Old City
Where We’re Eating: Han Dynasty
Han Chiang has graduated, shutting down his beloved (if small) Han Dynasty in Old City and moving the Szechuan restaurant across the street into the enormous, […]
Cuba Libre Hosts Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser
Old City’s Cuba Libre is putting together a special dinner this evening to benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Chef Jasper Alivia, who was born in […]
Food Trucks Added to Franklin Square Holiday Light Show
Food trucks have arrived at Franklin Square. Now through New Year’s Eve, food trucks will offer warm bites for visitors checking out the new Franklin Square Electrical […]
A “5 Things You Can’t Miss in Philly” List Actually Includes Something Unique
Good for you, Molly Phipps, of North Carolina’s Shelby Star. You may have chosen some of the expected — the Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley, Ben […]
Natural Wine Dinner at High Street on Market
On Wednesday, November 13, High Street on Market will host an dinner with Sicilian winemaker Frank Cornelissen. Chef Eli Kulp will present four-courses featuring plates with […]
Local Spirits Highlighted All Month at the Continental
For the whole month of November, the Continental in Old City is celebrating Spirit Month. And if you order a cocktail that features local spirits, […]
Old City’s Henry Harrison House Is For Sale By Owner
Built in 1760 by onetime Philadelphia mayor Henry Harrison, this Old City home was actually one of a trio of Harrison Houses on Cuthbert Street, […]
Sassafras Kicks Off Lunch
Sassafras in Old City is now offering lunch. The menu feature sirloin, ostrich and bison burgers as well as a grilled cheese with apricot jam (pictured), […]
Shirt Corner Gets Alterations. Lucy’s Gets Demolished.
Restaurateur Avram Hornik opened Old City bar Lucy’s Hat Shop at Third and Market in 1998, which seems like a long time ago until you […]
Adorable Loft Condo: Good Things, Small Packages — You Know the Drill
Hoopskirt. It’s tough to find a condo building in town that has a name that’s more fun to repeat than this one. “Top-floor Hoopskirt” is […]
More on Jose Garces and Bookbinders
Last week’s report that Jose Garces had signed a lease to the original Bookbinders space at 2nd and Walnut created more questions than it answered. […]
Morning Headlines: “Milestone Moment” At American Revolution Museum “Any Day”!
Here’s one way to keep the public excited. CBS Philly reports on “the march toward creation of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia” […]
New Han Dynasty Opens Today With A Late-Night Taiwanese Street Food Menu
And yes, we have a copy of that menu, so you can plan your assault on it in advance of hitting the brand new bar […]
Garces To Old Original Bookbinder’s?
Over at the Insider, they’re reporting that Jose Garces has recently signed a lease on the Old Original Bookbinder’s space at 2nd and Walnut. This […]
NY Times Writes Worst Review of Betsy Ross House Ever
Yesterday (and about once a year, apparently), the New York Times profiled “up-and-coming” Fishtown. Seems they’re also taking interest in a decidedly not up-and-coming area: Old City. […]