East Passyunk
A Peek Behind the Tofani Door of One East Passyunk Rowhome
Tofani doors — known for their decorative glass panels and distinctive window shapes — have been a hallmark of South Philly rowhomes since the early […]
These Handmade Woodwork Bags Are the New Arm Candy
It’s always a treat when you discover something one-of-a-kind, whether it’s for you or your home, or for a friend or a family member. And […]
Living in East Passyunk: A Neighborhood Guide
East Passyunk’s Italian roots still show quite plainly, both on “the Ave” — East Passyunk Avenue, the area’s main drag — and off it. But […]
A First Look at East Passyunk’s Glam New Oyster Bar
It took Lauren Biederman two years to find the right space for her new oyster bar, Tesiny, that’s expected to open sometime next month just […]
Supérette Pours Philly’s Most Enchanting Wine Experience
It was a gorgeous day on East Passyunk — bright and warm, the air full of cherry blossom petals — and the traffic in and […]
Get Ready for Sao: Mawn Owners Tease Their New Oyster Bar
Before they came up with the idea for Mawn, Phila and Rachel Lorn thought about opening a seafood place. But it wasn’t until Phila had […]
From Le Caveau to Supérette: How Chloé Grigri Is Changing Philly’s Wine Culture
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. […]
After a Long-Awaited Return, Can Royal Tavern Reclaim Its Burger Glory?
I was at the Royal Tavern on the second day it really felt like spring in Philly, several months after the place reopened. The day […]
Peek Inside Civil Stock General Store in East Passyunk
Civil Stock General Store in East Passyunk feels like a community mercantile of the past — with a modern spin. “I wanted to create a […]
Just Listed: Renewed Workingman’s Rowhouse in East Passyunk
Since making over that workingman’s rowhouse on Mercy Street that we featured here in January, Giappo Design+Build founder/owner Jeff Frederick has been busy building and […]
Just Listed: Updated Trinityesque House in East Passyunk Crossing
“Welcome to this super unique trinity house on a great South Philly block,” begins the listing agent’s description of this East Passyunk Crossing trinity-ish house […]
Where to Eat in East Passyunk
Whether you’re new to East Passyunk, you’ve been around the area forever or you’re stopping through for the night, getting your bearings — especially when […]
Latchkey, East Passyunk’s ’80s and ’90s-Focused Vinyl Shop, Plans a Pop-Up Vintage Market
“It’ll be like hanging at the mall in the ‘80s, except it’s all cool kids and no bullies.” That’s how Latchkey’s Instagram describes the nostalgic […]
At El Chingon, the Cemita Is King
This story of El Chingon starts in Mexico 40-some years ago. So stick with me a minute, okay? Mexico, 40-some years ago, was where chef […]
Just Listed: Rebuilt Workingman’s Rowhouse in East Passyunk
Stop me if you’ve seen this before. On second thought, don’t, because you haven’t. Sure, on the outside, this rebuilt East Passyunk workingman’s rowhouse for […]