Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in one of Philadelphia's many parks with a selection of seasonal, local foods. (Photo courtesy: J.Smith for GPTMC)

Homegrown Suggestions For A Locally Sourced Memorial Day

The fourth installment of the Food Trust's Night Market begins at 7PM on Thursday, May 24th.

Reminder: The Food Trust’s Night Market Returns Tomorrow, May 24, In Northern Liberties

Introducing The First Ever Fairmount Restaurant Week, May 25-June 3

$The Garden Salad at Charcoal BYOB in Yardley, PA is like no other garden salad you\'ve ever had before. Complete with ramps, fiddleheads, beets and an early grey \'soil\' this salad screams spring. (Photos courtesy: D.Van Wert for GPTMC).$

Philly Homegrown Profile: Charcoal BYOB

Night Market is back May 24, closing down 2nd Street in Northern Liberties from 7-11 p.m. (Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC)

Enter To Win Two VIP Passes To The Northern Liberties Night Market, Thursday, May 24

Below we present the Best Burgers in Philadelphia 2012 in all their seared, grilled and broiled glory. Our list includes, pictured here (clockwise from top left), offerings from Village Whiskey, Pub & Kitchen, Frankford Hall and 10 Arts. (Photo credits, also clockwise from top left: courtesy Village Whiskey, courtesy Pub & Kitchen, T. Scheid for GPTMC, courtesy 10 Arts.)

In Honor Of National Burger Month And Our Ranking As The #2 Burger City In U.S., Our Picks For Great Burgers In Philadelphia

SPTR's block party features music, grilled food and $3 wheat beers from noon until...?? (Photo courtesy South Philadelphia Tap Room)

South Philadelphia Tap Room To Host Seventh Annual Wheat Beer Fest Block Party, Saturday, May 19

Don't call it a comeback. Wait, do. The With Love Beer Garden will once again be taking over the Four Seasons' outdoor courtyard during Philly Beer Week, serving up awesome beer, great food, live music and all around good times. (Photo by M. Edlow for GPTMC)

The With Love Beer Garden To Make Triumphant Return During Philly Beer Week 2012

A stunning smorgasbord of flavors will be on full display during the festival, as vendors line the street, musicians roam the crowds and top chefs show off some of their best techniques at live cooking demos. (Photo courtesy Italian Market)

The 9th Street Italian Market Festival Returns May 19-20

Join Chrisoula Tsiouris (mother of brother-sister Opa owners, George and Vasiliki Tsiouris) and Opa Executive Chef Andrew Brown for a special pita dinner. (Photo courtesy Opa)

Learn To Make Traditional Greek Pita At Opa, Tuesday, May 15

Night Market Northern Liberties: Food Trust To Debut ‘Friends Of Night Market’ VIP Experience

The farmer's market season has officially kicked-off. Headhouse Farmer's Market opens on Saturday, May 5th, followed by additional market openings throughout the region. (Photo courtesy: R.Kennedy for GPTMC)

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year: Farmer’s Markets Are Back!

Join SPOT and a few other food trucks at this Friday's Mobile Food Association Pop-Up in Fishtown. (Photo courtesy: Philly Mobile Food Association)

Just Announced: The Philly Mobile Food Assocation To Host Pop-Up Food Fest In Fishtown, Friday, May 4th

$The good news: Summer Love Ale cleaned up in beer accolades last summer, netting shout outs from Esquire, Philadelphia and Complex magazines. The even better news: it\'s available for the 2012 season starting today, May 1. (Photo by M. Edlow for GPTMC)$

Victory Brewing’s Summer Love Ale Is Back For 2012

Fair Food, Bartram's Garden and Philadelphia Distilling are joining forces to resurect one of Dr. John Bartram's oldest recipes, Bartram's Bitters. (Photo courtesy: Fair Food)

Fair Food, Philadelphia Distilling And Bartram’s Garden Bring Back Bartram’s Bitters, A Recipe From The Mid-1800’s

A farm to table fundraiser for Greener Partners, hosted by Chef Daniel Stern of R2L, will be held at the Longview Center in Collegeville on May 3rd at 6:30. (Photo courtsey Greener Partners)

Chef Daniel Stern To Host Farm-to-Table Fundraiser For Greener Partners, May 3rd

$Get a taste of East Passyunk Avenue from 21 of the South Philly neighborhood\'s award-winning restaurants under the big top, plus live music, a craft market and drinks. (Photos courtesy East Passyunk)$

