Celebrate America’s Birthday in the City Where it all Started

Philly’s annual Wawa Welcome America Festival 2018 is back and ready to paint the city red, white and blue this July 4!

This FREE multi-day festival provides guests with the ultimate guide to celebrating the fourth of July in the very city where our nation was founded. Wawa Welcome America is a city-wide festival that hosts a multitude of events such as concerts, museum days, firework displays, community events, outdoor movie screenings and block parties! This very patriotic affair is free for all ages and is entirely family friendly.

This year, grammy award-winning and music icon Pitbull will turn the Benjamin Franklin Parkway upside down as the headliner of the annual July 4 concert. Some of Pitbulls chart topping hits include “Give me Everything”, “Timber” and “I Know You Want me”. In addition, Grammy winner Heather Headley and The Philly POPS BIG band will share the stage with Pitbull as they help throw the ultimate birthday party! The celebration continues throughout the night as fireworks decorate the sky above the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The festivities begin June 28 and continue through July 4. You can find lists of all the free events being offered by visiting: https://welcomeamerica.com/events/

Celebrate Take Your Dog To Work Day

Sometimes a Ruff Day at the Office is a Good Thing!

Celebrate National Take Your Dog To Work Day on Friday, June 22, 2018 with Destination Dogs! The restaurant will be celebrating this fun and furry day with a to-go order promotion. By ordering any dog through take out or Uber Eats, guests will receive a scratch off ticket that will reveal one of several prizes. Prizes will range from a complimentary appetizer to a $100 gift card! Quantities are limited while supplies last. Each scratch off ticket distributed is valid until September 30, 2018.

The global menu of gourmet hot dogs is inspired by the chefs passion for travel. These gourmet dogs are paired with an extensive cocktail menu and an interactive game room, making Destination Dogs the perfect recipe for a night out with friends!

For more information, call (267) 773-7750 or visit www.destinationdogs.com. Follow Destination Dogs on Facebook, Instagram , and Twitter. Destination Dogs is open from 11:30am to 2:00am and located at 1111 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Brunch by Day, Blues by Night

The Twisted Tail, Philadelphia’s Southern-inspired bourbon house and juke joint, celebrates Easter with a decadent brunch and a rollicking evening of blues.

The Easter brunch menu features two special offerings: pan-seared banana French toast with foie gras, finished with a housemade cinnamon whiskey syrup and grilled thick sliced ham with shelled peas, spring onion biscuits and red-eye gravy.
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The Twisted Tail has also added new brunch items, including praline French toast with whipped mascarpone, pecans and maple syrup; catfish sandwich with tartar sauce, pear slaw and arugula on a baguette; brisket hash with smoked tomato jam and poached eggs; and egg cassoulet with black eyed peas, roasted tomatoes and grilled baguette. The brunch menu may be found here.

Things take a shift from 5 to 10 p.m., when you can channel your inner Muddy Waters, B.B. King, or Etta James upstairs in the Juke Joint. Mikey Junior & Friends invite you to grab a guitar off the wall, take the mic and join an all-ages blues jam. Whether you fancy yourself a performer with a yearning for the spotlight or just enjoy yodeling in the shower, this weekly blues jam is a guaranteed good time.

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The Juke Joint hosts a spirited open blues jam every Sunday. More information on The Tail’s Juke Joint as well as the live music calendar may be found at: http://www.thetwistedtail.com/live-music/.

Make this Easter a yummy and entertaining one! The Twisted Tail is located in the heart of Headhouse Square at 509 South 2nd Street in Philadelphia. For reservations, call 215.558.2471 or visit thetwistedtail.com. Be sure to follow them on Twitter [@TwistedTailPhl], Instagram [@TwistedTailPhl], and “like” them on Facebook [/TwistedTailPhl].

 

Complimentary Margaritas at Miles Table 3rd Birthday Party!

Screen Shot 2016-02-22 at 11.36.48 AMSince 2013, Miles Table as been has been a local favorite in the Graduate Hospital area. On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Miles Table will be celebrating their 3rd birthday and the whole neighborhood is invited for a very special Taco Tuesday birthday party. From 5 – 9 p.m., anyone who orders from the Taco Tuesday menu will receive a complimentary margarita (for participants ages 21 and over, limit one per customer)! And for dessert, homemade churros served with Mexican chocolate sauce, on the house. Stop by “where the neighborhood eats” for a birthday fiesta!

Miles Table Taco Tuesday Menu
All tacos are $3, minimum 3 per order

Chicken Tinga
Pico de gallo, queso fresca crema

Beer Batter Fish
Pickled cabbage, avocado salsa, chipotle aioli, radish, cilantro

Pulled Pork
Grilled pineapple salsa, pickled onions

Crispy Shrimp 
Pickled cabbage, chipotle aioli, pineapple salsa

Beef Short Ribs
Refried beans, caramelized onions, roasted poblanos

Miles Table is located on 1620 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 and is open seven days a week; Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Get Out of the Cold!

linvillaWe were almost convinced we could get through the entire winter without it dropping below 50 degrees, but that no longer seems to be the case. So, what can you do when you and the family want to get out of the house but it feels like 8 degrees outside? Try indoor mini golf at Linvilla Orchards!

 

Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia! This exhibition pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Eighteen unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rainforest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and more. Perfect for kids of all ages, your entire family will enjoy playing miniature golf while learning about our environment – every step of the way.

