9th Street Italian Market

'Authentic Italian Neighborhood Open-Air Market' The Italian Market is a cook's dream! It's the oldest and largest working outdoor market in the United States which began in the mid-to-late 1880's. The market, which is open 7 days a week, runs along approximately ten city blocks of Ninth Street in South Philadelphia, between Wharton and Fitzwater Streets. The heart of the market is the area of 9th Street between Christian Street and Washington Avenue. There are many grocery shops, food … [Read more...]

Flavors Of The Avenue Returns To East Passyunk Neighborhood

'Springtime Food Tasting Event From Some of East Passyunk's Restaurants' Buzz alert! Welcome back Flavors of the Avenue, an exceptional food event in the East Passyunk Neighborhood, bringing the neighborhood’s top restaurants and chefs together for people to enjoy. The event takes place April 24 from 1 pm to 4 pm and tickets are going quickly. This event brings dozens of award-winning restaurants, bars, and bakeries that will offer their signature dishes and drinks, rain-or-shine, under one … [Read more...]

P’unk Burger On East Passyunk Avenue

'Grass-Fed Burgers on East Passyunk Avenue' It's Burger Time on East Passyunk Avenue! And no pun intended, since P'unk Burger does have the arcade game Burger Time inside their establishment. The owners of Slice, a pizzeria with three locations created by Marlo and Jason Dilks, now bring you P'unk Burger! Opening on February 13, 2015, it's location at 1823 East Passyunk Ave in East Passyunk is another addition to East Passyunk Avenue’s dining scene. P'unk Burger Atmosphere & … [Read more...]

Our Guide To Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2014 holiday season! There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be sung, dance performers and much more. Grab your friends and family, and enjoy our favorite local … [Read more...]

Philadelphia’s Chef Nicholas Elmi Wins Top Chef Season 11

'Meet New "Top Chef" Nicholas Elmi!' Have you been keeping up with the television series Top Chef? A Bravo tv show that first aired in 2006, in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges. Philadelphia can now welcome one of its own. Congratulations chef Nicholas Elmi, who took the grand prize and the title of "Top Chef" in Top Chef's 11th season which aired Wednesday night, February 5th. Chef Elmi was one of nineteen contestants on the show and who now joins Chef … [Read more...]

Our Guide To Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays'   Click Here For 2014's Guide to Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Philadelphia   Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays. There will be many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2014 holiday season! There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be … [Read more...]

Cohen Hardware Celebrating 100 Years!

'Cohen Hardware - Family Tradition, Community & Customer Service' How many of you can count on one hand the number of businesses that have been around for 100 years in Philadelphia, let alone a family owned business. Welcome Cohen Co & Hardware reaching the Centennial mark, celebrating 100 years of business! As one of the first hardware stores in the city, Cohen & Co. Hardware started as B. Cohen Hardware back in 1913 at 911 South Street in Philadelphia, originally owned by … [Read more...]