Why Philly bars and restaurants are giving up plastic straws
They're nearly impossible to recycle, easily ingested by marine life — and totally unnecessary.
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Meet the new chef at Standard Tap, serving the best beef in Philly right now
Joel Mazigian is boosting the local cred of the ever-changing menu.
Philly Bar Wars escalate with custom beer you can’t get elsewhere
Yards, Victory, 2SP and St. Benjamin's all make signature brews only available in a few locations.
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New Kensington bar! Johnny Brenda’s, Standard Tap owners plot 3rd spot
Instead of focusing on local beer, the new place will showcase local spirits.
Why Philly bars and brewers are already over pumpkin beer
"At some point," says National Mechanics co-owner Paul Brown, "you've just had enough damn pumpkin."
Video: Making the decadent chocolate Philly Beer Week Hammer of Glory
The edible replica of the PBW mascot features caramel made with Weiss Wit beer from Delco’s 2SP Brewing, plus candied orange peel, pistachio meltaway and Cape May sea salt.
The story behind why Philly Beer Week was moved to June
The annual festival started in March — but there's little chance it'll go back.
