Last weekend, a good friend of mine spent the weekend in Philadelphia. Our food events included dinner, drinks and brunch for eight. Guess who was […]

Happy Friday! Um, so, "Hello, Winter," I guess? I’m not sure when it happened, but my happy, brisk fall days seemed to have turned to […]

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I figured it’s time to take Top 5 into the kitchen. Full disclosure: I love to browse kitchen stores […]

The McLaren Vale in South Australia is known for epic shiraz of tremendous richness and depth. Wines like this classic from Chateau Reynella (Chairman’s selection, […]

Rock Doves by Marie JonesAmaryllis Theater CompanyDirected by Mimi Kenney SmithStarring Christopher Bohan, Susan Giddings, Christopher Imbrosciano, and Michael Toner 10 Words or Less … […]

Actor/stand-up comedian Craig Robinson — known to most as Darryl on The Office (and the guy who was arrested over the summer for possession of […]

I finally checked out the new Home store on the 3rd floor of the Center City Macy’s. It rocks. It’s bright and modern and clean […]

Luckily, my husband and I enjoy the same foods. Well, with a few exceptions — beets, for example. I love them; he hates them. (And […]

Though I don’t normally need a reason to shop, this dreary economic climate makes even me — an admitted spendthrift — slightly wallet-conscious. However, when […]

Old City’s The Papery is celebrating its fifth anniversary this fall and is gifting us by offering 10-percent off all purchases throughout November. But there’s […]

I first heard of Italian 00 flour while reading Nigella Lawson’s fun and functional cookbook, How to Eat. She calls for this specialty item often […]

I was skeptical when a frequent lunch companion suggested we try Thai Chef & Noodle Fusion, a brand new spot (opened a week ago) that […]

My Netflix rental history paints a clear picture of my obsession with food. Favorite flicks include Big Night, Eat Drink Man Woman, Mostly Martha and […]