Flavors Of The Avenue Returns To East Passyunk This Saturday, April 28th

Perfect pizza pies abound in Philadelphia, from Pizzeria Stella's charred-crust offerings to Barbuzzo's delightfully crispy and creative pizzas. (Left photo courtesy Stella, right photo courtesy Barbuzzo)

Homegrown Roundup: Our Top Picks For Philadelphia’s Best Wood-Fired Pizza

The Sofitel's French flavor meets eco-chic with its new rooftop vegetable and herb garden, launching this Friday. (Photo courtesy Sofitel)

Sofitel Unveils A Rooftop Herb And Vegetable Garden To Be Used In Food And Cocktails In The Hotel

The 2012 Philadelphia Science Festival Includes A Variety Of Food And Drink Events, April 20-29, Plus Discounted Tickets

Reading Terminal’s La Festa Italiana returns this Saturday with cooking demos at La Cucina, music and delicious Italian specialties like porchetta, fresh pasta, cheeses, wines, gelato and much more. (Top left and bottom right photos by G. Widman for GPTMC, top right and bottom left courtesy Reading Terminal)

Reading Terminal’s La Festa Italiana Returns This Saturday, April 21st

Wyebrook Farm To Open Full Service On-Site Butcher Shop And Cafe, April 28th

Night Market Returns: Up Next, Northern Liberties And Washington Ave And A Return To Mt. Airy

Questlove To Take On Momofuku’s David Chang In An Epic Fried Chicken Battle On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Thusday April 12th

Help the Lemon Society, the local arm of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, support the fight against childhood cancer. (Photo courtesy Alex's Lemonade)

The First-Ever Lemon Society Speakeasy To Benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Set For April 20 At The Arts Ballroom

The menus at our picks for Passover in Philadelphia, like at Zahav, are delicious whether you celebrate Passover or not. (Photo courtesy Zahav)

Homegrown Roundup: Top Picks For Passover Dinners At Philadelphia Restaurants

From juicy steak and french fires to light fish and wine, options abound for Easter eats in Philadelphia. (Left photo courtesy R2L, right photo courtesy Blackfish)

Homegrown Round-Up: Top Picks For Celebrating Easter

Celebrate the ingestion of the written word while, well, ingesting written words at the Edible Book Festival. (Photo courtesy Edible Book Festival)

The Queen Village Art Center To Host The 2nd Annual Edible Book Festival, Sunday April 1st

Let Them Eat Cake, A Wedding Cake Competition And Fundraiser For City Of Hope, April 2nd

Feast on 22 of the best burgers in the city at Fleisher Art Memorial in Queen Village, May 6.

Burger Brawl Returns For Second Year At Fleisher Art Memorial In Queen Village

All-star chefs from across the U.S., including Marc Vetri, Tom Colicchio, Masahara Morimoto and Jose Garces, will join culinary forces at the Great Chefs Event. (Photos courtesy Vetri Foundation)

The Vetri Foundation’s Great Chefs Event Returns For Its Seventh Year, June 12; Tickets On Sale Now

Join Fair Food and PASA at the Philly Farm and Food Fest, April 1st, at the PA Convention Center. Photo courtesy: Fair Food

Philly Farm And Food Fest Promises To Be A Locavore Dream, April 1st At The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Victory Brewing Company announced today that it will be adding a second brewery in Parkesburg, PA to meet consumer demand. Phot courtesy: Victory Brewing Company

Exciting Developments For Philly’s Beer Scene – Victory Expands And The Four Seasons Hotel Opens the Philly Beer Loft

Chef Michael Solomonov is bringing his delicious, award-winning cuisine to the Main Line this summer with a new venture, Citron and Rose. (Photo courtesy Zahav)

Michael Solomonov And Steven Cook To Open Citron & Rose, A Glatt Kosher Restaurant On The Main Line This Summer

Anthony Bourdain states Philly is on his list for an upcoming show. Photo: No Reservations via Facebook

Anthony Bourdain Says Philadelphia Could Be Next

M Restaurant at the Morris Hotel in Philadelphia's Old City offers one of the most beautiful garden settings for a deliciously local meal. Photo courtesy: M Restaurant

Meals With A View, Philadelphia Area Restaurants With Gorgeous Gardens, Green Roofs And More

