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Category Archives: Booze

Shift Drink: Dock Street Brewing Company

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet for hours, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home. In this series, we explore the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard days work. In this edition of Shift Drink we venture out to West Philly to visit a longstanding Philadelphia microbrewery, Dock Street Brewing Company.

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New Year’s Eve Batch Cocktail Recipe

*Clink* *Clink* *Clink*

Cheers to the New Year! With 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to reflect and celebrate while looking forward to all the possibilities that 2018 may bring. And of course with New Year’s Eve come toasts, cheers, and clinking glasses at midnight. If you’re hosting a party this New Year’s Eve, take our advice: avoid mixing cocktails individually. Go the batch route so that you can actually enjoy yourself rather than mixing and shaking drinks individually. We reached out to Jillian Encarnacion of Twenty Manning Grill for a couple batch cocktail recommendations–here are two recipes, direct from a pro!

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COOK Gift Giving Guide

Looking to get the perfect holiday gift for that special someone in your life? Look no further! We’ve kicked off our 12 Days of COOKmas sale yesterday. Save 20% off select retail items–sale items change daily, so there’s something for everyone! Does you have a loved one that is all about baking? Maybe your bestie is a cocktail enthusiast. Or perhaps your you know a seasoned grill master. If you have a friend or family member that can be found in the kitchen any given day, we have you covered this holiday season. Below are recommended great gifts for someone special in your life.

Also, be sure to check out the 12 Days of COOKmas sale schedule!

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Now Open: Yards Brewery and Taphouse

Yesterday, Yards Brewing Company opened their new brewpub and production facility at 5th & Spring Garden Streets. Doors opened at 6PM, and Philadelphians flocked to the craft beer heaven. We at COOK are so happy for our friends at Yards, plus we’re excited to see Chef Jim Burke back in action, this time overseeing the culinary side of things at Yards.

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Seasonal Cocktails at Twenty Manning Grill

As the weather changes, so do the seasonal cocktails at Twenty Manning Grill. Our sister and neighboring restaurant released their new cocktail list on Monday, November 6th, and the beverages are being received very well. The fall/winter cocktails feature citrus and spicy flavors with a bunch of creative twists. Check out the new boozy creations!

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Get your tickets for Philly S.E.E.D Festival!

Save your appetite because Philly’s second annual S.E.E.D festival will be taking place this Sunday, August 13th, from 3 to 6 p.m at Sugarhouse Casino.

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Shift Drink: Cocktails with Southwark

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet all day, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard days work.

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Class Recap: Summery Vegan Bites with Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel’s Pantry

Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel’s Pantry returned last week for an occasion we can all certainly get behind: happy hour! Rachel prepared three amazing happy hour vegan dishes to be enjoyed by carnivores and vegans alike. And, in true happy hour fashion, we kicked things off with a light summery cocktail: a grapefruit gin rickey. She also brought along a few vegan friendly bottles of wine to share. Look at what else she prepared!

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Shift Drink: After Hours Cocktails with Friday, Saturday, Sunday

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet all day, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard days work.

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Get Your Tickets for the Philadelphia Farm and Food Fest

The Philadelphia farm and food festival is just a few days away so get your tickets if you haven’t already! The event, which takes place at the Pennsylvania Convention center on Saturday, April 8th, is drawing in talented farmers and chefs from around the region- including many of our COOK regulars! These dedicated craftsmen are going to be doing cooking demonstrations as well as continuing the conversation surrounding sustainable farming.

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