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 […]
The Zen of Fried Chicken: Redcrest Reviewed
I don’t know what it is about fried chicken that makes it so special, but I know that it is. Maybe it’s because it carries […]
These Are the 10 Most Expensive Homes in East Passyunk
These days, it’s often hard to tell which hot Philly neighborhood you’re looking at when you peruse the for-sale listings, because they all seem to […]
Mike’s BBQ Gives Us Hope for Philly’s Barbecue Scene
Michael Strauss, the guy behind the deep South Philly gastropub Taproom on 19th, has turned what was once a side-hobby — smoking brisket, ribs, and pork butt […]
Who’s Got the Best Christmas Decorations on East Passyunk?
It’s the time of year when even black-hearted grinches like me feel a warm glow when strolling past a particularly well-decorated house or an illuminated Jolly Trolley goes […]
East Passyunk Is Getting an Old-School South Philly Sandwich Shop
Yet another restaurant is coming to East Passyunk. But rather than a swanky BYO or a trendy hotspot, it’s an old-school sandwich place. Junior’s Beef […]
For One Night, East Passyunk Chefs Take Over Bok Bar
East Passyunk’s community of restaurants is tight knit. And on Monday, September 18th, 20 chefs from spots on the strip are coming together for Up […]
Chef Joe Cicala Speaks Out on His Termination From Le Virtù and Brigantessa
The breakup between Le Virtù and Brigantessa owners Francis Cratil Cretarola and Cathy Lee and chef Joe Cicala culminated in quite the social media frenzy […]
All the Food and Drink Deals at the 12th Annual East Passyunk Car Show This Weekend
The 12th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival is back this Sunday, July 30th, with 140 classic, antique, muscle, and show cars, motorcycles, […]
South Philly Food Co-op Is One Step Closer to Opening
The South Philadelphia Food Co-op — a member-owned retail grocery store and community hub in East Passyunk — has been in the works since 2010. While there’s […]
East Passyunk Is Getting a Fried Chicken Spot
Is a fried chicken boom building in Philly? First, Love & Honey Fried Chicken opens to sellout crowds in Northern Liberties. Now, chef Adam Volk […]
Support Refugees and Immigrants at Saté Kampar’s Can’t-Miss Dinner Series
South Philadelphia, with its diverse immigrant and refugee populations and a tight-knit community of forward-thinking chefs and restaurateurs, has become ground zero for the dining […]
Bing Bing Dim Sum Kicks Off Friday Lunch Service Today
Craving bao buns and turnip cakes for lunch? You’re in luck: The dumpling masters at Bing Bing Dim Sum start serving Friday lunch at 12 […]
The Pies at Brigantessa’s Underground Pizza Party Will Blow Your Mind
Pizza alle vongole @brigantessaphila A post shared by Joe Cicala (@joe_cicala) on Mar 12, 2015 at 3:00pm PDT Ever had a vesuvio pizza? How about […]
Fond Offers Ridiculous Deal on Oysters and Rosé Every Tuesday
Got rosé taste but an André budget? Get yourself to East Passyunk for tomorrow evening. The French-focused Fond is offering a can’t-miss deal at their […]