East Passyunk
South Philly Barbacoa Cart Launches Sunday
Earlier this month we told you Benjamin Miller and his wife Cristina Martinez were looking to open a South Philadelphia Barbacoa at 1002 Watkins Street. […]
Foobooz After Dark: Rijsttafel – The Menu
UPDATE: SOLD OUT Last week, we announced the second coming of Foobooz After Dark. We know this time it’ll be a rijsttafel, a beautiful Indonesian feast put […]
New Winter Menu at Fond
We’re always excited to see a new menu coming out of Lee Styer’s kitchen at Fond. And this new winter menu is no exception.
Nick Elmi’s Laurel Called “Stellar”
Brian Freedman reviews Nick Elmi’s Laurel for Philadelphia Weekly. Freedman calls the East Passyunk BYOB “stellar.” Berkshire pork lavished in its triumvirate of treatments, and each one, […]
Philly Cooks Tasting Tours Are on Sale Now
The first three Philly Cooks Tasting Tours are on sale now. We’re offering three different neighborhood tours on Monday, February 17th. South Philadelphia, Broad Street […]
Mark Your Calendars: East Passyunk Restaurant Week Is Coming
The second annual East Passyunk Restaurant Week will run from Sunday, February 23rd through March 1st, 2014. The week of restaurant deals will include Noord’s […]
Plans Emerge for South Philly Barbacoa
The Passyunk Post has the details on South Philly Barbacoa, a couple days a week Mexican pit barbecue proposed for 1002 Watkins Street in South […]
Le Virtu’s La Panarda in the Washington Post
The Washington Post was at the 40-course La Panarda dinner at Le Virtu. Check out Domenica Marchetti’s recap of chef Joe Cicala’s epic feast. La Panarda is […]
Opening Menu for East Passyunk’s Vegan Commissary
Friday, December 27th marks the opening of Steve Laurence’s Vegan Commissary at 1703 South 11th Street, just a half-block off of Passyunk Avenue. You may have […]
Global Crepes and Local Shakes Opens
Visitors to Philadelphia’s Christmas Village kept telling Liza Hussain that she had to open a storefront for her crepes. So she took their advice and opened […]
Mid-Century Modern Furniture Store Expands on East Passyunk
The tanning salon Tan Quest at 1835 E. Passyunk Avenue closed just a few days ago, and now comes word, via Passyunk Post, that Era […]
Karina’s Gets a New Address
Karina’s, which is making way for Brigantessa, the new concept from the Le Virtu crew, on East Passyunk isn’t moving far. The longtime South Philly […]
Where We’re Eating: Boot and Saddle
“Back in the saddle again” is more than just an Aerosmith lyric. It’s what looks to become a familiar refrain as I return time and […]
Brigantessa, a New Concept from Le Virtu
The Le Virtu crew of Francis Cratil Cretarola, Catherine Lee and Joe Cicala are opening their second restaurant on East Passyunk. Brigantessa will be a moderately-priced […]
Changes Coming to the Italian Market
Plan Philly has the story behind changes that are coming to the “Italian Market.” Changes to the city code will give the South 9th Street […]