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There’s Nothing I’ve Missed More Than Enjoying Live Music in a Bar
I identify as an alcoholic, and not in that cute It’s wine o’clock somewhere! kind of way. And while I’m sober, I still missed going […]
Finding Comfort in the Discomfort of a Dive Bar
We choose to go to dive bars not because they’re clean, but because they’re dirty. Or at least, we forgive the scratched glasses, hot-dog Jacuzzis […]
There’s Nothing Cozier Than Spending the Holidays Inside a Bar
An open bar isn’t the easiest thing to come by on Christmas Day. Even city fixtures like McGillin’s and Bob & Barbara’s close up shop […]
No, Mail-In Ballots Won’t Be Available On Monday. Blame the Green Party
Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballots Delayed Due to Green Party Mess Monday is September 14th. That is the day when Pennsylvanians were supposed to be able to […]
State Liquor Police Have Visited Philly Area Bars More Than 5,000 Times In July
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers […]
Governor Wolf’s New Guidelines Require Bars and Restaurants to Serve a “Sit-Down Meal” With Alcohol
On Wednesday, Governor Wolf issued a new set of COVID-19 restrictions, that will go into effect statewide today, July 16th. Most relevant to Philadelphia restaurants […]
The Ultimate Guide to Natural Wine in Philadelphia
Have you noticed that there’s good wine in Philly now? And not just good wine, cool wine. Casual wine bars and design-y bottle shops are […]
The Design Inspiration Behind Di Bruno Bros.’s Trendy New Wine Bar
Italian flags. Bill Mignucci Jr., the president of Di Bruno Bros., wanted to put them everywhere — along with raw brick walls, steel chairs and […]
Where to Drink on the Biggest Drinking Holiday of the Year
Old friends are back in town, college students are home on break and everyone is going out — it’s the night before Thanksgiving, also know […]
Sidecar Bar in Graduate Hospital Is Back in Action
Sidecar Bar at 2201 Christian Street is about to re-launch. About a month ago, Michael Strauss (Mike’s BBQ), Mike Metzger and William Lindsay (Stockyard Sandwich […]
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Drink Mezcal in Philly
It’s hard to believe there was ever a time when mezcal — a distilled elixir made from agave, like tequila, but smoked in pit ovens […]
The Triple Markup on Wine Is Dying. And Good Riddance.
The triple markup on wine is standard at Philly restaurants and bars. Tradition. It makes sense: The PLCB barely gives a wholesale discount, meaning restaurants […]
The Best Bars in Philadelphia
This is a city that knows how to drink. That knows how to drink well. And we owe a lot of that to our bars […]
Queen & Rook Is About to Open With Board Games and Vegetarian Fare
Back in June, we told you that Philly would be getting a third board game cafe. Now, Queen & Rook is ready to open at […]
Two Halloween-Themed Bars Are Popping Up This Fall in Midtown Village
For the past two Decembers, the folks at Craft Concepts Group have transformed a former jewelry store at 116 South 12th Street into glitzy, wrapping […]