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Philly Dining: LUNA CAFE Interview with Proprietor Sarah Levine
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor One of the pleasures of running Tinsel & Tine is when I get to work from coffee shops… I just love to find a cute, cozy one and create a little office for a couple of hours. There’s something about having the energy of others around me, but not involved, that creates a pleasant work atmosphere. But when a coffee shop is actually a little cafe, I’m in heaven! Although in this case, I didn’t discover this week’s Philly Spotlight, Sarah Levine of Luna Cafe (317 Market Street Philadelphia 19106), she discovered me, on Instagram, and invited me for a tasting! Soon as I saw…
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Philly Dining: IMLI INDIAN KITCHEN
from top to rt: Jeff Belonger, Soc. Media Mgr, Gabrielle & Thaddeus of PhillyPhoodie, Kory Chester Contrib for PhillyGrub, me, and Jamie of MidtownLunch:Philly Got an invite for a special food bloggers dinner at IMLI INDIAN KITCHEN (769 East Passyunk Ave. Near 6th & Catherine, where Ulivo used to be) from Jeff Belonger of My Philly Alive. I’ve followed this site for a while, but never met the editor behind this extensive Things to Do in Philly resource site. Thanks Jeff, for being a wonderful host. I enjoy going to all the restaurant opening parties, appreciate every invite, but this was particularly nice to have an intimate sit down dinner.…
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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…
