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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.

City Life

Announcing the Cast of Rittenhouse Square, the Reality Show

There’s a rumor going around town that casting is underway for a docudrama titled Rittenhouse Square. Now, this is not going to be The Real Housewives […]

Restaurants

Today: Tria Turns Eight

Tria is celebrating its eighth birthday today. Enjoy a specially priced sparkling Malbec all day at Tria Rittenhouse Square. On special at Tria is the Sparkling […]

Restaurants

The Revisit: Eating Vetri at Zama

In The Revisit, Philadelphia Magazine restaurant critic Trey Popp turns his attentions to classic, underappreciated or overlooked restaurants in Philly and beyond. This month, he […]

Restaurants

Tale of the Tape: Vernick Food & Drink

Vernick Food & Drink opens this evening at 2031 Walnut Street. Gregory Vernick who has worked for proliferate restaurateur  Jean-Georges Vongerichten is opening his own place near Rittenhouse Square. […]

City Life

Occupy Philly to Join Strippers Protest at Daily News?

The reason traffic sucked in Center City during your lunch hour today was because of an Occupy Philly protest. Occupy protesters—about 100 and change or […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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. […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]