If you have heard anything about Rouge Restaurant on Rittenhouse Square it was probably about their famous burger.

The establishment has definitely been serving up one good bite of beef since they opened. It only makes sense that they should continue the tradition in a whole new restaurant.

Yes, according to this post form Grub Street, the owners will be opening a new burger joint called 500 Degrees at the end of this month. Now, diners can grab an affordable burger from those who brought Philly one of the best.

There are currently some serious burger wars going on in the city with many places such as PYT and Butcher and Singer claiming to have the best. Will 500 Degrees offer up some new competition?

Check out the straightforward and delicious looking menu by clicking here.

Wednesday, March 17th The Garden Terrace Restaurant in the Spring Mill Country Club will be hosting a St. Patty's Day Bash!  All starting at 2:00pm.

Some of the specials include:  1/2 Off Drinks from 2-6:00pm, $2.00 Drafts All Night, Featuring Guinness and Killian's Irish Red!  You will also find a Complimentary... Hand Carved Corn Beef, as well as a variety of tasty snacks! 2-6:00pm.   Or stay for dinner and savor the Traditional Irish Menu featured all night.

Come and Enjoy the Great Specials & be prepared for other fun surprises, it is sure to be a blast! 

Find out more by visiting facebook... simply search The Garden Terrace Restaurant!

Going out to dinner can quickly get pricey pretty quick. But bargain hunters can rest assured that we will keep you in the know when there are coupons and deals happening at our favorite local eateries.

So, if you happen to be in New Hope anytime soon, you can take 15% off of the food portion of your check at Triumph Brewing Company.

This local brewpub with three area locations (in Princeton, Philadelphia and New Hope) is a great place to grab a bite to eat and an even better place to pound back a few drafts.

The coupon expires on June 30, 2010, so take advantage of the warm spring weather, have some fun in New Hope and end the day with a delicious, affordable dinner. You can print the coupon by clicking here.

I seriously love when restaurants participate in charity events. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved. Restaurants make money, charities make money and you get a delicious meal.

So if you are looking to eat out tonight (Tuesday, March 9) and enjoy some of the wonderful weather in Philadelphia, make sure to head down to Queens Village. A few participating restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Reach Out and Read, an organization that gives children a new book when they visit the doctor.

The event is being sponsored by South Philadelphia Pediatrics and some of the restaurants involved include La Fourno, Saute, Mustard Greens and Bistrot La Minette. There are plenty of choices for discerning diners.

More information can be found right here and make sure to call ahead to the restaurants to make reservations.

Getting excited for Philly Beer Weekend? It's coming up, and with it will be a series of great prices on drinks, especially craft brews. It's all part of a campaign to kick up the excitement for Philly Beer Week, which, as you already know, is June 4-13.

Next weekend's excitement includes a craft beer express that zips you from the likes of Johnny Brenda's and Standard Tap to Brauhaus Schmitz, The Kite and Key and more. The bus is $15, and  you can ride all day. The following day is the Brewer's Plate at the University of Pennsylvania's Museum. You'll get local ales with food from the area's greatest restaurants. It's not to be missed. Get details at TheBrewersPlate.Now that's what I call a good weekend.

Need a little daily Fork-ing?

You do, now that the restaurant has instituted its daily plates offering. Diners can enjoy a new, weekly menu of crave-able dinners for $15. It's big news for Old City foodies because until now, Fork:etc centered around grab-and-go-goodies including sandwiches, soups and salads. This sit-down meal option gives gourmonds a chance to stop and smell the seafood stew, but only on Wednesdays.

Examples of Plats du Jour, all $15, include: Click here to read the full post

The buds are sprouting, the tulips are blooming and it looks like spring--at least if you've stopped by the Philly Flower Show. The locals are helping celebrate the changing of the seasons. Take, for example, McGillin's, which is now serving flower-themed drinks.

Check out the Lemoncello Martinis, Orange Blossoms (Blue Coat Gin, orange blossom puree, lemonade & soda water), Elderberry Spritzers (elderberry puree, champagne & pineapple), Caipirinhias and Ithaca Flower Power IPA on draft.

If it's food you're after, you have until March 7 to feast on the "Garden State" Vegetable Quiche, Pennsylvania Dutch Pot Pie served in a clay flower pot, Tandoori Chicken, Drunken Shrimp & Chicken over "Singapore" Style Noodles, and Mussels steamed in beer from India, Brazil, Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand and Singapore.

If you're at all into Mexican food in Philly, you've probably noticed the absence of Xochitl--the amazing eatery in Head House Square. Don't fret, my dear. The restaurant closed temporarily for a renovation. And given the weather we've had as of late, that was probably a great idea. I can't imagine there's been much traffic for dining out lately.

Anyway, the good news is that Xochitl is back, with a new menu.  The look is cantina-meets-class, with exposed wooden beams and vintage movie posters in Spanish.  And like always, the food will be unparalleled. You'll have your pick from queso fundido (Chihuahua cheese with mushrooms), churros with hot chocolate and a breaded chicken cutlet sandwich that will make you forsake all others.

The food has always been some of the best from South of the border, but now a chic new look keeps things up to date and fresh.

It sounds mighty fine to me, thanks very much. And that's what you'll pay for the signature sandwich in Philly's newest lunch spot--Sampan (122 S. 13th Street).

The new restaurant is kicking off its lunch menu by offering a free pork bahn mi sandwich (accompanied by chips and a non-alcoholic drink) to all guests from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

And if you want to try the rest of the menu--go ahead. It'll be available for order. That includes selections such as Vietnamese hoagies, noodles and salads.

This Sunday, February 28th at 9pm, Triumph Company of New Hope is presenting Barefoot Truth’s CD release party. With over 4.5 millions radio spins on internet radio "Pandora", Barefoot Truth's unbridled optimism has captured people around the world. Their new album "Threads" (out Feb 16th) is a testament to the band's upbeat music and unique live performance. This is a free show.