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La Jefa: Where Guadalajara and Philly Meet
We’d been walking a while before we found our way to La Jefa. We had no reservations. No plans. When we ducked in off Latimer […]
Texas-Based Sushi Restaurant Uchi Announces Philly Debut
Howdy, buckaroos! And welcome back to the weekly Foobooz food news round-up. It’s a very strange week here in Hotcakesland. Quiet in a way that […]
Inside Dear Daphni, Rittenhouse’s Gorgeously Designed New Mediterranean Spot
In Greek mythology, Daphne is a nymph who transforms into a laurel tree to escape the unwanted attention of the god Apollo. The fabled figure […]
Living in Center City West: A Neighborhood Guide
Living the high life Center City is more than a “downtown” — it’s the economic, business, cultural, and residential heart of Philadelphia. And the west […]
Where to Eat Around Rittenhouse Square
There are a million reasons why you might be in search of a meal around Rittenhouse Square. Maybe it’s to meet your picky parents who […]
For Chef Yun Fuentes, Bolo Is Personal
When chef Yun Fuentes was growing up in Puerto Rico, he’d often spend time with his abuela, a beautician with her own beauty parlor business […]
Express Edit Store Opens on Walnut Street
I’ll always think of Express as the place to buy going-out tops and tanks in college — and past that, finding super-flattering high-waisted or distressed […]
A Look Inside the New Glossier Store in Rittenhouse
We reported last summer that the cult-favorite beauty brand Glossier was coming to Rittenhouse, and now the store has opened on Walnut Street. This is […]
Three Big-Name Fitness Studios Are Coming to Rittenhouse This Fall/Winter
There’s a lot to get excited about in the near future: apple picking, fall fests, wellness retreats, seasonal-inspired food trips, a 20-mile, car-free bike ride. […]
Glossier to Bring Its ‘No-Makeup Makeup’ to Rittenhouse Row
You heard it here first — beauty brand Glossier will be opening a permanent store in Rittenhouse this fall. The Insta-famous makeup and skincare brand, […]
Townsend EPX Starts Sunday Brunch Service
Townsend EPX now serves brunch Chef Townsend Wentz and his East Passyunk Townsend EPX launched a brand-new Sunday brunch service over Mother’s Day weekend. The […]
On the Market: Renovated Townhouse in Rittenhouse Square
Given all the effort that goes into renewing a house, it should surprise no one that first-time rehabbers are proud of their work and eager […]
Just Listed: Renovated Modern Twofer in Rittenhouse
Want convincing proof that you can’t judge a book by its cover? Take a good look at the facade of this Rittenhouse renovated townhouse for […]
Goodbye, Res Ipsa Cafe
Back when things weren’t the way they are now, people would always ask me what my favorite restaurant in Philly was. My answer was that […]
Via Locusta Is a Great Pasta Restaurant in an Already Great Pasta Town
Sitting at the bar at Via Locusta on a Wednesday night, I feel like I could be eating dinner anywhere. There was no hidden door […]