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.
Trinity Tuesday: Rittenhouse Home Has Bedroom Deck
Located on a cul-de-sac street reminiscent of old Philadelphia, this charming trinity is just a five-minute stroll from Rittenhouse Square. Those with a library will […]
Precious Rental: Historic Home on Ringgold Place
You can barely walk a block on South 19th Street without stumbling over a century-old street or a picturesque lane begging to be Instagrammed (hello, […]
Will Anthropologie Leave Rittenhouse Square? [UPDATED]
UPDATE: A reliable source tells us that Anthropologie just re-signed, and will, in fact, be staying on. The circa-1897 Fell-Van Rensselaer building — or as […]
Avance, From The Inside
As promised, here’s a look inside Avance – chef Justin Bogle‘s new modernist temple on Walnut Street. You can see how he completely revamped the dining room […]
First Look: Opening Night Menu For Avance
So you guys know that Avance is opening tonight, right? Well, for those of you who’ve been living under a rock, it is. Chef Justin […]
Filipino Takeout Lunch at Cook Today
Today, COOK is offering a very special takeout lunch. Chef Lou Boquila of Audrey Claire will be preparing Filipino “silog”-style boxed lunches. The lunches will include your […]
a.bar Hosts a Day of Sherry
This Monday, December 9th is going to be all about Sherry at a.bar. Though many people’s only experience with sherry is on the sweet side, […]
Alma de Cuba Launches Saturday Brunch Dance Party
Can’t get enough dancing on Friday night? Then check out the new Saturday brunch party at Alma de Cuba. All three floors of Stephen Starr’s […]
Avance Advances: The Future Is Now
Justin Bogle’s Avance is moving closer to its opening. Bogle and Avance’s Instagram feed have been alive with behind the scenes shots and teases about what […]
Plenty Cafe Opens on Spruce
The second location of Plenty Cafe opens today at 1602 Spruce Street. Like its East Passyunk original, Plenty will be be a welcome addition to […]
Thanksgiving Special: Best Luxury Kitchens in Center City
Everyone’s thinking about cooking this week. Well, not everyone. Not people like me, who wouldn’t know how to make stuffing even if you paid me […]
Le Chéri Opens on Rittenhouse Square
Le Chéri is now open in the Art Alliance building at 18th and Rittenhouse Square. The successor to Rittenhouse Tavern is owned by Pierre and […]
Dentist Fraud Rogal’s Former Condo Is for Rent
At long last, Center City dentist Owen Rogal, who owned the Pain Center at 12th and Lombard, is going to prison. According to the Inquirer, […]
Jake and Amir <3 Foobooz and Slice Pizza
For all you youths out there who are obsessed with both food and the internet, have I got something for you. Jake & Amir could […]
Tria Taproom’s High Tech Tap System
Don Russell gets into the details about Tria Taproom’s high-tech web-based beer auditing system. And Russell has a suggestion for where this is all heading. […]