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The Curious Case of Rittenhouse’s “No Gay Cruising” Sign
In the ’80s, in my first apartment at 20th and Spruce, I remember lying awake as the same bad muffler circled the block all night. […]
Rittenhouse’s Wiz Kid Launches a New Line of Vegan Ice Cream
Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby hit the ground running when they opened the Wiz Kid brick and mortar back in August. Their food stall at Whole Foods (now […]
The Modern Philly Man’s Guide to Custom Suits
One of the splashiest new shops on the scene is Washington Square West’s bespoke men’s store Damari Savile, helmed by ultra-stylish young guys: Eagles safety […]
Habitat: A Character Study in Rittenhouse
When the would-be owners of this Rittenhouse condo were house-hunting, they knew exactly what they didn’t want: a cold, modern high-rise unit that felt more […]
Peter Serpico’s Rittenhouse Korean Restaurant Has Been Called Off
The last we heard, Peter Serpico and Stephen Starr’s latest joint-project — a Korean restaurant that would replace Il Pittore — was “under construction.” And while a […]
First-Time Find: Luxury on a Budget in Rittenhouse for $295K
Whether you’re single or simply searching for a spot to settle down with your beau, this contemporary high-rise in Rittenhouse could suit your needs. Situated in […]
YAY! Here’s When Solidcore Opens in Rittenhouse
Guys, guys, guys: Good news! Solidcore, the D.C. import known for its muscle-burning workouts done on a reformer-like machine in a club-like atmosphere (hi, dark […]
For the Love of God, Don’t Buy Davio’s $95 Picnic Basket
While summer doesn’t officially start till next week, it’s definitely picnic season in the city’s parks and green spaces. Lounging on the grass for some […]
Tons of Free Fitness Classes at the Rittenhouse Spa & Club This Weekend
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 10th, is Global Wellness Day and the folks at The Rittenhouse Spa & Club really want to pamper you. They’re helping you get in […]
The Best Cafes (and Restaurants) to Bring Your Laptop and Eat an Actual Meal
Maybe you’re a freelancer with a few hours between meetings downtown and you want to keep up the productivity. Or there’s construction in your office […]
Russet Is Your Perfect Date Night Restaurant
Russet could easily be the most adorable restaurant in Philly — quaint service in a Philadelphia brownstone, plus gorgeous, hyper-local dishes by Andrew Wood. The entire dinner […]
What We Need Right Now: Veda Reviewed
It started with the naan. With that crisp bite and barely risen chew, its weirdly rustic Rorschach shapes and delicate, lacy swirls of golden-brown clarified […]
Who’s Building Philly: Alon Seltzer
Before the “tiny house,” there was the Rittenhouse Square efficiency apartment. These shoeboxes for urban cliff dwellers enabled singles and others whose desire for urban […]