Tag: philadelphia
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4 Philly Food Trucks We Love
The Philly Snack Queens’ Top Picks by Maura and Sam, Philly Snack Queens Bad Mother Shuckers A seafood-centric truck with fun New Orleans vibes in its menus, Bad Mother Shuckers is the culinary brainchild of restaurant veteran Collette Pullion and her husband Zachary O’Toole who trained at Le Cordon Bleu. Together, they created an epic…
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The Sexy Six
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day restaurant in Philadelphia? Try one of these sweet spots. Partner Content Snuggled inside the Canopy Hotel, French-inspired The Wayward is offering a seafood-centric, prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14. The $75 per person, four-course menu includes oysters, caviar, seared Ahi tuna, choice of New Zealand…
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The Night Spa, WOW Suite and More
Six Exclusive Valentine’s Day Experiences Philadelphia Hotels Specials You’ll Love Partner Content The Four Season’s Night Spa wins the sexy game with a candle lit couples’ massage in the hotel’s spa on 57th floor, overlooking Philadelphia’s skyline. After the 60-minute massage, the couple has private time in the infinity-edge pool surrounded by windows. Roses, champagne,…
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Jose Garces’ Exclusive, New, East Falls Dining Experience
The award-winning chef dishes about plans for his Radnor taqueria and his new line of plant-based foods – and gives us a peek at his private dining space in East Falls. by Greg Salisbury, food editor Mark you calendar for May 5. That’s the opening date of Buena Onda, Chef Jose Garces’ new taqueria in…
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Philly’s Hoop Dreams
Inside Philly Youth Basketball’s Plans To Create A $30 Million Education and Empowerment Center by Calvin McCall, contributing editor In December, Philly Youth Basketball broke ground on what will be its new home: a 100,000 square foot, $30 million center that holds seven basketball courts, five classrooms, a healthy food commissary, medical facilities, and more.…
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Meet Philadelphia’s New Poet Laureate
Bryn Mawr College professor Airea D. Matthews wants to make poetry Philadelphia’s new public art. And she may challenge you to a slam. by Melissa Jacobs Photography by Wes Matthews and Ryan Collerd Listening to Airea D. Matthews talk about poetry, it’s easy to forget that meter and rhyme were once considered the eminent…
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Great Philly Food: 10 Places We Love
Tacos, Dim Sum, Coffee and Beer You Should Try by Maura and Sam, Philly Snack Queens Bassetts An oldie but goodie, Bassetts’ ice cream hits the spot every single time. With flavors like butterscotch vanilla, salted caramel pretzel, rum raisin and pomegranate blueberry chunk, there’s something for everyone. Our favorite: coffee fudge. Made of coffee…
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Stitch: MLT’s Makers Series
Linda Ricci, Bixie Studios Sponsored Content In September 2021, Gladwyne native Linda Ricci launched Bixie Studios, her line of handbags, scarves, home and lifestyle accessories. From tote bags to iPad cases and dinnerware, Bixie’s products are emblazoned with Ricci’s graphic prints which, like the woman herself, are colorfully bold, smartly sophisticated and unapologetically unique. One…
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Winter Is Coming: “Season Of Shivers” Predicted
Three months ago, Hurricane Ida devastated the Delaware Valley. Are we ready for big winter storms? by Davis Giangiulio, contributing editor When the Farmer’s Almanac and AccuWeather agree on a forecast, we should probably pay attention to it. So here it is: Thanks to La Niña, a polar vortex and increased risk of nor’easters, this…
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MLT Eats: Four Hidden Gems to Try Right Now
Looking for an undiscovered restaurant with great food? The Philly Snack Queens have you covered. by Maura and Sam, aka The Philly Snack Queens, contributing editors Love hot, new restaurants? So do we. And we love undiscovered eateries with great food, drink and people. Everyone in the neighborhood knows and loves these places, but if…