It wasn’t long ago that the wine selection in Philadelphia was uninspired at best and non-existent at worst. In a city full of notable chefs, craft beer, and outstanding places to eat, interesting wine has often been a state-hampered afterthought. But over the past few years, more exciting wine styles have begun to step into the spotlight in Philly, and finally, our city is having its much-deserved wine renaissance.
It all started around the summer of 2015 when rosé was rising in popularity.
Not only had rosé proven itself as a legitimate style of high-quality wine, but its beauty was also Instagram-worthy, and lots of millennials were turning 21. The seemingly sudden embrace by producers, sommeliers, and consumers of a style that had largely been viewed as less-than-serious was the first step away from more traditional, perfunctory wine lists. Skin contact wine, pèt-nat, and other varieties of natural wine followed rosé onto wine lists.
The Rundown | March 11-18
March 11th, 2021
Music, beer, bugs and more
As more people get the COVID vaccine and restrictions loosen a bit, here are a few events you’ll want to see for yourself – some in-person and some still online.
Food fair pop-ups
The Sisterly Love Food Fair celebrates Women’s History Month with special food fair pop-ups heading to all corners of the region. On Saturday, March 13, Sisterly Love heads to Northern Liberties for the first time, popping up at and around Hudson Table at the Piazza from noon to 2pm. On Saturday, March 20, Sisterly Love will present a special brunch pop-up event in and around Bridget Foy’s on South Street 11am to 2pm. For the grand finale, on March 27, look for Sisterly Love to present a larger and extended event with its first visit to Cherry Street Pier. This special event will run from noon to 4pm. For a full list of dates, locations and vendors, visit Sisterly Love on Instagram at @sisterlylovefoodfair or on Facebook at S
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Philadelphia chef Christopher Kearse is used to limited taste and smell. He lost those senses during a car accident as a teenager. (Courtesy of Christopher Kearse)
Taste and smell are integral aspects of the culinary process. These senses guide chefs as they build flavor in their dishes.
Tasting food throughout the recipe-making process is not only instinctive but part of a calculated effort to get a delicious finished product on a plate. Similarly, the aroma emitted during cooking can put chefs on the right path to a mouth-watering creation.
“Whether you’re preparing sauces or meats during the day, or searing a steak during dinner service…whether you’re basting meat, you’d be spooning over your butter emulsion…and you’d get closer to the meat and smell the nuttiness of the butter, or the caramelization of the steak, and you’d know, ‘Okay, this is a great time to stop, you hit the flavor you’re looking for,’” said Chef Antimo DiMeo of Bardea Foo
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