Enjoy picturesque views of Washington Square Park while sipping on craft cocktails and fresh farm-to-table bites. (Photo courtesy Talula's Garden)

Talula’s Garden Debuts Brunch This Sunday, Just In Time For Alfresco Dining Season

Alla Spina is one the Philadelphia restaurants that proudly wear their affection for all things pork on their sleeves. Photo courtsey: Alla Spina

Pork-Focused Dinners Abound In Philadelphia This Spring

Oyster House is celebrating shad season with a special menu featuring dishes like this tasty Seared Shad. (Photo by Eric Stabach courtesy Oyster House)

Oyster House Celebrates Shad Season With A Special Three-Course Menu, March 12-17

Philadelphia's feeling the Hawaiian flair with special drinks, dishes, artworks and more in honor of the Islands of Aloha-themed 2012 Flower Show. (Photo courtesy Flower Show)

City Food Tours Presents “Hawaiian Flavors of the Flower Show” A Tropical Themed Food And Drink Tasting

Reminder: Brewer’s Plate, March 11th At The National Constitution Center, Featuring The Return Of The BP Speakeasy

Three Philadelphia Chefs Nominated For Food & Wine’s The People’s Best New Chef Award, Voting Now Open

For the love of Cape May Salts, a delicious, local and sustainable shellfish. (Photo courtesy Oyster House)

Delaware Bay’s Amazing Oysters The Subject Of Monday’s Sustainability Forum At The Academy Of Natural Sciences

This year's Philadelphia International Flower Show is about more than just flowers! Exciting culinary opportunities abound with cooking demonstrations from chefs like Square 1682's Guillermo Tellez who produces beautiful dishes like this Halibut with corn salsa. (Photo Courtesy: Square 1682)

The Philadelphia Flower Show For Foodies

Win Two VIP Tickets To Fair Food Philadelphia’s Brewer’s Plate

Rex 1516, slated to open on March 1st, will showcase southern and cajun foods, like this Crawfish Pie. (Photo Courtesy: Rex 1516)

Rex 1516 To Open March 1st On South Street

Alex the Pig presides over the bar at Marc Vetri's newest restaurant, Alla Spina, an Italian style beer bar on North Broad Street. Photo courtesy: Marc Vetri

Marc Vetri’s Newest Venture, Alla Spina, Set To Open Tonight, February 27th On North Broad

Fishtown-based artist, Brian Dwyer, spearheads initaitive to leverage a Guinness Book of World Records recognized collection of pizza memorabilia into a museum. (Photo courtesy: Pizza Brain)

Fishtown’s Pizza Brain Raising Funds To Launch Pizza Museum

The perfect way to begin any meal at Zeppoli is with their expertly curated antipasto plate which come with delectable vegetable variations and a selection of cured meats and cheese. (Photo courtesy: Nascati Photography for Zeppoli)

Homegrown Restaurant Profile: Zeppoli

Famous for disguising cookies and other sweet treats, Cookie Confidential will launch a food truck at Temple this Spring. (Photo courtsey: Cookie Confidential)

Cookie Confidential To Launch New Food Truck At Temple

Looking for a dose of the Big Easy? Head straight to Reading Terminal Market's Beck's Cajun Cafe for traditional dishes like their Jambalaya. (Photo courtsey Beck's Cajun Cafe)

Celebrating Fat Tuesday In Philadelphia

Join Books Through Bars at Dock Street Brewery for craft beer, gourmet pizza and live music from local bands. (Photo courtesy Dock Street)

Dock Street Brewery To Hold A Books Through Bars Fundraiser, Febuary 22nd

Bierfest Set For Saturday February 25th At The German Society Of Pennsylvania

Enjoy Van Gogh-inspired cuisine at Stephen Starr's Granite Hill inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Photo courtesy Granite Hill)

Van Gogh-Inspired Menu To Begin At The PMA’s Granite Hill Restaurant

In an effort to educate diners on the importance of reducing meat consumption, Meritage will launch Meatless Tuesdays on February 21. (Photo courtesy Meritage)

Meritage To Offer Meatless Tuesday’s, Encouraging Diners To Cut Back On Eating Meat

Husband-wife team Andrew and Kristin Wood are on the brink of opening their farm-to table BYOB in Rittenhouse Square. (Photos by M. Edlow for GPTMC)

