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PHILADELPHIA - For the first time since the foundation was created in 2013, the Trauma Survivors Foundation’s Black Tie & Sneakers Masquerade Ball will be coming to Philadelphia as LIVE! The casino will host the 1,000-person gala fundraiser on Saturday, November 5th, from 7 to 11 p.m. inside the property’s Event Center at 900 Packer Avenue in South Philly.
PHILADELPHIA – New Liberty Distillery, the Philadelphia craft distillery and home to spirit lines including the now-revived heritage Kinsey brand, has been announced as Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute (ADI) with the noted annual Bubble Cap Award, which is given to distilleries making contributions to the industry by advancing modernized legislation and making world-class spirits. At the 2022 ADI International Spirits Competition, New Liberty Distillery was also awarded one Gold Medal, six Silver Medals, and four Bronze Medals in various categories.
PHILADELPHIA – The end of an era is here, and Devil’s Den, Philadelphia’s leading craft beer bar, is saying farewell to loyal patrons, fans, and neighbors with one celebratory streetside Blow Out Block Party on Sunday, October 2, from 1 pm – 7 pm, with the street at 11th & Ellsworth, blocked to allow for a bevy of fun-filled activities, great beer, food, music, and some of the beer maven and Devil’s Den owner Erin Wallace’s favorite causes.
PHILADELPHIA – Jet Wine Bar, Philadelphia’s “global vineyard" and South Street's urban oasis, is kicking off Pennsylvania Wine Month this October by highlighting local wineries through the Meet the Maker Happy Hours series, held every Thursday in October from 5 – 8 pm. Wine connoisseurs can indulge in flights and bites and sip on Jet Wine Bar’s signature wine flights after each event (or until wines are sold out).
PHILADELPHIA - Chefs in Residency at Volver is back for a second season with a new lineup of featured chefs. The first season featured six chefs, including Chef DeMarco of Poi Dog Philly, Chef Phila Lorn of Terrain, Chef Jezabel Careaga, and Jennifer Zavala of Yoon. The program returns in the fall with a brand new line-up.
PHILADELPHIA - Hurricane Ian has reached Category 5 and is rapidly moving toward the mainland of Florida. It's expected to land in a hurricane warning area by Wednesday night. The region from Longboat Key to Bonita Beach is expected to feel the worst storm surge. Hurricane Ian is expected to cause significant damage to property and life.
PHILADELPHIA - Stratus Rooftop Lounge, the chic rooftop venue on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Old City, is hosting Risqué Quizzo starting Thursday, October 6, from 6 - 8 pm, led by celebrated burlesque star Lelu Lenore. Guests can enjoy Lenore's repertoire of saucy trivia questions spanning a wide array of cheeky and scintillating subjects while contestants compete to win some pretty weighty prizes.
PHILADELPHIA - As the storm moves slowly across Florida, residents have no choice but to stay inside. Many flights have been canceled or delayed, and airports in Tampa and Orlando are closed. Cruise lines are also postponing or canceling voyages. The hurricane is expected to bring up to 30 inches of rain to some areas of Florida and a storm surge of five to eight feet. It is expected to cross central Florida on Thursday and emerge into the Atlantic later Thursday.
PHILADELPHIA - Marcello De Fao, the chef/owner of The Fare Porter in Haddonfield, NJ, and Dane DeMarco, the chef/owner of Burgertime in Audubon, NJ, have decided to team up to host a friendly burger contest in South Jersey, with funds raised going towards the parks & recreation departments for the respective communities where each restaurant is located.
PHILADELPHIA - Brandywine Branch Distillers, makers of the award-winning craft spirits Revivalist Botanical Gin and Resurgent Whiskey, is introducing a new line of botanical whiskeys this October. The innovative new line will launch with two expressions: sarsaparilla with cherry bark and licorice root; and coffee bean with chicory root. Unlike many other whiskeys that contain sugar and ‘other natural flavors,’ Resurgent is infused, not flavored, using only the finest botanicals. These all-natural whiskeys have no sugar, no WONF (with other natural flavors), and no preservatives.
PHILADELPHIA - Saquan Howard, the chef, and owner of Cray Taste Old City, which opened in August of 2021 at 118 Market Street in Philadelphia, is introducing a new burger menu intending to raise money for those affected by Sickle Cell Anemia. The fundraiser will begin on Monday, October 3rd, and runs through the end of October.
CUBA - Tropical Storm Ian is tracking northwest at 12 mph and is 160 miles from the Cayman Islands. It is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and storm surge to the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. The storm will rapidly intensify overnight as it crosses the warm waters of the Caribbean. It has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.
