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Soft-Shell Season Heating Up #SoftShellsinPHL

Posted by Sam Bloch on May 21st, 2013

Last week we told you about the restaurants that added soft shell crabs to their menu. Now, soft-shell season has really heated up. A number of area restaurants have added the tasty summer treat to their menus.

More soft-shell crabs in Philadelphia »

For Dessert Tonight At Amis

Posted by Jason Sheehan on March 19th, 2013

Orange and bitter chocolate-stuffed sbrisolona from (the recently James Beard Award nominated) Brad Spence.

~@ChefBradSpence

James Beard Finalists Announced, Two Locals Move On & Journalism Gets Nods as Well

Posted by Foobooz on March 18th, 2013

The James Beard Foundation announced their 2013 awards finalists today. The list of JBF Awards semifinalists included a boatload of Philadelphia area nominees but the list of finalists find just two, three if we claim Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione. Brad Spence moved on as a finalist for Best Chef – Midatlantic for his work at Amis. Vetri also made the list of finalists for Best Service.

Journalism, Broadcast & New Media Awards »

Free ThinkFest Tickets: Prove Your Genius

Posted by Jason Sheehan on November 13th, 2012

As we mentioned yesterday, Philadelphia magazine’s ThinkFest is coming to town on November 30 and December 1 and with it, we’re bringing together some of the finest minds in the Philly food scene to talk about the past, the present and the future of food in Philadelphia.

We’ve got Stephen Starr coming in as our keynote speaker on Friday night, offering a candid interview about his years in the restaurant industry. On Saturday, Bill Covaleski and Tom Kehoe–the owners of Victory Brewing and Yards Brewing–will be talking about beer in Philadelphia. And then, later the same day, Aimee Olexy, Michael Solomonov, Brad Spence and Marcie Turney will be sitting down to talk about Philadelphia’s evolving food scene. All of these people are innovators. All of them bring big ideas to the city. All of them put their names, their money and their reputations on the line to make Philly the food town it is.

And we want to send you to the event for free. All you have to do to score a pair of tickets? Have one really good idea for the future of food in Philly…

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Thinkfest Tickets on Sale: Food & Drink Speakers Announced

Posted by Foobooz on November 12th, 2012

As part of the November issue of Philadelphia magazine’s Innovators package the magazine is hosting Thinkfest, a two-day event that will spotlight Philadelphia’s brightest minds and ideas. And of course there will be food and drink related session including Friday’s keynote event with Stephen Starr.

And then on Saturday, Philadelphia’s Evolving Food Scene will feature a panel of Philadelphia restaurateurs and chefs including Michael Solomonov, Brad Spence, Marcie Turney and Aimee Olexy. Yards Brewing’s Tom Kehoe and Victory’s Bill Covaleski will also be on stage for Beer by Philadelphia.

Get your tickets now before you get left out in the dark.

Thinkfest [Philadelphia magazine]

Fluke Crudo With Lemon And Chives, On The Board Tonight At Amis

Chef Brad Spence, getting a jump on the nightly specials

Labor Day Industry Night at Amis with Scott Schroeder

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on August 31st, 2012

This Monday, on Labor Day Amis will be hosting Scott Schroeder of American Sardine Bar and South Philadelphia Taproom for their Industry Night. The night will be picnic themed, with special drinks and menu items from both Schroeder and Amis’ Brad Spence.

Read on for details on the night’s offerings »

Dedication Week at Reading Terminal Market

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on June 13th, 2012

Reading Terminal Market has recently upgraded its facilities in a $3.4 million expansion including the addition of larger bathrooms, new vendor space, a multipurpose room dedicated to retired Inquirer reported Rick Nichols, and a revamped demonstration kitchen. To celebrate the opening of these new spaces Reading Terminal and its vendors are hosting a variety of events during Dedication Week from June 18^th-23^rd.

Highlights of the week include »

Screening Party: Jeff Michaud on Munchies

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on June 7th, 2012

Jeff Michaud of Alla Spina recently filmed an episode for VICE’s web series called Munchies which features chefs from around the country answering questions and making some, well, munchies. To celebrate VICE is throwing a party at Alla Spina on Thursday June 7^th at 10pm to screen the episode.

Brad Spence of Amis also recently filmed an episode of Munchies which will also be shown tonight. No reservations are required and there will be a special late-night menu as well as $2 Brooklyn Brewery beers.

Don’t worry, if you miss the screening, Jeff’s episode airs on VICE.com on June 11^th!

Munchies [Official Site]
VICE [Official Site]

Brad Spence, Peter McAndrews and Han Chiang Go Around Town NSFW

Posted by Foobooz on May 15th, 2012

Chef Brad Spence of Amis hits the town with his sous chef Craig Parahus in the latest episode of the Munchies series by Vice magazine. Spence heads to Paesano’s and Han Dynasty where he meets up with Peter McAndrews and Han Chiang who immediately steal the show. The raucous crew returns to Amis late night for an insane mortadella sandwich.

Brad Spence [Munchies]

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