Center City West
The Revisit: Il Pittore
For all of Philadelphia’s culinary diversity — and from Bustleton Avenue’s new Moldovan spot to Indonesian fare in Point Breeze, we at Foobooz are big […]
Little Pete’s Future Discussed Tonight
Tonight, the Center City Residents Association (CCRA) is holding a community meeting at 10th Presbyterian Church (17th and Delancey Street) at 7 p.m. On the agenda […]
Philly Cooks Tasting Tours Are Now on Sale
The first two Philly Cooks Tasting Tours are now on sale. Get unprecedented access to top restaurants in Old City and Center City. Each neighborhood-focused […]
Run or Walk for Chowder
Be Well Philly is taking the angle that Oyster House is hosting a 5K led by a giant lobster tomorrow. And while true, we here at […]
Restaurant Week Alternative: Matyson Lobster Tasting
Center City District’s Restaurant Week has commenced, meaning two weeks of crowded restaurants, limited menus and grumpy waitstaff. Looking to avoid the chaos? Matyson is featuring […]
Restaurant Review: Aldine
Everyone knows that opening a restaurant is the surest path to an empty checking account, but George and Jennifer Sabatino know better. For truly shredding […]
Aldine Launches Tasting Menu
In the run-up to George Sabatino’s Aldine, the chef promised a tasting-menu dining option. But when the restaurant opened a couple of months back it […]
Jose Pistola’s Gets a New Sign
On December 30th, Jose Pistola’s got a new sign. The neon sign was delivered, installed and illuminated in just a few hours. Now when you’re […]
Gran Caffe L’Aquila Is Indeed Grand
Gran Caffe L’Aquila opened a week ago at 1716 Chestnut Street. The bi-level space is open from morning to night, offering Italian coffee, pastries, gelato, […]
Aldine Offering Three NYE Options
George Sabatino’s Aldine is offering three tasting menus on New Year’s Eve. The first seating at 5:30 p.m. is three-courses and $55 per person. The […]
One Liberty Place Getting Observation Deck and Restaurant
One Liberty Place is getting an observation deck and that’s just part of the story. In a big presser yesterday, Mayor Michael Nutter announced that Montparnasse […]
Famous 4th Street Deli on 19th Is Under New Ownership
This morning, HughE Dillon tipped us off that the sign at the Original Famous 4th Street Deli on 19th Street was being replaced with a […]
V Street Launches Happy Hour
V Street, the vegan bar from Rich Landau and his wife Kate Jacoby is launching a seven-day-a-week happy hour starting today. The happy hour features […]
Tale of the Tape: Steve’s Steaks – Center City
Whenever Pat’s and Geno’s Steaks are mentioned, undoubtedly someone will weigh in with the seemingly erudite argument that they don’t pick a winner between those […]
City Tap House Opens in Logan Square
Oddly shopped renderings aside, the highly-anticipated City Tap House in Logan Square opened yesterday, with a full dinner menu and all the craft beers you could possibly want. […]