Nature is pretty awesome. This video made me think of how Ricky Gervais (on the Ricky Gervais Show podcast) would always try to explain to Karl Pilkington that other species are not less evolved than man—every cat is not on its way to humanity—but that they are perfectly evolved for their place in the ecosystem.

As exhibited by our December holiday issue, ‘tis the season for celebrations around the table with sustainably-prepared foods and friendly folks. That’s exactly the idea behind Greensgrow Farms’ third annual Whole Hog feast. The farm is bringing in Campbell’s Soup’s exec chef Tom Griffiths to prepare a sprawling buffet for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike. The dishes

Grid HQ is delightfully close to Reading Terminal Market. This is great for many reasons—most notably the breadth of cheap, delicious lunch options and our proximity to the Fair Food Farmstand, locavore mecca extraordinaire.  But there’s not a lot of great beer in this hood. And we’re a crew that love us some good (preferably

The digital version of the December issue is now online (paper copies hit the streets this week). Peruse at your leisure, and don’t forget to swing by South Philly Taproom tonight for the release party.

Arcadia Boutique, the No-Libs spot for unique, sustainably-made clothing, has just opened a second location in Rittenhouse Square. The new store will offer the same selection of women’s wear, but the move has also freed up space in the No-Libs location for an expanded selection of men’s clothing. To celebrate the move, Arcadia is hosting

New York Magazine has a great series of features that proclaim “Vegetables are the New Meat.” No, they’re not saying that everyone is going vegetarian, rather that produce is finally getting its due: This new breed of plant lover isn’t motivated entirely by ethical, environmental, or even health concerns (though those reasons come into play),

Need another reason to come to South Philly Taproom tomorrow night? In honor of the occasion, Flying Fish will be tapping the first Grand Cru Winter Reserve Ale firkin of the season. Here’s what the brewery has to say on their site: This Belgian-style strong golden ale showcases a variety of the ingredients and brewing methods

The Kensington Community Food Co-op (KCFC) has been working mighty hard for the past two years to organize and plan out their vision for a cooperative grocery store. The truth is, opening a store is expensive and the KCFC needs some help. This Thursday, they're hosting "Classy Night Out with the Co-op."
For only $10, attendees

Reminder: This Wednesday, come celebrate the latest issue of Grid at South Philly Taproom. Think of it as your first Holiday Party of the season. Flying Fish will be tapping a firkin, and the bar will offer half-price local drafts and discounted apps (5-7 p.m.). What more could you ask for?  Visit facebook for more details.

Friday Morning Pick-Me-Up. Update: Brownstoner has a run-down of reactions to the opening.