Fourth of July Grilling Tips From David Katz, Marc Vetri and Other Philly Chefs

Plus fireworks galore!

There’s nothing that gets the Scoop feeling giddy like fireworks. Thank heavens, he lives in the birthplace of America where there are shit-tons of fireworks coming from every possible direction on Fourth of July. (The Scoops feels bad for sadsacks living in other parts of the country where they probably have to travel great distances to see fireworks.) To find some near you, check out this easy-to-use fireworks finder.  [Philly.com] If you, like the Scoop, become ravenous at the thought of sparkly skies and John Philip Sousa tunes, you should also check out grilling tips from Philly’s best chefs, including Osteria’s Marc Vetri, Percy Street’s Erin O’Shea and Mémé’s David Katz.  [Foobooz] Happy Independence Day!