Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods. One of the five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, the park at the heart of Rittenhouse Square is widely considered one of the finest urban public spaces in the country. The square is home to many works of public art, and the neighborhood serves as a hub for fine dining and extensive retail. Check out our ultimate guide to dining in Rittenhouse before making your next reservation.
How Stephen Starr’s Borromini Came to Look So Damn Cool
If Stephen Starr had been looking for a sign to move forward with a plan to turn Rittenhouse’s then-shuttered Barnes & Noble into a restaurant, […]
Joan Shepp Returns to Walnut Street (Finally!)
Here’s something you may not know about Joan Shepp: She loves a hat. “Someone might come into the store looking for a normal piece like […]
Stephen Starr’s Long-Awaited Borromini Sets Opening Date
Let’s get the big news out of the way first: As I guessed a couple weeks back, Stephen Starr’s brand-new, massive, highly-anticipated, $20 million Rittenhouse […]
Stephen Starr’s Borromini Will (Finally!) Open in Rittenhouse at the End of the Month
Howdy, buckaroos! And welcome back to the weekly Foobooz food news round-up. Just a few quick things to get through this week — including (but […]
First Look: All Aboard Candy’s Sweet New Shop Lands in Rittenhouse Square
If your sweet tooth has been craving some elevated candy action, Philly’s newest sugar haven just pulled into Rittenhouse Square — and it’s a total […]
The Philadelphia Zoo Has a Drag Queen Problem
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
Rittenhouse Residents Rage Over People Grilling in the Park
Just Ask Victor is a new column from Philly Mag senior reporter Victor Fiorillo. He will attempt to answer all of your Philly-related questions, no […]
Little Water: A Poetic Exploration of Land, Water, and Comfort Food
The bar fills up fast at Little Water. People roll in, sit down, group and ungroup, slip away. The crowd moves like the tide. On […]
Catbird Opens in Rittenhouse, Bringing Its Cult-Favorite Permanent Jewelry to Philly
Beloved Brooklyn-born jewelry brand Catbird has officially landed in Philadelphia, opening the doors to its first local storefront just off Rittenhouse Square. Known for its […]
An Apartment Building Will (Finally) Rise at the Former PHA Building on Chestnut
The former Philadelphia Housing Authority headquarters building at 2012 Chestnut Street has been a rubble-strewn lot for a little more than a year now. That’s […]
Jawdropper of the Week: Modern Classic Townhouse on Rittenhouse Square
There’s living in Rittenhouse Square, and then there’s living on Rittenhouse Square. For most people, that means buying a condo or renting an apartment in one […]
How to Work Out at the New Equinox Without a Membership
About a year ago, we brought you news that the high-end fitness club Equinox was finally opening in Rittenhouse. Located just off the square, the […]
Open Streets Is Coming Back! But Why Does It Have to Go?
Spring is sprung The grass is riz And Walnut West will be where Open Streets is. But only for four glorious Sundays in April. The […]
Jawdropper of the Week: High-Floor Condo in Two Liberty Place
This column features unusual, outstanding houses — places with original style, unique design, interesting stories behind them, stuff like that. On first glance, it may […]
Jawdropper of the Week: Tudor Revival Rowhouse in Rittenhouse Square
This department has a rule I break only rarely: No photos of empty rooms. The reason? I’ve found over the years that one of the […]