Veterans Weekend at South Philly Bar & Grill

Looking to land a Marine? Or maybe, you are one. Either way, it’s the Marine Corps Birthday today, and Veterans Day tomorrow. And in honor of American soldiers past and present, South Philly Bar & Grill will be offering specials and holding four days of fundraising events to help soldiers and veterans.

Beginning today, Thursday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 13, enjoy $2 Devil Dogs (Spicy Chili Dogs), $5 Jager Shots, and a “Power Hour” from 7pm-8pm with $2 Yuenglings.

A voluntary door charge of $2 will be donated to America 4R Marines, as well as a portion of every dollar spent on the items listed above.

So go: eat a chilidog, do a shot of Jager, and pound Yuenglings in honor of the Marines.

South Philly Bar & Grill will also be hosting events over the weekend, including a Marine Corps Birthday Party, from 12pm – 2am today. They’ll be cutting the cake at 10pm. On Friday, November 11, SPB&G will be throwing a Veterans Day Party, a Pancake & Beer Breakfast ($10) on Saturday, Nov. 12, and a Family Day / Mom’s Brunch ($10) on Sunday, Nov. 13.

South Philly Bar & Grill 1235 E. Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia PA

The Red Wedding at Franklin Mortgage & Investment: Do it.

One of the best drinks I've had in quite some time came in quite the unexpected place. While I've written about Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. on many an occasion in the past, I hadn't actually been there...

I know. It's terrible to admit. But in its non-vodka offerings, I felt nearly offended. Gin makes this girl rowdy. And I've stayed away from whiskeys and the like, since I was about 14, so there was no particular rush to head to the popular speakeasy.

But I can happily report, that I have finally made it there; and low and behold, they have a destination worthy drink for a gal like myself.

Having gotten over my initial hesitation of entering the dark and kinda scary sub basement entrance of Franklin Mortgage & Investment, I opened the heavy door to find life; lights, people and the smell of fermentation, completely hidden from the street above.

I joined my friends and had a look at the new fall menu. Being a wine / vodka drinker, it took me a while. I almost wished I had a drink while I decided on what I should be drinking. But ultimately, I feel like the allure and mystery of the cocktails, so foreign to me, almost heightened that first sip.

I've decided that The Red Wedding is a sort of winter sangria. The mulled wine served over ice is dangerously delicious. It's offered in the House of Leaves portion of the menu and actually includes Applejack, El Dorado Rum, Lemon Juice, Mulled Wine Syrup, Orange, and some other fancy ingredients. But for a wine drinker like myself, it was perfection.

And while this may have been my first visit to this Rittenhouse speakeasy, it certainly won't be my last. Go try one for yourself, while it's still in season. Cheers!

Franklin Mortgage & Investment 112 South 18th Street  Philadelphia, PA 19103

Philly Needs More Political Ads Like This One

Philadelphia is apparently reporting less than 200,000 voters turned out to the polls yesterday. I have a feeling that if the East Coast had political campaign videos like this, the numbers would rise.





While I'm at it, this one's pretty priceless too.

Herman Cain’s Campaign Promises with Mike Tyson from Mike Tyson      

Finding Flea Markets: BREAKING NEWS ALERT

Finding flea markets will be so much easier this winter. When all of the other outdoor events are preparing to pack it in for the nastiest of months, the flea market circuit here in Philly is instead proudly announcing its new winter home.

Every Saturday from November 5 - April 28, 8am - 4pm, rotating vendors will be within the comforts of the walls, selling their antiques, collectables, wares and flat out junk, at the Spring Garden Indoor Antiques & Vintage Market, at 9th & Spring Garden.

This Saturday, October 22, from 9am - 5pm, the flea market will be setting up on Pine, from 9th - 12th Sts.

Beer and Doughnuts at Devils Den (Benefits PAWS!)

Ever since its opening, Federal Donuts, the new chicken and donuts spot in Pennsport has been overrun by diners who have successfully cleared out of its stocks every day so far. Now, Grub Street is reporting the Federal Donuts web site has crashed due to a volume overage.

The reality is, getting to try pretty much anything from Federal's new spot is definitely out of the question. At least for now. The rest of us, who weren't in line opening morning will have to wait for a hail storm to sneak in for a dozen.

But until then, there's at least one other upcoming doughnut-centric happening in the city, that could help to quench your hunger...and thirst.

This coming Tuesday, October 25, South Philadelphia's Devil's Den has teamed up with Krispy Kreme for a beer and donut pairing to benefit PAWS. Pairings are $10 each, $4 of which will go to charity. The pairing menu will be available all day, from 11am - 2am, but reservations are being recommended...just in case. You wouldn't them to run out of donuts, now would you??

On the beer and brews menu:

Original Glazed Doughnut & PBC's Joe Porter

Cinnamon Bun Doughnut & Yard's Thomas Jefferson Ale

Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut & Weyerbacher's Verboten

Devil's Den 1148 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, 19147 215.339.0855 

Please note, the donut / doughnut spelling discrepancy...Federal Donuts / Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.