Russet, Locally Sourced BYOB Set To Open In Rittenhouse Square, February 14th

Philadelphia Brewing to debut Engine 1892 Market Stout to celebrate Reading Terminal Market's 120th Anniversary. Photo courtesy: R.Asplundh for Philadelphia Brewing

Philadelphia Brewing Company To Debut Special Stout In Honor Of Reading Terminal Market’s 120th Anniversary, Friday, February 10th

$If Valentine\'s Day isn\'t your thing, head straight to the Twisted Tail on Friday, Feb 10th to enjoy whiskey, pinatas and the Voo Dudes Blues Band. Image courtesy: The Twised Tail$

Twisted Tail To Host ‘I Hate Valentine’s’ Party, February 10th

Philadelphia abounds with food focused events. Organizations like Fair Food regularly organize events around the region that cater to foodie who want to learn more. Photo courtesy: Fair Food

Homegrown Guide to Upcoming Foodie Events

Calling All Chili Enthusiasts: Philly Chili Bowl Returns March 3rd

Valentine’s Day Restaurant Round-Up

Local grapes, like these grown at Galen Glen, will have a new showcase at the Paris Wine Bar, set to open on Feb 9th. Photo: Galen Glen

Paris Wine Bar Set To Open On February 9, Featuring Local PA Wines

Old school chocolate heart boxes can be specially made for your valentine at Shane Confectionery in Old City. Photo courtesy: Shane Confectionery

It’s Farmer’s Market Season!

Top Local Chefs Team Up For A Collaborative Hunter’s Dinner At Brauhaus Schmitz, Feb 2

Visit Philly Announces ‘29 Nights of Dates’ Contest – Win A Vespa Or One Of 29 Amazing Philadelphia Date Nights

Federal Donuts Gets Star Treatment In Wednesday’s New York Times Dining Section

Homegrown Restaurant Profile: Nectar Restaurant

Calling All Beer Lovers And Foodies! Brewer’s Plate Tickets Are Now On Sale

Dock Street Brewery And The Four Seasons Collaborate On Four Seasonal Beers

Greensgrow’s Mary Seton Corboy Honored By The PA Association For Sustainable Agriculture

Weavers Way Co-op Gluten-Free Day, Saturday, January 28th In Chestnut Hill

Support Philadelphia's favorite market at Reading Terminal's Valentine to the Market event. Image courtsey: Reading Terminal

Be Reading Terminal Market’s Valentine

Documentary Film, Urban Roots, will screen at Drexel's Bossone Center on Feb. 7th. The film profiles urban farming in the city of Detroit. Image courtesy Urban Roots

Documentary Film About Urban Farming In Detriot To Screen At Drexel on February 7th

Slow Food Philadelphia Announces Spring 2012 Workshops

Head out to Radnor for a Chinese New Year celebration like no other at Susanna Foo's Gourmet Kitchen. (Photo courtesy: B.Baron for Susanna Foo)

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Susanna Foo’s Gourmet Kitchen

Local Dish Round-Up For Center City District Restaurant Week

South Philly favorite, Le Virtu to host another amazing Italian celebration on January 19th. Photo courtesy: Le Virtu

Le Virtu To Host Traditional Abruzzese Festival, January 19th

Saveur Magazine Names Zahav And Flying Fish To Their Top 100

Beautifully composed plates fill the menu at Sbraga on Avenue of the Arts. Photo courtesy: Sbraga

New ‘Homegrown’ Restaurants We Can’t Wait Try In 2012

Center City District Restaurant Week runs from January 22–27 and January 29–February 3. Make your reservations today!

Center City District Restaurant Week Encourages Locally Sourced Dishes, Beginning January 22nd

It's the most wonderful time of the year for a mug of warm spiced cider, mulled wine, hot buttered rum and the like. Luckily Philadelphia's bubbling over with hot drink options. (Credit: iStockPhoto)

Hot Drinks For Cold Nights

Skaters at the RiverRink have a prime location for watching New Years fireworks. Photo: G.Widman for GPTMC

Our Favorite Philly New Year’s Eve Events

Zahav Celebrates The Holidays With Three Special Meals

Percy Street decorates for the holidays with their creative, beer-focused take on the Christmas Treet. Photo courtsey: Percy Street

Percy Street Decorates For The Holidays With A Recycled Beer Can Christmas Tree

Photo of Rittenhouse Square by Christian Carollo of PicturePhilly

Last Minute Gift Ideas

The modern Greek restuarant, Opa, is a beacon of sustainability in Midtown Village. Photo courtsey: Opa