 

This exhibit goes until April 3, 2016 and occurs Monday- Sunday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. For kids 10 and under, Fore! The Planet is only $4.95- and for everyone else it’s only $6.95! You can avoid the cold, and you can avoid the bank breaking family outing and spend a fun and educational (and slightly competitive) day with the family playing indoor mini golf.

Ring in the New Year At Phillips Seafood in Atlantic City

23446092209_b2898e110c_oDine above the Atlantic Ocean this New Year’s Eve. Phillips Seafood is offering oceanview tables for an unforgettable dinner on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Take a seat and enjoy expertly prepared seafood, attentive service and spectacular views. Join Phillips for an early sunset dinner, or reserve a table later in the evening to watch the fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.

Treat yourself to Phillips’ fabulous New Year’s Eve special menu, or our classic à la carte menu featuring award-winning seafood. The NYE menu includes two mouthwatering appetizers: Shrimp & Lobster Spring Rolls and Mussels Oreganato. For entrées, enjoy Surf & Turf, Pistachio Crusted Halibut, or Double Cut Pork Chop. Then, finish your meal with New Jersey Blueberry Cobbler, served à la mode. 

Space at Phillips’ exclusive oceanview tables is limited and reservations are recommended. Please call 609-348-2273 to reserve your place.

Opening Alert: Herban Quality Eats!

herban-quality-eatsJoin Herban Quality Eats on Tuesday, December 15 as they open their doors for the first time! To celebrate the opening of University City’s newest restaurant, the first 101 guests will be treated to a free lunch! Doors open at 11:30 a.m., don’t be late!

At Herban, wholesome ingredients meet bold, flavorful herbs and spices to create simple homestyle dishes. To build your homestyle platter start with a base such as Himalayan red rice, seasoned kale, or chilled whole wheat peanut noodles then add a protein: choose from grilled chicken, backyard steak, pesto salmon, or “the vegan jawn”, a mix of lentils, quinoa, and sweet potatoes baked into protein-packed balls. Next, pick a sauce to accompany your combo, from herbed tomato, walnut coriander, and Herban hot sauce. Finish off your plate by choosing two sides like roasted Brussels sprouts and quinoa ‘n cheese. Salads are also on Herban’s menu; the Montego with organic baby spinach, avocado,  plantain chips, fresh pineapple, and jalapeno-lime vinaigrette and the Spruce with organic kale, feta cheese, pear, pecans, dried cranberries, and balsamic-ginger vinaigrette.

Throughout December, Herban Quality Eats will be open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. In 2016 they will extend their hours. For more information, please visit www.herbanqualityeats.com.

Ghost Town Halloween Party at The Twisted Tail!

2015-Halloween1Outlaws, cowboys, and townsfolk alike are getting ready to saddle up and gallop on over to The Twisted Tail’s Old Western Ghost Town Halloween Party! Starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st, The Twisted Tail in Society Hill is celebrating the spookiest time of the year with one heck of a hootenanny. Attendees will be entertained by firebreathers, a fortune teller, and live music, along with (of course!) the Tail’s extensive list of bourbons and whiskeys. Costumes are encouraged, but please, leave your horses and wagons hitched outside.

For more information call (215) 558-2471 or write to info@thetwistedtail.com.

The Twisted Tail is located at 509 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

Free Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards This Month!

Buy One Hayride, Get One Free

Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards, a PR client of Breslow Partners Philly Public Relations

Now’s the time to take a daytrip out to Linvilla Orchards. With fall finally arriving in Philadelphia, you don’t want to miss how scenic it is out in Linvilla’s fields and orchards away from the city! Come out every Tuesday evening in October to check out this deal. When you buy one ticket for an evening Autumn Moon Hayride or Hayrides To The Witch’s House, you will receive one complimentary ticket too.

 

Which Hayride will you take at Linvilla Orchards?

All hayrides start at Pumpkinland (link) and will take you on a 15-20 minute trip throughout the orchards.

  • The Hayrides to the Witch’s House will take you to meet Linvilla’s friendly witch who tells stories and jokes. The hayride ends at a campfire with apple cider and roasted marshmallows. Good for children up to 10 years old. Tickets are $9 each, and rides are available between 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
  •  The Autumn Moon Hayride is a peaceful journey through the fields at night for the best chance to see a perfect starry night sky. The hayride ends at a campfire with apple cider and the opportunity to roast marshmallows. Tickets are $7.50 each, and rides are available between 5:30 – 8:00 p.m

Things to Do with the Family at Linvilla on a Tuesday

  • While you’re at Linvilla Orchards, be sure to grab a pumpkin from Pumpkinland. There are hundreds available of all shapes and sizes. Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • It’s the season for Pick-Your-Own Apples. Choose from Mutsu, Stayman Winesap, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Fuji, and Granny Smith apples. $5 per guest plus the price of apples. Open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (or dusk if earlier)
  • The Straw Bale Maze is unique to Linvilla Orchards. Constructed of over 300 bales, you should expect to explore for 30 – 60 minutes. Open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is $4 per guest.
  • Stop by the Farm Market for carefully picked produce that is ripe and delicious.  Check out the signature pies, baked goods, salsas, jams, and other local Pennsylvania products.

The Fine Print on Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

Complimentary ticket offers are only valid on October 13, 20, and 27 for theevening hayrides. Choose from the Hayride to the Witch’s House ($9 ticket) and the Autumn Moon Hayride ($7.50 ticket).All hayrides must be between 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. on these dates.  For more information on hayrides, please click here.  Linvilla Orchards is located at 137 Knowlton Rd, Media, PA, 19063.