McGillin’s Checks in as Philly’s Best Bar
The GPS-based social networking site Foursquare adds just one more honor to the already praiseworthy Center City Irish watering hole. We have a video interview with owner Chris Mullins, Jr.
View ArticleVictory at QVC
The locally produced MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes are popular items at fairs and in little shops, but a March 13 debut on the famous cable shopping network is about to put the icing on the cake.
View ArticleVictory at QVC
The locally produced MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes are popular items at fairs and in little shops, but a March 13 debut on the famous cable shopping network is about to put the icing on the cake.
View ArticleSouthwestern Fare, With an Irish Accent
A popular North Wales restaurant renowned for its tasty Southwestern fare is about to blend the fire of peppers with the smoke of Irish whiskey.
View ArticlePhilly Irish Pub Crawler: Reedy’s Tavern
This Torresdale taproom is a cozy neighborhood place, but with its tasty menu and lineup of craft brews, it can easily compete with the big boys.
View Article2014 Mid-Winter Scottish & Irish Festival
It was just what we needed—plenty of Celtic music, dance, food and culture to keep us warm. We have the pics. A lot of them.
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day 2014 at Brittingham’s
The beloved Lafayette Hill eatery got a facelift last year. Here's how it looked on St. Patrick's Day in the morning. The story in pictures ... and a video of Oliver McElhone holding forth.
View ArticleThe Irish Community Comes Together for the Meehan-Guilin Family Benefit
Last Sunday, the Philadelphia Irish Community came together to help out the Meehan-Guilin Family.
View ArticleMemorable Monthly Mondays: The Senior Luncheon at The Irish Center
They call them "Senior Luncheons," but the name is misleading because the craic that goes on at The Irish Center one Monday a month is for the young at heart.
View ArticleA New Brew Pub Comes to Town
Dubliner Ken Merriman, once the general manager of Tir na Nog, has opened Second Story Brew Pub, a new venture that's a second story all the way 'round.
View ArticleA Holly, Jolly Christmas with The Rose of Tralee
Who wouldn't want to party with Maria Walsh, Philadelphia's own International Rose of Tralee AND Santa! The Saturday Club in Wayne was rocking the Christmas spirit this past Sunday.
View ArticleThe Brehons Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Tir na nOg
The Brehons know how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! We have photos from their party at Tir na nOg last week.
View ArticleMcKenna’s Kitchen and Market Opens
This new Havertown BYOB combines locavore sensibilities with some Irish imports (including the chef). It occupies the same spot as the late great McKenna's Irish Shop.
View ArticleA Garden Tea Party Fundraiser and a Community Coming Together
Last Sunday, the Philadelphia Irish Community turned out in full to raise money for two special boys who are battling cancer. It was a celebration of spirit, love and courage.
View ArticleNortheast Philly Irish Festival 2015
If you wanted to listen to great music, dance, chow down on picnic goodies, and buy jewelry and T-shirts, Northeast Philly was the place. You could even buy pope-Eagles shirts.
View ArticleIt’s All About the Lip Sync
The Irish Immigration Center of Philadelphia filled the ballroom of the Paxon Hollow Golf Club in Broomall last Friday night with their Lip Sync Challenge. We have photos and video!
View ArticleIt’s Fig Season; Grab Some Now
Fresh figs are thought to have been used as early as 2000 B.C. One of the first fruits to be dried and stored, figs appear regularly in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, and they’re revered...
View ArticleCranberry Bread: A Seasonal Favorite!
Cranberries take center stage now in both sweet and savory dishes. One of my favorites is this quick bread, sweet enough for dessert but not-too-sweet for breakfast or afternoon tea. The versatile...
View ArticleDownsizing the Christmas Cake
For obvious reasons, Christmas 2020 will be scaled back a bit, so for many the “big Christmas cake” won’t happen this year. Not to worry: for those like me who still love holiday baking, these mini...
View ArticleHot Tea Month is Here
Did you know that January is celebrated as “National Hot Tea Month”? I didn’t! As a member of a tea-loving Facebook group, I discover all sorts of information that only passionate tea-lovers know and...
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