Old City
Franklin Fountain Now Sells Their Hot Fudge to Go
If you’ve ever had a hot fudge sundae at Franklin Fountain, you’ve no doubt experienced that eyes rolling into the back of your head moment […]
Amada Offering Tapas and Sangria for Happy Hour
Amada in Old City is now offering tapas and drink specials Wednesday through Friday evenings between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Among the happy hour […]
Six Pack: Crab in Philadelphia
With only a few weeks left until fall, now is the time to stuff yourself with as much seafood as you can possibly hold in […]
Philly is the Late-Night Capital of the US
According to the September issue of Esquire, Philadelphia is the Late-Night Capital of these here United States. The issue’s late-night eats guide contains essays about […]
Roe Opens in Old City
New Old City restaurant Roe Thai and Japanese Contemporary has just opened. At 138 Chestnut St. the new spot has an extensive menu of Thai […]
Last Day for Q BBQ in Old City
Kevin and Janet Meeker have had a restaurant at 2nd and Chestnut for 29 years but today they end that chapter as Q BBQ closes. […]
Craft & Claw Coming To Old City
Over at Eater, they’re reporting that the space recently vacated by Old City douche-magnet Mad River is shortly to become Craft & Claw a crab-and-craft-beer […]
Mad River in Old City Closes
Posted on the Mad River web site is this note marking the closing of the Old City nightclub. The Manayunk location remains open. The ownership […]
Barra Opening Tonight in Old City
Gordon Dinerman of Birra has recently helped Rob LaScala turn his Rocchino’s and Azione spots in Old City into one, larger restaurant called Barra. Rocchino’s […]
Ritz at the Bourse Closes Indefinitely to Replace Air Conditioning Unit
The air conditioning unit at the Ritz at the Bourse recently crapped out, so the theater has closed indefinitely as the entire system is replaced. […]
Nick’s Roast Beef Going to Long Time Bartender
Grub Street tipped us off to a story Dan Gross wrote about the closure of 32° in Old City. Our immediate reaction was, 32° […]
Girl at Mad River Crushing Empty Cans With Her Shoulder Blades
Do we really need to expand on that headline? Probably not, but just in case, a Deadspin reader sent in a video taken on his […]
Suspects in Old City Beating Death to Stand Trial for Third-Degree Murder
Back in January, 23-year-old Temple grad Kevin Kless was beaten to death shortly after last call in Old City. Today, a judge ruled that the […]