Posted by Foobooz on 21st June 2006
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Posted by Foobooz on 21st June 2006
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) provide extra services like frequent trash removal and street cleaning to a business area. But to Foobooz, a BiDs most important function might be food and drink events!
Right now the South Street Headhouse District is bringing you
8 Days of Eats, $15 & $30 specials at South Street area restaurants.
The University City District is going to be doing a similar thing next month with their
Dining Days. And in September, the
Center City District’s Restaurant Week returns.
And today is another
Market Wednesday for the East Passyunk BID. Enjoy classic jazz and swing tunes at 13th & Mifflin. Check out the farmer’s market at 11th & Tasker. Stroll the avenue as many merchants stay open late till 8 PM. And by then you should have worked up quite the appetite for any of the many restaurants along East Passyunk, whether the Italian of
Tre Scalini or the Mexican of
El Caballito.
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Posted by Foobooz on 21st June 2006
Kirsten Henri looks at Radicchio, Italian BYOB that’s actually been around for a bit. We digest the review so you don’t have to. Enjoy.
Radicchio sits on the northern end of Old City, away from much of the hubbub. And there it is “neither disappointing nor exciting, but a perfectly nice place to pass an evening with friends.”
So if you happen to be in the area, enjoy.
Reinventing the Veal
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th June 2006
Under the proposed Philadelphia smoking ban some neighborhood bars would have to choose between going non-smoking and being open on Sundays.
The smoking ban law that awaits the Mayor’s signature allows exemptions to bars whose income for food is less that 10-percent. But to stay open on Sunday, a bar must prove to the state that its food income is 30-percent or higher.
Quite the conundrum for some bar owners. Councilman Frank DiCicco is petitioning Harrisburg to change its Sunday requirements so there wouldn’t have to be a choice.
KYW 1060: For Some Bars, A Choice Between Smoking or Sundays via Philadelphia Will Do
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th June 2006
How about a six pack of beers of the moment? Here are six beers Foobooz would recommend right now.
- Modelo Especial at Cantina El Caballito, served rimmed with chili powder and salt.
- Sweaty Betty at the Royal Tavern. A delicious German style wheat beers with hints of clove and banana, without being overpowering. Perfect for a day when the temps tickle 90.
- Yards Saison at any of many local bars. Maybe even try it with a slice of orange.
- Tripel Karmeliet at the Black Door. With an almost champagne like feel, this sweet without being saccharine beer is always a treat.
- Bloody Ho at Eulogy. Half Hoegaarden and half Raspberry Lambic, this combination makes for a delicious treat.
- Boddington’s can for half priced on Wednesdays at the Good Dog.
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th June 2006
South Street’s 8 Days of Eats Kicks off tonight with a party from 7-9 PM at Headhouse Square.
Participating restaurants and sponsors host a menu sampling reception at the historic Headhouse. This event is FREE to the public.
The South Street District will host an 8 day dining event starting Wednesday, offering discounted $15 and $30 dining specials at many of the most popular restaurants and small eateries. Since ”8 Days of Eats” falls on two Wednesdays, parking throughout the South Street area is FREE for two of the 8 days!
More Upcoming Events
Participating Restaurants
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th June 2006
PennEnvironment invites you to dine out to protect Pennsylvania’s environment. Eat out June 22nd at participating restaurants and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to PennEnvironment.
List of participating restaurants
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th June 2006
Their kickoff was a rousing success, and now the Women’s Beer Club of Philadelphia,
In Pursuit of Ale (IPA) is having the second of their bi-monthly meet-ups this Wednesday at the
Ten Stone, 21st & South.
For more information check out IPA’s
MySpace page.
Ten Stone [Official Site]
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Posted by Foobooz on 20th June 2006
Philadelphia is certainly known for it’s BYOs, and AroundPhilly.com is giving an continuing look at the best of them, including where the nearest State Store is to them.
- Part 1
Pif, Figs, Audrey Claire, Lolita, Bistro 7
- Part 2
Pumpkin, Mercato, Carmine’s Creole Café, Dmitri’s, Arpeggio
- Part 3
Jamaican Jerk Hut, La Boheme, Salt & Pepper, Bellini Grill, Marigold Kitchen
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Posted by Foobooz on 19th June 2006
Tonight, Yards’ brings their local beers to Fairmount’s always underrated Bridgid’s, 726 N 24th St.
Brigid’s Meet The Brews Series happens the third Monday of each month.
Upcoming Events: Meet the Beers
Bridgid’s [Official Site]
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