The Philadelphia Caller
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PHILADELPHIA - Playwright James Ijames has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his queer adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The play will have its New York premiere this spring at the Public Theater. Ijames will receive a prize of $15,000 for his Pulitzer Prize.
PHILADELPHIA - Following two difficult years for the restaurant industry, things are already looking up for Philadelphia in 2022, as Amina Restaurant & Lounge is scheduled to open at 104 Chestnut Street in the city’s Old City neighborhood during the first quarter of the year.
PHILADELPHIA - After operating as a tasting menu-only restaurant since last September, River Twice is now adding another option for diners who are looking to simply sit down for a light snack or more casual meal. Chef/Owner Randy Rucker and Owner/Operator Amanda Rucker have introduced “The Grazing Menu,” which will be available Thursday through Sunday nights beginning on May 12th at the restaurant located at 1601 E. Passyunk Avenue.
PHILADELPHIA - Puttshack, the world’s only upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience with global food and drink, announced today it has signed a new lease in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City, a vibrant and dynamic neighborhood. Puttshack Philadelphia is expected to open in summer 2023.
PHILADELPHIA - The best chefs and restaurants in the Philadelphia area will return to Morgan’s Pier Thursday, May 26th from 6-9 pm for The Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA)’s 8th annual Guac Off event. The event will bring together hundreds of guests to sample over a dozen varieties of guacamole, enjoy drink specials and help crown the much anticipated 2022 Guac Master. Two winners will be selected, one chosen by a panel of judges and the other by a people’s choice vote.
PHILADELPHIA - The South American-inspired donut shop in East Passyunk brings a tradition from Brazil to the United States. From Brazilian cream donuts to Brazilian sausage breakfast pastries, you can find everything from sweet and savory treats at Kouklet.
