Philly Phoodie Giveaway- Courtesy of ModernMapArt.com- Contest Closed -Winner Announced - TheRealTheGersh from Instagram!

Update: We had 27 comments. Blog, Instagram, Facebook comments were assigned a number in that order, and entered into Random.org. Congratulations to the winner! Thanks to everyone who participated.


We are thrilled to host the following giveaway courtesy of ModernMapArt.com to PhillyPhoodie.com readers. They have maps of so many cities around the world, but we all love one in particular. I love the simplicity of the maps see below for an example of the Philly one up for grabs. If you would like to enter to win, simply comment here, on our Instagram post promoting it, or our Facebook post promoting it (or on ALL 3 to buffer your chances!). Let us know your favorite neighborhood in Philly (or elsewhere) and why. Make sure to email us so we have a contact for you if you comment on the blog in case you win (we have had anonymous commenters win before with no way to let them know!).

Contest details:

Who - one winner will get a map like the below of Philadelphia shipped to you.

When - the contest will run from the time of posting through Wednesday 3/22/17 at  12PM Noon ET. This applies to each social media outlet for start time, but all will close at the same time. 

How - leave a comment on this post letting us know your favorite neighborhood and why (eg- you met your wife to be at a party in Graduate Hospital when you were drunk before noon, the best taco joint in Fishtown that has BYO margaritas you used to live near, etc.)

How to Win - all valid comments (no spam) will be given a number and the winner chosen at random. This applies to the blog (below), our Instagram post promoting the giveaway, and our Facebook doing the same. Multiple comments allowed for entry, one per social media outlet, per person. 

Don't forget - if you comment anonymously, email me your contact info so I can get in touch if you are the lucky winner.

Good luck!

If you would like to purchase your own, see a link here with our Referal Code.

"In Search of Israeli Food" Film Screening Ticket Giveaway! WINNER – Elysia Lichtine!

WINNER – Elysia Lichtine! Thanks to everyone who participated!

The talented and well-known Philadelphia chef Michael Solomonov (Zahav and Dizengoff, to name my 2 favorites) has a movie coming out. Yes, you read it, a movie about food, about the "culinary revolution" in Israel that's been influencing menus all around the world. The film isn't out yet, but it's been screening all around the country in festivals since January and it's coming to Philadelphia SOON! The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival is bringing it to the Gershman Y on Monday, March 28 and I'm here to give away 2 FREE TICKETS!

"In what is clearly a labor of love, Solomonov travels the length and breadth of Israel, meeting with an eclectic group of professional and amateur chefs, cheese makers, vintners, farmers, and fisherman, who draw on their own ethnic heritage as they add to the ever-growing lexicon of Israeli cuisine."

Read more about the film here and if you don't win the contest, purchase tickets here.

DETAILS:
Who – one winner will get two tickets to the movie screening on Monday, March 28 (and this includes the post-film discussion and an opportunity to get books signed by Michael Solomonov).

How – leave a comment on this post letting us know your favorite Israeli food experience. Tell us about the best hummus you ever had or about the falafel from a food cart that blew your mind.

How to Win – all valid comments (no spam) will be given a number and the winner chosen at random.

When – Contest starts now (Friday) and closes Wednesday, March 23rd at noon.


Don't forget - if you comment anonymously, email me your contact info so I can get in touch if you are the lucky winner

Good luck!

The Philly Showcase of Wine and Cheese Ticket Giveaway Contest! WINNER- Carmen Howard! Please email for tickets.

WINNER - Carmen Howard! Please email for tickets.

The Philly Showcase of Wine and Cheese has asked us to spread the word, and are offering a free pair of tickets to two lucky readers who will have the opportunity to attend this amazing event, a $100 value. Not only will you get to gorge on hundreds of cheeses and wines, there is live music, gourmet food tastings, and a silent auction. Even better, the proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. Win win! If you don't get lucky enough to win, I highly encourage you to grab some tickets and take a date. Or just go by yourself and wear sweat pants. Either way, you will have a blast, and experience vino-lacto overload. I'll also be there, so who knows, you might get to meet Philly Phoodie, in the flesh!

Contest details:

Who - one winner will get two tickets to The Philly Showcase of Wine and Cheese (April 8, 2016 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center)

When - the contest will run from the time of posting (today 2/22) through Friday, February 26 at 12PM Noon ET

How - leave a comment on this post letting us know your favorite wine and/or cheese memory (eg- a time you had some amazing cheese at a dairy, that time you drank high end wine out of a Spaniards navel, etc)

How to Win - all valid comments (no spam) will be given a number and the winner chosen at random

Don't forget - if you comment anonymously, email me your contact info so I can get in touch if you are the lucky winner

Good luck!

#PHLShowcase
Showcase Tickets
Showcase Website
Showcase Facebook

Zoe's Kitchen - Giveaway CLOSE! Elle, you are the winner!

761 W Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
(610) 520-1389
Website

The folks at Zoe's Kitchen have offered one lucky Philly Phoodie reader a $25 gift card to any of their locations. To be entered to win, leave a comment on this post about your healthy food that still tastes good (even though it's not smothered in butter) and be sure to send me your contact information (phillyphoodie.com@gmail.com) so we know how to get in touch with the winner. Contest closes 3/24/15 at 12 PM EST. Winner to be drawn at random.

