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Philly Dining Spotlight: THE LITTLE LION RESTAURANT
Upscale Comfort Food with a Taste of History By Tinsel & Tine Editor Le Anne Lindsay I truly welcomed the quiet week between Christmas & New Years, because starting January 3rd I went from The Barnes Museum Free First Sunday, my first visit after all this time, so I stayed all day. Hosted a giveaway for subscribers to see preview of Jennifer Lopez in her new cop drama “Shades of Blue” on the big screen. Attended Reelblack’s screening of Kerry Washington’s first major film role – Lift, written and directed by DeMane Davis and Khari Streeter, who Skyped in after the screening to talk about developing the film as part…
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Philly Dining Spotlight: RENATA’S KITCHEN
Cafe Renata is Renata’s Kitchen By Tinsel & Tine Editor, Le Anne Lindsay This past summer I got to work from home. It was one of the best summers of my adult life. One reason being, I really got a chance to walk around my neighborhood. I moved to West Philly the prior summer, but having more free time to go to the park, work from coffee shops and explore, made a big difference in getting to feel more at home. During my travels, I kept seeing the coming soon sign for Renata’s Kitchen on 45th & Baltimore Ave. (4533 Baltimore Ave) This adorable little bistro was taking shape under…
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Philly Spotlight: Chinatown Izakaya – YAKITORI BOY and other Philly Highlights
This week’s invite came from Philly PR Girl in celebration of the 8th Anniversary of YAKITORI BOY 211 N. 11th Street (11th & Race). The establishment is called an Izakaya, which is the equivalent of a pub, in Japan. Different from a bar in that emphasis is put on ordering food to accompany your cocktails. Wikipedia says Izakaya: is a compound word consisting of “i” (to stay) and “sakaya” (sake shop), indicating that izakaya originated from sake shops that allowed customers to sit on the premises to drink. Yakitori Boy Celebration 12/2/2015 Gorgeous ladies: Media Maven Deja Monēē (lf) and Explore Philly Editor, Cassie Helper (rt.) in red. Cassie graciously granted me…
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In the Spotlight: East Coast Wings & Grill – Win a Gift Certificate!
With all those wing flavors, believe it or not, Honey BBQ is their most popular, so our ECW Wing Flight didn't consist of flavors, instead we were served the Honey BBQ, but in 9 degrees of HEAT! ECW has devised a thermometer of spicy, starting with less than mild called "Virgin"; then up the scale to "X-Hot"...
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Philly Spotlight: VENDY AWARDS Recap 2015
Highlight: Vendy Awards Philadelphia 2015 This was my 2nd year attending the Philadelphia Vendy Awards (click for T&T 2014). And although I knew I had a big wedding to go to that evening, I still made a pig of myself and tried something from almost every booth. But how else are you going to vote honestly otherwise? The Vendy Awards is an annual (5th Annual for Philly) street food competition series that determines the “best of the best” in street food. Each year thousands of guests eagerly purchase tickets to sample food from publicly nominated vendors. The winners are chosen by event ticket holders as well as a panel of…
