Ciders, Sours And Artisan Pizza To Rittenhouse Square

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Cinder Now Open, Bringing Ciders, Sours And Artisan Pizza To Rittenhouse Square

Teddy Sourias of Craft Concepts (BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Uptown Beer Garden, Finn McCool's Ale House) announces the opening of Cinder today at 1500 Locust Street. The Rittenhouse cider/sour bar and artisanal pizza kitchen features ciders and wild ales on the 32 taps and 70+ bottles. Three bell chef rated Jonathan Petruce and his culinary team will prepare pizzas, mussels, salads and small plates in the open kitchen focusing on local ingredients. Rustic pizza using creative and classical toppings will be prepared in custom-built wood-fired pizza oven. Beer will be poured from full custom design system housed in copper pipes. The bar will also pour 10 wines by the glass and over 20 wines by the bottle. The stylish and sophisticated 2,400 square foot bar and dining room seats 34 on custom built high-tops and 34 on low-tops and banquets, with 16 at the bar. 

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