Fairmount
Where to Celebrate Bastille Day This Week
Still looking for an excuse to set off your leftover fireworks? No worries, Bastille Day is this week on Thursday, July 14th. There’s plenty happening […]
That House Out There: Form Follows Function in Spring Garden
The part of Spring Garden where this recently built townhome stands was once home to several light industrial buildings, some of which have since been converted […]
High-Gloss Rustic: A Mano Reviewed
In the back, chef Michael Millon is dancing. Not dancing-dancing (because that would be weird), but that’s what it looks like. He and his crew, […]
Fairmount Running Club Hosting Walking (Yes, Walking) Bar Crawl This Weekend
Do your friends seem to “miss” your texts or hide under the nearest piece of furniture whenever you’re looking for a run buddy? As a non-runner myself, […]
Say Adios to Winter at the Springtime on the Schuylkill Fun Run and Potluck
Looking for the perfect way to welcome spring weather back into your running routine? Wave goodbye to the frosty chill and say hello to spring with […]
Pho Comes to Fairmount
The former BlueCat at 1921 Fairmount Avenue is now iPho, a Vietnamese eatery for Fairmount. Owner and chef Van Nguyen also owns an iPho in […]
Bar Hygge Readies for Opening
This week (Wednesday, February 3rd will NOT be the day) will see the opening of Bar Hygge at 1720 Fairmount Avenue. The brewpub is a collaboration […]
Townsend Wentz Readies BYOB, A Mano
Townsend Wentz has received a ton of accolades at his East Passyunk Avenue restaurant Townsend (#5 on the new Best Restaurants list), and he will debut […]
Where to Toast the Philadelphia Marathon With Brunch and Beer After the Race
Picture this: You’ve crossed the finish line at the Philadelphia Marathon, proudly hung your medal around your neck and wrapped yourself in one of those […]
Southern Comfort: South Reviewed
The first time I had chef Paul Martin’s food, I was standing in the street. Or a parking lot, maybe. Under a tent and the […]
Trinity Tuesday: You’ll Have Some Elbow Room in This Fairmount Abode
Head a few blocks north and west from the former trinity home of David Lynch near 24th and Aspen, and you’ll find this lovely expanded Father, […]
Restaurant and Beer Garden to Replace North Star Bar
The North Star Bar will close its doors for good on Saturday, October 17th after 30-plus years. The live music venue is in the process […]
First Look: South
Despite having an extremely un-Googlable name (you try typing “south restaurant Philadelphia” into the search field and let me know how it goes), South–the latest […]
Coming to North Broad, Live Jazz at SOUTH
Robert and Benjamin Bynum (Warmdaddy’s, Heirloom, Paris Bistro and back in the day, Zanzibar Blue) are getting close to opening their New Southern cuisine and live […]
New Listing: Fantastically Restored Dwelling Behind Historic Philly Site
Under normal circumstances we’d hesitate to show you a home standing near a prison. (Trust us.) Fortunately, the correctional institution in question has long ceased to […]