Restaurant Profile: Opa (With Bonus Greek Cookie Recipe)

Leave your holiday meal to the pros this Christmas. Consult our guide to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining in Philadelphia. (Credit: iStockPhoto)

Where To Eat A Local Meal On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Otolith Sustainable Seafood

Green Soul's delicious Barbequed Chicken Sandwich, Germantown Sweet Potato Salad and Mango Jerk Salmon Salad are all inspired by southern flavors. Photo: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

Homegrown Restaurant Profile: Green Soul

Philly Homegrown Video: Wyebrook Farm

The Main Line Bakery produces gulten and dairy-free baked delights that are delicious beyond belief, including their Snickerdoodle Cupcakes. Photo courtsey: Main Line Bakery

Philly Homegrown Main Line Bakery Round-Up

Ralph's Restaurant, located in the heart of the Italian Market, is homage to classic Italian-American cuisine. S. Viggiano for GPTMC.

Exploring The Italian Market (Part 2): Ralph’s Italian Restaurant

Village Belle To Host Art In The Age Craft Spirits In Popular Series “Behind Belle’s Bar”

Photo Courtsey: Franklin Mortgage Investment Co.

Philly Homegrown Holiday Drink Round-Up

Center City District Adds New Winter Supplement To Their Online Cookbook “Center City Cooks”

Sample the diverse tastes of Di Bruno Bros. antipasti bar and wide variety of meats and cheeses. Be sure to try the house-made burrata! Photo: S. Viggiano for GPTMC.

Exploring The Italian Market (Part 1): The Original Di Bruno Brothers

Farmer Dean Carlson raises pastured Highland cows on at Wyebrook Farms, located about 45 minutes outside Philadelphia in Chester County. Photo: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

Slow Food Philly Presents: Where’s The Beef (And Pork, And Lamb)?

Win A Trip To Belgium With Philly Beer Week

Leftover Turkey Tortellini Soup

This delicious free-form apple pie is the perfect canvas to showcase our delicious local apples. Photo: D.Van Wert for GPTMC

Thanksgiving Recipe: Apple Crostata With Cheddar Crust

Thanksgiving Recipe: Milk And Honey’s Candied Sweet Potatoes

Marc Vetri at Free Library, Tuesday, November 22

Frog Commissary founder and chef Steve Poses in front of a Kitchen Science panel. Photo courtsey: Darryl W. Moran/The Franklin Institute

Famed Philadelphia Chef, Steve Poses, Helps The Franklin Insitute Develop Kitchen Science Exhibit

Mica offers a delicious brunch in Chestnut Hill, Sundays from 10:30 - 2PM. Photo: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

Locavore Brunch: Mica

This curried quinoa is a creative alternative to traditional mashed potatoes or stuffing. Photo courtsey: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipe: Healthy Bites’ Curried Quinoa With Roasted Butternut Squash And Chickpeas

Wyebrook Farms Steer Roast, Saturday, November 19

Supper's savory pumpkin cornbread pudding is an unexpected twist on traditional stuffing. Photo courtesy: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

Thanksgiving Recipe: Supper’s Pumpkin Cornbread Pudding

Join Victory Brewing Company for a landmark event in the release of Dark Intrigue; Wednesday, November 23rd. Photo courtesy of Victory Brewing Company.

Victory Brewing Company Releases Exclusive Beer: Dark Intrigue, Nov 23

This recipe, adapted from Chef Ben Bynum at Warm Daddys, is great on leftover turkey sandwiches. Photo: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

Thanksgiving Recipe: Warmdaddy’s Cranberry Relish

Wedge+Fig has thrown down the cheese gauntlet! Enter their cheese pairing contest and you could win a W+F gift basket. Photo: M.McClellan for GPTMC

Cheese Pairing Contest From Wedge+Fig

Join Slow Food Philadelphia as they celebrate their first round of Snail of Approval recipients on November 14th at Reading Terminal. Photo: G.Widman for GPTMC

Slow Food Introduces ‘Snail Of Approval’ At Reading Terminal With An Amazing Tasting Event, November 14

$This gratin showcases two outstanding local ingredients: Birchrun Blue and Glenn\'s Bacon, both available at the Fair Food Farm stand. Photo courtesy: Wedge+Fig$