Han’s Not Solo: Han Dynasty Hits Manayunk
Finally, the trek to Center City is over–Han Dynasty has arrived in Manayunk. OK, truthfully it’s been open for a couple of months now but I’ve been preoccupied with other things, so I just recently decided to forgo the traffic-riddled trip to the original location and try this outpost instead. Every fiber of my being was telling me to avoid this newest endeavor as additional eatery locations are almost never comparable in food or service to that of their flagships. (Sort of in the same way a movie is almost never as good as the book.) I found out I was wrong. ...
Read MoreFirst Friday Hits the ‘Yunk
Several neighborhoods in the greater Philadelphia area participate in First Friday–an after-hours jaunt that provides access to art galleries, restaurants, live music, great shopping and more–and now Manayunk is jumping into the fray. This year-round event officially kicked off last month and confirmed what many of us already knew–Manayunk, Philly’s spunky little sister, knows how to party. First Friday is a wonderful way to discover local budding artists and a stroll along the canal path will put you face to face with several quaint art galleries. Manayunk’s...
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.