Philadelphia, PA - East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District,  held thier annual Up on a Roof  "The Chefs of Passyunk Ave" event on a beautiful night in Philadelphia. Overlooking a twinkling skyline, the Bok rooftop bar was host to a carnival of tastes and aromas. Up in the clouds, this wonderful evening in the sky was filled with creations from some of the most highly touted chefs in the area. We started sampling and found some excellent appetizers and was happy to be surrounded by such talent.

Philadelphia, PA - Philly foodies and wine lovers: For savory eats and gourmet wines, these festivals deliver with eclectic tastings, hands-on cooking demos and breathtaking venues. Check out these must try Philadelphia foodie events and festivals.

Philadelphia, South Street - Lorenzo and Sons, a massive mural of its namesake marks this late-night takeout for jumbo cheese slices & varied pies. These oversized slices served after-hours are the reason that this pie shop has been a South Street staple for decades. The rules here: no credit cards, no toppings, no utensils and no pretense. 305 South Street, (215) 800-1942, lorenzoandsonspizza.com

South Street, Philadelphia - Big Gay Ice Cream, Rainbows, unicorns and portraits of the Golden Girls set the stage for the city’s most flamboyant soft-serve spot. Specials change with the seasons but a chocolate-dipped, caramel-coated Salty Pimp cone is never a bad idea. 521 S. Broad Street, (267) 886-8024, biggayicecream.com

Pumpkin Stuffed Green Lentil Cannelloni - Recipe by May I Have That Recipe for Explore Cuisine, Prep time: 45 mins, Cook time: 55 mins, Total time: 1 hour 40 mins, Serves: 3-4 servings

Philadelphia, PA - Snap Kitchen - Philadelphia Area Locations: Snap Kitchen will launch its East Coast expansion in the City of Brotherly Love. Over the course of the year, the company plans to open seven locations in the Philadelphia, Main Line and South Jersey regions.

Philadelphia South Street - Jon’s Bar & Grill, the actual birthplace of Larry Fine, one of The Three Stoogies, Jon’s has 10 big-screen sets, 20 beers on tap and daily and game-time drink specials. A not-so-subtle mural overlooking the outdoor patio pays homage to the smartest Stooge. 300 South Street, (215) 592-1390, jonsbarandgrille.com

Philadelphia South Street - Caribbean Delight, A jerk food destination, Caribbean Delight dishes out curry goat, curry shrimp, fried chicken and even vegetarian options. A large outdoor seating area and reggae music set the mood, so guests enjoy a mini-island retreat along with their Jamaican fare. 1124 South Street, (215) 829-1030

Philadelphia, PA - The Twisted Tail, the popular Southern-inspired restaurant, bar and live music venue on Headhouse Square, is excited to host the 4th annual Whiskey Bonanza on Thursday, September 21st, 2017, featuring more than 70 whiskeys, a signature southern pig roast, live music and more!

Philadelphia, South Street - The Boyler Room , an easygoing, bi-level bar & restaurant featuring rotating beer on tap, pub grub & frequent events. “Good food, good fun, good friends.” That’s The Boyler Room promise, fulfilled with a weekly changing menu, 20 rotating beers on tap, TVs and an upstairs game room (pool table, arcade games). 328 South Street, (215) 413-8294

South Street Philadelphia - The Bean Cafe: With local art on the walls, a dessert case full of treats and a full coffee, tea and smoothie menu, this cozy cafe plays host to South Street’s artistic and indie crowd. The rotating selection of vintage action figures and other nostalgic items on display round out the fun vibe. 615 South Street, (215) 629-2250, fairmountfair.com/beancafe

South Street Philadelphia - BAP Korean, this simple Korean quick-serve devotes its full attention to bright bibimbap: rice bowls topped with fresh and pickled vegetables, a choice of proteins plus a fried egg. 1224 South Street, (215) 735-0553, bapphilly.com

Philadelphia, South Street - City Diner, retro booths and shiny chrome lend vintage vibes to this new addition to the city’s late-night dining scene. Patty melts and all-day breakfast can be paired with bottomless coffee, shakes or cocktails from the bar. 521 S. Broad Street, (215) 383-3330, citydinerphilly.com

Philadelphia, PA - Sidewalk seating at outside cafés in Center City has increased 383% since the Center City District began surveying in 2001, and the amenity has been adopted by a variety of other retail and non-retail venues throughout the downtown.

Philadelphia's South Street - Ishkabibble, his pink-and-yellow vendor has been cooking up cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks since 1979. They also operate a second location less than two blocks away. Favorites include Spanish fries and the original Gremlin, a half-lemonade, half-grape-juice concoction. 337 South Street, (215) 923-4337; 517 South Street, (215) 922-0494, ishka-philly.com

South Street, Philadelphia - Vegan Tree – The folks at Vegan Tree tout their love for three things: vegan food, their customers and the planet. The wide variety of vegetarian-friendly goodies here includes smoothies, cakes, bubble tea, chow mein, wraps and salads. 742 South Street, (215) 454-2898, 742vegantree.com

Philadelphia, PA - Oktoberfest - Munich's famous beer festival. The Oktoberfest Munich is one of the largest festivals in the world. PhillyBite Magazine has created a list of the Top local Philadelphia Oktoberfest 2017 Events in the City of Brotherly Love. Also See.. Oktoberfest Basics About German Beers

The City of Philadelphia launched Indego in 2015 as the city’s newest form of public transportation with 60 stations and 600 bikes and expanded this year to 120 stations and 1,200 bikes. Indego offers 24/7 access to the city on your schedule. Indego is an initiative of the City of Philadelphia and sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Indego is part of the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), which seeks to develop bike share equitably and sustainably across the country. BBSP is funded by The JPB Foundation. www.rideindedgo.com