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Now Closed: Naked Chocolate Cafe

Naked Chocolate Cafe in the Philadelphia Building at 1317 Walnut Street is closed. A note in the window and on the web site says they […]

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Now Closed: Tuscany Cafe

A colleague just informed me that Tuscany Cafe on Rittenhouse Square closed their doors today thanks to what they say was an issue with their […]

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Now Closed: Italian Bistro On Broad Street

If you were planning on stopping by the Italian Bistro on Broad Street for some manicotti before the upcoming weekend’s showing of Tosca at the […]

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Fork & Barrel Owners Matthew and Colleen Swartz Sued, And It’s Not The First Time

Recently, Foobooz broke the bad news that East Falls beer emporium Fork & Barrel was no more. Owners Matthew and Colleen Swartz had closed the […]

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A Fork & Barrel Update: Closed, Indeed

UPDATE (4/28): For an update on this story, including information on a new lawsuit filed, go here. Earlier this morning, Foobooz relayed a rumor that […]

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The Text That Came In The Night: The End Of Fork & Barrel?

Yawn. Why can’t you people let us sleep? Received the following text at 12:09 a.m. this morning from a well-placed source: Sorry for the late […]

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Something New on the Horizons

Horizons, Philadelphia’s well-regarded vegan restaurant is closing. Owner Rich Landau tells us the building has been sold and the restaurant will be closing around July […]

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News for People Who Like Bad News: More Union Trust Fall-Out, Old City Bar Closes & Future of James

Charlie’s Pub in Old City has closed its doors, judging by the poster in the window depicting everything-must-go pricing it had to be a fun […]

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Breaking: Union Trust Files For Bankruptcy

Lots of eye-rolling went on back in 2008 and 2009 when Philadelphia saw a trifecta of grand steakhouses opening in a city (and nation) on […]

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Manayunk’s MangoMoon to Morph

Owner and chef Moon Krapugthong is going to close her MangoMoon to make way for a new concept, Yanako, a Japanese-themed restaurant on the drawing […]

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News for People Who Like Bad News: Tasty Baking, Fires & More

The news for Tastykake is not good as the company files extension for an SEC filing and company sale prospects called “slim.” [FOX 29] James […]

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Quick Bites: Spotting a Blind Pig, Tastykakes at Ball Park & Old City Troubles

Tastykakes will make their Citizens Bank Park debut this year as the Philadelphia tradition will be available in counter-top refrigerators. [The Insider] New York has […]

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Quick Bites: Star Restaurateurs, Athletes & Chefs

Aimee Olexy’s restaurant collaboration with Stephen Starr has a name, Talula’s Garden. The former Washington Square is aiming to open in early April. [The Insider] […]

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Northern Liberties’ Diviest Dive Bar To Close

Even if you’ve been to Northern Liberties a hundred times, you’ve probably never ventured into Jerry’s Bar, a smoky, dingy but generally very friendly Ukrainian […]

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And Now, A Few Words About Rick Nichols

If you’ve been following Foobooz since way back in the day, you may be aware of our long-running infatuation with Inquirer food writer Rick Nichols. […]