The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk is an innovative concept restaurant hosted by world travel...

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk is an innovative concept restaurant hosted by world travelers Penelope and Jacques, which delivers a new take on culinary inspirations for the entire family.

• Sample tempting menus items include signature Chocolate Almond Bread, Avocado Bruschetta, Coffee and Chocolate Stout Wings, Toothsome Niçoise, Forest Mushroom Flatbread, Teriyaki Burger, Wild Mushroom Chicken Risotto, Shrimp Macaroni & Cheese, Grilled Teriyaki Salmon, Toothsome Signature Beef Tenderloin...to name but a few.


• Brunch features Nutella & Banana Crepes, Berries and Cream Waffles, Banana Foster Waffles, Chocolate Brioche S’mores French Toast and several quiches.


• Jacques Specialty Milkshakes include Red Velvet, Brownie, Cookie Jar, Espresso Buzzzz, Key Lime Pie, Heavenly Hazelnut, Marshmallow Crisp, Strawberry Cheesecake, That’s Mint and Pineapple Upside Down.


• Sweet Sundaes and Desserts include Brookies, Cookies & Cream, Apple Pie, Banana Cream Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Chocolate Brownie Bark, Chocolate Crème Brulee, Classic French Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Potted Cream, Flourless Chocolate Gooey Cake, and Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding.

A kid’s menu and vegan Beyond Burger® options are available.

Hand-crafted libations include a Chocolate Old Fashioned, Spresso ‘tini, Cacao Nut Margarita and more are available for diners 21 years or older with valid photo ID.


This uniquely restaurant is reminiscent of a Victorian steampunk chocolate emporium. Its interior is a collection from Penelope’s archives of chocolate research and various steampunk gadgetry and inventions complete with L.A.-based artisans’ paintings of steampunk airships journeying through the sky atop the interior dome. The dynamic exterior façade features a giant clockwork marquee and towering 97-foot smokestacks.

Guests can enjoy a full-service restaurant, a Dessert Foundry for grab-n-go over-the-top milkshakes and a Candy Smith counter to experience a cornucopia of sweet treats, including 30 different flavors of macarons, truffles and an expansive offering of deliciousness, along with unique apparel and themed collectibles.

Executive Chef Carlos Garcia orchestrates a symphony of meals and desserts, prepared fresh to order within its two kitchens under the restaurant’s skilled Sous Chefs.

Reservations can be made by visiting the website, and valet parking validation is available for diners.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is exclusive to Universal Parks & Resorts and is one of three worldwide locations, including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Beijing Resort.

The arrival of the restaurant coincides with the 30th anniversary of Universal CityWalk and is located adjacent to the popular Universal Cinema, an AMC® theater.

Learn more, visit - www.UniversalStudiosHollywood

Center City’s only miniature golf course is transformed for love-themed winter fun in Franklin Square, celebrating the season of love with s...

Center City’s only miniature golf course is transformed for love-themed winter fun in Franklin Square, celebrating the season of love with special décor and music.

The 18-hole game features reproductions of Philadelphia icons and landmarks, including the Liberty Bell, Rocky Steps, and Ben Franklin Bridge. Tickets are $15 adults/$12 children (3-12); FREE for children under 2.

There is also plenty more fun in February at Winter in Franklin Square presented by Citizens.

The 10th Annual Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO.

Watch the free light show with more than 200,000 lights choreographed to Winter Wonderland, by Johnny Mathis. The light shows begin every half hour starting at 5 pm.

Enjoy drinks inside the heated tent or around the fire pits in the Winter Beer Garden (beer, wine, and hot chocolate). Continue the festive winter activities by riding the Parx Liberty Carousel and enjoy delicious comfort food at SquareBurger.

Franklin Square is open through February 2-26, Thursday – Sunday (also on Monday, February 20), 10 am - 7 pm. The nighttime festivities begin at 5 pm each day the Square is open. All hours are weather permitting.

Franklin Square Street Curling

Curling, the Olympic team sport where players slide stones of granite towards a target on a sheet of ice, has been adapted into a format called Street Curling. At Franklin Square, people can book a 30-minute session for up to 8 players at each of two rinks for $40 per session.

Street Curling hours through February 26, 2023, are (weather permitting) 5 - 7 pm Thursday & Friday, 12 – 7 pm Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday, February 20.

Learn more, visit - www.historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/upcoming-events

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, families can enjoy a love for food and each other with Kidstir’s cooking kits. February’s k...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, families can enjoy a love for food and each other with Kidstir’s cooking kits.

February’s kit shows love to the big apple, with a New York, New York-themed kit. Learn how to make three delicious recipes inspired by one of the most famous cities in the world.

