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The Brotherly Box Debuts Your Favorite Nostalgic Philly Foods
Photos, story by Christine Tarlecki Trimble Herr’s potato chips. TastyKakes. Soft pretzels. Cheesesteaks. The Liberty Bell.. are you thinking of Philly? Hungry yet? We have just the thing to satisfy your craving for all things Philadelphia- the Brotherly Box! The BrotherlyBox is the brainchild of Tim Thornton and it invokes feelings and tastes of home… of Philly. When his family moved from Philadelphia, his parents missed those delicious food items that speak and taste of Philly and that you can’t easily buy out of state. Tim created a subscription box service that brought these Philly icons directly to the recipient’s door- or even your own! “Send a box of Philadelphia to a…
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Taste Thanksgiving Season in One Bite with Di Bruno Brother’s The Leftover Sandwich
Story. photos by Jordan Price After a long day (or several days) spent in the kitchen preparing for the big meal on Thanksgiving, the last thing you wanna do the day (or weekend) after is cook. Luckily, our friends over at Di Bruno Bros. always have you covered, offering prepared meals, sandwiches, cheese, meats and treats for every time of the year. And why would Black Friday and the post-Turkey weekend be any different? So when you’re shopping in Center City this weekend, we suggest you try their latest sandwich for a sophisticated taste of the season. The Di Bruno Bros. team says “from now until the end of the month, Di…
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No Shave November Gets Hairy with Luksusowa Vodka and PYT at Fillmore
Photos, story by Bryce Lennon We had an opportunity to celebrate “No Shave November” with Luksusowa Vodka on Thursday, Nov. 19. If you are unfamiliar with “No Shave November,” it’s a month-long initiative where men let their hair grow freely to promote cancer awareness. Additionally, every earned dollar was donated to the Testicular Cancer Foundation. Needless to say, this event was the perfect opportunity to check out the most unique, whisker wonders of the city. Held at the beautiful Fillmore in Fishtown, the venue itself had a very nostalgic feel to it. The ambience of the venue was reminiscent of an old factory. With a bar located in the rear,…
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Haven’t Eaten at Abe Fisher Yet? You’re Missing Egg Cream with Bacon!
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler We went in expecting a Jewish restaurant. Boy, were we wrong. But we didn’t know for sure until the double sacrilicious chocolate bacon egg cream dessert arrived! (Because there’s bacon, cream and egg drizzled with honey in one deliciously tall jar equals a double no-no: no bacon, period, and no mixing dairy with meat!) Michael Solomonov’s (of Zahav, a modern Israeli restaurant) Abe Fisher opened in September 2014 and has been making tastebuds drool since then. Co-owner Steven Cook claims everything is fair game, not just Jewish Diaspora from around the world. Located across the street from the addicting FedNuts (Federal Donuts) on Sansom Street, it is a smaller space in an upscale diner setting.…
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Undercover Tourist: What You Really Want to See In Philly
Story by Elspeth Misiaszek, photos by Alexander Waegel Every time visiting relatives ask to explore Philly, local friends launch into the “great debate”. And it’s pretty clear that Philly natives love one thing: bickering about the “best of” in their great city. The sports fans demand we try to catch a game, geeky friends start listing museums or fancy gardens, and foodie friends practically fist fight over steak shops and fine dining. One cousin, who is finally of legal drinking age, spent a Saturday a few weeks ago. Next time, there will be a brewery tour. For her first visit, though, we wanted to touch on all our favorite Philly things. 1. The Mutter…
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Jessie’s Day Fundraiser Packs Independence Seaport Museum with Sea of Smiling Faces
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler The Jessica Beth Schwartz Memorial Scholarship Fund held their annual Jessie’s Day “Give the Gift of Scholarship” fundraising event on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Independence Seaport Museum. If you were smart (unlike us) you would have remembered that the first annual Veterans Day parade was marching through Center City. We spent over an hour stuck in traffic but were determined to go and explore Jessie’s Day for a good cause. With the beautiful, picturesque Delaware River Waterfront as a backdrop, it was a walkabout away from Philadelphia’s historic district. Jessie’s Day 2015 featured a special silent auction, live music and over 15 food and drink vendors,…
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BACARDÍ Untameable House Party on Wheels Rocks Penn’s Landing
Photos, story by Deja Cromartie What better way to celebrate Halloween then to attend an epic house party sponsored by BACARDÍ? The Spirit brand selected the city of Philadelphia as the first stop for its Ultimate House Party Tour at Penn’s Landing. The “custom-built house with five different rooms – from a spacious living room with couches to a backyard full of party games and activities” was stocked with all the supplied needed to get the party started including the quintessential red cup filled with BACARDI rum cocktails. The new BACARDÍ ad, which launched earlier this month, features a traveling House Party which is for REAL. The idea? There is nothing…
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Chloe Johnston NYC Experiences Launches at The Gaslight with VIP Party
Photos, story by Deja Cromartie Chloe Johnston Tours celebrated their expansion into The Big Apple by hosting a launch party at The Gaslight in Old City for Chloe Johnston NYC Experiences. QVC’s On-Air Guest Host Nicolette Brycki was the official host and interviewed Johnston’s special guests, which included a few local celebrities who came to show their support. Fabufloras created stunning table bouquets, while Jason Cichonski and his amazing team provided personally curated and decadent food. Guests were dressed to impress and even had the opportunity to be a model for an original sketch by Fashion Illustrator Denise Fike. The exclusive invite-only event greeted guests with champagne and signature cocktails while tempting everyone with delicious bites. If you’d like more information…
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Not Enough Cheesesteaks for the Hungry Crowd at the First Annual Philadelphia Cheesesteak Festival
Story by Jill Beckel, Photos by Justin Schappell and Jill Beckel Local Philadelphians who attended the first annual Philadelphia Cheesesteak Festival are used to ordering their wiz and wiz wit-out cheesesteaks at their favorite cheesesteak joints. Most are even willing to wait in line for their favorite. But the lines at Philadelphia Cheesesteak Festival were unlike any line that you’d typically see at your favorite cheesesteak spot. They wrapped around throughout the crowds, seeming to go on forever and ever. The event was held at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 24. The cheesesteak vendors were set up in the parking lot in the K Lot section. Guests were hoping for the…
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The Ed Vezinho/Jim Ward Big Band Kicks off its Second Jazzy Season
Story, photos by Lou Perri The Ed Vezinho/Jim Ward Big Band kicked off its second season as Stockton University’s Jazz Orchestra in Residence with “A Night of Jazz Standards” on Monday, Oct. 26 in the Campus Center Theatre on the Galloway campus. The concert was the first of four concerts to be performed by the high-energy, 16-piece jazz ensemble comprised of some of Atlantic City’s finest showroom musicians. “Jazz is the only truly American art form,” Ed Vezinho told Explore NJ. “The guys in the band use jazz as a means of self expression. We love jazz. We strive to inspire and educate others about the beauty that we hear…