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Two Bells for Pickled Heron on Frankford Avenue

Craig LaBan finds enough to like from do-it-yourselfers Daniela D’Ambrosio and Todd Braley  in his review of Pickled Heron on Frankford Avenue. Both trained at […]

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Loco Pez Review Finds Tacos, Drinks and a Hot Dog to Like

Brian Freedman hangs out wit the cool kids at Fishtown’s Loco Pez, where he finds “a bar with a sense of inclusion, humor … and […]

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Fishtown’s Pickled Heron Needs Some Fine-Tuning

Missing acid and salt leave Adam Erace wanting at Fishtown’s Pickled Heron. Cries for acid echoed throughout the meal. Most dishes needed some, except for […]

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Sketch Adds Empanadas, We Rejoice

We’ve mentioned before that we just love empanadas. So anytime we hear that a new spot is offering our favorite savory turnover, we celebrate. Fishtown’s […]

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Movie Nights This Week at Frankford Hall

Tonight through Thursday, February 16th Frankford Hall is showing love-themed movies in honor of Valentine’s Day. Popcorn, Goobers, Junior Mints and Sour Patch Kid candies will […]

City Life

Fishtown Is What’s Wrong With America

To hear Charles Murray tell it, Fishtown is a shining example of everything that’s gone wrong with America. Yes, I’m talking about that Charles Murray—the […]

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Tonight: Dollar Tacos at Loco Pez

Loco Pez has been tweeting a dollar tacos night special once a week. And lucky you, tonight’s the night. locopeztacos One dollar taco day today. […]

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Sneak Preview: Cook’s March Schedule

It’s the beginning of a new month, and what does that mean? A new Cook schedule is being released. On Monday, February 6, the new […]

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Sneak Preview: Cook’s March Schedule

It’s the beginning of a new month, and what does that mean? A new Cook schedule is being released. On Monday, February 6, the new […]

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Little Baby’s Sails Through Zoning, Pizza Brain Demolishing

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Kung Fu Necktie Opens Upstairs Bar

Here’s some good news, Kung Fu Necktie has officially opened its upstairs to the public. The upstairs hangout features pool table and brand new bar. […]

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Russian River Mini Pop-Up Today

Early this morning we received an email from Memphis Taproom that they were throwing a mini pop-up of Russian River beers today. On tap starting […]

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Craig LaBan Sings the Praises of Loco Pez

Secret menus, gastro treats and killer margaritas, Craig LaBan discovers it all at Loco Pez. I never thought I’d savor the hard-shelled Old El Paso […]

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Tonight: EGG Grand Opening

Tonight is the grand opening of East Girard Gastropub (EGG). The successor to Fathom Seafood House has been open a few weeks but tonight they […]

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Quick Bites: Snow White Replacement & Fishtown Progress

Burger.org is rapidly transforming the former greasy spoon Snow White diner at 19th and Chestnut. Today the walls are being brightly painted orange, yellow and […]