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Royal Tavern returns. Plus: pickle beer, beaver bourbon, an Italian disco Thanksgiving party and more Philly restaurant news.

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Glu Hospitality and partners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu introduce Chika, a subterranean late night ramen bar inspired by the cult sci-fi classic movie Blade Runner. Chika, which is a Japanese word for basement, brings together a fusion of food, drink and design. Glu has tapped the trinity of replicants to bring this new dystopian experience to life - Chef Dean Leevongcharoen (food), Michael Ego (drink) and BOXwood Architecture and Design Firm (design). The goal is to attract ...

The Jersey Shore kicks off the summer season with Memorial Day kite festivals, beach ball drops and concerts. Back in Philly, check out an '90s-themed book fair at Latchkey, drink a hot dog martini to benefit Morris Animal Refuge or take a goat walk at Awbury Arboretum.

Also: Craig LaBan reviews Redcrest Kitchen, check out a new vegan cafe/takeout spot, and a hot NYC restaurant is coming to Philadelphia.

23 veteran-owned and operated breweries in Pennsylvania are collaborating on a special beer that supports the state's military families. "Adapt and Overcome: Get Your Six" will be available for purchase at 25 Pennsylvania breweries beginning on Memorial Day weekend. Sales of the 6% ABV hazy IPA will be donated to Keystone Military Families, a Shoemakersville-based nonprofit that supports deployed troops and Pennsylvania military families.

Mediterranean food in Bucks County, sandwiches in South Philly, new bars in Fishtown and Kensington, and bacon on the menu.

The Fall for Ardmore fall festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Schauffele Plaza (99 Cricket Terrace Ardmore, PA). Come for live music from local talent, shopping, and delicious beer and food from local breweries and restaurants!

Meet the host of ‘Cheers Pa!’, your new favorite craft beer guide Updated Jan 27, 2021; You get to know a lot about a town by its craft brewery. That’s the belief of Hannah Ison. Every time she travels she makes a beeline to the closest brewery. She’ll grab a seat at the bar, order a pilsner and chat with the bartender. It’s how she travels, and now she’s taking us all along with her. Hannah is the host of “Cheers Pa! Beer Tours” a new show from Penn Studios that goes out and e...