PHILADELPHIA - Multiplatinum indie-pop trio AJR performed their hit single "BANG!" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today.
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PHILADELPHIA - Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, and Rob McElhenney from “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” will debut their critically acclaimed “The Always Sunny Podcast” live at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, KY. On Saturday, September 17. They will then bring it home to Philadelphia, PA, for an in-person taping at The Met Philadelphia on Sunday, September 18.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.-- Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe,., the manufacturer of Martin's Famous Potato Rolls, has unveiled a fresh new look for one of their four signature breakfast slices of bread: Maple Brown Sugar Swirl Potato Bread. Like French toast, bread pudding, or straight out of the bag, Martin’s Maple Brown Sugar Swirl Potato Bread will have you reaching for more! The rich, indulgent maple flavor swirled into Martin's Famous Potato Bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack.
PHILADELPHIA - Lawrence Brownlee captivates audiences around the world, hailed as “an international star” (New York Times) and “one of this generation's greatest tenors” (ABC News). Having joined Opera Philadelphia as Artistic Advisor in 2017, Brownlee will take a starring role this fall in the debut of the Opera Philadelphia Channel, a global platform that will bring a robust 2020-2021 season into opera lovers’ homes via their television screens and streaming devices.
Pizza made its way to the United States toward the end of the nineteenth century, arriving alongside a wave of primarily southern Italian immigrants. These new arrivals opened traditional Italian bakeries and grocery stores. During this era, pizza was largely a localized specialty, found primarily in major East Coast cities with large concentrations of Italian immigrants, such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
However, it wasn't until the end of World War II that pizza truly exploded into the mainstream American diet. As soldiers returned home from deployments in the Naples region of Italy, they brought back a strong, newly acquired taste for the local dish, sparking a nationwide craving that transformed pizza from a neighborhood specialty into an absolute American staple.
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PHILADELPHIA - The Wayward is launching a weekend brunch service as a result of the restaurants’ quick rise to popularity amongst Philly diners! On Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.—2 p.m., dive into a decadent menu.
PHILADELPHIA - Launching on October 23, 2020, the Opera Philadelphia Channel will create a digital space in which artists can perform and explore, through a series of new commissions by visionary composers and dynamic performances produced for the screen.
Whether you call it bar Pizza, tavern Pizza, or Milwaukee-style Pizza, one thing is certain: this ultra-thin, crispy pie is experiencing a massive culinary renaissance. Long overshadowed by oversized New York slices and deep-dish behemoths, the humble bar pie is finally getting its due.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – December 11, 2020 – MilkBoy, the iconic Philadelphia-born brand consisting of a legendary recording studio in Northern Liberties and consumer-facing bar/ restaurant/music venue concepts has recently pivoted MilkBoy South Street into a festive and winter-perfect music-infused streetery, aptly dubbed Rock Salt.
Sydney, Australia – Prime Video announced that Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles will launch globally on Tuesday, October 24, in more than 240 countries and territories. The highly anticipated Australian Original documentary celebrates icons in entertainment, The Wiggles, their enduring global success, and cultural impact spanning more than 30 years.
PHILADELPHIA - Kouklet Brazilian Bakehouse to Begin Selling their High-Demand Cream-Filled Donuts. Since opening Kouklet Brazilian Bakehouse this past winter, owner Mardhory Santos-Cepeda has had trouble keeping up with donut orders, selling out shortly after opening whenever they’re made available on weekends.
Philadelphia, PA – Nick Filet, the first-ever filet mignon sandwich restaurant, announced that its third location will open in suburban Philadelphia this December. This new store in Wayne, the company’s first franchise location, will be located at 313 E. Lancaster Avenue in the Wayne Square Shopping Center.
