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Bank on Delicious Tastes, City Views at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA
When in Philly, stay and eat at Loews Hotel and Bank & Bourbon; both rate high marks in my playbook. “New York is a place where people go to reinvent themselves; Philadelphia is a place where people discover who they are.” – Chef Peter McAndrews Story, photos by Sharon Kozden Maybe like me, you’re a country mouse, living outside Philadelphia’s suburbs while still close enough to identify Philly as your home city. Country life has its pluses: falling asleep to the sounds of crickets, sweet silence for lack of passing vehicles on long and winding roads and land expanses with more nature than neighbor views are just a few. I’m talking…
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Cafe Lift Elevates Narberth, Pennsylvania’s Food Scene
Café Lift make its Narberth debut in former Royal Bank building. “So what’s the deal with brunch? I mean that if it’s a combination of breakfast and lunch, how comes there’s no lupper, or no linner?” – Janeane Garofalo Story, photos by Sharon Kozden I don’t often “do brunch.” As a runner, I can’t really wait until that mid- or late morning time frame (typically comprising brunch hours) in order to refuel. That said, I haven’t been running as much of late because I’m organizing a 5K; it’s my inaugural experience as a race director. Not logging extended miles means I can wait longer before breaking the fast; ergo, I…
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Maggiano’s Eat A Dish Make a Wish 2017 Campaign Makes Breakfast for Dinner
Photos, story by Tyra Gardner Maggiano’s Little Italy has partnered with the Make A Wish Foundation for the 14th year to introduce this years theme which is Brunch with a Purpose and the donation goal they have set is $18 million. The media dinner in Philadelphia was one of the last city of the multi-city tour. Brunch with a Purpose menu consists of many dishes you’ll enjoy on the “Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish” menu. See below for all the delicious breakfast for dinner options! A breakdown of the breakfast classics below. Maggiano’s Little Italy will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish from each select menu item, $2 per seasonal sangria pitcher, $.50 per…
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Era Ethiopian Bar and Restaurant Expands to Breezy Sidewalk Cafe
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler If you know where the Philadelphia Zoo is located, Era Bar & Restaurant is about a mile from there. Where North Philly meets West Philly, you can find this hidden gem for over 15 years in Brewerytown. A fantastic new addition to the row home bar and restaurant is the outside patio space where guests can people watch, feel the summer breeze and enjoy sunsets with a medley of music rolling by in various cars. What makes this place unique is there is something for everyone. You can be adventurous and eat your way through traditional Ethiopian cuisine, you can play pool in the throwback…
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Skygarten Takes Booze Business to New Heights
Photos, story by Jae Rich For summer and fall, Skygarten is the premier place to enjoy a delicious cocktail, craft beer and breathtaking views. Hailing at the top of the 51st floor of Three Logan Square, they are crowned the highest beer garden in the city of Philadelphia. Known for its flourishing variety of German beers and champagne brunches on Saturday, Skygarten was definitely the new wave to ride in the heart of center city. Skygarten specially invited members of the media and local guests to enjoy a night of specially crafted drinks and savory appetizers as they prepped to make a huge announcement. Throughout the summer, Skygarten kept up a swinging roster…
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Fanastic Food Porn: An Epic Philly Restaurant Roundup List That Will Leave You Drooling
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler We’ve eaten our way though Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, just to provide you with a stellar list of places – old and new – that serve just plain good food. And we’ve also done all the extra exercise that goes along with being a Philly phoodie! Philly is constantly churning through so many new restaurants (and we love and encourage all of them), however some are just classics that don’t get as much local love as they should. So cheers to a misfit food porn list that will certainly compel more than just your stomach to move. BonChon Chicken – 1020 Cherry Street (Chinatown)…