Today is National Clam Chowder Day.
The Jersey shore offers many great chowder options. In Philadelphia, the Oyster House reigns, and there are other good soups to try, as well.
Photo by Kevin Lanceplain on Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
If you’re ready for more Restaurant Week events, East Passyunk’s version started yesterday; and King of Prussia’s will run from March 3rd through the 14th, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Childrens’ Hospital of Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania restaurants in Philadelphia and Point Pleasant, along with Central and North Jersey spots, are included in the 2025 Best Restaurants list from USA Today.
Business Shakeouts Continue
Nothing lasts forever. At some point, the party’s over, and company assets need to be liquidated or auctioned. Forever 21 is in talks with liquidators, while also considering a second bankruptcy. In a bankruptcy auction, Party City found buyers for its IP and leases.
If you need liquidation services for your business or are seeking a receiver for a business you don’t fully control, Asterion can help.
Trends We’re Watching
Chase will no longer accept Zelle payments through social media apps.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
The Broccoli family sold the rights to Bond 007 to Amazon for $1 billion dollars. BBC has questions.
Thread Recommendations
After more than 100 years, the tomb of another Egyptian Pharaoh has been discovered by archaeologists in Egypt.
The public will now be able to access the archives of sound effects created over decades by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.
Watch List
Bon voyage to the SS United States, which set sail from Philadelphia for its’ final destination as an artificial reef along the Gulf Coast. The ship has a GPS tracker for those who want to follow along on the journey.
Audio Files
Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded That’ll Be The Day on this day in 1957.