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The Place to ‘Vie’ was Philly Wine Week’s ‘Opening Corks’ Event
Hip hip valet (parking)! “The best way to learn about wine is in the drinking.” – Alexis Lichine Story, photos by Sharon Kozden I don’t do beer. Exception: when at Citizens Bank Park, cheering on the Phightins’. Neither is hard liquor my cuppa char. Exception: Margaritas. I just like reading drink menus’ whimsical “drinks with names” (as I call them) – creative descriptions of specialty cocktails. Same with cookbooks. Not being a cook doesn’t stop me from appreciating the photos, asides and foreign-sounding ingredients. So no brew. Nothing hardcore. What remains? WINE. Now we’re talking! Wine is in a glass (and a class) by itself, as was the 5th Annual…
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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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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,…