Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods. One of the five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, the park at the heart of Rittenhouse Square is widely considered one of the finest urban public spaces in the country. The square is home to many works of public art, and the neighborhood serves as a hub for fine dining and extensive retail. Check out our ultimate guide to dining in Rittenhouse before making your next reservation.
Center City’s La Creperie Closes After 18 Years
La Creperie Cafe at 1722 Sansom Street has closed after 18 years. The French BYOB specialized in crepes and also offered Sunday brunch. But with prices of all the […]
Opening Menu at Revolution Taco
Revolution Taco celebrates its grand opening today with two hours of free tacos, both from noon to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Besides that though, […]
Revolution Taco To Grandly Open with Free Tacos
Revolution Taco, the brick-and-mortar landing spot of three food truck veterans is set for Friday, January 8th. From noon to 1 p.m. and again from […]
Back to the Future: Aldine Revisited
I have never before been stricken speechless by beets, but I was at Aldine. Big beets—chunks of them cut like kebab meat, that require days […]
Holiday Treats This Month At The Rittenhouse Hotel
Lacroix restaurant at The Rittenhouse Hotel is welcoming its guests with some comforting “seasons greetings” by offering a few holiday specials.
Susanna Foo’s SUGA Draws Closer
Philadelphians have been eagerly awaiting the return of Susanna Foo to Center City Philadelphia. The chef who owned the highly acclaimed Susanna Foo on Walnut […]
Little Pete’s Is Looking to Relocate
With the parking garage housing Little Pete’s looking like it will someday become a Hyatt Centric hotel, the iconic 24-hour diner is officially looking to relocate. MSC […]
Bluestone Lane, NY Cafe Chain Is Coming to Philadelphia
Bluestone Lane, a chain of six cafes out of New York that have sprung up since 2013 is opening its first out-of-market location. The cafe […]
The Queen of Sandwiches: Meltkraft Reviewed
Grilled cheese is the queen of sandwiches. Say what you will about its simplicity, its lack of intrinsic finesse (only rule: don’t burn), but it […]
Spiked! Good Stuff Eatery Closes
Top Chef star Spike Mendelsohn has closed his Center City burger joint, Good Stuff Eatery. The cocky Mendelsohn opened Good Stuff, his brand’s first spot […]
We Come to Eat Fire: DanDan Reviewed
DanDan on a Friday night is a mess in the best possible way—a riot of people and bags and plates, with servers squeezing through the […]
Veganism for Dummies: Bar Bombon Reviewed
You’ve got to be pretty confident to think about opening a vegan restaurant in a town that already has Vedge in it. That’s kind of […]
Aldine Is Celebrating Year One with a Halloween Party
George and Jennifer Sabatino’s Aldine turns one this Wednesday, October 28th. The Sabatinos are throwing an Anniversary/Halloween party to celebrate. Instead of sit-down dinner service, […]
Tuesday Burgers, Korean Tacos and Candy-Fried Wings: SouthGate Reviewed
I have lied thousands of times. Across countless dinners in half a dozen cities in four different states, I have been asked more times than […]
Tired Hands and Aldine Deepen Relationship
Aldine and Tired Hands Brewing Company are deepening their relationship. George and Jennifer Sabatino’s restaurant has featured beers from the Ardmore brewery in the past […]