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Try Mian, Not Your Average Asian SugarHouse Casino Restaurant
Story by Tyra Gardner, photos by Cassie Hepler Mian at SugarHouse Casino provides quick service Asian cuisine, perfect for a cold winter’s night. Mian’s Manager Reuben Abasolo provided us with an enlightening history of the restaurants new renovations which consisted of its move of location area within the SugarHouse Casino near the Chinese gaming section of the casino. Mian offers the very best in Asian cuisine to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. Mian offers customers the option of take out or dining in within its very spacious beautiful Asian motif restaurant. Reuben provided us with a tour of the restaurant and introduced us to our server of the evening Tai whom was…
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There’s a Food Revolution Going On at Grub Burger Bar in Willow Grove
Story by Kelly Kusumoto, Photography by Robert Apodaca Across from the Willow Grove Park Mall, a food revolution is going on. It’s called Fast-Casual and the folks at Grub Burger Bar are behind the movement. There, they believe in Good people, Real food, a Unique vibe, and Big flavors (G.R.U.B.). For an afternoon, I joined the resistance to see what was cookin’. Market Partner Kevin Cross gave me a tour of the restaurant and let me sample some of their most popular fare, which features much more than just burgers and fries. He introduced me to Managing Partner Tom Stevens and some of the engaging staff who define the Good people…
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Meet the Original Thai Ice Cream Creators at ICE•NY•PHILLY in Chinatown Square
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler “You’ve tried the rest, now try the best,” said David Chow, one of the three owners including Lisa Taing and Jimmy Huynh of ICE•NY•PHILLY located in Chinatown Square’s still growing storefront food hall at 1016-18 Race St. “Go ahead and try the competition first to have something to compare it to.” Even in the middle of winter, lines snaked down and around the block for the grand opening on December 28th with the blessing of the dragons bringing luck and fortune to the business. “We are the original group who inspired others to do rolled ice cream and rolling it in front of you,” said…
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Miss America 2017 Contestants Enjoy Lavish Buffet at Showboat Hotel
Photos, story by Lou Perri The 52 Miss America 2017 contestants walked the boards to get to Showboat Hotel and enjoy a buffet dinner created by Tim Kuhlman, general manager and an excellent chef. The 52 pageant contestants dined in style as servers sliced into Filet Mignon, pepper crusted Ahi Tuna, a spinach and strawberry salad, roasted fingerling potatoes, mixed vegetables and assorted pastries to end a wonderful meal. Kuhlman told Explore New Jersey he selected entrees from various Showboat menus and fit dietary selections for the young ladies.
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Ocean Prime’s 5 and 10 Happy Hour Might Just Lead to Delicious Dinner
Story, photos by Deja Cromartie Often known as the official date spot in my circle of friends, Ocean Prime is switching things up a bit to cater the millennial on the go who might want to wind down after a long day of work. 5 & 10 is a happy hour menu featuring bites, beers, and bubbles for $5 & $10 bucks. That wasn’t a typo, for $5 you can taste 13 beers. If beer isn’t your thing, the cocktails are $10 and they also offer bottles of bubbles for half off on Mondays. As a cocktail type of girl, I was excited to experience the delicious cocktails that Ocean…
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The Great Chefs Event Combines Food, Fashion and Charity Deliciously
Photos, story by Deja Cromartie The Vetri Family restaurants and Vetri Community Partnership brought together more than 40 chefs from around the world to the city of Philadelphia for an amazing dining experience that benefited Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Vetri Community Partnership. There were also a few surprises such as the burger king, chef Bobby Flay serving his delicious burgers to guests and a custom gin drinking station that provided a show to guests that waited for their beverage. The food was amazing and there was something to try for everyone. There were so many options it was hard to make it around to each table. However, it was…
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2015 Audi FEASTIVAL Celebrates Fine Cuisine, Fantasy and Craft Cocktails for FringeArts
Story, photos by Dana J. Prophet Once a year over 70 of the finest area restaurants, bars and eateries come together to donate their time, talent and cuisine for the Audi FESTIVAL. Philly food moguls Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov, and Audrey Claire Taichman sponsored and supported Audi FEASTIVAL to benefit FringeArts and the local Philadelphia art community. What makes this celebration different from the previous years is that it was held at the FringeArts headquarters. From the moment guests checked in, they were greeted with a visually spectacular movements from dancers, acrobats and performance artists. All of your senses were tantalized. After taking a break indulging in the many small bites and speciality cocktails,…
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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)…
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Clean Eating is Good Eating at The Juice Merchant in Manayunk
Photos, story by Dana Prophet It’s easy to be active in Manayunk. Residents and visitors can access any number of gyms, fitness clubs, yoga spaces and even the scenic Tow Path for a run, walk, or bicycle ride. When you need to take a break or just would like something natural and healthy, head on over to the newest establishment arriving in the area – The Juice Merchant. Across the street from mastermind Lenny Bazemore of Bazemore Gallery, you know it’s gonna be good! If you are in a rush and need something quick to go, walk into the pristine white and bright store and you will be greeted by…
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Philly Magazine’s Foobooz sizzles with Philly Cooks
By Cassie Hepler It was red, packed and steamy at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for Philly Cooks 2015 – and we’re not just talking about Cheu Noodle Bar‘s steam bun table whose line was a mile long. Tons of people turned out on Ash Wednesday from hipsters to media moguls to Philly’s fashionistas – some with smudges of ash crosses on their foreheads – to sample cuisine from chefs all over the city. Before the doors were even open, a long line wrapped around the hallway, waiting to check winter coats and flee into the sea of food. A sweat-inducing speakeasy setup featuring bartenders from Philadelphia’s top craft bars, including Olde Bar, Franky Bradley’s, and…