Main recipes include:

• Bright City Bagels: Whip up mouth-watering, home-baked bagels! 
• Big Apple Salad (Waldorf Salad): A tasty nod to NYC history featuring chopped apples, walnuts, celery and grapes in a light lemon-and-mayo dressing. 
• Black & White Cookies: Classic cake-like vanilla cookies with sweet vanilla and chocolate icing.  
• Dreamy Cream Cheese: A simple, four-ingredient spread you can make from scratch.

Make some memories, Get cooking with Kidstir



Or, create other meaningful memories by baking sweet treats with Kidstir’s cake pop baking kits (vanilla cake pop kit, chocolate cake pops, unicorn cake pops, emoji cake pops and more)!

Each kit includes a 6-page illustrated booklet with recipe, baking tips, step-by-step instructions and pre-measured dry ingredients to take the hassle out of baking.

Learn more, visit - www.kidstir.com

New Line Cinema “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!,” is tran...

New Line Cinema “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!,” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” is set to open in theaters internationally beginning 15 March 2023 and in North America on March 17, 2023.

SYNOPSIS

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos.

But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” stars returning cast members Zachary Levi (“Thor: Ragnarok”) as Shazam; Asher Angel (“Andi Mack”) as Billy Batson; Jack Dylan Grazer (“It Chapter Two”) as Freddy Freeman; Adam Brody (“Promising Young Woman”) as Super Hero Freddy; Ross Butler (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as Super Hero Eugene; Meagan Good (“Day Shift”) as Super Hero Darla; D.J. Cotrona (“G.I. Joe: Retaliation”) as Super Hero Pedro; Grace Caroline Currey (“Annabelle: Creation”) as Mary Bromfield / Super Hero Mary; Faithe Herman (“This Is Us”) as Darla Dudley; Ian Chen (“A Dog’s Journey”) as Eugene Choi; Jovan Armand (“Second Chances”) as Pedro Pena; Marta Milans (“White Lines”) as Rosa Vasquez; Cooper Andrews (“The Walking Dead”) as Victor Vasquez; with Djimon Hounsou (“A Quiet Place Part II”) as Wizard.

Joining the cast are Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”), with Lucy Liu (“Kung Fu Panda” franchise) and Helen Mirren (“F9: The Fast Saga”).

SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS - Official Trailer 2



The film is directed by David F. Sandberg (“Shazam!,” “Annabelle: Creation”) and produced by Peter Safran (“Aquaman,” “The Suicide Squad”). It is written by Henry Gayden (“Shazam!,” “There’s Someone Inside Your House”) and Chris Morgan (“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” “The Fate of the Furious”), based on characters from DC; Shazam! was created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck. Executive producers are Walter Hamada, Adam Schlagman, Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Marcus Viscidi and Geoff Johns.

Joining director Sandberg behind-the-camera are director of photography Gyula Pados (the “Jumanji” franchise), production designer Paul Kirby (“The Old Guard,” “Jason Bourne”) and editor Michel Aller (“Shazam!,” “The Nun”). The music supervisor is Season Kent (“DC League of Super-Pets,” “The Addams Family 2”) and the music is by Christophe Beck (“Free Guy,” “Frozen II”). Visual effects supervisors are Bruce Jones (“Aquaman,” “It”) and Raymond Chen (“Alita: Battle Angel,” “The Meg”). The costume designer is Louise Mingenbach (“Jumanji: The Next Level,” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”).

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Hip Hop Cinderella makes its New York stage debut from February 10 through February 26 at the New Victory Theater. This new version of t...

Hip Hop Cinderella makes its New York stage debut from February 10 through February 26 at the New Victory Theater.

This new version of the classic tale, reimagined to incorporate hip-hop dance, rap and pop music, arrives just in time for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, taking place in New York City and worldwide in 2023.

The galaxy has lost its groove, and so has Cinderella! Growing up on Planet Centra, she felt as limitless as the stars, but now her jealous stepmother and two selfish stepsisters have her questioning her potential.

With dazzling lyrics, pitch-perfect characters and a sassy robot sidekick, Hip Hop Cinderella teleports the timeless classic across the cosmos and reminds us to reach for the farthest moon.

The show features music and lyrics by Rona Siddiqui (A Strange Loop), book by Scott Elmegreen, story adaptation by David Coffman and Linda Chichester, direction by Christopher Scott, choreography by Maria Torres, music direction by Saul Nache, set design by Riw Rakkulchon, costumes by Saawan Tiwari, lighting by Jason Kantrowitz and projections by Brad Peterson.

Hip Hop Cinderella runs 50 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 7+.

Tickets start at $20 and are available online and by phone (646.223.3010).

Learn more, visit - www.NewVictory.org

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