This is the World Series I was hoping for – and not because I think the Yankees would have been the easier American League team for the Phillies to beat in the fall classic. Actually, quite the opposite.
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The Big Apple -vs- The Big Scrapple
This Saturday, October 24th, Bloktoberfest hits the 2000 block of Christian Street. Kicking off at noon and running til 8PM, the festival promises a showcase of seasonal beers from around the country, food from local vendors, and live performances from both local and national artists
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Saturday: Beer, Food, & Music @ Bloktoberfest
Square 1682, the brand new restaurant in the brand new Hotel Palomar Philadelphia , just announced the two happy hours they’re kicking off immediately. Helmed by Executive Chef Guillermo Tellez, Square 1682 boasts a New American menu that emphasizes local ingredients and is designed for sampling and sharing. A great time to check it out for the first time would probably be during one of these two happy hours… The Rittenhouse Squared Happy Hour The first is the “Rittenhouse Squared
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Deal Feed: Two New Happy Hours, Including One Late Night, at the Brand New Square 1682
I have a t-shirt at home that says “I [picture of a bike] PHL.” I got it as a gift and I wear it because… well, it looks cool. What I didn’t know, at least until this moment, was that it is the logo for the “I Bike Philly” pledge, promising to bike safely by wearing a helmet, respecting pedestrians, lights and the rules of the road
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Sunday: Biketoberfest @ Dock Street Brewery
Locks Deli at the corner of 28th & Market closed last Thursday and Sharif’s has already opened in its place. Sharif’s is the new store owned by Steven Saleh, who also owns Saleh’s at the corner of 24th & 80th. Saleh says he has changes planned for the space including a huge wine selection, beer from around the world, gourmet cheese, espresso and a full deli that will serve their signature Philly Cheesesteak sandwich.
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Locks Deli now ‘Sharif’s’
Go get ‘em guys! Watch the Phillies in the Piazza this weekend Friday Free Cupcakes @ Brown Betty Petite They might still have some if you’re lucky! Head over to their location in Rittenhouse. Should be easy to find, just look for the enormous line. DesignPhiladelphia & the Kinetic Sculpture Derby Two of Philadelphia’s most creative forces combine, to form an awesome event at Studio 2424
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Weekend Picks: Watch the Phillies & Eat Free Cupcakes
Ever notice how great wine makers are focused on purity but equally great brewmasters are happy to mess around with crazy ingredients? I spent Monday morning talking with Patrick McGovern, which is not a bad way to start the week. Pat is the UPenn scholar behind the seminal book on ancient wine entitled (surprise, surprise) Ancient Wine .
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October Newsletter
