The celebrated neighborhoods of Northern Liberties, Fishtown and Penn’s Landing will be offering their second annual Night Out Restaurant Week from August 21st until August 30th! The 21 participating restaurants include the award-winning Moshulu, Morgan’s Pier, Cantina dos Segundos, and Circles Thai. Lunch will be offered for $20 and dinner will be offered for just $35. Be…
XPoNential Music Festival WXPN’s popular musical extravaganza, XPoNential Music Festival, is back this weekend! The three-day event will be held at the Susquehanna Bank Center and Wiggins Park. The event is featuring George Ezra, My Morning Jacket, Indigo Girls, and Grace Potter. A number of local artists will be featured as well. In addition to…
Wawa Welcome America Festival in Philadelphia! Philadelphia is celebrating our nation’s heritage from June 27 through July 4th! And the best part about all of these exciting events spanning eight days? They’re FREE! Beginning this Saturday, the Wawa Welcome America festival will be featuring block parties, free admission to the city’s most loved museums, parades,…
Manayunk Arts Festival Manayunk will be home to one of the largest juried arts festivals in the region this weekend, June 20th and 21st. The outdoor event is notorious for drawing over 200,000 people to one of Philly’s favorite neighborhoods — and it’s not only for those interested in art! Manayunk Arts Festival will also…
Upcoming Festivals In Philadelphia May is unofficially the month of festivals in Philadelphia! Here’s what you can look forward to with the upcoming festivals this weekend: Plazapalooza is returning to the Graduate Hospital neighborhood on May 16th! 23rd and South Streets will be packed all day with live music, beer (of course!), and plenty of food from…
Mothers Day Fun Mom always loves being spoiled with breakfast in bed, a massage, and flowers. But why not do something a little out of the ordinary to show Mom how much you love her? Here’s our top four favorites: 1. Crossings Vineyard in Bucks County is offering a “Paint and Sip” on May 9th,…
Restaurant Weeks in the Philly Burbs Foodies, unite! Three local towns will be hosting restaurant weeks in the month of March. Like Philadelphia’s ever-popular Restaurant Week, reservations fill up quickly — so be sure to make yours soon! Paris Bistro in Chestnut Hill – one of our favorites! Photo: Steve Legato Media’s finest eateries will be…
The Best Restaurants to Try in the New Year Recently we asked our Facebook fans about their favorite restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The responses were varied: Domani Star, Ooka, and Honey in Doylestown, Karla’s in New Hope, Pub & Kitchen, El Vez, Cuba Libre, Divan & Earth Bread in Philadelphia. So what do the…
Safety Tips This Halloween Halloween is a great time to teach your kids a few safety tips while enjoying the festivities of the season! Here are a few recommendations for a great, safe, healthy weekend: 1. Examine all halloween candy and treats to ensure there aren’t any choking hazards and that they haven’t been tampered with….
Foodie alert! If you’re looking for a great meal and a great deal (and let’s be honest — who isn’t?!) be sure to check out Manayunk’s popular restaurant week. From now until October 10th, 22 eateries will be offering special prix-fixe menus at great prices. Restaurants include Bourbon Blue, The Tomato Bistro, La Collina, Manayunk…
Get Involved at the Ambler Food Co-Op! Good news for our neighbors in the Ambler area! A dedicated group of folks have been working hard on bringing a cooperatively-owned grocery store to our area. This means greater access to local foods, community membership and involvement (open to anyone!), and independence from chain retailers. If you’re…
Spots for Your Romantic Date Nights Looking to do something special this weekend? Consider our favorite local spots for a romantic date night (or just a fun night out with the girls!): 1. Tucked away in beautiful Bucks County, Crossings Vineyard is a great local vineyard with an exciting calendar of events. Check their Autumn events here and…
Apple Picking Near You September is upon us, and we love nothing more than picking fresh fruit and veggies from local orchards. Here are a few of our favorites: EveryHome loves apple picking! Each fall, we host an “apple picking and pie baking” party. Solebury Orchards in Bucks County offers 70 acres to pick fruits…
Summer Fests in Philly A bug fest, a bacon fest, and a peach fest all in the same weekend? Only in Philadelphia! Check the list below for some of the most fun and family-friendly events in the City of Brotherly Love this weekend: Philadelphia’s Bacon Fest, image via visitphilly.com -Head to The Oval in Philadelphia…
Delicious Restaurants in Greater Philadelphia There’s nothing that we love more than discovering a great new restaurant, and we’d like to share a few of our favorites: 19 Bella in Skippack is a quaint, tapas-style BYOB with a changing menu and friendly service. 19 Bella in Skippack, PA Honey in Doylestown offers an eclectic, seasonal menu and…