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Three Philly Restaurants Compete in James Beard Foundation’s Mushroom Blended Burger Project
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler The James Beard Foundation is challenging restaurants and diners nationwide to reach for a better burger this summer – a blended burger – which adds at least 25 percent earth-friendly mushrooms into the patty. The Blended Burger Project kicked off on May 29 with more than 350 restaurants participating across 45 states, from fine dining to chain operators. “A ‘Blended Burger’ is a much more sustainable and plant-forward opportunity for chefs to menu the iconic burger,” said James Beard Foundation vice president Kris Moon. “We are excited to see so many restaurants of all types take part in the Blended Burger Project.” We came, we…
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McGillin’s Olde Ale House Serving German Fare for Oktoberfest, Midtown Village Fall Fest
Story, photos by Julia Dent McGillin’s Olde Ale House is hosting their annual Oktoberfest for the 15th year running. This year’s festival started in August, and it will wrap up with its main event on Oct. 1. The end of Oktoberfest coincides with Midtown Village Fall Festival with other local Philadelphia businesses, and McGillin’s will have an outdoor beer garden, karaoke and DJ, along with their German beers and food. Located in Center City, McGillin’s sits on its original location at 1310 Drury St. The last day of Oktoberfest will be celebrated outside McGillin’s. To celebrate Oktoberfest, McGillin’s has a selection of pumpkin beers, ciders, and German beers, as well…