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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.

Restaurants

More Pizza from Starr

In Craig LaBan’s review of Pizzeria Stella, LaBan solidifies the reports that Stephen Starr will be bringing a New York-style pizza takeout and delivery  spot […]

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Tale of the Tape: Zama

Chef Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka has opened Zama, an authentic Japanese restaurant just steps from Rittenhouse Square.

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Blizzard Of ’09 Means Free Meal For Intrepid Souls

When we walked by the outdoor seating in front of Snackbar on Saturday afternoon we snapped the above photograph and posted it to Twitter, admiring […]

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Holy Kindling Batman!

The Insider has a first look with Zama, the Japanese restaurant set to open this Saturday at 128 S 19th Street and is there a […]

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New Burger Favorite

Adam Erace reviews Village Whiskey and enjoys the service and cocktails but it is of course, really about the burger. It was rapture on a […]

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Single Best Burger

Craig LaBan reviews Jose Garces’ Village Whiskey and though he finds the burger singularly special, he has some problems with the rest of the menu. […]

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Snackbar Up To Three Bells

Craig LaBan wrote a piece for the Inquirer’s I Magazine listing restaurants where you can dine fireside. He also used the opportunity to bump up […]

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How Many Bells For Village Whiskey

Craig LaBan reviews Village Whiskey this weekend, the bar of now Iron Chef, Jose Garces. What will LaBan think of the foie gras topped Whiskey […]

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Exclusive Foobooz Offer At Devon Seafood Grill

Foobooz readers are being offered an exclusive chance to try Devon Seafood Grill’s new “Low Tides” menu. The menu will be 4-courses for $35 but […]

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Burger King At Village Whiskey

Trey Popp steps back into another time at Village Whiskey where he finds the burger is king and the drink mark-ups most unkind. Even the […]

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Snackbar Finds Right Note

Craig LaBan says that Rittenhouse Square’s Snackbar has finally struck the right cord and its harmony is best exemplified in the chicken pot pie deconstructed. […]

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Autumn Tasting Menu at Rouge

Rouge is offering a six-course tasting menu Tuesday through Saturday for $55 per person, $85 with wine pairings. Among the highlights are seared scallops, King […]

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Snack, Graze, Relax

Adam Erace enjoys the details as he eats and relaxes at Snackbar. As a former sous chef at Zahav, 27-year-old Taus brings a clear culinary […]

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Wrap Shack Kitchen & Bar

The Wrap Shack went out and got themselves a liquor license and a new name. Now the Wrap Shack Kitchen & Bar, the Rittenhouse Square […]

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New Midtown For Starr

Michael Klein reports that Stephen Starr has rented the Midtown IV Restaurant building at 2013 Chestnut Street. But what will it be? Starr says it […]