Philly Flannel Fest brings food, music and plaid to Germantown

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 10/22 4:29A PhillyVoice Media Events

Philly Flannel Fest returns to Germantown’s Braid Mill on Sunday, Nov. 2, from noon to 5 p.m., offering an afternoon of live music, local food and family-friendly activities inside the historic former textile factory.

Halloween takes to the rooftop at the Free Library on Oct. 30

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 10/16 3:26A PhillyVoice Media Events

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Ravens on the Rooftop returns to the Parkway Central Library on Thursday, Oct. 30, transforming the rooftop terrace into a lively Halloween celebration with sweeping city views.

Celebrate the Turkey Day Tailgate’s 10th annual event with Philly food, football and a good cause

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 10/7 4:41A PhillyVoice Media Events

The Turkey Day Tailgate will return to FDR Park on Sunday, Oct. 26, for its 10th year, giving Eagles fans a way to kick off game day with local food, drinks and festive pregame fun before Philadelphia faces New York at home.

Vincent Termini Sr., second-generation owner of Termini Brothers, dies at 86

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 10/6 4:06A Michaela Althouse

Vincent Termini Sr., the second-generation owner of South Philly staple Termini Brothers Bakery, has died at 86. His family shared news of his death in a social media post Sunday. No cause of death was provided.

Dancerobot, a new restaurant from the chef behind Royal Sushi & Izakaya, puts a twist on traditional...

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/29 8:02A Molly McVety

Dancerobot, a new Japanese restaurant from acclaimed Philadelphia chef Jesse Ito, opens Tuesday at 1710 Sansom St. in Rittenhouse. Ito also runs the acclaimed Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Queen Village.

Starbucks workers rally after coffee chain closes 6 Philly stores

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/29 6:24A Michaela Althouse

Unionized Starbucks workers rallied Sunday in response to the coffee chain's decision to close nearly 400 stores nationwide, including six in Philadelphia. The workers are seeking their first collective bargaining agreement since unionizing in 2021.

Meet the company that recycled 150,000 pounds of cooking oil from Lincoln Financial Field last year

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/26 10:04A Michaela Althouse

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions works with some of the biggest venues around Philadelphia to process cooking oil so it can be used more than once. In 2024, the company recycled 150,000 pounds from Lincoln Financial Field.

3 Philly restaurants, including Kalaya, named among 50 best in North America

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/26 6:05A Molly McVety

Kalaya, Friday Saturday Sunday and Royal Sushi & Izakaya were named to North America's 50 Best Restaurants list published by William Reed. Kalaya's chef Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon was named the continent's best female chef.

Tria opens Rittenhouse event space that will host wine-tastings and classes taught by sommeliers

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/25 10:03A Molly McVety

Tria wine bar opened a new event space in Rittenhouse, dubbed Tria Events, that will offer wine tastings and classes taught by sommeliers. The venue, at 1720 Sansom St., also can be rented out for private events.

Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closes all 16 of its gastropubs

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/25 6:18A Michaela Althouse

Iron Hill Brewery announced Thursday morning that it was abruptly closing all 16 of its locations. 'We sincerely hope to return in the future, and when we do, we promise to welcome you with open arms,' the company said.

In absence of Restaurant Week, this Philly chef is offering prix fixe dinners at his establishments

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/23 3:58A Michaela Althouse

Townsend Wentz Restaurant Group is hosting a Restaurant Week-style deal at its six Philadelphia restaurants, including Townsend, Oloroso, the Hayes and A Mano. Menus including three courses at $45 per person.

Craftsman Row Saloon is serving candy corn martinis at its Halloween pop-up

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/12 7:06A Kristin Hunt

Craftsman Row Saloon is paying tribute to 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and other Halloween movies with its holiday pop-up. Customers can order candy corn martinis and other specials now through Oct. 31.

Rita's teams up with the Eagles to make water ice-flavored vodka

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/4 5:46A Michael Tanenbaum

Rita's Italian ice and the Philadelphia Eagles' Bird Gang Spirits have joined forces to create limited-edition vodka bottles that come in mango and black cherry water ice flavors.

Marsha's, Philly's first women's sports bar, to open Sept. 19 in Queen Village

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/3 6:21A Molly McVety

Marsha's, named after transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson, will open on South Street on Friday, Sept. 19. It will be the first women's sports bar in the city and aims to become an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.

Bluebird Distilling is now selling canned Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 9/3 6:07A Molly McVety

Bluebird Distilling is now selling canned Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktails at its Phoenixville distillery and its online shop. Four-packs cost $26.99. The distillery also is undergoing a $2 million renovation project.