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.
Rittenhouse Square’s Art Alliance to Get Gift Shop, Renovations
Maybe you’ve wandered by the Wetherill Mansion and have felt a little too intimidated to walk inside. The grand building can look a little foreboding […]
La Spinetta Wine Dinner at Il Pittore
Surrender yourself to a night of opulence. You’ll feel good about it, I promise, and you’ll feel it the moment you walk in. It might, […]
Tria Rittenhouse Turns Nine and Celebrates with Bubbly
The original Tria location at 18th and Sansom turns nine years old today. So as you might guess, the Rittenhouse wine bar is celebrating. And […]
Rittenhouse Hotel Renovation Begins: Biecker to Leave, Lacroix to Stay
Though the Hersha Hotel chain bought the Rittenhouse Hotel more than a year ago, the visible rehab and renovation efforts are quite recent. Today, smartly […]
WSJ: Philly Is Perfect Case Study for the Latest Twist in Home Design
Hank McNeil, who just sold Rittenhouse Square’s legendary McIlhenney Mansion to Bart Blatstein, is suddenly having a serious 15 minutes of fame. After a flurry […]
Luxury Rittenhouse Square Condo in the Heart of Center City
Spotlight Listing: Luxury Rittenhouse Square Condo Buyers searching for a place in the center of Philly’s action will love this luxury Rittenhouse Square condo. The […]
Scoop de Ville Is Leaving Chestnut Street, What’s Next?
Scoop de Ville, the popular ice cream spot at 1734 Chestnut Street is closing its doors for good on Saturday, April 27th. Rising rents are to […]
Allan Domb Discusses 13th Street, Rittenhouse Square and More
Check out the week’s most interesting posts on Philadelphia magazine’s real estate blog, Property. Real estate king Allan Domb talks plans for 13th Street and the north side […]
An iPhone App That Lets You “Listen” to Rittenhouse Square
Open toes, picnic blankets, the sun. All have recently made their spring debuts in Rittenhouse Square. So too has an interesting new iPhone app–timed in […]
Property Profiles: Condo King Allan Domb
Property Profiles is a series highlighting the people who have defined the Greater Philadelphia area and continue to chart its future–from established developers with numerous projects […]
“Smith Cried Throughout the Interview” and Other Details from the CHOP Murder Confession
Jason Smith, the Levittown exterminator charged with killing CHOP doctor Melissa Kenuti in her Center City home, was ordered to face trial today for murder […]
A Springtime in Venice at C19
Warm weather means all sorts of new menus and dining features all around Philadelphia. C19 Cichetteria Venezia, Rittenhouse Square’s Venetian restaurant is introducing a new […]
Breaking: Bart Blatstein Buys Rittenhouse Square’s McIhenney Mansion!
This is big news for real estate junkies–about as big as it gets. According to Hidden City, Philadelphia maverick developer Bart Blatstein–of the Piazza, Provence […]
The Dandelion Hosts The William Bros. Brewing Co. This Thursday
At the Dog Room at Stephen Starr’s The Dandelion, will be featuring Scotland’s William Bros. Brewing Co. this Thursday, April 4th, from 9-11 p.m. It’s a […]
Food & Wine Names Best Bacon Burgers, Goes to Wrong Corner
Food & Wine makes a list of the best bacon burgers in the country and curiously choose Shake Shack’s SmokeShack burger as Philadelphia’s best. True, the […]