From the Drinker, Biddle and Wreath Food Demo on June 11th. Yield: 1 Drink 2 Tbsp. Sugar cane Juice1 lime6 ea Mint leaves3 Tbsp. Watermelon + 2 ea small cubes2oz. good quality Rum4oz. Club SodaSugar cane Skewer- Optional Procedure- In large glass, muddle Sugar cane, ½ the lime, watermelon and mint until fully combined, Add [...]
From the Drinker, Biddle and Wreath Food Demo on June 11th. Yields: 1.5 quarts 1 cup red onion (chopped)1 cup red pepper (chopped)1 cup English cucumber (peeled and chopped)3 cup red plum tomato (peeled, seeded, chopped) Concasse1 Tbsp garlic¼ tsp cayenne2 Tbsp sherry vinegar½ cup +1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive OilJuice from 1 lime or [...]
As the buyer for both our non-perishables department and the produce department, I have the double pleasure of having access to some of the greatest ingredients in the world and amazing seasonal fruit and vegetables. As apples come into season in the fall, I’m cutting them up and dipping them in dulce de leche – [...]
In one’s lifetime, few people will ever have quite the impact on personal development as one’s father will. Father’s Day is reminder to appreciate and honor one’s father for all the things he did and the sacrifices made to make sure you got the best. Likewise, few neighborhoods in Philadelphia can draw large crowds of [...]
Father’s day is fast approaching and if you’re like most of us, you haven’t bought dad something yet. Make it easy on yourself and skip the ties and go for what you know he really likes…Di Bruno Bros. Imagine how happy he’ll be when you stock him up with dry cured meats, cheese and other [...]
We’ve got a special promotion for our loyal blog readers. For the entire month of June, you can use promotion code QUESO6 at checkout to get Free Ground Shipping on any purchase you make at Di Bruno Bros. We usually give Free Ground Shipping on $80 or more, but our blog readers get it for [...]
Perk up your palate with our light, and more than gratifying twists on the perfect summer plates at Upstairs @ Di Brunos. At this time of the season, most gardens are exploding with bright colored veggies and all sorts of produce that will find its way to the dining room, but at Upstairs @ Di [...]
In the throws of a hot summer day, we are all confronted with the same question. What is the best method for staying cool? Well if walking from one shop to the next in hopes of stealing a smidgeon of air conditioning is the best idea you have, read on!! Might I suggest an indulgent [...]
…DiBruno’s and the Italian Market area are the reasons I first brought my 80 yr old Italian mother to visit the area about 7 years ago and she loves all of your stores. We make the trip from the DC area 2-3 times a year and each trip must include a stop at one or [...]
Hi! Last week I was in your Chestnut Street store with my mom and sister. We have been in both locations many times. As usual, we were impressed by the service we received. Jeff (?) was in the back of the store and provided great knowledge about cheeses made by women (it was Mother’s Day). [...]