East Passyunk
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, […]
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 […]
Tinned Fish and Charcuterie Are on the Menu at Manatawny Still Works
Manatawny Still Works opened their East Passyunk tasting room over a year ago, pouring whiskey flights and mixing craft cocktails made with their line of spirits. […]
Living in East Passyunk: A Neighborhood Guide
What may well be the most celebrated intersection in all Philadelphia lies in East Passyunk: “Cheesesteak Corner,” where South 9th Street and East Passyunk Avenue […]
This New East Passyunk Yoga Studio Is Hosting a Broga Class for Men
Though they’ve yet to celebrate their grand opening, new East Passyunk studio, Yoga Hive, is already creating a buzz (get it?). First, they announced that […]
An Easton-Based Craft Brewer Is Opening a Taproom in South Philly
An Easton-based craft brewer with a cult following is coming to East Passyunk. The name of that brewery? First, we need a little backstory. With […]