I had never even heard of Zoe's Kitchen, but when I was also offered a gift card to try some food, of course I was into it. Although they specialize in fresh, healthy food, I was still willing to give them a shot.

The inside is like a mash-up of Chipotle and Jamba juice. You order at the counter and make your way to a table with one of those little numbers on a standing stick things. This place is CLEAN. Also, the people working there were extremely friendly. It makes sense for a Mediterranean/Southern place.

Two of my favorite things here were their Greek dressing and spice blend, both available on every table.

You will be happy to have the salty spices and red wine vinegar tinged dressing to pep up the fresh healthy food they serve. It is all lacking a bit of salt, but I think that's what makes it healthy? But that's also why they let you season your own food. For a starter, I went with the hummus trio. Served with fresh raw veggies, pita wedges, and toasted pita chips, the red pepper, basil, and plain hummus's were pretty filling. I think my body is not used to raw vegetables, and so I felt artificially full. After a weekend of binge eating (including burritos at 2AM at Frankford and Girard, and two racks of ribs on the new Big Green Egg) this healthy food fit the bill. The hummus was very light and nicely textured. It did need a bit of salt, which I took care of by hitting it with the spice blend on my table.

My favorite was probably the roasted red pepper, but they were all good. I can't remember when I ate this healthy in the recent past. I mean, I DO get lettuce on my Chiptole, so I guess that's close?

The shrimp skewer platter was legitimately delicious. The shrimp were coated in a fantastic spice blend that had garlic and hints of paprika. They were surprisingly well executed, lightly charred and crispy without being overcooked; served over a bed of rice pilaf that had really nice flavor. The cucumber raita was a decent dip, and the salad had a load of feta, which is always a treat. Again, I was addicted to the dressing and spices, so I loaded it up. I was really surprised with how fresh and crisp all the vegetables were. I am pretty sure mine aren't that fresh within three minutes of leaving the grocery store.

Look at the beautiful crust and char on these things – the meat was delicately sweet. I actually even liked the zucchini.

The Greek chicken pita didn't fare so well. The problem was that it really wasn't a sandwich. Just a salad served in half a pita. When I tried to pick it up, all was lost.

Loaded with feta again.

Side of slaw had feta and was dressed with an oil and vinegar dressing. Pretty light and refreshing.

The aftermath of the first pita bite. A breech of the bottom and an outpouring of caramelized onions.

The bread tore in short order, so I doused the whole thing in more dressing/spice blend and ate it like a salad. Formal structure aside, it was quite tasty.

Even though this isn't my usual type of food, it was pretty damn good for a healthy alternative. I hope whoever wins is able to nurse their hangover with some fresh fare like I did.

Red Pack Giveaway- WINNER- Sandra Meaders

UPDATE- Sandra Meaders- Please email me (Phillyphoodie.com@gmail.com) and I will get you your prize pack! Congrats!

Do YOU like pizza/gravy/stew? Do you ALSO like free stuff? Red Pack is giving away a free kit to a reader. It will be shipped to your home and look like the below. I got this pack, and am using the fantastic tomatoes to make pizza sauce for my new Big Green Egg (post coming). In the meantime, leave a comment below about your favorite canned tomato based recipe/dish/experience, and one winner will be chosen at random (please remember to email me your contact info or check back on 2/18/15 to see if you won). If you hate the Philly Phoodie website and refuse to comment, but still love winning free tomato based goods, you can enter on their Facebook page until March 4th. Our winner will be chosen on Wednesday, February 18th at 12 PM EST, when the comments will close and the winner will be chosen. Good luck!

Postmates (food delivery app) Promo (COUPON!)

Download Postmates Here

I received an email this morning about a new-to-Philadelphia app that makes ordering food (and everything else) a breeze, and easier than tying your shoes. If you had Velcro shoes, that's probably on the same level. I downloaded Postmates and when I signed in, there was a list of suggested restaurants nearby and when I clicked on Hot Diggity, for example, their menu came up, descriptions and all. I added a dog to my cart and voila! My order was done.

Well, not exactly. There was a $9.25 delivery charge added to the order.

But, if you sign up right now they're offering free delivery through August 17. So it's worth a try.

To make matters even better - we've got our own Philly Phoodie-centric coupon code!!! Sign up and use the code PHLPHOOD and you'll get $25 in delivery fee credit, which looks like you'd get about 3 deliveries for free, which ain't bad at all.

I think it will come in handy for those days when I can't get away from my desk and when a hoagie from the Wawa around the corner just won't cut it on my short break.

Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

*CLOSED* Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Entree Giveaway!

Chick-fil-A
Anywhere, USA

Chick-fil-A Media Relations
We were offered an opportunity to get some lucky readers a FREE Chick-fil-A chicken entree for the months of May, June, and July 2014. All you have to do is leave a comment about your first experience/favorite item at Chick-fil-A and email me your info.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

3 free sammies, just for reading. I have a dozen of these to give away, so act quickly, and collect soon!

I will send you a gift card good for one free new grilled item each month. May is the grilled chicken sandwich. June is the grilled chicken club sandwich. and July is a choice of either.

First 12 lucky readers are going to win big!