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.
Opening Menu for Vernick Food & Drink
We were just over on Walnut Street at Vernick Food & Drink checking out the new Rittenhouse Square restaurant. Gregory Vernick who has opened several […]
The Big Reveal at Shake Shack
Yesterday we peeked behind the plywood in front of the upcoming Shake Shack and realized there was a full facade with windows and doors and […]
Tale of the Tape: Rittenhouse Tavern
Rittenhouse Tavern is now open in the historic Philadelphia Art Alliance building with Le Bec-Fin alum Nicholas Elmi in the kitchen. The contemporary American restaurant aims […]
Upscale French Cafe Coming to Walnut Street
Michael Klein reports that Le Bec-Fin veteran and Francophile David Smith is opening La Petite Dauphine, an all-day cafe for the 2000 block of Walnut Street. […]
Tony Clark Takes Over Serafina Kitchen
Philadelphia restaurant veteran Tony Clark (Old Grange, Tony Clarks, Four Seasons) is taking over the kitchen reigns at Rittenhouse Square’s Serafina. The restaurant has been […]
A.kitchen Offers Spring Tasting Menu
Bryan Sikora has updated the menu for Spring at Rittenhouse Square’s a.kitchen. The spot has also added a spring tasting menu every night, four courses […]
Philly One of World’s Best Cities for Parks
As if we needed any reminder after the gorgeous weather we enjoyed last week, Frommer’s has included Philly on its list of the greatest cities […]
Rittenhouse Apartment Building Evacuated Over Odor
Hazmat teams are scouring the apartment building at 201 S. 18th Street after residents on the seventh floor reported smelling a strange odor. The building […]
Inside Heads & Tails
Heads & Tails Beauty Boutique is hosting a grand opening on March 29. As a provider of blowouts and waxing, it’s the first salon of […]
Vernick Food & Drink Coming to Rittenhouse Square
We first told you about Greg Vernick’s plans for a Rittenhouse Square restaurant last August. Before Spring is over, the Cherry Hill native aims to open […]
More Details on Nick Elmi and Rittenhouse Tavern
Former Le Bec-Fin chef Nick Elmi had about a month’s warning of the impending closure of Georges Perrier‘s landmark restaurant–and that was just fine by […]
Le Bec’s Nick Elmi Lands at Upcoming Rittenhouse Tavern
Le Bec-Fin Chef and partner Nicholas Elmi won’t be without a job for long. Elmi will be the chef at Rittenhouse Tavern, the upcoming restaurant […]
Mahogany on Walnut To Close
Cigar bar Mahogany on Walnut will be closing after business on Wednesday, February 29th. Owner Tom Piazza says he has been operating without a lease […]
Yamaki Sushi Is Now Machi Sushi Bar
After a short run, Yamaki Sushi at 209 S 20th Street has made way for Machi Sushi Bar. Eat-in and take-out is currently 15% off […]
First Sign of Shake Shack
Call us Doubting Thomas, but it wasn’t till we saw the Shake Shack logo on the above construction sign that it really hit us that […]