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The Nerdiest Neighborhood in Philadelphia: Old City

Chris Cummins has a terrific list over at Topless Robot (itself an incredibly nerdy name for a site) of “The 15 Nerdiest Places in Philadelphia.” […]

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Jaw-Dropping Modern Penthouse Is Back on the Market, With the Best Listings Photos in the MLS

This two-bedroom penthouse apartment–one of just 10 units in 101 Walnut Condominiums–is the only one with two stories, and much more thrilling, the only one […]

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Eli Kulp Debuts A Breakfast Sandwich

http://a.yfrog.com/img826/3674/yncjwzdhwjklhwsuyegdyq.mp4 First look at a potential menu item for Eli Kulp’s High Street on Market–a Lancaster bologna breakfast sandwich from start to finish in six […]

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Morning Headlines: Old City’s Hotel Monaco Has a Pop-Up Bike Shop Today

True, it’s not necessarily an intuitive pairing: a swank, highly designed Kimpton hotel and sweaty, summer bikers who do battle with Philadelphia’s inconsistent bike lane […]

Restaurants

High Street on Market Replacing Fork Etc.

Get ready to say goodbye to the big communal table at Fork Etc.. Ellen Yin is converting the casual next door neighbor of Fork into High […]

Restaurants

Buddakan Offering Sparkling Wine Tasting Tonight

Buddakan presents an Italian Sparkling Wines tasting tonight from  5 to 7 p.m. Learn about Italy’s top sparklers, including La Marca Prosecco, Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta […]

Restaurants

British Beer Tasting at Victoria Freehouse

The Victoria Freehouse in Old City is offering a bloody good deal on Friday, August 16 during happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Patrons can treat […]

Restaurants

For Lunch, Consider an Amada Cheesesteak

As we’ve mentioned before, one of our biggest laments about the current state of the cheesesteak is the lack of beef. At too many places, […]

Restaurants

Art on the Menu at the Continental

For a different kind of night out, check out the “Art on the Menu” event being held at Continental, Old City on Thursday, August 15th. […]

Property

Old City Condo Perfect Place to Hang Your Art

Is it proximity to Old City galleries that make this condo so appealing for an art collection? Or is it the high ceilings and broad […]

Restaurants

Dog Days of Summer with Dogfish Head and Czerws Hot Dogs

Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant is hosting an outdoor Dog Days of Summer festival tomorrow outside the Old City bar. Twelve Dogfish Head beers will be […]

Restaurants

Victoria Freehouse in Old City Introduces a New Happy Hour

The Victoria Freehouse in Old City has introduced a new happy hour. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays the British pub offers $4 […]

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Morning Headlines: L&I Inspector Who Killed Himself Was Tormented

Inquirer staff writer Julia Terruso filed a superb story this weekend offering an inside look at the state of mind of Ronald Wagenhoffer, the L&I […]

Restaurants

Honey’s Sit ‘N Eat Opening in Old City

Michael Klein is reporting that Jeb Woody and Ellen Mogell will be opening their third Honey’s Sit ‘N Eat in Old City. The newest location […]

Property

3 Homes That Sold in Less Than a Week: Old City, Cobbs Creek, BV

It’s every seller’s dream: to put a property on the market and get an offer in less than a week. That’s what happened in the […]