East Passyunk
Surprise! City Fitness Is Opening a New Gym in East Passyunk
In the 15 years it has been in operation, City Fitness has hit major milestones. Despite a somewhat rocky start, the Philly-based fitness brand currently […]
Not Only Is Philly Affordable — It’s Also Trendy
Even as some observers of the Philly real estate market worry that houses in the city may be getting unaffordable, they remain great buys for […]
East Passyunk Will Shut Down Five Blocks for Outdoor Dining
Update 7/7/20: In an internal email obtained by Philly Mag, East Passyunk Avenue’s Business Improvement District executive director Adam Leiter has announced that, due to […]
South by South: River Twice Reviewed
It would be easy to overlook River Twice. Not due to the location. It has prime placement in the old Izumi space on East Passyunk, […]
Brigantessa Ends Its Five-Year Run on East Passyunk Avenue
Brigantessa, the Neapolitan pizzeria on East Passyunk Avenue and sister restaurant of Le Virtù, has been sold to new owners. Its last day will be […]
East Passyunk Is Getting a Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar
Last night, Fond owner Lee Styer celebrated 10 years in business for the French-influenced East Passyunk bar and restaurant. Now, he’s announced his plans for […]
East Passyunk Gets Even More French With June BYOB
East Passyunk might be losing one of its French restaurants at the end of the month, but it’s about to gain another. June BYOB is set to […]
East Passyunk’s Townsend Will Close, Then Reopen in Rittenhouse
Last week, we told you that chef and restaurateur Tod Wentz would be opening the Pearl Tavern in the former Irish Pub space right next to Oloroso […]
South Philly’s Fancy Ice Cream Man Nabs a Brick and Mortar on East Passyunk
The former home of the Philly Flavors on East Passyunk is getting a new tenant — and it’s another frozen treats operation. Throwback water ice […]
There’s Now a Summer Version of Le Virtù’s Epic 40-Course Panarda Dinner
Le Virtù has added a second date for its annual 40-course, nine-hour marathon meal — and this time, it’s al fresco. The feast — Mastrogiurato Panarda — […]
Flannel, a Southern-Inspired Restaurant, Will Replace Chhaya Cafe in South Philly
After nearly a decade on East Passyunk Avenue, Chhaya Cafe, the popular neighborhood bruncherie and coffee shop, will become a southern-themed BYOB called Flannel. Back in April, Marc […]
River Twice, a Modern American BYO, Will Replace Izumi on East Passyunk
This post has been updated. Earlier this week, we told you that neighborhood sushi spot Izumi would close after 10 years in business. Now, we’ve […]
Popular East Passyunk Sushi Restaurant Izumi Closes After 10 Years
Corey Baver and Lynn Rinaldi, the trailblazing chefs who took a chance on East Passyunk Avenue before it became the restaurant row it is today, have […]
Bistro 7 Chef Returns With “Old School” French in East Passyunk
A new restaurant at 9th and Morris marks the return of a longtime Philly chef. Michael O’Halloran will open Bistro La Bête, a French concept […]
Will BYOB in East Passyunk Is Closing for Good
Chris Kearse, the chef and owner of Will BYOB, is opening a restaurant in Old City. Forsythia will take over the former Capofitto space at 233 […]