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Everyone had an epiphany type moment during the COVID Lockdown of 2020.  The slow down made us reorganize our priorities and do a Marie Kondo look at what sparks joy! What I realized is as much as I LOVE to eat and discover restaurants and foodie pleasures.  I’ve never actually been fully engaged with the “Tine” (tines of a fork) part of Tinsel and Tine.  When I started the site in 2010 it was going to be a place where I go to dinner and a movie and review both in a post. For various reasons that never really worked out; so I thought I could split the difference and write/cover some foodie posts and some movie posts. And perhaps feature a lot of foodie films or food related docs.  And I did manage a bit of all that but… READ MORE

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CCD RESTAURANT WEEK Returns with Increased Health and Safety Measures (9/13 – 9/25/2020)

by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor I’m not weighing in for or against this.  Just reporting on Philly Foodie News: Center City District has decided to go ahead with their annual early Fall RESTAURANT WEEK – September 13 through 25, 2020 reformatted with increased health and safety protocols. More than 60 participating restaurants are working together with the CCD to create a safe experience so residents and visitors can support local…

Reigniting my passion for CIGARS!

When I started smoking in the 90's there was no YouTube, so I was just kinda winging it.  This time I've started watching the wide array of videos, from you're regular Joe type smokers to London Aficionados and in between.

Philly Craft Beer Festival

The Philly Craft Beer Fest will showcase more than 50 of the best local and national craft breweries, serving 150 different beers! The Philly Craft Beer Festival, (MARCH 7, 2020) the event USA Today named one of the 10 Best Beer Festivals in the U.S., Forbes Traveler called one of the “Top 10 Beer Festivals in America,” and winner of Philly Beer Scene’s coveted “Best Beer Fest” award for three…

Wine Dive Philly

By Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Attended the media opening of a new funky spot on South Street West (1506 South St) called WINE DIVE, part of the newly renovated CAMBRIDGE Restaurant by husband and wife restaurateurs, Heather Annechiarico & Chris Fetfatzes. Wine Dive is Philadelphia’s first-ever and only wine-focused dive bar and wine shop. Featuring 20 wines by the glass & campy cocktails.  For those looking for beer and cider…

Center City Restaurant Week

From January 12 – 24, 2020, restaurants across Center City will offer three-course dinners for only $35* per person. In addition, many will also offer a three-course lunch for $20.* Some restaurants won’t be offering all meals on Saturday and Sunday. This will be clearly marked on their menus. Restaurant Week patrons can park for $9 or less at participating Philadelphia Parking Association and Philadelphia Parking Authority facilities from 4:45 p.m. to…

Introducing a.kiosk, the first-ever kiosk concierge service from a newsstand

by Le Anne Linday, Editor The global luxury hotel residences AKA Rittenhouse Square (located at the corner of 18th and Walnut Streets) launched the first-ever kiosk concierge service from the sidewalk newsstand. What does this mean? Residents staying at AKA Rittenhouse Square (which just underwent an extensive renovation with refreshed interiors) can now indulge in newsstand candy bars and drinks by contacting the front desk.  The charge will be applied…