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Foodie Post: ARIANA AFGHAN CUISINE Old City Philly
Tinsel & Tine’s Look at ARIANA AFGHAN CUISINE By Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Have you ever tried Afghan Cuisine? I hadn’t until last week when I got invited to a Media Event for a restaurant in Old City Philadelphia called Ariana Afghan Cuisine (134 Chestnut Street, cross st. closer to 2nd than Front), it’s run by female proprietor, Beheshta Hashmi, and believe it or not, it’s been there for 19 years! I’m not sure why I never noticed it before, hence the media event, although, they have a loyal patronage, and good YELP reviews, but it’s always nice to add a little extra exposure. It worked, as now I plan…
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Love this Craig LaBan Article on Philly Dining Scene
Image: Philly.com …In the two years he’s been back, Lawler has learned how to keep his guests happy: “People in Philly don’t care if it’s new or never been done before,” Lawler says. “They’re spending their own money [versus expense accounts], and they want the food to taste good. That might sound obvious, but it has nothing to do with the level of refinement or sophistication. They want a pleasant meal and they don’t want fluff. They want substance.” READ MORE Philly Food Blog
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Bahama Breeze Blogger’s Tasting
I’m always giddy when I get invites to events and screenings from unfamiliar PR Agencies; because it means what little I understand and try to make happen in terms of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is working! Last week the Caribbean influenced chain restaurant Bahama Breeze Island Grille invited food writers to come and sip their two new Legendary Island Cocktails: The pink drink Yaka Hula Hickey Dula, named after a Hawaiian love song, features pineapple juice blended with Meyers’ Dark and Bacardi 151 – This drink was a bit strong for me, the bartender told me to stir it some more to bring out the flavors of the juice, but…