Graduate Hospital
Introducing the Bruno at Kermit’s Bake Shoppe
Chef Brian Lofink got inspired while walking through Di Bruno Bros. recently. And with all that cheese and other wonderful products, that’s not surprising. So […]
Loco Pez Is Coming to Graduate Hospital
Over the summer we told you that the Twi-Lite Lounge at 20th and Bainbridge had been acquired by Loco Pez owner Joe Beckham and his […]
Historic Church in Graduate Hospital To Be Converted Into Offices
Developers of the First African Baptist Church at 1606-08 Christian St. in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood have announced their plans for the 109-year-old building. According to […]
Twofer: Must-See Mini-Megatron Rowhome in Graduate Hospital
Hey, you there, do you live in a traditional Philly rowhome? You know, the two story, two bedrooms and one bath type that might also […]
Something Might Be Happening With the Frankford Chocolate Factory
Oh, snap. The Frankford Chocolate Factory on Washington Avenue – between 21st and 22nd Streets if you’re unfamiliar with the site (map) – has been purchased. According to […]
Jet Wine Bar Is Celebrating Five Years with Bubbles
South Street’s Jet Wine Bar is celebrating its fifth birthday on Wednesday, November 11th with $5 glasses of bubbly. All day the bar is offering […]
Tuesday Burgers, Korean Tacos and Candy-Fried Wings: SouthGate Reviewed
I have lied thousands of times. Across countless dinners in half a dozen cities in four different states, I have been asked more times than […]
Wanted: An Oasis for Carpenter Green in Graduate Hospital
Between the new Carpenter Green park and the building diagonally opposite from it, a new “town square” is taking shape at the intersection of 17th […]
Jaw Dropper of the Week: Atrium Townhouse in Graduate Hospital
Don’t judge me too harshly, but in the throes of house porn masochism I sent this listing to my mother and sister with the message, “I want […]
Meritage Closing After Nine Years
Meritage is closing after nine years at 20th and Lombard. Owners Michele DiPietro and Irene Landy are saying goodbye on Saturday, September 19th. The restaurant opened as a […]
Celebrate National Guacamole Day with Free Guac
Today is Mexican Independence Day (Viva Mexico!), which when translated to ‘murican comes out National Guacamole Day. Whichever event you are celebrating, Graduate Hospital’s Los Camaradas […]
Kermit’s Has an End of Summer Pizza
Kermit’s Bake Shoppe is running a special end of summer pizza this weekend and it has our favorites, local corn and tomatoes . It’s a white […]
Aprons Soul Food Coming to 26th and Washington
The former Moe’s Hot Dogs is getting a new tenant. Aprons Soul Food, which for a time operated near Temple’s campus at 1621 Cecil B. […]
Twi-Lite Lounge Under Contract
Loco Pez owner Joe Beckham confirmed with us today that he and his partners are under contract to take over Robert’s Twi-Lite Lounge at the […]
Korean Pub, SouthGate Is Opening Soon
When we last checked in on SouthGate back in April, owner Peter Hwang was excited to get into renovating the old Tangier and turning it […]