Kensington
Popular Colombian Pop-Up Graduates to Full-Fledged Restaurant in Kensington
Philly got a bump of Venezuelan love when TartAreperia 18.64 opened in Fishtown, and then again when Puyero opened in Queen Village, and then again — recently — when […]
A World-Class Pastry Chef Is Opening a Cafe in Kensington This Fall
Melanie Diamond-Manlusoc is new to Philly. She’s originally from Chicago, and there, she was sort of a big deal in the restaurant community, making pastries, desserts and […]
Greensgrow Celebrates 20 Years With Blowout Benefit Party
Greensgrow, Kensington’s pioneering nursery, aggregated CSA, and urban farm oasis, is celebrating 20 years since founder Mary Seton Corboy, who passed away last year, and […]
A Happy Hour Where You Might Learn Something
Martha Mondays is the alliterative title to the educational happy hour that happens at Kensington’s Martha (#14 on this year’s 50 Best Bars list). Starting at […]
Federal Distilling Room Now Open in Kensington
Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood becomes more of a destination for distilling fans with the opening of the Federal Distilling Room at 1700 North Hancock Street. The bar […]
New Drinks and Hours at Saint Benjamin’s Tap Room
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company is upping their game (and their selection at the Tap Room). The Saint Benjamin’s Tap Room will now offering a full […]
Rain or Shine, These Festivals Are Happening
We were pretty excited when we put together our compilation of May festivals, and then May happened. It’s been gray skies for much of the […]
It’s Preview Week at the Saint Benjamin Brewing’s Tap Room
About a month ago, we wrote about Saint Benjamin Brewing Company’s expansion, including a new taproom in the works. Well, that taproom is finished up, and the […]
Two Beer Gardens Debut This Weekend
The first two beer gardens of the season open this weekend. Today, Michael Schulson’s Independence Beer Garden softly opens at 6th and Market and tomorrow […]
Field Guide: The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Fishtown and Kensington
Maybe you think you know Frankford Avenue. You’ve met friends for table tennis, jenga and liters of German beer at Stephen Starr’s Frankford Hall. You’ve […]
Martha Set to Wow Kensington
Martha is opening in Kensington, just off of Frankford Avenue at 2113 East York Street. The bar is fronted by Philadelphia restaurant/bar alum Jon Medlinsky (Chifa, […]
Federal Distilling Opening in Kensington
Philadelphia is getting another new distillery. Federal Distilling is coming to 161 Cecil B. Moore Avenue (next to Keystone Mini Golf) in the Kensington neighborhood. The […]
Tomorrow: Saint Benjamin Brewing Company Begins Tours
Saint Benjamin Brewing Company, the Kensington-based brewery is hosting its first round of tours this Saturday. The brewery opens up at 12 pm until 4 pm, with […]
Memphis Taproom Beer Garden Opening Saturday, April 18
It’s that time of year again when the weather decides to get drunk and say it’s cool to have 40 degree mornings, 68 degree afternoons and violent thunderstorms. […]
First Look: Helm
Helm, the Old Kensington BYOB from chef-duo Kevin D’Egidio (recently at Stateside), and Michael Griffiths (former sous chef at Fork), is set to officially open […]