Fishtown
Just Listed: Modern Rehabbed Rowhouse in Fishtown
“Our goal is to deliver a comfortable modern home that the design-savvy people of Philadelphia will appreciate and one that will mesh with the existing […]
Just Listed: Bauhaus Townhouse in Fishtown
I’m fond of quoting noted modern architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s observation that “God is in the details.” If that’s the case, God must […]
Elwood in Fishtown Is a Love Letter to Pennsylvania Cuisine
It’s hard not to make fun of the Antler. If you haven’t seen it (and how have you not?), the antler in question is how […]
On the Market: Brand-New Starter Condo in Fishtown
Are you one of those younger folks who loves hanging out at Johnny Brenda’s? Have you been methodically eating your way up Frankford Avenue, from […]
Chasing Perfect: Hiroki Reviewed
This review should be two sentences long. Six words, total: Hiroki is perfect. Go there now. Nothing more. No justification. No explanation. Just go in […]
Drink Build-Your-Own Spritzes and Sangria Pitchers on Kensington Quarters’s Patio
Summertime is for drinking. A glass of fruity sagria or cooling rosé, a frosty beer, a refreshing Aperol spritz — enjoyed, ideally, lounging outdoors with […]
One More Time, With Feeling: Pizzeria Beddia Reviewed
Let’s get something out of the way right here at the start. This place isn’t the old Pizzeria Beddia. It can’t be — could never […]
Look Inside Hiroki, Fishtown’s Long-Anticipated, Omakase-Only Japanese Restaurant
A long-awaited modern Japanese restaurant from one of Philly’s top sushi masters is about to open in Fishtown. Hiroki, a partnership between Method Co., the folks behind Wm. […]
Pretty Isn’t Enough: Aether Reviewed
I honestly don’t know what to tell you about Aether. I’ve been thinking about it for days — conflicted over what I experienced and what […]
First Look: Elwood, Fishtown’s New BYO Dedicated to Pennsylvania’s Culinary Traditions
Adam Diltz says that, barring some natural disaster, Elwood, his Fishtown BYOB at 1007 Frankford Avenue, will finally start taking reservations for its opening night, May 1st — nearly three […]
Pineville Fishtown Has Closed After Eight Months in Business
Pineville Fishtown, the offshoot of Bucks County’s Pineville Tavern, has closed. Father-son owners Andrew and Drew Abruzzese opened the concept in an out-of-the-way property at Huntington […]
Starbucks Presses Pause on Plans for “Hip” Frankford Avenue Location
Nearly two weeks ago, we told you Starbucks wanted to open a “unique” location on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, complete with yarn-bombing, a fish mural, […]
First Look: Liberty Kitchen, Fishtown’s New Deli and Artisan Market
Liberty Kitchen, the locally-focused deli, specialty market, and event space, officially opens tomorrow at 1244 North Front Street in Fishtown. The concept is a collaboration between […]
Pizzeria Beddia Isn’t the “Best Pizza in America” Anymore
It must suck to be Joe Beddia right now. Or maybe it’s great to be Joe Beddia right now. It’s probably a little of both. […]
All the Hip Crap Starbucks Is Trying to Push on a Reluctant Fishtown
Yarn-bombing. A fish mural. “Raw,” industrial materials. These are just some of the “unique” touches Starbucks says it would use to personalize the location it […]