Every Wednesday Night, 5-8pm. If you are unfamiliar with the Happy Hours at Di Bruno’s Italian Market location, it is time to familiarize yourself. The concept is simple, casual and, remarkably, FREE! Every week, a local brewer brings a mixed case of his or her craft and samples it to customers. A complimentary sample of [...]
by Hunter Fike In honor of what could be the single greatest American sporting event, my family came together for a pot luck, all-American feast. Cornbread, Beef Chili, Potato Skins, Sweet Potato Chips and Mac and Cheese…starchy, yes, but quality comfort food for this time of year. And if there is an occasion to splurge [...]
by Hunter Fike At DiBruno Brothers House of Cheese, new cheeses infiltrate our counter every week, but very few generate the kind of excitement that has been swirling around our newest discovery. It’s Hook’s 12-Year Cheddar, a masterpiece of a cheese from Mineral Point, Wisconsin. What makes this cheese so loveable? Many things. First and [...]
By Amanda Ruzann Mother Nature’s been playing tricks with us this winter. We think we’re getting a taste of the springtime to come, and then boom – back to 35 degrees, chilly, and windy. Let’s face it – we have a little while before the balmy weather we all want. When you’re done your work [...]
by Angelo Colavita Among the vast array of cured hams in the charcuterie department… Among the salami, the sausages and soppressatti… Beyond the realm of confit, rillette and foie gras, lies the tender, savory, totally organic and locally-produced Cured Duck Breast (or “duck prosciutto”) from the Warminster-based artisans at River & Glen. Drawing from organic [...]
by Jordan Rock This is a perfect time to love America. Goodness knows she needs it right now. Even during a devastating economic downturn, we can find some joy in a few things: We are about to inaugurate our first African American president. The Super Bowl is right around the corner. And most importantly (to [...]
By Steven Mayer The Stone Crab, or Menippe mercenaria, is a crustacean native to the western North Atlantic Ocean. Typically found off of North America’s eastern shores, Florida is the not-so-secret locale where the best tasting stone crab specimens can be found. This crab is known for its prized pincers; speckled orange claws with black [...]
by Amanda Ruzann Philly’s an amazing place in the early morning. When I step off of my bus at 17th and Chestnut and head north, the sky is still dark, but I can almost hear the low-pitched hum of a scene about to explode into a cacophony of urban hustle and bustle when the sun [...]
by Mike Ferraiolo Growing up Italian in South Philly, you could rest assured that at least three times a week there would be pasta on the table. Of course, my mother was half Irish so we only ate it twice a week, but we won’t hold that against her because she made a mean batch [...]
by Maggie Hochberg If you’re anything like me, you love pizza. And if you’re anything like me, you feel like a fat slob after you eat a healthy slice (or so). Well, fret not, dear reader, for it is my pleasure to inform you that there is hope yet of being able to enjoy some [...]