Fishtown
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 […]
Take a Look Around the New Pizzeria Beddia in Fishtown
The first thing I want you to know about the new Pizzeria Beddia is that it’s a very pretty place. It’s bright and white, filled with clean […]
The Stylish, Philly-Designed Laptop Backpack You’ll Carry With Pride
Lindsay Fiegleman, founder of Fishtown accessories brand Sticks + Stones, began to notice something about the men of Philly: More and more were paying attention […]
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Hit With Class-Action Tip-Skimming Lawsuit
A former server at busy Fishtown restaurant Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has filed a class-action lawsuit against the restaurant’s owners and a former manager, alleging that […]
Meet the Chef Who Owns Philly’s New Cult-Favorite Sushi Spot
Philly’s seen a wave of high-end sushi spots and omakase specialists announced and opened in recent months. But none have captured our attention like Da-Wa, […]
Liberty Kitchen, a Deli, Market and Event Space, Is Opening in Fishtown
Liberty Kitchen, a new locally-focused market, commissary, and event space, is set to open next month in Fishtown. The concept at 1244 North Front Street […]
First Look: Aether’s Swank, Seafood-Centric Menu in Fishtown
Aether, a new concept from the owners of Princeton’s Elements and Mistral in Princeton and King of Prussia, will open for dinner this Thursday, February 7th at 1832 Frankford Avenue. […]
Hajimaru Ramen Has Softly Opened in Fishtown
Philly’s ramen boomlet has spread to Fishtown. Hajimaru Ramen softly opened over the weekend at 200 East Girard Avenue, the space formerly occupied by Shoo Fry and, […]