The staff of Grid would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who came out on Saturday to our one-year anniversary party at Yards Brewing. We also appreciate you dealing with a bit of a crowd—apparently we don’t know our own strength! We would also like to thank Yards, Mugshots Catering, Lancaster Farm Fresh
MorePhiladelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is, admittedly, rather mysterious. Countless conversations have arisen about its exact boundaries—where it begins, where it ends. Is it called Fishtown because it’s by the water? It’s by the water, right? All logistics aside, the place really is a gem. And on April 24, the city will be celebrating the neighborhood’s historical
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Fully aware that I'm risking sounding like my 70-year-old grandmother, I say this: When I was young(er) we used to spend hours outside collecting leaves and sticks, scaling our ways up welcoming oak trees and enjoying nature so much that my mother had to beg us to come inside for dinner. These days you have
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I know using the phrase “flash mob” these days is as risky as yelling “fire” in a crowded theater, but trust me, this mob would rather hug trees than beat up South Street shoppers. The mob will be made up of PennFuture, some decked out Mummers and Y.O.U., if you’re interested in joining the cause.
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City Paper’s Meal Ticket blog thinks it might be “Urbanfarm.” Check out their theorizing here.
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Looks like it’s marrying season again! While I enjoyed my walk down the aisle, it’s a relief relishing the beautiful weather without worrying about planning The Big Day. Wish I had known about The Unbridaled Expo which focuses on “local, handmade, environmentally responsible and alternative solutions to planning a wedding.” From the people who brought you
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Many things can cause tension in a relationship—dirty socks on the floor, inappropriate Facebook updates, a love for the band Lucero—and food is certainly one of them.
For someone as omnivorous as me, it can be difficult to date a picky eater. One of my ex's didn't like condiments of any sort (he had an irrational
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by Ann Cohen
With tax abatements and breaks galore, 2010 is a great year to move into an energy-efficient home. It was a little bit different 30 years ago, when I built the first passive solar house in Philadelphia.
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Garlic is one of nature’s most wondrous miracles. I have never had a dish that I deemed “too garlicky”—I like it spicy (raw), sweet (roasted; I go through whole heads at a time) and anywhere in between. When most Americans picture garlic, they see the mature bulbs—taut little bundles of awesome, each individual clove gift-wrapped
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SunnyGirl Farm is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Mary Ann Petrillo, and her partner Jennifer Cully is along for the ride. Growing on only an acre and a quarter near Kennett Square, the pair sell at farmers’ markets, supply local restaurants and offer a 20-share CSA.
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