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Do Party Buses Make Old City Seem Like A Big Frathouse?

The Inquirer reports that Police Capt. Brian Korn wants to put some Old City party bus freaks on a leash, saying the alcohol-fueled bus rides […]

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Drag Brunch at Old City’s Fire & Ice

Cleo Phatra. Best drag queen name ever. She’ll be there,  along with Tammy Faymous, Lady Poison, and host, Miss Maddy Milan, all of them putting […]

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One Killed Outside Rapper’s Tour Bus in Old City

After a show last night at the Theater of Living Arts, rapper French Montana (who?) pulled his tour bus up to a Holiday Inn Express […]

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About Last Night: Philly Cooks Week Tasting Tours in Old City and Washington Square West

Yesterday was the second night of Philly Cooks Week and we had Tasting Tours in Old City, Washington Square West and Rittenhouse Square. Yours truly, […]

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That Other Liberty Bell No One Cares About Locked Away in Closet Today

In 1976, the Queen of England brought over a replica of our old pal Liberty Bell, to commemorate the Bicentennial. How sweet and thoughtful–our new […]

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Check Out Detailed Crime Patterns in YOUR Neighborhood!

Today, AxisPhilly, formerly Philadelphia Public Interest Information Network (I approve of the name change), launched its spiffy new website. Among the features you’ll see there […]

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February’s Han Dynasty Old City Tasting with Han Himself

The first Monday of every month is Han Dynasty’s ridiculous monthly tasting dinner in Old City. The multi-course feast is hosted by Han Chiang himself […]

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Craft & Claw Closes in Old City

Sunday night was the final night for Craft & Claw in Old City. The replacement for Mad River had been well received by the critics in […]

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Around the Web: Restaurant Week Lunch at Amada

Jamie Shenker of Midtown Lunch heads to Amada for a Restaurant Week lunch, where she recommends the croquettes, blackened chicken over salad, the chorizo and most […]

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Cuba Libre Offering 52¢ Empanadas Today for Happy Hour

In celebration of today’s 52-degree weather, Cuba Libre is offering 52 cent empanadas today during happy hour. So head on down to Second Street from […]

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Fork Debuts New Winter Cocktail List

Since chef Eli Kulp has arrived at Fork he has been quite busy recreating the restaurant and producing menu after new menu. So it’s no […]

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Han Dynasty Modifies First Monday Tastings

Han Dynasty in Old City is modifying its first Monday tasting dinners but rest assured, it’s still a crazy good deal. Starting on Monday, January […]

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Anybody In The Market For A Restaurant Space In Old City?

  Because there’s one available. Or one that will be available come spring. The space at 263 North 3rd was once the home of the […]

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Craft & Claw Aims to “Undouche” Old City

Adam Erace reviews Craft & Claw, the seafood spot that has taken over Mad River in Old City. In it he finds a grown up […]

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STORE: Vintage Khyber Pass T-Shirts Are on Sale Now

Today the Foobooz Store unveils the first in our vintage tees collection. The shirt is a recreation of Khyber Pass’ first-ever t-shirt from the ’80s, adorned […]