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Philly Wine Week 2016 Kicks Off with Sold Out Opening Corks Party at Stratus Lounge
Story, video by Whitney Ullman April showers may bring May flowers but it also makes water turn to wine for this year’s Philly Wine Week 2016. Eight days of events from April 3-10, 2016 will grab you by the taste buds as you savor the range, diversity, quality and dedication of the world-class, wine obsessed restaurants and bars in Philadelphia. Seasoned wine lovers and enthusiastic novices alike will find exciting new events throughout Philadelphia to suit both their palates and budgets. See our preview article from last year with a different location and vibe. Because of the increasing popularity of Philly’s winos, the opening corks kick off party at Stratus Lounge at…
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Did You Know? Drexel Has a Culinary School, Bar and Restaurant; Soon to be Remodeled
By Cassie Hepler We’re pretty sure the folks at Drexel hear the same surprised response every time this statement is said out loud. “Drexel has a culinary school,” said Mike Traud, Assistant Clinical Professor and Program Director Hospitality and Tourism Management. “No way!” said Explore Philly at a recent event at Alla Spina for Two Roads Brewery. (And ironically were at Garage on June 6 with 2 Roads Brewing Co. – see how that worked out?) Which lead us to explore what all Drexel University in University City has to offer. Located on the corner of 33rd and Arch at the Paul Peck Building on the 6th floor, this is a building…
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Welcome Two Roads Brewing to Philly, just in time for Philadelphia Beer Week!
By Cassie Hepler What better way to kick off Philadelphia Beer Week than with a totally tubular brewery who is invading the Philly beer scene? Welcome to Philly, Two Roads Brewing from Stratford, CT. We attended a Brewer’s Luncheon with Two Roads Brewing on a Friday afternoon in April at Alla Spina (1410 Mount Vernon Street) to meet the men behind this award-winning Connecticut brewery and their “road less traveled” philosophy. Charming and kind-eyed brand ambassador Clem Pellani was in the house to answer questions. Q: Please tell us about the history and background of Two Roads Brewing? A: It’s a bit of a long story but I will try to make it short! The idea…
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Philly Wine Week Kicks Off With Non-Arsenic Filled Wines
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler What’s better than drinking wine? Drinking wine without arsenic. Just kidding (well, kind of…) The real answer is drinking non-arsenic filled wine while looking at all the amazing art at PAFA (Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts). The second annual Philly Wine Week “Opening Corks” Gala featured premium sparkling whites and rosés Sunday. Spirits were high and heads were happily tipsy while guests donned their Spring attire (with winter jacket at coat check of course… as it’s still chilly in Philly). A not so hidden gem and mini Philadelphia Art Museum if you will, PAFA sits near City Hall on North Broad Street with glorious renaissance marble sculptures,…