Flavors of the Avenue Preview
One of the major perks of being a food writer is the scores of media passes, tickets, and invitations I get on a regular basis. Obviously, I cannot attend all of the culinary events to which I get invited, but every now and then an event so epic comes along that saying no isn’t an option. When I received an invite from Philly PR whiz Kory Aversa (of Aversa PR) to attend the Flavors of the Avenue preview, I jumped at the chance. Flavors of the Avenue is one of East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District’s (EPABID) signature events that highlights the many eateries that...
Read MoreMidAtlantic Wine and Food Festival Recap
This weekend was an embarrassment of riches; it was one of those truly indulgent weekends in which all my activities–and I mean all–centered around food. Needless to say, there is no other way I’d care to spend my time. As a native Delawarean, I was thrilled to attend the MidAtlantic Wine and Food Festival—a 4-day event with over 40 demos, lectures, and dinners that span the entire length of the state. While there were plenty of celebrity chef appearances and collaborations, the festival focused on local chefs who are doing progressive cuisine and are pushing the culinary...
Read More[EVENT & GIVEAWAY] Beaujolais & Burgers – A Night of the Perfect Pairing – CLOSED
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WHAT IS BEAUJOLAIS? The pairing of food and wine is nothing new–it’s been going on for centuries. Pairing wine and burgers, however, is a fairly recent (but no less tasty) trend. Beaujolais, the light-bodied red wine crafted from the Gamay grape, is one of the most celebrated wines in the world as is the widely popular Beaujolais nouveau whose annual release is anxiously awaited every November. Georges Duboeuf is the founder of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, one of the largest and most renown wine merchants in France. His company is known especially for its popularization and...
Read MoreIn Case the Mayans Were Right: My Last Supper
Ask people–anyone–what their last meal on Earth would be and watch their faces transform with an almost rhapsodic glow. The connection to food is just that powerful and to contemplate the meal that will usher you into the afterlife is a heavy task indeed. Recently, I read a story about a woman who paints pictures of prisoners’ last meals in protest of the death penalty and it made me wonder what I would request if I knew I was going to be eating my last meal. Well, if the Mayans are correct in their world-ending prediction, we’ll all be thinking about our last...
Read MoreWhat Made Me Change My Mind About Squid Ink?
I was recently invited to take part in a media tasting at Valley Forge Casino Resort that featured a deftly prepared menu by Executive Chef Michael Inferrera (formerly of Philadelphia’s Table 31). The tasting highlighted the gaming hall’s two fine dining establishments Viviano’s and Pacific Prime both of which are helmed by Inferrera. While Viviano’s menu focuses on rustic Italian fare, the latter’s menu is beef- and fish-centric. The tasting menu featured a handful of dishes from each restaurant and showed a thoughtful focus on seasonal ingredients and...
Read MoreWho is The Palate Princess?
Iris McCarthy is a food writer and author of the popular book Food Lovers' Guide to Philadelphia. This website is where she gets to sound off on all things culinary.