PHILADELPHIA - Last December, the husband-and-wife team behind River Twice, Chef/Owner Randy Rucker and Owner/Operator Amanda Rucker, announced “Cheftivus” – a special five-night guest chef series that saw big names from Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and New Hampshire scheduled for collaboration dinners in the days leading up to Christmas Eve. Then Omicron happened, and the final three dinners were called off. Now, the Ruckers are excited to announce the continuation of the collaboration series as it returns as “Christmas in July.”

PHILADELPHIA - This mint-forward, the rum-based drink is so beloved that it has its own holiday that falls every year on July 11. It’s become the poster child of summer cocktails – a cool, refreshing mojito. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Old City will celebrate National Mojito Day with $2 classic mojitos at the bar during happy hour, which runs from 4 to 6:30 pm.

PHILADELPHIA - If you love the taste of a refreshing, fizzy, and fresh cocktail, you'll find the best places for Mojitos in Philadelphia. This Cuban cocktail gained fame in the city five years ago and is still featured on many festive drink lists. While the classic mojito is composed of white rum, fresh lime, simple syrup, and club soda, modern variations are available in various flavors. Bartenders may also add a splash of bitters or fruit flavors.

PHILADELPHIA - A hoagie is a sandwich filled with meat and cheese and topped with sauce or condiments. It can be a traditional or an Italian-style hoagie. It's important to note that hoagies come in wide varieties. You might be surprised that some Philadelphians prefer stacked Italian meats over plain slices. If you're a vegetarian, there are plenty of places to get a hoagie made with vegetable meat.